After almost 10 years of Happy Campers Australia, we reintroduce ourselves.
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- We discuss so many topics openly and honestly. Why we decided to travel full time, how we made it happen, some stats, and our challenges along the way. You will learn about the story behind us, and really get to know how we became Happy Campers Australia almost 10 years ago.
I am enjoying you videos. My wife and I can relate. We have a cattle property in Nth NSW and the stress and responsibility over the last 5 yrs has taken its toll. Drought, bushfires, COVID, floods, cattle market slump....there seems to be no end. We are seriously considering following your example. It looks like just the tonic for a bit of stress relief. I find a lot of value in you talking about how you came to the decision to travel, how you went about it and things you have leaned along the way. Keep the vids coming!
It’s a big decision, but if you can possibly make it work, your health will be so much better for it! Thanks for the feedback, glad to see we can get people thinking about travel. Take care ☺️
Hi Glenn and Vicki. My wife and I met you when you arrived at Glenreagh the other day. I have been following your journey on CZcams for a while now and recognised your setup as soon as you arrived. You truly are CZcams celebrities in my eyes. You are positive on screen and in person. Thank you for recording your travels and sharing it with us. Tony and Michele.
It was great to meet you Tony and Michelle. Thanks for such a humbling comment. We do what we do because we love sharing with others. What a shame we didn’t get to chat for longer. Hope to catch up again one day 😃
You two are such a delightful down to earth couple and your videos are always entertaining. I look forward to many more.
Why, thank you 😊 Glad you enjoy what we do!
Thank you for sharing the link to this video. Very interesting and answered our questions. Wow! You have both faced many challenges. Hope your Son has recovered, how traumatic for you . We are on our 3rd caravan now, we have faced cancer 3 times, retired at 60 years, thankfully we had super. We enjoy short travels in our van, have not done the full lap. Also cruising is our pleasure. Good luck to you both, keep your videos real, so relatable.
Thanks for asking, our son is much better now. You have faced your fair share of challenges too. That is what makes the decision to travel as much as possible, while you can, an easy decision. Thanks for watching our adventures, and safe travels to you too 😃
Sounds like you are fortunate to have each other! I can relate to work related depression and anxiety and had to leave teaching when covid hit, unrealistic "expectations". And I almost lost my only daughter one year ago while she was visiting her father in Florida, forty five days in the hospital, eight in the ICU. I read somewhere when one excepts that life is hard every day, a good day should be treasured. You both are an inspiration. Best health to your whole family. Thank you for your real life views, Laura in Rhode Island , USA.
Thanks for your kind words. They mean a lot. That really is the way to look at life! We make the most of every day, just like you. Take care 😊
I remember when covird hit all down south towns like Mt Gambier and Robe had big signs up saying piss off caravaners and grey nomads your not welcome in our town ☹thank God for human kindness the towns along the river murray were welcoming the travellers to come and stay safe with them , ❤ God bless them 🙏thank you 😊 and its great you guys are happier and healthier your making great videos thanku we love watching them keep it up cheers 👍
Yes, it was horrible. Everyone was scarred, I hope nothing like that ever happens again. It was the worst 5000km drive ever! Thanks for watching, and enjoying our videos 😃
Great vid. You've answered so many questions. You've been wonderful to tell your story. Happy trails.
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching 😃
Thanks and great backstory. Given your significant experience would love to hear more from you both about tips and tricks for caravanning, or what gear you take etc
Oops will have a look at older vids to see if you have covered these areas. :)
Did you find our recent Tips video? We plan to make more of these types of CZcamss. Thanks for watching our Reintroduction 😃
well done guys, we enjoyed your openess and honesty in this video, if we ever do bump into you on the road, it's my shout for pies Glenn!! :)
Thanks for watching. Might see you out there one day 👍
Vicky and Glen love hearing about your travels and the awesome places you take us. Would love some of your caravan tips and tricks you have found helpful during your travels 😊
We need to remind ourselves how much knowledge we have gained over the years. We know this is the info that people want to hear about, so we will try and make a point of doing more of these types of videos in the future. Thanks for asking 😃
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Love your story & your travel anecdotes. Keep on.
