Hey guys. From the outside looking in, I’m so sad you are feeling so defeated. Clem you are still recovering and recuperating from birth whilst struggling with mothering two. You both seem to be so supportive of each other and I’m sure you’re doing your best. Don’t beat yourself up. You are both such amazing people and parents. ⭐️💫✨Don’t cry. 😔Just go with what will bring some peace to your life. You can always pick up travelling another time. Your dreams will always be there. You aren’t letting anyone down. Go back to family……get back on an even ground. All will be well and fix itself ❤🙏🏼
thank you so much! we have always been very supportive of eachother and probably why we have been able to make this adventure a reality, will head back to our families, fill our cups then we can make some decisions and see what we want for our futures and go from there. we really appreicate your support and your kind words! have a great weekend.
I had a feeling this was coming. I have loved sharing your journey over the last 4 years. You are all pleasure to watch. I have found myself searching for your content every weekend. However, you need to do what is best for your family, and your mental health. Thank you for sharing your life and journey with us, all the best to your all no matter what you decide to do. If you decide to do sporadic content, we will still watch it. And if you decide to keep going, we will still be there supporting your from afar. :)
Thank you, I am sure there will still be some level of content even if we do decide to stop travelling, has been a great way for me to capture the kids childhoods. Thank you for watching and your support!
Oh guys I watched this and felt for you so much, but interestingly enough I’m a fulltime caravaner but as a grandparent who has children and grandchildren back ‘home’ and the feels are real no matter which side of the generation you are on ❤ We miss our family as well so much, and always feel so guilty to be away from them for so long at a time (usually 10 months) knowing that our kids are juggling work, family time and alone time with their kids and toddlers without our help and support 😢 We all need family support no matter what age we are so I do believe you are ready to go back and relish all that family support you are yearning ❤ It’s by no means a failure or defeat, you have had an amazing journey over the last 4 years and have made incredible memories with Liam and Heath, and each other 🤍 Keep the caravan, and do some 6 week trips every now and then. I think you are an amazing family, all the best in whatever decision you do make, we all love you out here in TH-cam land ❤ Much love, Sharyn Xx
we get that! must be hard that way as well! we can't wait to go home to the family, refill our cups and make some decisions from there, see what the future has in store for us going forward!
Heartfelt wishes go to you both. Sounds like you need the family time to recharge yourselves. Follow your heart and you will get to the right answers. Love your genuine adventures, down to earth dialogue and honestly, your kids are fabulous. If Liam is doing half of what you are doing with him, trust me he will be way ahead of so many other kids. Don't be so hard on yourselves, you are doing a fabulous job of parenting and whatever your decisions will be, they will be the right ones for you.....🤩
Thank you! we are very proud of our boys and we know they will be happy with whatever we end up doing, a recharge around some family will do us wonders i think. Thank you for your kind words and your support
I have thought you both have looked tired in recent weeks. Look after yourselves and do what’s best for you and your gorgeous family. Maybe a re-set and some time with family will help. I really enjoy your content and even though you may think it can seem boring I still enjoy every one of your episodes. Take care
I've enjoyed your travelling vlogs all over Aust but maybe Clem is right U need to meet the new family members and save up for a new caravan and Liam can make friends at schoolfor a few years then he will have penpals to write to or Scipe...But, go and have fun with your 40th Birthday party relax as I think U need to do and talk to them... But we all will miss U trips...but U will come back as U will get itchy feet... There must be good money jobs for hubby or wife... There is a family call Elnick I think they have stopped and they had 3 kids they live in Port Macquarie don't know if still travelling see if U can get incontact with them... All the best and look after yourselves take l9ng walks but not in that heat 39 crazy crispy weather...we had 29 now today raining and freezing on Central Coast...NSW...need winter PJ's...😂😂😂 Keep us in the loop if U don't mind as U all are a nice family...😂❤
Elnick are incredible and still very much travelling, they make some great videos and i have no idea how they do it! is a testament to those guys. There are some good jobs for me just not in the places we want to be, but will keep looking, something short term for now to see us through will be enough then will see what we want to do in the new year. Thank you for your kind words and support! have a great weekend
Be proud as 4 years is huge, you can pull up near family and work for a few whatever you choose, rents are expensive and you predominantly free camp. Everything is rising in costs. Stay a while in spots. I'm a wanderer and stay a while as a pensioner that has had huge costs out this last 12month while dealing with grief. Miss my folks whome I gave all things in my life up to care for. Travelled with dad for 2 years and spent 19mths in Weipa as dads health declined and he loved the heat there. Me not so much. Now all is finally sorted with my rig and I'm on the move in 2 weeks. But I will be working for cash here and then bush areas to top up my kitty. I'll stay a while here and there to. I'm 70 in December so slowly done will not harm me. Do what your hearts tell you to and go with that. Your an awsome couple and great parents ❤️ 😊
thank you, sounds like you have had and will have quite the adventure yourself, i hope you enjoy yourself! yes a reset back around some family will do us some good and help put things into perspective. thank you for your support!
