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Solo van life - what its really like | Vanlife Australia | Solo Female Van Life 

Nigel & Sue Adventures
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Hey friends, This is my last week of solo vanlife before Nigel returns home. I'm answering your questions about what it's really like to live in a van alone.
Where do I stay?
Do I get scared on my own?
Do I get lonely?
Do I cook or eat out?
We hope you enjoy this behind the scenes look at what solo female vanlife is like. We have been living in this van for almost three years now, and when Nigel is away at work, this is what my life looks like.
Happy to answer any further questions you might have.
Please consider subscribing to our channel - we bring you travel guides and vanlife tips weekly with a peek into our lives on the road.
WHO ARE WE?
We are Nigel and Sue (NaS) Adventures, a couple of outdoor adventurers. We've been Overlanding Australia living in our self-converted 4x4 Sprinter van since January 2021. Join us as we visit the highlights, but also share some off the beaten path hidden gems, along with the day to day realities of living in a van.
Thank you so much to our supporters on Patreon - you can join the community here: www.patreon.co...
Keep up to date with our adventures on instagram at / nas_adventures
Or Facebook / nigelandsueadventures

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Комментарии : 61   
@elainedunn9539
@elainedunn9539 10 месяцев назад
So nice to see an Aussie couple creating content for Australian's! Thanks for your tips on staying safe, and for bringing us along with you 💝
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching. We always say if we can help or inspire just one other person we are happy. 🧡
@1999nathanule
@1999nathanule 9 месяцев назад
it is awesome isn't it.
@StephenandSusan6557
@StephenandSusan6557 10 месяцев назад
I’m glad you can make the most of the time when Nigel is away. It seems that you also have work that you love which gives you a sense of purpose.
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Yeah I love being able to share our experiences and hopefully inspire others to get out there!
@glynnjarrett4220
@glynnjarrett4220 26 дней назад
Great drone shots 🙂
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 26 дней назад
Thanks! We are drone-less at the moment, can’t wait to get a new one.
@hankcuccina5260
@hankcuccina5260 10 месяцев назад
I know that she is an Australian because she says 'wader' instead of water, great accent.
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Haha thanks mate!!
@markmangion454
@markmangion454 10 месяцев назад
I think I know that steep track. Coming out of the Lerderderg river. Done it a few times and each time I swear it’s my last…😀
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
You know the one!! I did it twice in two weeks. Nearly killed me both times. Hope you enjoy next weeks video then.
@markmangion454
@markmangion454 10 месяцев назад
I am sure I will 🙂.
@jeanie7369
@jeanie7369 10 месяцев назад
Love watching your videos, you keep it real. Thanks for sharing ❤
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Thanks for watching Jeanie, glad you’re enjoying them!
@meg7088
@meg7088 10 месяцев назад
Good morning Sue, I love that idea a house on wheels, no mortgage, no rent, no rates to pay, nice size to clean, don't have to mow lawns do garden's, just make sure the battery is charged, petrol, water, food, drink and great tip on parking incase ya need a quick escape and the best view's wherever you park up but the best is having Nigel back with you "welcome home Nigel" enjoy your days you two and see you in your next vlog ✌🏽
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Cheers Meg! With the housing crisis and high cost of living it’s definitely a cheap way to live. Except when we travel and have a big fuel bill!! Thanks for watching 🧡
@dani_merlin147
@dani_merlin147 10 месяцев назад
I can relate to all of it. Love my van life too.
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Isn’t it just the best? Thanks for watching 🧡
@MyVanlifeChronicles
@MyVanlifeChronicles 10 месяцев назад
I am so glad I found your channel. I watch the one you did three days ago for solo vanlife. What it’s really like. It was totally spot on. Hope to meet you down the road at some point.
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Welcome aboard! And thanks for watching. Which way are you heading?
