Travel Australia Podcast - Big Lap Chats By All Around Oz
The travel Australia podcast Big Lap Chats by All Around Oz, goes beyond the usual tips, offering authentic insights from experienced big lappers who've done the hard yards travelling Australia. The Big Lap Chats Podcast is an inspiring and informative show hosted by Annette Jones, a seasoned caravanner, adventurer, and the voice behind All Around Oz. Aimed at both newbies and experienced travellers, caravanners and campers alike, the podcast dives deep into the world of caravanning, camping, and the unique lifestyle of doing a big lap around Australia. Each episode features Annette interviewing Australia's most passionate big lappers, campers, and travel experts, creating a vibrant tapestry of real stories, practical advice, and relatable insights for anyone dreaming of the open road. If you're dreaming of the a great Australian road trip, planning your first big lap of australia, or already caravanning around Australia, we've got you covered with real stories, expert advice, and practical tips and hacks, plus a few laughs along the way. Tune in to get the inside scoop on caravanning, off-grid camping, and everything in between, all from seasoned lappers. Want more from each episode? Join the BLC+ Crew and get; - Extended episodes - Private podcast feed - Private community group - Premium Ad-Free Content - Exclusive Discounts & Special Offers - Campfire chats with Annette and special guests - Access the interactive free camp and travel map - Community Support from other caravanners and campers who share your passion for life on the road Thank you for your support, we appreciate you! We love to connect with you across our socials Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @allaroundoz and via our website https://allaroundoz.com.au Come and say G'day, we'd love to meet you!
Episodes
Choosing a caravan for a Big Lap can get overwhelming very quickly. There are weights, construction methods, suspension, off-road capability, floor plans, warranties and a very long list of optional extras to consider before you even get to the price.
In this episode of Big Lap Chats, I'm joined by Sheree Parsons from the Urban Caravans sales team to talk about wh...
Is your car and caravan combination really safe to tow?
Krisi Murphy from Caravanning Queensland joins Annette to explain caravan weights and towing safety in straightforward language. As the manager of the free VANSafe program, Krisi regularly works with caravan owners who discover that their setup isn't quite as comfortable within its limits as they believed.
In this episode, they discuss ATM, tare, GVM, GCM and tow ball weight, ...
Wondering what food you should take on your Big Lap of Australia, and how much you really need to carry?
In this episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette shares how she packs the caravan pantry, fridge and freezer after almost three years travelling full time around Australia.
We cover pantry staples, fridge baskets, freezer meals, vacuum sealing, fresh produce, remote road food planning, and what to stock up on before heading into places...
In this episode of Big Lap Chats, I'm joined by Jessie and Adam from 8 Feet Travels, a family originally from Perth who have been travelling Australia with kids for just over two years.
What started as a planned 12-month lap has turned into a much bigger adventure, with caravan shows, remote work, caravan park jobs and a few clever decisions helping them stay ...
Caravan Facebook groups can turn one simple question into a full-blown debate, and when you're new to caravanning or planning your first Big Lap, it can be hard to know what actually matters.
In this solo episode, I answer 10 real questions from our caravanning and Big Lap communities in plain English. We cover free camp etiquette, towing with full or empty w...
Planning a Big Lap of Australia as a couple is not just about choosing the caravan, setting a budget and mapping out the route. Once you are on the road, you are also making decisions together every day, managing money, dealing with stress, sharing a small space and working out how to keep enjoying the trip when things do not go quite to plan.
In this solo ep...
What are the first 30 days on a Big Lap of Australia really like?
In this solo episode, I'm breaking down what actually happens once you leave home and hit the road. That first month can feel very different to what you expected, even after months of planning.
Everything takes longer, the days can feel more tiring, and it's...
What does it actually look like when you stop planning and start travelling?
In this episode, I'm joined by Mel from Neighbours to Nomads. Mel and her partner Scott sold everything, shut down their businesses, and set off to travel Australia full-time.
We talk through how that decision came about, what their first six mont...
What would you do if you were told to leave your campsite because of a cyclone?
In this episode, Annette shares a real experience from Kalbarri in Western Australia, where a fast-moving cyclone forced travellers to make quick decisions under pressure.
This is not just a story. It's a practical look at cyclone safety for ca...
In this episode, Annette chats with Jacqui and Dave from Really Good Travels, retired school teachers who set off at the end of 2022 and have since spent years exploring Australia in their caravan.
After travelling across multiple states, including remote parts of Western Australia and the Northern Territory, they share what they've learned along the way and ...
Katie and Pete from Sanders Meanders share their journey of travelling Australia full-time as a family of five with no caravanning experience before they left.
What started as a dream quickly turned into a steep learning curve, from choosing the right setup to understanding weights, budgeting, and schooling on the road.
In...
Fuel prices are climbing across Australia, and it's one of the biggest concerns right now for anyone planning a Big Lap.
In this episode, I break down what's actually happening on the ground, not headlines or speculation, but real feedback from the All Around Oz community.
After running polls across our groups with over 235,000 ...
Bek and Rob from The Larsens Adventures have been travelling Australia with their two young boys for nearly two years.
In this episode of Big Lap Chats, they share the story behind their decision to leave Brisbane and start travelling full-time as a family.
After a life-changing experi...
Why do so many big laps fall apart in the first 90 days?
It's rarely about capability. It's usually about foundations.
In this solo episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette talks about what really happens in the first three months...
They had a house deposit saved on the Gold Coast.
Corporate jobs. Brisbane commutes. The "next step" all mapped out.
Instead, they chose to travel Australia.
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Planning a Big Lap of Australia can feel exciting, until you sit down to "plan it" and suddenly feel completely overwhelmed.
In this solo episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette breaks down the difference between planning and preparing and why most travellers are focusing on the wrong things before they leave.
If you've been asking:
In this episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette sits down with Millie & Matt from Willow Road Adventures, who have just completed their first lap of Australia with their two young kids, Willow and Ruben.
They share how long work hours and missing the kids' early years pushed them to leave, what it's really like to live in a van full-time, and why not having a s...
Discover how we saved over $1,300 during the busiest time of the year by house sitting instead of staying in caravan parks. In this episode, Annette shares the full story of spending Christmas on an organic farm near Margaret River, caring for 100 chickens and a loveable Labradoodle named Diesel.
Learn how house sitting can be a game-changer for your Big Lap, especially during pea...
In this episode of Big Lap Chats, Lee & Daz from Our Salty Life share the raw reality of full time travel around Australia.
From mechanical breakdowns and medical emergencies to premium insurance tips and money-saving hacks, this honest chat dives into what it really takes to live life on the road.
If you're dreaming of the Big Lap or already trav...
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