Hi Mark and Clem, once again we love your honesty and truth about life on the road and life in general. What ever you choose to do will be the right decision, you have had an amazing 4 years and you have helped Chris and I with so many tips and tricks about caravanning we are forever grateful. Take care guys and enjoy your trip back to WA, we are so lucky to have caught up with you in Tassie Regards Colin and Chris Reeve
Thank you guys! it sure has been an amazing 4 years, and I would do it again in a heartbeat, will see what the future has in store for us, will keep our minds open to some new opportunities and see which way we end up going, for now some time around our family will be a good starting point.
Sometimes it’s a necessity to just to stop and gather your thoughts (and recharge). Parenting is hard work and lots of families out there have the assistance of others (relatives/ paid child care providers). From me, thank you. You have made taking our time in the van (kennel on wheels) with our pup easier. And the tips we have gotten about free camping etc are unquantifiable.
so glad you have got something out of our videos, we really do hope they help others. We are looking forward to getting back to WA and refilling our cups and seeing what we want to do from there. Thank you for your support! travel safe.
Wow that was really very emotional and so personal. Everyone understands how difficult it is to leave family behind no matter the ages or additions or losses. That’s life and only you can decide what is best for yourselves. However I think you really need to go back home, reestablish yiur family ties, take some time for yourselves, establish a home base for a while, build up the finances and set an income stream for while you are travelling again if you choose to do that. The main thing is to be happy with your decisions and choices and the rest will fall into place for you automatically. Regardless of how much we will all miss you, your travels and updates, just know that we will all support you no matter what as would your family and friends when you do get home. You are a very special family and we all wish you the best in whatever you decide for your futures.🥰😢
Thank you so much, yeh i think whatever decisions we make going forward are going to be the right decision for us, we have never made decisions based on any one else. will head back to family, re fill our cup and see what opportunities are ahead of us and work towards what we want. we really appreicate you support, thank you for your kind words.
We totally feel you guys! Full time travel is not all sunshine and rainbows especially living 24/7 in such small quarters plus when things don’t always go to plan, like they do with us, stress is always magnified! 🔎 Stay strong guys! We’re here with you! 🙌🏾
oh yes you guys have had a rough run of it there for a while but your a great team! take it easy yourselves and try to continue to enjoy it, we appreciate your support and hopefully cross paths down the bottom of WA somewhere!
Have a break guys - even if its for a few years. Then maybe when the kids have a couple of years schooling under the belt and they’re at an age they’ll remember it you’ll be able to revisit all those places again and share that experience with them. You’ll be so much wiser the second time round! 😊
yeh that might be on the cards, We are suprised how much Liam does actually remember, i think because its been his life and not just holidays, a lot of it has gone into some long term memory, hopefully it stays there. either way i think its helped shape him into the incredible little boy he is.
Its been such a joy and gift to have been part of your travels for the past 4 years, but in the end you have to do whats right for you all. Christmas with family will help put everything into perspective. Im sure travelling will alway be part of your future in some form or another. Safe travels, we love you no matter what you decide.
I think travel and exploring is imbedded into all of us, so some way shape or form we will continue, it may just look a little different, looking forward to going home to family and refilling our cups. Thanks for you support.
I agree you have to do what makes you happy and if you need to stop then that is the right thing to do. I appreciate all the content you have provided and I thank you but you need to put you and your family first. Having two children at the ages they are in a "normal" domestic situation is hard enough and often those people have family and/or friend support and you guys are doing it all by yourselves. You've done a fantastic job at having wonderful adventures and the world including Australia will still be there if you decide to take a break or even do something totally different. Finances for everyone is difficult at the moment and that is adding additional pressure everywhere and is making many people reassess their lives so you are not alone. Just please don't wait until you're totally burnt out and decide don't want to do anything like this at all. As a family and as long term travellers it is obvious you all have something very special together and that is something others would envy and we've been very fortunate to vicariously share your journey. Hugs and best wishes
thank you so much, we do have something very special i think and i think no matter what we decide to do will be the right thing for us. we still love this lifestyle but i think we need to fill our cups back "home" and reassess. will see what the future has in store for us going forward. thank you for your support.
We think that it's time to go home to your family and friends. The cost of travelling is getting higher all the time. The money spent on a new bigger van would be better spent on a house deposit for the growing family. If you decide to stay on the road travelling, you will also need to fit in home schooling into the daly routine . We will still be here no matter what choice you make.
yeh we think so too! I don't think we would go for a bigger van, it would be much the same just a slightly different layout so selling this one for that one we wouldn't actually be out of pocket by much but its not really on our agenda anyway. Yeh home schooling is going to be fun.
There was such a sparkle in your eyes when you started to talk about some travel plans, but mental health has to be a priority. Nothing is more important xxx
haha yes we are our own worst enemy! we did that adventure we spoke about and had a great time! we will be starting to share that as of this Sunday, now having some down time down in SA, found some nice cheap campsites with lots for the kids to do, has been a good reset.
