REAL VAN LIFE, what it's really like! - living out of a van in Australia 

You are so genuine & likeable. You live mindfully and consciously and isn’t that what we all want. I’d like to a day when you work and for how many hours. P.S. I also love wild flowers 🌸. We all need an Abby in our lives.

I do love your videos, Brenna. Thank you for sharing your life with us ❤

It was great to share a day with you thanks Brenna and BTW I’ve directed a few people to your safety vlog to encourage them to feel more confident with travelling solo.

Great Video Brenna. I would go nuts constantly packing up and unpacking stuff and looking for safe spots to stay every night. So much for the "simplicity" of van life. Very glad I don't do this full time, though enjoy it for stints of up to a couple of months in my car. Choice is the key to our happiness I guess, but so many enviable elements to your lifestyle. Your van is really cosy and I love the wood. Thanks for the insight, without the glamour and mythology that so many USA videos aim to portray. What a fabulous day you enjoyed with us. Abbie seems to be enjoying a fabulous life too. You have such great presence and a lovely laid back style, in front of the camera. The time and passion you devote to your videos is very much evident! Informative, entertaining and enjoyable!

The stories behind the creation of Gorges Rock pool and Corrigins Dog Cemetery are quite impressive. The community spirit of farmers through the wheatbelt is very admirable.

Hi Brenna. This one bought back memories for me. I’ve been to Gorge Rock a few times. Have also been to the dog cemetery. And although I was born in Corrigin, we lived about 40 miles west in a tiny siding called Aldersyde. I’m stationary at the moment, but hope to travel again next year. Too many commitments and a couple of young grannies keeping me grounded for now. Love your videos and have taken on board some of your tips and ideas, thanks. Cheers. Faye, in Pinjarra.

I used to love camping, but the cold morning were difficult navigate. You seem to have much better handle on them than I did. Great video!

This is the first van life I have seen in Australia and in Perth where I live. Sadly travelling is no longer an option for me as I’m not well and quite disabled. But it’s been a treat to see the wildflowers and around Corrigin. I never get to go places anymore like that or camp as I used to do when I was a youngster. It’s been so very satisfying to watch you and the dog having an adventure. I think you are very brave and I’m going to enjoy watching your travels from now on. Maybe I can’t do the same but my pleasure is no less watching you and the dog and I will get to share the view. Thanks for that I forgot how wonderful WA is. It will be great to see where else you have travelled in your easy to watch videos. Xx

This video was so valuable to me. I'm planning to someday be a solo van camper and I'm scared but excited about it. Your videos are so comforting. And what a brilliant idea to sew magnets into the window covers!

I have never seen a dog cemetery,how nice is that .❤️

Hello Brenna. I hope you're doing well. What a day you have. 💙 I think it's pretty cool. Thank you for sharing a day in the life of Brenna with us. I also want to thank you for all the hard work and time you put into your videos. They are truly awesome. All your hard work is paying off. One thing you could do with your solar panels so you don't have to keep pulling them out and going back out to get them then the same when you get to the next spot. You could really save yourself time and energy if you get them mounted on the roof of your van, they are made for the outdoors it's not going to tear them up at all, I know a lot of RU-vidrs that have them attached to the roof of their vehicles. Just think about it. Solar panels on Roof, then all you have to do is plug them in from the safety of your van. I hope you at least try it. Thanks again for an awesome video. KEEP ADVENTURING GOD BLESS YOU 🤗HUGS🤗

I really like your channel. Your videos and activities are very useful for me and I am sure for others too. Thank you for sharing your life through videos Brenna.

Hi Brenna.I enjoy your videos love the wild flowers to. I am travelling from Victoria to WA early next year hope to see you on the way .my dog daisy will be travelling with me.

This is my first time seeing you. Thank you so much for sharing this part of your life with me . 😊Australia is beautiful!

*sniffle* The dog cemetery made me cry Thank goodness you followed up with those gorgeous wildflowers! I notice you do a lot of driving on dirt/gravel, and have a couple of questions - 1) does that increase the wear and tear on your tyres, and 2) in these days of nasty weather, does that curtail your trips? Thanks heaps for these videos - really informative about the day-to-day details of vanlife.

My dear Brenna am new to this channel, but what luck to find you. Am still stuck in that manic city life, and hate it. With big plans to escape, like you, if possible. It is such a lovely feeling to start to give away 'stuff' to charity as my plan begins to take shape. So thank you, for providing some sanity to my hectic world.

I find a capsule wardrobe focusing on layering really is the easiest way to adjust being comfortable as the temp fluctuates. Haha, we say our plans are always in jello.