Thanks, we will 👍😃
Vicky and Glen we have only just discovered you and we love your content it just so down to earth with no frills keep up the good work. Hope we get a change to meet you one day.
Thanks for the compliment. We love what we do. We love meeting people, so fingers crossed we run into you somewhere 😃
We have been watching and following you guys from the start and love your content, we want to thank you for telling us your story, so down to earth and so sad at times.. we are happy that you are all well now.
We also hope to meet up with you on the road in the future.. Paula and Graeme x
Thanks for your support Paula and Graeme. We might meet you somewhere on the road 😃
Smart move. We work so hard. Time to enjoy Australia while u a healthy enough
I think people change once something scares them. I wanna leave. I just dont have the set up yet. Im hopeful by my 50 i can do this. 7 years to save
Just keep keeping it real
Really enjoyed all your videos,they are amazing and very informative. Congratulations on a job well done ❤ thankyou Ellen
Thank you so much!
Great video, my husband & I live on a yacht in Cairns, but in time it's going to be hard for us getting on&off the boat so in but 5-6 years we sell up & move to a motor home &live off the pension &doing a lot of free camping.
Thanks for sharing your story. The Motorhome idea is very doable. Good luck!
I think you guys met my son and his family in Julian wa at the Kulin freecamp hope to meet you guys in wa one day safe travels
What a great little town and free camp in Kulin. Travel safe, and you never know, we just might catch you somewhere 👍
Great attitude you both have to life. All the best
Thanks 🤩
Great vid enjoyed the background stuff.
Thanks 👍
Hi Vickie and Glen, we enjoyed this, thanks for being so open and real, May you have better years from now on and we will continue to watch 😊 Lyn & Bob
Thanks for your support Lyn and Bob. Maybe we will see you on the road one day 👋
New follower.
Thanks 👍😃
Nice to meet ya! 👍
Thanks for watching. Catch you on the road one day 👋
Hi Vicki and Glenn
Hi from Burnie penguins. Remember me..? Thank you so much for your videos I enjoy watching them. Take care
Of course we remember you. Thanks for your support over the years 👍😃
Glenn and Vicky - your content is "real" and informative. So enjoyable to watch. Others need to take a leaf out of your book!. You are to travel vlogging what yeast is to bread".
Wow! What a compliment! Thanks 🙏
Hi, I'm a fellow Novocastrian and I've just started watching your channel. I like what I've seen so far and it will be a good resource when we finally get on the road (hopefully in 6-12 mths). What were the reasons you went from an Everest to a Ranger after the bingle, other than the 3.5t towing capacity? Thanks ....
Thanks for watching! The Everest was initially chosen as a family car. When we left for full time travel the boys no longer travelled with us. The Everest is a more comfortable car, but the Ranger is more practical for touring long term. We stayed with Ford so we could transfer some of the accessories, and Ford can be serviced easily Australia wide.
Holy Cow you had a rough trot guys but lovely Ep.
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, life has its curve balls, but a positive attitude helps 😀
We are thinking of doing the same and possibly taking a year off. We are new to caravanning, about to buy one. Being on the road for so long don’t you miss your friends and family? It must be hard to stay in touch. How do you maintain friendships from your local community?
We catch up with friends and family each time we visit home. Regular phone calls too. Phone service can be intermittent in the outback. Now we have Starlink it is better, but before that, we just told family we could be out of service for a period of time so they didnt worry about us. Good luck with your planning 😃
I think i seen this video 2 times now haha
Hi I'm 42 female with 2 kids and a man. I have a small unit and some savings in the bank not much. I want to travel like U guys. I plan to do this when the kids get a bit bigger. I think renting the unit would be good
I work 35 hr weekly
I'm only worried about weekly pay once I stop working
I feel stuck their because I have no passive income
Thinking using my super cash when I'm older.
If you really want to do it, you will find a way. You don’t need a big rig, lots of people travel with small set ups. Best of luck!
Great stuff.. love ya content.. we would ike to do the same... and soon!!!
Thanks