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Do I Regret Van Life? The Honest Answer

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WEBSITE https://eucalyptdesigns.com.au/ After four years of living full-time on the road, I’m finally answering the question everyone asks: do I regret van life? In this video, I share the honest lessons, unexpected challenges, and quiet realizations that shaped my journey — from off-grid camping and solitude to freedom, growth, and finding alignment. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a grounded reflection on what regret really means, and why I wouldn’t change a thing. If you’re considering van life, solo travel, or a big life shift, this one’s for you. CHAPTERS/TIME STAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:19 Off-grid camping 1:06 Holding onto 'stuff' 2:43 Planning travel 5:07 Loneliness & stability 8:58 Power set up/storage 21:29 Roof extension 12:10 Living in a van full time 16:16 My thoughts on regrets EQUIPMENT USED STARLINK If you would like to purchase Starlink, you can use the below link to receive a free month for you and me.... https://www.starlink.com/residential?... *The below are affliate links to products I use, if you click through and purchase one of these items I will make a percentage from the sale. This helps to support the channel in continuing to make content :) CONTENT CREATION GoPro - https://amzn.to/3TCu8mQ Insta360 Selfie Stick - https://amzn.to/3zvgpr4 DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Camera - https://amzn.to/4mxe95K DJI Microphone Set - https://amzn.to/4mBDXyd DJI Mini 3 Drone - https://amzn.to/3BaLqB3 Drone Carry Bag - https://amzn.to/3U13FQb VAN LIFE Popup Camping Kettle - https://amzn.to/3ZtyMqY Goerge Foreman Grill - https://amzn.to/3ZszK6S Living In A Bubble Flyscreens - https://amzn.to/3ZzBYRL Tooenjoy Door Foot Step - https://amzn.to/3Zygzs7 Adhesive Sticky Mounting Pads - https://amzn.to/3XCWbn8 iTech World JS60 jump starter - https://itechworld.com.au/?sca_ref=85.... Use this discount code to get 5% off!! EUCALYPTDESIGNS Nova Rechargable Wall Lights - https://novalights.com.au/?ref=CHRISTIE InstantPot - https://amzn.to/4l7bnDO KickAss Grill - https://kickassproducts.com.au/?ref=jnkllkzs MUSIC All music sourced from Artlist - https://artlist.io/ John Carter - Song of Songs #VanLife #SoloVanLife #VanLifeAustralia #LifeOnTheRoad #SimpleLiving

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In this video I’m answering the question I get all the time after four years living full-time on the road: do I regret van life? The honest answer is no—like, 100% not. But if I had to pick “regrets,” they’re really just lessons. I talk about wishing I’d gone off-grid sooner (I started out doing heaps of stealth camping because I felt safer in cities), and how much calmer my nervous system feels when I can ground in one spot for a few weeks. I also share the practical stuff I’d do differently: getting rid of “just in case” belongings earlier (yes, I kept two pairs of heels for way too long), and not blindly trusting Google Maps when it decides a corrugated red dirt road past signs about live ammunition practice is a great idea. We chat about the things people often worry about—loneliness and stability—and why solo van life works for me because I genuinely reset in my own company, while still valuing small human moments like a quick dog chat. And of course, power. I explain how my fixed setup worked when I was moving daily, but struggled once I started sitting off-grid and cooking everything with electricity. I also touch on my biggest real regret: the roof extension that’s leaked ever since. Even with the messy bits, van life has brought me alignment, confidence, and a deeper love of Australia—so no, I wouldn’t change a thing.

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