So sorry for how you are feeling but do what’s best for you have a break maybe come back later but just take the time you need sad to not watch you as I’ve been enjoying it but it all about you not us
As a man turning 50, my treasured memories are times are with my mum and dad. Do what you can without regrets and your kids will have awesome memories with their mum and dad. They will also be inspired to chase their dreams.
thats all we can hope for for our kids, I personally know i will cherish these memories with my kids for the rest of my life, has been an incredible adventure and a great way for me to spend time with them in these early years. Thanks for your support
You guys have been great. I am sorry that you are feeling a bit down. It seems that many other families go through this as well. I think the no down time is the thing that is the hardest. I think that you are doing great and I think that Liam is testament to your great parenting. 👍💕
Thank you, yes I think every travelling family goes through it and if they don't they are probably lying haha. the lack of down time really has been testing lately, some time around family to recharge will be good for all of us i think. Thank you for your support!
A lot of people like you that have travelled for a long time eventually have a home base to return to and then just do trips out and back and enjoy the best of both worlds. Travelling is good but it is hard work. We like going on trips but it is nice to get home and relax and have some space.
definitley feeling the need for some space, its funny though we moved into a house for 9 months in Yeppoon last year and couldn't wait to get back into the van, but i think its the need for some family time that we really need.
Have you thought about setting up a home base.......maybe Air B&B it when you travel and then when you need a home break you have a base to go back to. Or when the boys leave home you can resume travel then......lots of choices these days.
We have yeh, just not sure where. our family is scattered and not really in any places where an AirB&B would be overly beneficial but we have even thought of just land with a small shed house on it would make us quite happy, we are always on the lookout but just haven't found that place yet. will keep looking.
Absolutely understand what you guys are going through, living in the caravan with a 3 year old and 9 month old is not easy. We have also had our struggles as well
We love what you do. You entertain us all every week. You have opened your lives to us. All the work you do behind the scenes in bringing us such great content is huge. You're trying to "live the life" & fit us in around all that while raising a yojng family. It cant be easy. I'd say, take a break. Regroup & then decide the direction you want to take. And guess what. You're allowed to have your down days. You're entitled to feel despondent af times. You really are a lovely family who have brought a lot of joy to all your viewing family. At the end of the day, you do what feels right for you. Lots of love from us & thankyou. Big hugs guys 😊
Thank you so much! have always appreciated your support every week and so glad you have enjoyed it. I think refilling our cups at xmas with our family might put things in to perspective for us and help us think about whats next.
You guys are so good to realise that you need your village! I see Liam so sad when he leaves his friends, & to work 7 days plus raise young kids- living in a tiny van- it’s too much🫶 Take your break and rest up. The answers will come after sleep. We only want the best for you all xxxx
Sending good vibes we know whatever you decide it will be right. Take your time the right thing will come to you. Remember what you have achieved is something that almost nobody has or has the courage to do.
cheers legends, your not wrong at all, has been an incredible journey and if we can keep going we will but definitely opening our minds to some different opportunities going forward, will see what the future has in store for us. travel safe
Hi guys, I was wondering about all this, best idea is to go home & let things get back to normal & maybe we can all catch up down the track a bit later on. Take care & look after yourself for awhile 😃💕. Just find Liam a sand hill & he'll be right 😂😂❤
Sending our best wishes. The memories you’ve made and adventures you’ve had over the years travelling are amazing and certainly one’s to cherish forever. You have to do what you feel is best for you and your family. It sounds like some much needed family time to recharge and re-group will be great. Thinking of you both and take care.
Thanks for sharing your journey been watching for years, hey sometimes we just have to do what works reacess and have a breather it’s not over just another journey
Hi Clem and Mark....you've exceeded your initial plans so be very happy with yourselves. Have a break and some normality. Regroup and reset.....and see how you feel....x
Follow your hearts guys, the best thing about the future is it can be anything you want it to be! Take some time to refocus, whatever comes next will be amazing. The travel bug is a hard on to shake! And two thumbs up for both Dirk Hartog and The Painted Desert! Look after yourselves.😀😀😀
I can imagine how it might be for you both, I can see that you are both sooooo sleep deprived and that’s really hard to deal with. You’re doing TH-cam as well and that’s a huge job, Have you thought about travelling slower, give the kids time to ground themselves and you both for a week or so. I say this as I bought up 3 children aged 3, 10, and 12, in a caravan but we stayed in one spot for at least 2/3 weeks, sometimes longer when the husband got work, myself also if it was where I could take the little one. There’s nothing wrong with taking a break to recharge, you don’t answer to anyone but yourselves, Just don’t burn out. My opinion only. You will make the right decision, you’re both amazing people. ❤
surviving on coffee some days! yeh we do actually stop for a week or so quite regularly, you don't see those weeks in our Vlogs too often, the hardest part is the cost, staying in a town for 2-3 weeks where there are things for the kids to do (library, playgrounds, swimming pools etc.) can cost us close to $1k in accommodation, where if we move and explore our accommodation cost can drop to next to nothing. we do also stop for work but tend to stay for atleast 3 months at a time when we do that so that is a great reset for the kids, hopefully we find that soon.