@MoonRiverTravels
@MoonRiverTravels 10 месяцев назад
Absolutely loved this video. Was so nice to see my old stomping grounds 😅 Mt Buninyong has an incredible view across the Central Highlands, and you can go up the fire tower! Well worth the drive/climb if you're near Ballarat. ❤
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Oh wow! I grew up in Bacchus Marsh so I know all this area fairly well.
@geoffwilson7774
@geoffwilson7774 10 месяцев назад
Not a bad way to spend your time I reckon, good on ya for doing it your way. Be interesting to see a bit of your work Nigle, must be a great career flying. Safe travels guys
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Cheers Geoff. They are pretty “security conscious” where Nigel is flying, so not sure we will get that video!
@paulaportelli1499
@paulaportelli1499 10 месяцев назад
Hey Sue, if you want to come to Gippsland you can free camp on our farm. Happy to have you.
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
That’s so kind, thank you so much for the offer 🧡
@dianne3891
@dianne3891 10 месяцев назад
Hey Sue.. another great video ! You are such a natural and present them so well. We have been watching yours from the beginning. We look forward to Sundays😁 Finally we have left on our big lap or 2 so just getting into the rhythm of it all. We are currently at Ball Beach Camp Ground thanks to your recommendation. Hope to see you on the road! Safe travels! Di and Troy 😃
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Awwww that’s so lovely to hear DI and Troy. We are so excited for you! Which way are you heading? We just heard from our friend Shauna who used to be the camp host there, she has moved on to the Daintree (lucky her!) Hope we bump into you somewhere. Thanks for watching 🧡
@dianne3891
@dianne3891 10 месяцев назад
Thank you we are pretty excited too! 😁 We have just arrived at Airlie Beach today. We are surprised how booked out the parks are. We are heading north then maybe down the centre. Lucky Shauna ..haven’t been to the Daintree before but looking forward to it. We’d love to catch up along the way! Di and Troy 😀
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
@@dianne3891 I bet it’s getting lovely and warm up there! We will be down in the south of the country till around March.
@dianne3891
@dianne3891 10 месяцев назад
Surprisingly it’s not too bad at the moment 27 deg. I’m sure it’s going to warm up though. We’re thinking we’ll head down the middle after Cairns area to avoid the wet season/extreme heat January February. Then maybe back up the west coast for winter. 😀
@peterhewitson71
@peterhewitson71 10 месяцев назад
As always a great video , currently on the road myself with my wife we are in Menzies WA 38 celcius tomorrow , so enjoy your cooler weather 😂😅😅
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Oh wow that’s warm!! We have just left Mt Gambier SA and it’s still only about 14degrees here!
@campingaustralia6698
@campingaustralia6698 10 месяцев назад
❤ your content keep on keeping on.❤ Cheers Tim and Trish
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Cheers guys, thanks for being here. Have a great Sunday 😊
@shauna-11
@shauna-11 10 месяцев назад
Hi Sue and Nigel, great video again, don't envy you down south in the cold 🥶 I'm up in FNQ in the Daintree 🌴 bloody beautiful 😊 Welcome home Nigel, I worked in Saudia back in the mid 80s in a town up north Tabuk in the Dental Clinic of the hospital for 2 years, as you can imagine it was very "interesting" to say the least 😅 Inshala! Where were you?
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Oh I’m so jealous! Love the Daintree. Nige was mainly in Riyadh this tour, but should be heading up north when he goes back.
@user-eo6bk9sg5y
@user-eo6bk9sg5y 9 месяцев назад
I love 💕 camping at the Green lake free camp in Ararat too
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 9 месяцев назад
It’s so nice! I’ll be back there again soon
@michaelsecomb4115
@michaelsecomb4115 10 месяцев назад
You might want to consider buying a folding solar panel to supplement your fixed solar when stopped for several days. That toilet canistrr is rather small compared with ours. Have you considered buying a second canister? We were surprised at the number of people living fulltime on the road during our recent trip around western Qld. One couple had been travelling for 9 years after selling a business and had no plans to stop. Others were travelling for work. Maybe the obsession with 'The Australian Dream' of a big house in the suburbs is being squeezed by economic reality.
