“There’s no rush. Relax and enjoy the moment.”

I’ve always been someone who thrives outdoors. Growing up on acreage gave me the freedom to spend most of my childhood outside, whether that was roaming around the property, riding BMX, skating, or later getting into mountain biking. I’ve always been drawn to adventure, physical challenges, and being hands-on.

Alongside that, I developed an early fascination with understanding how things work. What started as a love for video games quickly evolved into building computers, pulling things apart, and learning how systems worked mechanically and technically. I’ve always had a natural curiosity for solving problems and understanding what sits behind the surface.

After finishing school, I knew university wasn’t the right path for me. Encouraged by my dad, who worked as a painter and decorator, I decided to pursue a trade and began building what would become a very broad career in the electrical industry.

Over the years, my work has taken me far beyond traditional electrical work. During my apprenticeship alone, I worked across dozens of companies around Australia, gaining experience in everything from domestic housing projects through to hazardous area work on large commercial fuel depots. Later, my career expanded into facilities maintenance, system design, business management, and increasingly complex technical problem-solving.

What has always stayed consistent is my love for figuring things out. I genuinely enjoy problem-solving and the challenge of understanding complex systems. Whether it’s electrical work, mechanical systems, technology, or troubleshooting something unfamiliar, I’ve always been the type of person who enjoys the process of narrowing down possibilities and finding practical solutions.

As I began preparing for life on the road, I knew I wanted to take my trade background in a different direction. I’d re-established my ABN and was exploring how I could turn years of electrical experience into something mobile. Something that would allow me to combine meaningful work with the freedom to travel. I didn’t know exactly what that business would become yet, but I knew I wanted to build it around solving real problems for real people.

Unlike Caitlin, I hadn’t travelled extensively before we began this journey. I’d always believed Australia had more than enough beauty and adventure to offer, but I’d never fully committed to exploring it for myself.

That changed when life started feeling increasingly repetitive. Long commutes, city traffic, uninspiring workdays, and the feeling of simply going through the motions made me realise I wanted something different. Around that same time, Caitlin shared her dream of travelling Australia full-time. While she expected hesitation, my response was immediate.

“This is perfect. Let’s do it.”

Life on the road has completely changed how I see the world. I genuinely prefer the slower pace, the connection to nature, the freedom to move, and the opportunity to experience parts of Australia most people never see.

These days, I’m happiest when I’m outdoors, cooking, fishing, mountain biking, exploring new tracks, or finding ways to make life on the road work more efficiently. I’m also passionate about helping others, solving practical problems, and constantly learning new things.

Caitlin and I often talk about how long we want this chapter of life to last, and the truth is, we’re in no rush. Right now, our focus is simple: continue exploring Australia, enjoy the freedom this lifestyle gives us, and slowly discover where we might one day want to put down roots.

Until then, we’re embracing the journey exactly as it comes, alongside our Westie, Benjamin, who has settled into road life just as naturally as we have.

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Before we hit the road…

What were your biggest hesitations before starting?

As someone who thinks practically and visually, the hardest part wasn’t deciding whether to travel, it was figuring out how to make it work.

There were so many moving parts. Choosing the right vehicle, finding a caravan that suited us, understanding weight limits, planning our electrical system and trying to imagine what day-to-day life would actually look like without having done it before.

I tend to overthink big decisions because I like understanding the whole picture before jumping in. Looking back, that’s probably one of the reasons it took us longer to hit the road than we’d originally planned. We spent a lot of time researching, refining our setup and dealing with warranty issues before we finally felt ready.

In hindsight, I’m glad we took our time. We’ve still made plenty of changes along the way, but starting with a well-thought-out foundation has made life on the road much easier.

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Life on the road…

What’s surprised you most about life on the road?

The slower pace.

I expected to enjoy travelling, but I didn’t expect to enjoy slowing down quite so much.

Spending weeks or months in one place has completely changed how we experience Australia. Rather than rushing from one destination to the next, we’ve had time to get to know communities, meet locals and discover places we never would have found otherwise.

One thing I also didn’t expect was how valuable house sitting would become. We absolutely love living in the camper, but spending a few weeks in a home every now and then gives us the chance to reset and makes us appreciate both lifestyles even more.

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What’s been harder than you expected?

The weather can have a much bigger impact on everyday life than most people realise.

Trying to cook outdoors in a freezing Victorian winter while keeping a gas flame alive isn’t quite as glamorous as Instagram makes it look! Even with a wind barrier, everything takes longer to heat up, and simple daily tasks become much harder when it’s cold, wet and windy.

There’s also the constant resource management. When we’re free camping, we’re always keeping an eye on our batteries, water and gas, and every few days it’s time to empty the toilet cassette and refill the water tanks. It quickly becomes part of your routine, but it’s definitely something you don’t think about until you’re living this lifestyle.

The other challenge is privacy. One of the best parts of travelling is meeting other travellers and hearing their stories, but living in a compact camper means there’s very little personal space. That’s one of the reasons we’ve really come to appreciate house sitting. It gives us a chance to spread out, recharge and enjoy the comforts of a home before heading back out on the road.

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What makes you happiest?

Adventure, good food and the outdoors pretty much sum me up.

If there’s a fishing rod in my hand, a mountain bike nearby, or a new track to explore, I’m probably pretty content. I’ll happily drop a line at every spot we visit, and while I’m no expert, there’s something incredibly satisfying about catching your own dinner. One of my favourite memories so far was landing a 58cm Murray Cod at Lake Buffalo, filleting it on the spot and frying it with nothing more than panko breadcrumbs, sea salt and lemon.

I’m also a massive foodie. I love cooking restaurant-quality meals using fresh local produce and, whenever I can, something I’ve caught or foraged myself.

Just as much as the places, though, I enjoy the people. I can happily spend an hour chatting with a local at a boat ramp, bakery or campground, hearing their stories and picking up recommendations you won’t find in a guidebook. Those conversations often become some of the most memorable parts of our travels.

For me, the simple things really are the best things.

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What’s it really like living in such a small space?

It’s an incredible adventure, but living and working in a compact camper definitely comes with its challenges.

When Caitlin has her desk set up with a second monitor for work, there’s barely enough room for me to get out of bed without asking her to move! If she’s in a meeting, I’m either quietly waiting out of frame or heading outside until she’s finished.

It sounds funny (because it is), but it’s taught us a lot about communication, compromise and being aware of how our routines affect each other. You quickly learn that little frustrations don’t stay little if you don’t talk about them.

I’m naturally pretty relaxed… sometimes maybe a little too relaxed. Caitlin is the opposite. She’s driven, creative and constantly full of ideas. We balance each other really well. She keeps us moving forward, and I remind us to slow down and enjoy where we are.

At the end of the day, we’re a team. Living in close quarters has probably strengthened that more than anything else.

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What are you hoping this journey leads to?

We’re in absolutely no rush.

Right now, our focus is simply experiencing Australia properly. Every region we stay in teaches us something different, whether it’s the landscape, the community, the climate or the lifestyle. Those experiences are helping us build a much clearer picture of what we want our future to look like.

One day, we’d love to own a small rural property somewhere peaceful. A place where I can have a decent workshop, spend time outdoors, cook over a fire, go fishing and enjoy a slower way of life.

The funny thing is, we’re not travelling to escape settling down. We’re travelling to make sure that when we eventually do, it’s somewhere that genuinely feels like home.

Until then, we’re simply enjoying the adventure.

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