Your travels have brought me so much pleasure. Please just do what you need to, to bring the joy back for yourselves. Good luck and thanks for being so honest
This was a sad video to watch , you must realise that 2 small kids in a van no matter how big or small your van is it would always be a challenge, also you have to give your body time to recover too , maybe it’s time you headed for home and family to give you both the support you need . It will be even harder for you when home schooling hits with Leam . Thank you for sharing your ups and downs along the way. All the best whatever you decide
Have loved watching your boys grow and will miss seeing you each week. Good luck with your decision and hopefully we'll see you on the road sometime. Safe Travels.
Thank you for being so open with your feelings. We have always loved how down to earth and real you are. Family is number 1 and we think it may be time to be close to relatives for a while. Also, with Liam about to start school he may really appreciate the opportunity to build friendships with others the same age. Finding a steady job to build up finances will make you feel better as well. You may surprise yourselves how much you enjoy being settled in one spot for a while. We would miss your very personable episodes each week but your needs far outweigh that, Do what feels right. You can always go back to full-time travel if you really miss it. Big hugs and we look forward to hearing more and what you decide.
It's not an easy life on the road, in reality, it's nothing like the Instagram shots show it for 99% of the time. You have to do what's right for you guys.
Enjoy family time over Christmas and New Year have a big break get your funds up I’m sure you will miss travelling and be back out there. Just be happy x.
Thankyou for all your fabulous videos. I thought after your last episode that you were looking quite fragile. Maybe a break will be good for you. Catching up with family is very important. Please don't compare yourself to other families, each one is unique. Yours is beautiful. I wish you nothing but the best. Take care and see you on the next stage of life.
thank you, yes last video we were pretty drained and needed those few days doing not much. i think some time with family will help put things in to perspective and help us make some decisions going forward. thank you so much for your support and kind words.
Hang in there guys it was an absolute pleasure meeting your amazing little family a few days ago. Xmas with your extended family’s will be awesome, Clem if you manage to get a sneaky hour pull out that book I gave you it’s a great read. ❤
was lovely meeting you too! Yes i think she will be on to it as soon as shes done with this new one she's found! she loves reading a proper book rather then on her phone. Travel safe!
Am sorry you are having a rough time. Parenting in any environment can be hard work, but compounded by living in a caravan will make it even more tricky. I would say its ok to make changes that suit you for now. You can always keep traveling when the time is right again.
we think so too, will go re fill our cups with our family and see what we want to do from there, I think our life will always be filled with adventure regardless of what it looks like. Thank you for your support.
Such a raw and honest video and we feel for you both as life on the road with just two of us can be hard at times let alone with a young family! We also want to say a big thank you as we are on our way back down Cape York at the moment and it was re-watching footage of your trip that gave us the confidence to give it a go with our semi off road van too. You kept it real without dramatising anything and that was really helpful to us. Best of luck for the future in whichever direction you decide to take. Family always comes first and maybe you need that time back home to recharge for a while 😊
I am so glad you got something out of those videos, was an amazing part of the country up there and I would love to do it again. the travel life definitely can be challenging at times but we do love it! the good days far outweigh the bad. Travel safe guys
Hi there, we really do feel for you both. You are both very open and honest with each other and let us be a part of that, thankyou. It does sound like you need a different 4 walls for a little while and be with the ones you love and the ones who love you. We all need that. All the best for your lovely family whatever you decide to do. 🫶
Thank you! yes a bit of a reset with family to refill our cups will do us all some good i think, then we can make some decisions after that. Thank you for your support!
Hey guys. From the outside looking in, I’m so sad you are feeling so defeated. Clem you are still recovering and recuperating from birth whilst struggling with mothering two. You both seem to be so supportive of each other and I’m sure you’re doing your best. Don’t beat yourself up. You are both such amazing people and parents. ⭐️💫✨Don’t cry. 😔Just go with what will bring some peace to your life. You can always pick up travelling another time. Your dreams will always be there. You aren’t letting anyone down. Go back to family……get back on an even ground. All will be well and fix itself ❤🙏🏼
Well said and so right.
thank you so much! we have always been very supportive of eachother and probably why we have been able to make this adventure a reality, will head back to our families, fill our cups then we can make some decisions and see what we want for our futures and go from there.
we really appreicate your support and your kind words! have a great weekend.
I had a feeling this was coming. I have loved sharing your journey over the last 4 years. You are all pleasure to watch. I have found myself searching for your content every weekend. However, you need to do what is best for your family, and your mental health. Thank you for sharing your life and journey with us, all the best to your all no matter what you decide to do. If you decide to do sporadic content, we will still watch it. And if you decide to keep going, we will still be there supporting your from afar. :)
Thank you, I am sure there will still be some level of content even if we do decide to stop travelling, has been a great way for me to capture the kids childhoods.
Thank you for watching and your support!