And hugs for Abbey 😊❤

I have that exact same make and model of string lights, and I have them tucked up into the trim around the ceiling of the back of my Hiace and they stay there permanently. They’re so good!

That was so lovely the variety of wild flowers, thank you.

I love that you found the freedom to visit our great country thank you for sharing and a big shout to Abby she’s a wounderful fur person.

Joyful joyful thank you Brenna.

Thanks for sharing your time with us today. Very enjoyable video and love your sweet Abbey 🐾❤️

Beautiful wildflowers.

I agree!!!! Watching my dogs play, especially in the water, brings me immense joy!!❤️🐶

I didn't know that there are so many "rocks" in WA. If ever I get to go back, I reckon I'll rock hop!! Thanks for sharing your day with us. :)

I just found your videos in my feed and I have to say I really like seeing you and Abby on your adventures. I'm from the US and would like to one day visit Australia some day so I like to see the terrain and the beautiful scenery.

You enjoy making the videos and we really enjoy watching them!!

Thank you, Brenna. Precious. You make fabulous videos. 😊

Great Video, Love It!

That was a fantastic video Brenna, it is so nice to enjoy your travels and also get to see Australia, safe travels and big hug for Abbey 🇮🇪

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing your adventures..all the best to you and Abby!

hi brenna love your happy outlook on life.

Brenna, I think you’re just brilliant!!!

What a wonderful day ❤

Hi Brenna Love your video you are such a natural at this. I’m planning on doing some traveling with my dog Loki and you have been a inspiration.

I have just found your channel on RU-vid. I have been looking at van life for awhile. I have really enjoy the few videos I have watched so far. You are very entertaining. Good on you for choosing this way of life.

Great watching you and the changes you made to your van.

Great video thanks

I recently came across your videos, love em, love your attitude and enthusiasm.

love your videos

Hi, i am new to your blog. I live in Baldwinsville, NY USA. I watch Crom Van City. Thank you for sharing Australia.

Abby is one contented girl. Ha!Ha! Totally confused! B-Roll. Your wild flowers are really beautiful. I love thinking of your van & the freedom you have in your little cubby house,stay safe ,from Elaine in Queensland.

Seemed like a very nice day. Loved the wildflowers.

Thanks for sharing your day... it was chuck full of interesting places & your running commentary is so informative. I have never seen a dog cemetery; it was lovely seeing the emotional tributes for loved pets. I am new to watching your channel & look forward to watching more of your excellent vlogs. 👍👍👍🇨🇦

What a delight you are! You are such a friendly, positive, darling person and it comes thru very well in your videos. Hats off to you for your great attitude and sweet style! Cheers

Love the cubby house vibe with your lights ❤❤❤

What a lovely and interesting video, Brenna. I really like the idea of a dog cemetary. And, yeah the van is like a cosy cubbyhouse...l was thinking that it's just like a cave, just when you said that! And l do like fairy lights! 😊 Thankyou. Love to you, and God bless x0 Bev

Enjoying your videos!

Hi Brenna. I enjoy your videos. Abie is so very cute. I also like those patties from Woolies. Coles also have curried corn and pumpkin patties which are quite nice.

Im loving your video's. You're inspirational to me. Cheers from across the ditch in NZ 💙🌏💙🇳🇿

Enjoying your videos 😊

You are so lovely to hang out with. You are so passionate about nature and walking etc. I can’t wait to get on the road soon, fulltime💕I would love to see some of your handcrafts. ❤

I'm a brit, never been to Oz. don't know anything about the country..really interesting video thankyou😊 now following your adventures!

I really enjoy your videos.

I love ur videos u inspire me. I need to do some of my own. I've been living in my mini van for 2 and a half years off and on. I'm finding so much encouragement tysvm ❤

What a gorgeous video. So far, anyway; I’m only half way through. Hehe. I quite enjoy watching Max & Occy, too. He makes stunning content, hey!

thanks for this video Brenna. I am going to Kals soon and going this way. so will have a stop there I will also see the statues lake close by.

Love watching your videos. The wildflowers were spectacular. I still dream of a van. Although my husband and I recently did a 6 week road trip NSW/QLD staying at motels. I like to call us grey nomads moteliers. We loved every minute and kilometre of our trip. We did get to base ourselves in Townsville for a few weeks. Staying with family so that saves a bit of money. We also carry food with us to help ease the budget. So no van but still fun. Looking forward to your next video.

Wow your very welcome and thank you for the videos!

Hey Breanna enjoying your videos Cheers Andy

Just discovered your site and am really enjoying your journey. I loved the wild flowers and your very sweet doggie.

