Life on the Road

Discover our travel stories, personal reflections and memorable moments from life exploring Australia. From unexpected detours and local connections to the experiences that shape our journey, these are the stories from life on the road.

  • More Than Just a Stopover

    Why We Stayed Longer in the Ballarat & Smythesdale Region Than Planned When we first arrived on the outskirts of Ballarat, it wasn’t because the region had been sitting at the top of our travel list. A connection had led… Continue reading

    More Than Just a Stopover
  • Easy Cinnamon Berry Topping

    Dairy-free | Gluten-free One of my favourite ways to dress up breakfast is with a little homemade berry mix. This cinnamon berry topping is ridiculously simple, uses ingredients we almost always have on hand, and is particularly handy when we’re… Continue reading

    Easy Cinnamon Berry Topping
  • Banana-Oat Protein Pancakes

    Dairy-free | Gluten-free These banana oat protein pancakes have become a regular breakfast for us, and they’re particularly easy to make when we’re travelling. We usually make the batter in our Ninja Blast 12V Portable Blender, which is just the… Continue reading

    Banana-Oat Protein Pancakes
  • Ninja Blast 12V Portable Blender Review: A Favourite Kitchen Appliance for Off-Grid Life

    We originally bought the Ninja Blast 12V Portable Blender because I wanted an easy way to make protein smoothies while we were travelling and living off-grid. It has since had a serious workout and quickly become one of those little… Continue reading

    Ninja Blast 12V Portable Blender Review: A Favourite Kitchen Appliance for Off-Grid Life
  • Our Everyday Protein Porridge

    Dairy-free | Gluten-free I was scrolling back through my camera roll from our very first, let’s call it a “test trip”, the other night when I came across a photo of oats. I took it as a sign. So, oats… Continue reading

    Our Everyday Protein Porridge