Oh guys I watched this and felt for you so much, but interestingly enough I’m a fulltime caravaner but as a grandparent who has children and grandchildren back ‘home’ and the feels are real no matter which side of the generation you are on ❤ We miss our family as well so much, and always feel so guilty to be away from them for so long at a time (usually 10 months) knowing that our kids are juggling work, family time and alone time with their kids and toddlers without our help and support 😢
We all need family support no matter what age we are so I do believe you are ready to go back and relish all that family support you are yearning ❤ It’s by no means a failure or defeat, you have had an amazing journey over the last 4 years and have made incredible memories with Liam and Heath, and each other 🤍 Keep the caravan, and do some 6 week trips every now and then. I think you are an amazing family, all the best in whatever decision you do make, we all love you out here in TH-cam land ❤ Much love, Sharyn Xx
we get that! must be hard that way as well! we can't wait to go home to the family, refill our cups and make some decisions from there, see what the future has in store for us going forward!
I think you both need a break. You can continue your trip another time. You're not letting anyone down, but yourselves 😢
Thats it, we do this for us and not for anyone else, we have loved it and still do but a break with family will do us some good i think
Absolutely love your honesty ❤maybe go home regroup and start again when your ready.
i think that is the plan, then we can make some decisions from there!
Heartfelt wishes go to you both. Sounds like you need the family time to recharge yourselves. Follow your heart and you will get to the right answers. Love your genuine adventures, down to earth dialogue and honestly, your kids are fabulous. If Liam is doing half of what you are doing with him, trust me he will be way ahead of so many other kids. Don't be so hard on yourselves, you are doing a fabulous job of parenting and whatever your decisions will be, they will be the right ones for you.....🤩
Thank you! we are very proud of our boys and we know they will be happy with whatever we end up doing, a recharge around some family will do us wonders i think.
Thank you for your kind words and your support
I have thought you both have looked tired in recent weeks. Look after yourselves and do what’s best for you and your gorgeous family. Maybe a re-set and some time with family will help. I really enjoy your content and even though you may think it can seem boring I still enjoy every one of your episodes. Take care
Thank you, I think some time with family will do us wonders. Thanks for your support
All the best with whatever you decide to do guys!
cheers legends!
I've enjoyed your travelling vlogs all over Aust but maybe Clem is right U need to meet the new family members and save up for a new caravan and Liam can make friends at schoolfor a few years then he will have penpals to write to or Scipe...But, go and have fun with your 40th Birthday party relax as I think U need to do and talk to them...
But we all will miss U trips...but U will come back as U will get itchy feet...
There must be good money jobs for hubby or wife...
There is a family call Elnick I think they have stopped and they had 3 kids they live in Port Macquarie don't know if still travelling see if U can get incontact with them...
All the best and look after yourselves take l9ng walks but not in that heat 39 crazy crispy weather...we had 29 now today raining and freezing on Central Coast...NSW...need winter PJ's...😂😂😂
Keep us in the loop if U don't mind as U all are a nice family...😂❤
Elnick are incredible and still very much travelling, they make some great videos and i have no idea how they do it! is a testament to those guys.
There are some good jobs for me just not in the places we want to be, but will keep looking, something short term for now to see us through will be enough then will see what we want to do in the new year.
Thank you for your kind words and support! have a great weekend
Be proud as 4 years is huge, you can pull up near family and work for a few whatever you choose, rents are expensive and you predominantly free camp. Everything is rising in costs. Stay a while in spots. I'm a wanderer and stay a while as a pensioner that has had huge costs out this last 12month while dealing with grief.
Miss my folks whome I gave all things in my life up to care for.
Travelled with dad for 2 years and spent 19mths in Weipa as dads health declined and he loved the heat there. Me not so much.
Now all is finally sorted with my rig and I'm on the move in 2 weeks. But I will be working for cash here and then bush areas to top up my kitty.
I'll stay a while here and there to.
I'm 70 in December so slowly done will not harm me.
Do what your hearts tell you to and go with that.
Your an awsome couple and great parents ❤️ 😊
thank you, sounds like you have had and will have quite the adventure yourself, i hope you enjoy yourself!
yes a reset back around some family will do us some good and help put things into perspective.
thank you for your support!
I will thankyou and I feel you will to
You will have loads of memories regardless of what you decide ❤
absolutely we do!
Clem and Mark. Be so very proud of what you’ve done. We have loved watching you and your journey. Life will be what it will be. Stay safe ❤
thank you! has been an amazing 4 years so far, will see what the future holds for us after some family time. thanks for your support
Hi Mark and Clem, once again we love your honesty and truth about life on the road and life in general. What ever you choose to do will be the right decision, you have had an amazing 4 years and you have helped Chris and I with so many tips and tricks about caravanning we are forever grateful. Take care guys and enjoy your trip back to WA, we are so lucky to have caught up with you in Tassie
Regards Colin and Chris Reeve
Thank you guys! it sure has been an amazing 4 years, and I would do it again in a heartbeat, will see what the future has in store for us, will keep our minds open to some new opportunities and see which way we end up going, for now some time around our family will be a good starting point.