Just saying hi as a new sub , I am enjoying your videos. Please stay safe.

Just found you. I have watched vanlife youtubers for few years and wondered if there were any solo women traveling in Oz. My algorithms seem to always give me USA. So nice to see and Aussie travelling being an Aussie. Looking forward to catching up on your videos. ❤️🥳

You are wonderful..so much living to do..hi from cork.ireland.

Good job❤

I can’t believe I just found your videos! I love how your not all fancy in a new van that looks like a show home. You make the best videos and one day I hope I can do the same thing as you have done. It’s always been a dream to live in a van and travel. Please give gorgeous Abby big cuddles and a kiss from me if that’s ok? What a wonderful companion she must be for you. There is nothing like the love of a dog xxxxx I’m in SA so maybe one day we will bump into each other. 😊

cant wait to be like you , ty

Hi Brenna, I so enjoyed spending time with you and your wonderful dog. I wrote down so many notes. I loved the Wildflower Drive. I am trying to build out a Cargo trailer. 6x12. An older one so I'm trying to figure out how to cover the rounded top sides and corners. I'm really interested in your video about how you got into the Nomatic life. And the safety one also. Thanks.

A definite "No" at 27:31. Enjoyed. Thank you.

Brenna, I am in the planning stages to live as you do. I'm terrified and excited, I have so many questions, which way to go, how do I find free camps, yhe list is endless bur I guess that's where your videos and lots of homework come in to play. You are a brave woman and it seems you are living your best life ❤. Thanks 😊

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Hi Brenna…just discovered your videos and am delighted to see someone as natural and no-fuss as you. I am on my third campervan (Toyota Hiace high top) but am in my seventies with a disability. I love the lifestyle but wonder how much longer I can do this. Can I ask if you go shopping or somewhere you can’t take Abbie, what do you do with her? Particularly if it’s hot, can you leave her in the van? Thanks for giving your viewers like me such pleasure.

I have the same breakfast too

Did you know that you can make tea from the WA peppermint tree? You should get a copy of Noongar Bush Food and Noongar Bush Medicine. I got mine in a cafe in York.

Could you do a video on how you got started in bookkeeping and how that supports your lifestyle now? Did you learn by going to school or are you self taught?

Thank you for such a fantastic video. I always feel so inspired watching your content - makes me want to get out in my van even sooner. The dog cemetery would have been very moving. And thanks for showing us behind the scenes, haha. Appreciate the effort you always put in. Safe travels to you and Abby! ☺️

Those solar string lights are great. Where did you get those may I ask? Great video too. I’ve watched a lot of your videos as I’m doing van life soon 🤙

Wonderful video❤🚐

Love your video. I was totally confused on what B-Rolls were 😂. Also I was wondering what internet you use?

What sort of patties were they? they look really good :)

The South Australians always watch the weather of WA , especially in hot summers, when Perth cools down we going to cool down, I see a lot of van life people got drones, are you planning to get one?

hi brenna great video again. where did you get those magnetic clips from please.

Just found your channel and I love it! Abbie is so sweet! Do I detect a slight Canadian accent?

Just discovered your lovely self and your videos. Just wanted to ask...your blue water container, is that easy to use? I have one that looks very similar but it's really stiff and awkward to use. ..but the size is ideal and I can't find another one that works better.

Hi und Dr stand your safety concerns for your dog but always on a lead? Most dogs avoid the brown snakes and isn't a short and active happy life better than a life on a leash. Odds are she would nave a long life.

Apologies if you’ve covered this in previous videos (I haven’t gone all the way back since I found your channel), but I’m curious where your slight accent is from.

Are your walls and roof plywood. How did you install them

What did you end up using for the insulation in front of the van. I tried nano tape in my car But it did not work.

Hi Brenna 😊 do I remember correctly that you and Abby went to Tassie? If so, was there a favourite place to explore/visit, and how did the ferry over go? Did Abby stay in the van? What worked for you both? Thank you! X

What do you do with Abbey when you have to go shopping. We can't leave them in the car?

I thought you were trusting to leave your solar panels out while you were walking but I guess you would hear if another vehicle came. Is that fridge enough for you and how is it powered? 👍

A question! Do you leave your solar panels out when you go for a walk or do you lock everything up?

Thinking about how things are relative to what we’re used to… I’m curious about what the temperature is there when you say it’s cold.

Is your floor lino and how did you install

Abbey is so cute! but do you think you could still do this without dog?

Brenna, what kind of van do you have?

Do older Australians living in their vans ever travel together?

Hi Brenna, where do you stay at night for free in WA?

Would you ever consider van life in another country? Perhaps America or Europe? You could travel the world in theory.