Travel Australia Podcast - Big Lap Chats By All Around Oz
Episodes
Rising Fuel Prices: Are Lappers Changing Their Plans?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Travelling Australia With Kids: Lessons From Two Years on the Road
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Chat...
Why Big Laps Fall Apart in the First 90 Days
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Gold Coast Couple Travel Australia Instead of Buying a House
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Aus...
Planning a Big Lap of Australia: What to Prepare Before You Leave
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 B...
Big Lap With Kids – Millie & Matt from Willow Road Adventures
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Austral...
Big Lap Budget Hack: How House Sitting Saved Us $1,300 Over Christmas
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Big Lap Chats Signs Off for 2025: Season One Reflections and What's Next
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Lee & Daz's Hard-Earned Lessons from Full Time Travel
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 breakdown...
Caravanning with Kids: One Family's Honest Take on Full-Time Travel in Australia
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tara and Jeremy from 4 Plus Paws join me to share their story of full-time travel across Australia with their two young kids and dog. From budgeting m...
Lee & Daz from Our Salty Life: Lessons from Ningaloo and the Power of Saying Yes
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Lee and Daz lost loved ones too soon, they made a promise to stop waiting and start living. What began as a five-month trip in a Kombi many years...
Your Complete Guide to Buying a Secondhand Caravan in Australia: 12 Essential Checks Before You Buy
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about buying a secondhand caravan for your Big Lap? Before you hand over your money, you need to hear this. In this episode, I'm walking you ...
Family Travel Australia: How Exploring with the Chillies Balance Homeschooling, Budgets & Big Lap Adventures
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Big Lap Chats episode of our Travel Australia Podcast, Annette sits down to discuss grief and freedom with Josh & Sianne share how a three-mon...
Buying a New Caravan? What You Must Know Before You Commit
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Clever, Eco-Friendly Drop From Greenskin Wine Made for Travelling Australia
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you love a good glass of wine after a day on the road, but hate the weight, waste, and breakage of glass bottles this episode is for you. Annette s...
Caravan Upgrades That Are Worth Every Cent
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not every shiny new feature is worth the price tag, but after two and a half years on the road, we've figured out which caravan upgrades truly make li...
Money Fears, Overwhelm, and How to Finally Start Your Lap To Travel Australia
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's stopping you from hitting the road? For most people it comes down to two things: money fears and not knowing where to start. In this solo episo...
Solo Travel Australia Spotlight: Safety, Setups and Saying Yes to the Big Lap
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about solo travel Australia, but not sure where to start? In this episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette sits down with solo traveller Rose Pengil...
From Work, Work, Work to Travel Australia and Big Lap Freedom
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would it take to leave everything behind and start again? For Karen and Vince, known as Chasing the Civellos, the answer was simple: sell the ho...
Selling Everything For Full Time Travel Around Australia: Shania and Kade
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Big Lap Chats, I sit down with Shania and Kade from Escape the Everyday, a young couple who made the bold decision to sell their ho...
From Grief to the Big Lap: Rachel & Darren's Healing Journey To Travel Australia
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the heartbreaking loss of their daughter, Rachel and Darren made a life-changing decision to pack up their lives, leave their high-stress jobs, ...
Big Lap Planning – Selling vs Renting Your Home: How to Decide What's Right for You
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the toughest decisions before setting off on your Big Lap is whether to sell your home or rent it out. In this solo episode, I explore the pros...
Big Lap Budget: What It Really Costs to Travel Australia Weekly
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Big Lap Chats, we dive into one of the most asked questions in our community: How much does a Big Lap of Australia really cost each...
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Our Big Lap to Travel Australia By Caravan
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about doing the Big Lap of Australia to travel Australia in a caravan? In this episode of Big Lap Chats, I share 5 crucial lessons I wish I ...
Chasing the Big Lap Dream: Jen and Bob's Real Life on the Road Travelling Australia
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After lockdown and personal loss, Jen and Bob decided it was time to stop waiting and start living. They sold their home, bought a van, and hit the ro...
Family Travel Australia: How Tara Turned Big Lap Van Life into Dreamer RV
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Big Lap Chats, I'm joined by Tara from Dreamer RV—who shares how a desire for more family time sparked a bold decision to hit the road,...
Why Now Is the Best Time to Do the Big Lap and Travel Australia
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is there ever a perfect time to travel around Australia? Deb & Jez from Grab Life by the Gourlays say yes—and it's right now. In this episode, they ...
Travel Australia - Planning A Big Lap - Q&A with Annette
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, hon...
Off-Grid Travel in Australia with Bush and Bay
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Caravan Towing Weights Explained – With Brennan Raymakers From Know My Tow
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confused about caravan towing weights? In this must-listen episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette chats with Brennan Raymakers from Know My Tow to demysti...
Big Lap On A Budget: Deena's Smart Money Tips For The Road
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 B...
Rob & Ange: The Semi Retired Travellers Who Left Early and Never Looked Back
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
No Regrets: Hapnin Empty Nesters on Heart Scares, Hybrid Vans & Full-Time Travel
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From ICU to Off-Grid: Casey & Zane's Big Lap Life
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 plumb...
How Tradies on Tour Made the Big Lap a Full-Time Reality
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 tra...
Life on the Road with Vet In A Van: Homeschooling, Work, and the Big Lap Dream
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe One Day" to Full-Time Road Life with Vet In A Van Tanya and Marcus had a dream—to explore Australia with their family. But when someone offere...
Off the Beaten Track With The Lifestyle Pioneers: A Big Lap Adventure
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From 12 Months to Forever—Why Liz & Simon Never Stopped Their Big Lap What happens when a planned 12-month Big Lap turns into 4+ years of full-time ...
Chris & Bec from Salt and Charcoal: Bus Breakdowns, Bold Moves & Big Lap Life
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever dreamt of exploring every corner of Australia in a 4WD bus? That's exactly what Chris and Bec from Salt and Charcoal have been doing for the las...
Outback Adventures, Roadschooling & Spotto Books: The Journey of Outback Jess
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette sits down with Jess Day—better known as Outback Jess—a former tour guide turned family travel expert and...
From Grief to Gratitude: How One Family's Big Lap Changed Everything
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Grief to the Big Lap: Erin and Alex From Now or Never and Camp for a Cure's Life-Changing Adventure In this heartfelt episode, Alex and Erin shar...
Big Lap Journey With Sarah And Keelan Travels
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Burnout to Big Lap Bliss: Sarah & Keelan's Journey of Letting Go and Hitting the Road What started as a one-year escape from the daily grind t...
Overcoming Challenges & Living the Dream: Vicki & Glenn from Happy Campers Australia
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Big Lap Chats, Annette catches up with full-time travellers Vicki and Glenn Bryant from Happy Campers Australia, who've been on the...
Welcome To Big Lap Chats - A Podcast By Annette Jones From All Around Oz
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Big Lap Chats by all Around Oz – the ultimate podcast for caravanners, campers, and anyone dreaming of planning a big lap of Australi...
Travelling and Working Around Australia: Meet Mel and Brenden Chambers
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our very first episode of Big Lap Chats, we're kicking things off with Mel and Brenden Chambers—long-time travellers and former owners of All Aro...