Show Notes
I left home in a hurry after waking up one morning and feeling an overwhelming urge to be on the road. I literally only had $500 in my account, I had no job lined up and no real plan. I just knew so deeply this was my path and trusted that everything would unfold as it should... and it has. Meet Ash from Ash Wanders on Instagram. I came across Ash on Instagram and she has a really calming, positive and kind vibe. Ash is travelling solo across Australia and took a big jump into van life with $500 in her bank account, no job lined up and no real plan. Ash is on a great adventure and we cannot wait for you to hear this episode! In the podcast: Ash story How much planning did you put into deciding to travel in a van/ what made you want to do this? Are you travelling solo? If yes, is that hard? Biggest thing you have learnt so far on the road? Do you think you are happier living this lifestyle? Why? Where have you travelled so far and your fav spot you have been to? How much did you spend on your van? How do you make an income on the road/ what were you doing before van life? Who is the best person you have met on the road so far? What is your advice to anyone thinking about converting to van life? Check out Ash's adventures here: @_ashwanders Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @AugieSundays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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