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Hey Michael, Yeah a portable panel would be good. This is the first (and last) winter we will spend in the van in the south of the country. The last two winters we spent in Qld and the NT and our battery never dropped below 70%. Is your toilet a composting toilet? That separates pee and poo? We find the 10L pee jug plenty but enough as there’s no chemicals or anything else in there. And yeah you’re might be onto something there about the dissolution of the great Aussie dream of home ownership! Thanks for watching!
@angelanurton6349
@angelanurton6349 7 месяцев назад
😊 Perhaps you can share your van workout please Sue. 😊
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 7 месяцев назад
Great idea! I’ll put it in an upcoming video for you.
@aussiequest9543
@aussiequest9543 10 месяцев назад
Love that area and dalsford
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
It’s so nice isn’t it? Thanks for watching!
@philliproberts7294
@philliproberts7294 5 месяцев назад
Your right about how many people have no choice i walk a lot and there is heaps in cars tents and under bridges ans some are mine and your age lucky country no more im watching this video because if my wife died i wouldn't be able to pay the rent so I'd be living in a car or van nice van you have
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 5 месяцев назад
It’s only getting worse too, in the last 6 months since we published this video I’m seeing even more people living in cars and tents. Very sad. All the best to you.
@ianm5249
@ianm5249 8 месяцев назад
Hi Sue, just found your channel and subscribed. You have probably already thought of this, but I was wondering, why you don't use portable solar panels or a solar blanket when you park in the shade or for the low winter sun?
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 8 месяцев назад
That’s a good question Ian. The reality is, we’ve been living in the van for almost 3 years and have never needed it. It’s only now in Victoria it sometimes becomes an issue (and because while Nigel is away I’m not driving as much). Definitely something to consider though (if we can find somewhere in the garage to store it!!) Thanks for watching and subbing, hope you enjoy the journey 😊
@mangotree2110
@mangotree2110 6 месяцев назад
That's not condensation, it's frost
@StephenandSusan6557
@StephenandSusan6557 10 месяцев назад
Re people who have to live out of a van or car, one of our coastal councils apologised for issuing move on notices to people actually living in their vans. They wanted to get rid of travellers, but have a different approach to people who can’t afford housing. They try to make sure they put them in touch with organisations that can help them. This seems such a sane approach, rather than demonising all people living in vans and cars.
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Wow that’s nice of the council. I can think of a few who certainly wouldn’t do that!
@beyondher
@beyondher 4 месяца назад
This is what van life is like for the 1% of Aussies who can afford a van like yours.
@mangotree2110
@mangotree2110 6 месяцев назад
Mt Franklin camp ground has no water ? 😳
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 6 месяцев назад
There’s a tank of rainwater there, collected from the roof of the toilets, but that’s it. I like to leave that for tent campers and those living in cars who don’t have a water tank like I do (110 litres)
@rosemaryshepherdsmith5110
@rosemaryshepherdsmith5110 10 месяцев назад
N, what make is your all wheel drive van?
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
It’s a 2011 Mercedes Sprinter 4x4. It has hi and low range, so a bit more than an AWD. Mercedes aren’t making the 4x4 for Australia any more, only AWD
@davidbailey4533
@davidbailey4533 10 месяцев назад
Don't be paranoid nothing's going to happen.
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 10 месяцев назад
Definitely not paranoid! Thanks for watching 😊
@SuperDonald64
@SuperDonald64 5 месяцев назад
Whats your budget like?
@nigelandsueadventures
@nigelandsueadventures 5 месяцев назад
Very up and down!! We spend a lot more when Nigel is here and we’re travelling, I’m quite frugal on my own as I don’t travel far. Fuel is usually the biggest cost. We will probably do a video in it in the next few months
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