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 on the road longer. We talk about the honest reality of travelling Australia with kids, including why the first six weeks can feel so hard, how children adjust to living in a small space, what roadschooling looks like, and why families need to give themselves time to settle into life on the road. Jessie and Adam also share practical advice for families preparing for a lap of Australia, including practising reversing, improving communication while towing, doing a towing course if you're new to it, sleeping in the van before you leave, meal planning for remote travel, preparing for places like the Gibb River Road and Cape York, and the gear they now wouldn't travel without. We also touch on finding great places to stay, travelling with a dog, working with brands on the road, and what they've learned from two years of full-time caravan travel around Australia. Listen to the full episode for the campsite chat, favourite places and the stories behind the spots Jessie and Adam would happily return to.

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