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  • Travel Australia - Planning A Big Lap - Q&A with Annette
    2025/07/17

    This week’s episode is a little different—no guest, just Annette, answering the same Big Lap questions she usually asks others. You’ll get real, honest insights about planning, budgeting, finding hidden gems, and staying sane on the road.

    👉 Topics covered include:

    • Why setting a departure date is more powerful than you think

    • Our approach to free camping, fuel stops, and trip planning

    • The myth of Instagram-perfect travel days

    • Tips that actually save you money (and stress)

    • How I stay productive while travelling full-time

    📍Recorded in Outback, WA – because the road doesn’t stop for podcasting!

    🎧 Enjoying the podcast? Want more?
    Join the Big Lap Chats Membership to get exclusive content, bonus episodes, and direct access to Annette and the crew.
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    Let us know here!

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    16 分
  • Off-Grid Travel in Australia with Bush and Bay
    2025/07/10

    Sam and Wim from Bush and Bay join Annette to share their full-time off-grid travel journey across Australia.

    From ditching van life to discovering their ideal 4WD + camper setup, this episode is packed with honest insights into what really works on the Big Lap of Australia.

    They talk Starlink, water tanks, wild weather, and the myth of the “perfect setup.” Plus, you’ll hear what not to do when planning your route, and why slowing down might be the smartest travel move you make.

    💬 Want the full, extended episode (including their top secret favourite destination)?
    👉 Join the BLC Podcast Membership here: https://allaroundoz.com.au/blc-crew

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    40 分
  • Caravan Towing Weights Explained – With Brennan Raymakers From Know My Tow
    2025/07/03

    Confused about caravan towing weights?

    In this must-listen episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette chats with Brennan Raymakers from Know My Tow to demystify GVM, GCM, ATM, tow ball weights, axle loads, and more.

    If you're planning a Big Lap of Australia, this episode is essential for understanding how to tow legally and safely.

    Plus, discover how Know My Tow’s free and premium calculators can help you avoid fines, insurance issues, and costly mistakes. Perfect for new and seasoned caravanners alike.

    🔗 Bonus: Save 25% off Know My Tow with our exclusive coupon—link in the show notes.

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    33 分
  • Big Lap On A Budget: Deena’s Smart Money Tips For The Road
    2025/06/26

    n this episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette sits down with Deena from Committed to Collect. A seasoned traveller who completed an unforgettable 8-month Big Lap of Australia with her young family and did it all without blowing the budget.

    Deena shares her story from dusty red roads to driving with the caravan door wide open, and how that adventure sparked her new mission: helping other travellers save money using loyalty programs.

    She breaks down exactly how to turn everyday spending into points (without a credit card!) and how those points can fund fuel, flights, and even whale-watching tours.

    🎙️ In this episode:

    • Why less is more when packing for the lap

    • How to avoid rookie spending mistakes

    • Clever fuel hacks using apps like BP Me and 7-Eleven Fuel Lock

    • Gift card tricks that can turbocharge your points

    • Why the best memories don’t come from big budgets

    🎧 Listen to the extended version by joining the BLC Crew!
    Unlock bonus content, exclusive Q&As, and insider-only advice at: blccrew.allaroundoz.com.au

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    39 分
  • Rob & Ange: The Semi Retired Travellers Who Left Early and Never Looked Back
    2025/06/19

    What happens when the kids leave home and you decide not to wait for retirement? You get Rob and Ange aka the Semiretired Travellers who sold it all and hit the road to live their Big Lap dream.

    In this episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette sits down with Rob and Ange as they share how they turned an empty nest into a full-time adventure. From selling their house and buying a 31-foot motorhome to picking up jobs around Australia, they prove you don’t need to wait until “one day.”

    - What it’s like living and working on the road
    - Downsizing tips from people who’ve done it
    - What they wish more Lappers knew before starting
    - How to avoid expensive travel mistakes
    - The 3 biggest money-saving hacks every Lapper should know

    If you’ve ever wondered whether you could actually make this lifestyle work, this episode is a must-listen. Rob and Ange are the kind of real, relatable Aussie travellers who tell it like it is, with plenty of laughs along the way.

    🎧 Want to hear the extended chat, including their favourite hidden free camps? Join the BLC Crew at blccrew.allaroundoz.com.au

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    27 分
  • No Regrets: Hapnin Empty Nesters on Heart Scares, Hybrid Vans & Full-Time Travel
    2025/06/12

    Thinking about doing the Big Lap of Australia but feeling overwhelmed or unsure if it’s the right time? In this episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette sits down with Katrina and Cain from Hapnin Empty Nesters, a couple who turned a major heart scare into the ultimate full-time travel adventure.

    They share how they hit the road in a 13-foot hybrid caravan, how they manage on a $500/week travel budget, and why communication is key when living in a tiny space. From medical challenges to favourite free camps, this is a must-listen for anyone planning long-term travel around Australia.

    - Real talk about health, money and mindset
    - Honest insights about van life as a couple
    - Big Lap budgeting tips + off-grid setup must-haves
    - Why not planning too much could save your lap
    - How Cain's heart condition led to a new lease on life—and a fantasy book series

    🎧 Perfect For:

    • Empty nesters thinking about travelling full-time

    • Couples planning their first lap

    • Listeners seeking caravan lifestyle advice, budget hacks & inspiration

    • Anyone who wants to hear real stories from real people on the road

    🔗 Links & Resources


    Full extended version + bonus content → BLC Podcast Membership
    Show notes + free resources → https://allaroundoz.com.au/podcasts/the-big-lap-australia/

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    45 分
  • From ICU to Off-Grid: Casey & Zane’s Big Lap Life
    2025/06/05

    In this episode of Big Lap Chats, we sit down with Casey and Zane from A Few Laps Around the Sun—a couple who swapped intensive care wards and plumbing jobs for full-time caravan travel around Australia.

    Now three years into their journey, they share how they made the leap into vanlife, the real costs of living on the road, and how working as a nurse and a tradie helps them fund their Big Lap lifestyle. From choosing the right off-grid setup to the one mistake that could break your entire lap, this chat is packed with practical advice and hard-won wisdom.

    Whether you're planning your first lap of Australia, curious about remote work and travel, or just looking for honest, real-life stories from Aussie caravanners—this episode is for you.

    We chat about:

    • How they transitioned from traditional jobs to full-time travel

    • Budgeting tips and money-saving hacks on the road

    • Caravan weight safety (and why 80% of setups are overweight!)

    • Choosing the right off-grid setup for long-term travel

    • Fishing, free camps, and finding secret spots across WA

    • Work-life balance while travelling Australia

    🔒 Want to hear the full, extended interview—including their favourite free camps and biggest myths about vanlife? Join the BLC Podcast Membership at https://blccrew.allaroundoz.com.au and unlock exclusive bonus content.

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    39 分
  • How Tradies on Tour Made the Big Lap a Full-Time Reality
    2025/05/29

    Courtney and James from Tradies on Tour join Annette to share how they turned weekend getaways, and one big lap into over three years of full-time travel around Australia with their kids.

    From budgeting tips and schooling on the road to running a mobile tradie business, this episode is packed with honest insights, laughs, and real-life advice for anyone dreaming of their own Big Lap and travelling Australia.

    Download the show notes here 👉🏻 http://allaroundoz.com.au/podcast/james-and-courtney-tradies-on-tour

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    45 分