Synopsis
This podcast follows the journey of Ben and Jess and their 3 children as they pack up to travel Australia for a once in a lifetime gap year experience.
Episodes
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Episode 38: One year on.................
12/10/2020 Duration: 47minTime flies by and here we are one year on reflecting on our adventure and our boys, Henry & Charlie, get to talk about their own experiences they had whilst travelling Australia. We would like to thank everyone who shared the journey with us. Both those people who we met on the road and those who followed along at home. It was an experience of a lifetime. If you would like to follow our new projects: Jess: www.facebook.com/kickstartliving www.instagram.com/kickstartliving Ben: www.facebook.com/benzinazeroaustralia www.instagram.com/benzinazero Don't forget to connect with us on Social Media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 37: The Final Leg Home
27/01/2020 Duration: 21minAfter leaving the ACT and driving through every state and territory in Australia it was time to take the final drive home. Can you believe it? Only a few stops but things didn't go to plan, especially on our last night on the road. Don't forget to connect with us on Social Media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 36: The Mighty Murray to the National Capital
05/01/2020 Duration: 30minAfter leaving the comforts of family in the Adelaide Hills we headed towards Mildura and the Mighty Murray. After a few wonderful days camped on this amazing river we headed towards the National Capital to buy a heater and see some flowers. Don't forget to connect with us on social media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 35: Cousin Time in SA
22/12/2019 Duration: 28minAfter travelling halfway across Australia in less than a week we were ready to spend some time out of the car and what better way than hanging out with family in the Barossa. Wine, Chocolate and green, green grass. Oh, what a treat it was, especially that we got to stay in a real bed. Don't forget to connect with us on social media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 34: 1 Week & Half A Continent Later
22/10/2019 Duration: 35minWe never set out to travel in this way but here we are doing it. After leaving the glorious WA Coast we headed east towards Kalgoorlie and stared into a big hole and we even got our hands dirty. However the weather changed and then we started running from the cold, half the way across the country. Don't forget to connect with us on social media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 33: Last Stop on the West Coast
13/10/2019 Duration: 25minAfter changing our travel plans and looking at the calendar we had to start getting our skates on. We zipped through Carnarvon, explored the super popular Kalbarri National Park and found beauty in Geraldton as we started preparing to head east. Don't forget to connect with us on social media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 32: Heaven in WA
06/10/2019 Duration: 40minAfter preparing to head to Cape Range National Park to explore Ningaloo Reef we were greeted to a real treat. Picture perfect beauty and with weather to match we loved out time exploring. Super proud of our snorkeling efforts all round. We will be back. :) Don't forget to connect with us on social media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 31: Back into the Swing of Things
22/09/2019 Duration: 24minAfter leaving all the comforts of family time in Port Hedland, we get back on the road. We bump into old friends and find not only shooting stars but some whales. Getting back on the road has been sweet and there is more to come. Don't forget to connect with us on Social Media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 30: More than a Mining Town
15/09/2019 Duration: 33minPort Hedland, for most travellers, is just a place to pass through to somewhere else but we went there to see family. We found that Port Hedland had more to it than just a place to work for a mining company and we had some amazing experiences. Oh and we enjoyed our first dinner together without out the kids for the whole of 2019! Don't forget to connect with us on Social Media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 29: 8 Months on the Road
08/09/2019 Duration: 24min8 Months! Just like that we have chalked up 8 months on the road. With our plans changing and a new direction in 2020 we reflect on what we have done and learnt so far. There are still challenges but there are no regrets. Don't forget to connect with us on Social Media: www.facebook,com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 28: We made it to the West Coast
01/09/2019 Duration: 27minAfter leaving Kununurra we pushed hard to get to the west coast at the expense of all those things we really wanted to do along the way. It's now Ben and Charlie's turn to be sick. Broome is a mixture of white Sand, crocodiles and more hospital visits. Don't forget to connect with us on social media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 27: That wasn't part of the plan
26/08/2019 Duration: 29minAfter arriving in Kununurra we planned to stock up before heading west. The plan was to head to El Questro and explore but some things just don't go to plan. Facing a sick child and a broken car we find wonderful people to help and get us going again. Connect with us on Social Media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 26: Going West
18/08/2019 Duration: 35minAfter leaving Darwin we start to make our way further west. More hot springs equals pool noodles (it had to happen at some point). We find special rocks and jump over another border into a cold pool but at least it had a nice view :) Don't forget to connect with us on Social Media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 25: The Bucket List Kidz
28/07/2019 Duration: 25minWe chat with Peter and Kelsey from Bucket List Kidz about their travels around Australia. We loved travelling with this family especially through some of the remote areas along the Savannah Way. Oh, and did someone say #boatlove? Don't forget to connect with us on Social Media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Check out Bucket List Kidz Social Media too: www.facebook.com/bucketlistkidz www.instagram.com/bucketlistkidz Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 24: Territory Time
21/07/2019 Duration: 38minAfter heading further into the NT we find great places to chill and enjoy some of the best little water holes on those warm winter days. Jess confronts her biggest fear like a BOSS! We land in Darwin and stop to rest after a massive 6 months. Don't forget to connect with us on Social Media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 23: Dirt, Dust & Duct Tape.
14/07/2019 Duration: 28minAfter leaving Normaton we continue further along the Savannah Way. We share our first Pancake Sunday and Ben writes off a set of pluggers. We tackle some serious dirt roads that lead to beautiful places and some that lead to places you can't pronounce. Jump on and follow us on Social Media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 22: Chasing the Sun
07/07/2019 Duration: 36minAfter making our way inland to escape the perpetual rain along the East Coast we meet up with another travelling family and head together towards a new adventure. Ben also gets to live out a childhood fantasy about an old train. Don't forget to connect with us on Social Media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia and our friends Bucket List Kidz www.facebook.com/bucketlistkidz www.instagram.com/bucketlistkidz Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 21: This is Tropical Queensland
30/06/2019 Duration: 31minOur final push into tropical north Queensland. We explore beaches, forest and quirky markets. Are we tired of rain, yes but we still had a great time. Migaloo even got its reverse camera fitted finally. Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 20: The "Wet" Dry Tropics
23/06/2019 Duration: 32minAfter leaving our sailing dreams in Airlie Beach we hit the road to press further north. The kids discover new worlds and we stumble upon a tremendous reminder to follow our dreams. Don't forget to connect with us on Social Media: www.facebook.com/whynotnowaustralia.com www.instagram.com/whynotnowaustralia.com Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)
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Episode 19: Whitsunday Funday
16/06/2019 Duration: 31minAfter leaving the Canefields of Mackay it was time to continue a little further up the Queensland Coast and what better place to stop than the Whitsundays. Airlie Beach was the destination and the proving ground for Ben's recent boat obsession. We had Sun, Snorkling and Swell and lots of it. Title music is "Follow Your Dreams by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com)