Sometimes it’s a necessity to just to stop and gather your thoughts (and recharge). Parenting is hard work and lots of families out there have the assistance of others (relatives/ paid child care providers). From me, thank you. You have made taking our time in the van (kennel on wheels) with our pup easier. And the tips we have gotten about free camping etc are unquantifiable.
so glad you have got something out of our videos, we really do hope they help others. We are looking forward to getting back to WA and refilling our cups and seeing what we want to do from there. Thank you for your support! travel safe.
Wow that was really very emotional and so personal. Everyone understands how difficult it is to leave family behind no matter the ages or additions or losses. That’s life and only you can decide what is best for yourselves. However I think you really need to go back home, reestablish yiur family ties, take some time for yourselves, establish a home base for a while, build up the finances and set an income stream for while you are travelling again if you choose to do that. The main thing is to be happy with your decisions and choices and the rest will fall into place for you automatically. Regardless of how much we will all miss you, your travels and updates, just know that we will all support you no matter what as would your family and friends when you do get home. You are a very special family and we all wish you the best in whatever you decide for your futures.🥰😢
Thank you so much, yeh i think whatever decisions we make going forward are going to be the right decision for us, we have never made decisions based on any one else. will head back to family, re fill our cup and see what opportunities are ahead of us and work towards what we want.
we really appreicate you support, thank you for your kind words.
We totally feel you guys!
Full time travel is not all sunshine and rainbows especially living 24/7 in such small quarters plus when things don’t always go to plan, like they do with us, stress is always magnified! 🔎
Stay strong guys! We’re here with you! 🙌🏾
oh yes you guys have had a rough run of it there for a while but your a great team! take it easy yourselves and try to continue to enjoy it, we appreciate your support and hopefully cross paths down the bottom of WA somewhere!
Have a break guys - even if its for a few years. Then maybe when the kids have a couple of years schooling under the belt and they’re at an age they’ll remember it you’ll be able to revisit all those places again and share that experience with them. You’ll be so much wiser the second time round! 😊
yeh that might be on the cards, We are suprised how much Liam does actually remember, i think because its been his life and not just holidays, a lot of it has gone into some long term memory, hopefully it stays there. either way i think its helped shape him into the incredible little boy he is.
Its been such a joy and gift to have been part of your travels for the past 4 years, but in the end you have to do whats right for you all. Christmas with family will help put everything into perspective. Im sure travelling will alway be part of your future in some form or another. Safe travels, we love you no matter what you decide.
I think travel and exploring is imbedded into all of us, so some way shape or form we will continue, it may just look a little different, looking forward to going home to family and refilling our cups.
Thanks for you support.
I agree you have to do what makes you happy and if you need to stop then that is the right thing to do. I appreciate all the content you have provided and I thank you but you need to put you and your family first. Having two children at the ages they are in a "normal" domestic situation is hard enough and often those people have family and/or friend support and you guys are doing it all by yourselves. You've done a fantastic job at having wonderful adventures and the world including Australia will still be there if you decide to take a break or even do something totally different. Finances for everyone is difficult at the moment and that is adding additional pressure everywhere and is making many people reassess their lives so you are not alone. Just please don't wait until you're totally burnt out and decide don't want to do anything like this at all.
As a family and as long term travellers it is obvious you all have something very special together and that is something others would envy and we've been very fortunate to vicariously share your journey.
Hugs and best wishes
thank you so much, we do have something very special i think and i think no matter what we decide to do will be the right thing for us. we still love this lifestyle but i think we need to fill our cups back "home" and reassess. will see what the future has in store for us going forward.
thank you for your support.
We love and miss you guys. U r definitely one of the strongest couples we know. We r always here for u. 😘
We miss you too Kezi! so much!
We think that it's time to go home to your family and friends. The cost of travelling is getting higher all the time. The money spent on a new bigger van would be better spent on a house deposit for the growing family. If you decide to stay on the road travelling, you will also need to fit in home schooling into the daly routine . We will still be here no matter what choice you make.
yeh we think so too! I don't think we would go for a bigger van, it would be much the same just a slightly different layout so selling this one for that one we wouldn't actually be out of pocket by much but its not really on our agenda anyway. Yeh home schooling is going to be fun.
There was such a sparkle in your eyes when you started to talk about some travel plans, but mental health has to be a priority. Nothing is more important xxx
haha yes we are our own worst enemy! we did that adventure we spoke about and had a great time! we will be starting to share that as of this Sunday, now having some down time down in SA, found some nice cheap campsites with lots for the kids to do, has been a good reset.
So sorry for how you are feeling but do what’s best for you have a break maybe come back later but just take the time you need sad to not watch you as I’ve been enjoying it but it all about you not us
Thank you, yes i think a break with our family is required, would love to travel again when the kids are older. thank you for your support
As a man turning 50, my treasured memories are times are with my mum and dad. Do what you can without regrets and your kids will have awesome memories with their mum and dad. They will also be inspired to chase their dreams.
thats all we can hope for for our kids, I personally know i will cherish these memories with my kids for the rest of my life, has been an incredible adventure and a great way for me to spend time with them in these early years.
Thanks for your support
You guys have been great. I am sorry that you are feeling a bit down. It seems that many other families go through this as well. I think the no down time is the thing that is the hardest. I think that you are doing great and I think that Liam is testament to your great parenting. 👍💕
Thank you, yes I think every travelling family goes through it and if they don't they are probably lying haha. the lack of down time really has been testing lately, some time around family to recharge will be good for all of us i think.
Thank you for your support!
A lot of people like you that have travelled for a long time eventually have a home base to return to and then just do trips out and back and enjoy the best of both worlds. Travelling is good but it is hard work. We like going on trips but it is nice to get home and relax and have some space.
definitley feeling the need for some space, its funny though we moved into a house for 9 months in Yeppoon last year and couldn't wait to get back into the van, but i think its the need for some family time that we really need.
Have you thought about setting up a home base.......maybe Air B&B it when you travel and then when you need a home break you have a base to go back to. Or when the boys leave home you can resume travel then......lots of choices these days.
We have yeh, just not sure where. our family is scattered and not really in any places where an AirB&B would be overly beneficial but we have even thought of just land with a small shed house on it would make us quite happy, we are always on the lookout but just haven't found that place yet. will keep looking.
Absolutely understand what you guys are going through, living in the caravan with a 3 year old and 9 month old is not easy. We have also had our struggles as well
Oh i bet you do guys! hope your travelling well, and reach out anytime we may even be able to catch up soon!
We love what you do.
You entertain us all every week. You have opened your lives to us. All the work you do behind the scenes in bringing us such great content is huge.
You're trying to "live the life" & fit us in around all that while raising a yojng family. It cant be easy.
I'd say, take a break. Regroup & then decide the direction you want to take.
And guess what. You're allowed to have your down days. You're entitled to feel despondent af times.
You really are a lovely family who have brought a lot of joy to all your viewing family.
At the end of the day, you do what feels right for you.
Lots of love from us & thankyou. Big hugs guys 😊
Thank you so much! have always appreciated your support every week and so glad you have enjoyed it. I think refilling our cups at xmas with our family might put things in to perspective for us and help us think about whats next.
You guys are so good to realise that you need your village! I see Liam so sad when he leaves his friends, & to work 7 days plus raise young kids- living in a tiny van- it’s too much🫶 Take your break and rest up. The answers will come after sleep. We only want the best for you all xxxx
Wow guys huge update. Whatever you decide will be what it will be. 4 years is still amazing well done 👏
Be proud
we are very proud and can't wait to see you guys!
Sending good vibes we know whatever you decide it will be right. Take your time the right thing will come to you. Remember what you have achieved is something that almost nobody has or has the courage to do.
cheers legends, your not wrong at all, has been an incredible journey and if we can keep going we will but definitely opening our minds to some different opportunities going forward, will see what the future has in store for us.
travel safe
@@Ourwhittleadventure I am sure it will be amazing whatever you do. We will catch up somewhere. Guess camp for a cure next year is doubtful.
Could do a lot worse than working and caravanning at Esperance. Whatever decision you make will be the right one.
oh absolutely! wouldn't be all that bad at all really, will see if thats an option for us
Hi guys, I was wondering about all this, best idea is to go home & let things get back to normal & maybe we can all catch up down the track a bit later on. Take care & look after yourself for awhile 😃💕. Just find Liam a sand hill & he'll be right 😂😂❤
still talks about that almost daily haha!
@@Ourwhittleadventure LOL, that was a ripper ride 🤣 👍🏻💞
Sending our best wishes. The memories you’ve made and adventures you’ve had over the years travelling are amazing and certainly one’s to cherish forever. You have to do what you feel is best for you and your family. It sounds like some much needed family time to recharge and re-group will be great. Thinking of you both and take care.
Thanks for sharing your journey been watching for years, hey sometimes we just have to do what works reacess and have a breather it’s not over just another journey
thats it! adventure might just look a little different! thanks for following along and for your support
Hi Clem and Mark....you've exceeded your initial plans so be very happy with yourselves. Have a break and some normality. Regroup and reset.....and see how you feel....x
Follow your hearts guys, the best thing about the future is it can be anything you want it to be! Take some time to refocus, whatever comes next will be amazing. The travel bug is a hard on to shake! And two thumbs up for both Dirk Hartog and The Painted Desert! Look after yourselves.😀😀😀
I can imagine how it might be for you both, I can see that you are both sooooo sleep deprived and that’s really hard to deal with. You’re doing TH-cam as well and that’s a huge job, Have you thought about travelling slower, give the kids time to ground themselves and you both for a week or so. I say this as I bought up 3 children aged 3, 10, and 12, in a caravan but we stayed in one spot for at least 2/3 weeks, sometimes longer when the husband got work, myself also if it was where I could take the little one. There’s nothing wrong with taking a break to recharge, you don’t answer to anyone but yourselves, Just don’t burn out. My opinion only. You will make the right decision, you’re both amazing people. ❤
surviving on coffee some days! yeh we do actually stop for a week or so quite regularly, you don't see those weeks in our Vlogs too often, the hardest part is the cost, staying in a town for 2-3 weeks where there are things for the kids to do (library, playgrounds, swimming pools etc.) can cost us close to $1k in accommodation, where if we move and explore our accommodation cost can drop to next to nothing. we do also stop for work but tend to stay for atleast 3 months at a time when we do that so that is a great reset for the kids, hopefully we find that soon.
Good luck with it all. Not nice Aye.
Your travels have brought me so much pleasure. Please just do what you need to, to bring the joy back for yourselves. Good luck and thanks for being so honest
thank you! will do what we need to do and make some decisions from there.
thanks for your support!
Hang in there guys we ❤ you all but you have to do what is best for you both
Thank you!
You guys are definitely not alone. We have just gone through this. It’s so hard making a decision.
This was a sad video to watch , you must realise that 2 small kids in a van no matter how big or small your van is it would always be a challenge, also you have to give your body time to recover too , maybe it’s time you headed for home and family to give you both the support you need . It will be even harder for you when home schooling hits with Leam . Thank you for sharing your ups and downs along the way. All the best whatever you decide
Have loved watching your boys grow and will miss seeing you each week. Good luck with your decision and hopefully we'll see you on the road sometime. Safe Travels.
Hang in there guys things will improve.
Thanks mate, it always does!
Thank you for being so open with your feelings. We have always loved how down to earth and real you are. Family is number 1 and we think it may be time to be close to relatives for a while. Also, with Liam about to start school he may really appreciate the opportunity to build friendships with others the same age. Finding a steady job to build up finances will make you feel better as well. You may surprise yourselves how much you enjoy being settled in one spot for a while. We would miss your very personable episodes each week but your needs far outweigh that, Do what feels right. You can always go back to full-time travel if you really miss it. Big hugs and we look forward to hearing more and what you decide.
Between you guys & the Onepack Wanderers I've seen places that I've never seen, it's been marvellous, thank you 😃😃💕
so glad we have been able to bring you some of that, thanks for following along!
@@Ourwhittleadventure Take care 😃
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Big Love to you. Xo
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It's not an easy life on the road, in reality, it's nothing like the Instagram shots show it for 99% of the time.
You have to do what's right for you guys.
haha your not wrong! can definitely be tricky at times but the good times far outweigh those times! travel safe guys
Love and miss you guys!
love and miss you too bro
Interesting.
Enjoy family time over Christmas and New Year have a big break get your funds up I’m sure you will miss travelling and be back out there. Just be happy x.
Im sure we will have the need for some adventure regardless of what that looks like, thank you for your support!
Thankyou for all your fabulous videos. I thought after your last episode that you were looking quite fragile. Maybe a break will be good for you. Catching up with family is very important. Please don't compare yourself to other families, each one is unique. Yours is beautiful. I wish you nothing but the best. Take care and see you on the next stage of life.
thank you, yes last video we were pretty drained and needed those few days doing not much. i think some time with family will help put things in to perspective and help us make some decisions going forward.
thank you so much for your support and kind words.
Hang in there guys it was an absolute pleasure meeting your amazing little family a few days ago. Xmas with your extended family’s will be awesome, Clem if you manage to get a sneaky hour pull out that book I gave you it’s a great read. ❤
was lovely meeting you too! Yes i think she will be on to it as soon as shes done with this new one she's found! she loves reading a proper book rather then on her phone.
Travel safe!
Am sorry you are having a rough time. Parenting in any environment can be hard work, but compounded by living in a caravan will make it even more tricky. I would say its ok to make changes that suit you for now. You can always keep traveling when the time is right again.
we think so too, will go re fill our cups with our family and see what we want to do from there, I think our life will always be filled with adventure regardless of what it looks like.
Thank you for your support.
Such a raw and honest video and we feel for you both as life on the road with just two of us can be hard at times let alone with a young family! We also want to say a big thank you as we are on our way back down Cape York at the moment and it was re-watching footage of your trip that gave us the confidence to give it a go with our semi off road van too. You kept it real without dramatising anything and that was really helpful to us. Best of luck for the future in whichever direction you decide to take. Family always comes first and maybe you need that time back home to recharge for a while 😊
I am so glad you got something out of those videos, was an amazing part of the country up there and I would love to do it again. the travel life definitely can be challenging at times but we do love it! the good days far outweigh the bad.
Travel safe guys
Hi there, we really do feel for you both. You are both very open and honest with each other and let us be a part of that, thankyou. It does sound like you need a different 4 walls for a little while and be with the ones you love and the ones who love you. We all need that. All the best for your lovely family whatever you decide to do. 🫶
Thank you! yes a bit of a reset with family to refill our cups will do us all some good i think, then we can make some decisions after that. Thank you for your support!
Oh Guys, we feel for you!! We can just see how tired and how much you need a break. Do what is the BEST for you!! Sending lots of love ❤ xo
thank you guys! Hope your travelling well and that we get to cross paths again one day
I’m sure we will! Cain would love to get back over to WA and we still have to do the High Country together!