Brad Olsen
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How and why we travelled full time and the reason we stopped...?
#travelaustralia #fulltimetravel #lifestyle
Have you've ever wondered how and why you should travel Australia full time? take a look at this video. We discuss how we funded our trip, costs per month and why we ended up stopping and getting a home base in Queensland. It's definitely not for everyone but for us, travel life is amazing!
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Відео

Do you have alcohol issues, like I did?
Переглядів 8 тис.Рік тому
Quitting alcohol for me is one day at a time. This will probably be a tough journey with I'm hoping, more ups than downs!
Do you believe your life is based on luck?
Переглядів 3,9 тис.2 роки тому
When you get uncomfortable in life it can often lead to some amazing experiences. This week we have Loz's birthday and spend our first week in Bali. #bali #lucky #travel
Leaving Australia for Bali
Переглядів 9 тис.2 роки тому
We decided to move to Bali for 2 months to see if we could live here part time. First step, leave our Family, dog and friends behind and jet off to Bali. #bali #travelfamily #australia
South East QLD, Van Mods and our Favourite Bakery to date!
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We continue our journey around South East Queensland and we start to head North. Brad does some minor van mods and we find our favourite Bakery to date!
We're off around Australia!
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We finally hit the road and start our adventure of cruising Australia full time. We are headed to Running Creek parklands for a few nights and are getting ready to settle in to Van life. If you are keen to see something in particular let us know in the comments below! Van is a 2020 JB Scorpion Sting 22'6 Bunk van www.jbcaravans.com.au
Our 2020 JB Scorpion Sting Van Tour!
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We run through the ins and outs of our van and take you on a tour of our tiny home on wheels! Some links below for your information or please ask us anything you want to know in the comments. #vantour #caravantour #jbscorpionsting Ours is a Scorpion Sting 22'6 Double Bunk JB Caravans : www.jbcaravans.com.au/model/scorpion-sting/ Power system - 400ah Lithium, 3000w Combi charger/inverter, 45w Tr...
We sold everything to travel Australia
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We sold everything and bought a caravan to travel Australia full time with our kids. In this video we run through our property sale, pick up our new JB Caravan and have our first dinner in the Van.

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  • @Capt_Samba
    @Capt_Samba 10 днів тому

    Jesus dam Christ, My son and I are 8 weeks away from doing the lap, nearly our last night in the house, I feel like I'm watching my life right now on video including the mental health stuff. This put me at ease somewhat, Thanks mate

  • @rpatel6461
    @rpatel6461 22 дні тому

    Mate its been 2 years, please post update if you have moved here

  • @gonegliding2966
    @gonegliding2966 Місяць тому

    Interesting perspective. How are you going 12 months down the track?

  • @gonegliding2966
    @gonegliding2966 Місяць тому

    An interesting take on life. We traveled full time for about 4 years back in the mid 90's. Broke as a pack of bastards working everywhere, Was an interesting time. Then we settled down, then kids. Now the kids are about to take their own flight so it's almost back to us again. A month ago, one of my gym friends was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He wont see 50. That was another wakeup call and it prompted my to fulfil a lifelong dream, so I bought a share in a power plane because we really dont know how much time we've been allocated in this life. Thanks for sharing!

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Місяць тому

      Sorry to read about your friend. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏼

  • @davidharnett5640
    @davidharnett5640 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic thought provoking video, thanks heaps. Dave

  • @ItsaDoggersLife
    @ItsaDoggersLife 4 місяці тому

    Hey Brad, I just came across your channel mate. We are also working towards traveling and are still undecided on how to get there...... So, I just like to thank you for your information and honesty, It comes through in your videos. Look forward to seeing what's next for you guys and hope to catch up on the road some day soon. Cheers Chris

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Місяць тому

      Cheers Chris! Appreciate the message mate, good luck with your travels 👍

  • @gcc849
    @gcc849 4 місяці тому

    Thanks mate Been to AA, not for me….you hit it on the head….i know that if I can actually work out WHY I do this….the reason the isssue exists Then it disappears…simple eh!!! But not so simple eh?? Thanks mate, stay strong, it’s vids like this that I focus on when envisioning my future self….sober and rockin….i used to be there, just gotta get back. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @EpicCrust
    @EpicCrust 4 місяці тому

    8.30 where is this place? Thanks for inspiring me, only young still but you nearly brought a tear to the eye

  • @ianbailey4114
    @ianbailey4114 5 місяців тому

    First time to your channel, you make a good commentator.

  • @WideBayMobileWheelAlignments
    @WideBayMobileWheelAlignments 7 місяців тому

    Hey Brad Really enjoy your videos i see they are a year old have you stopped making new cheers

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching. For now mate yes

  • @saveindianhusbandfamilyfrom498
    @saveindianhusbandfamilyfrom498 8 місяців тому

    Has anyone encountered a situation where they were manipulated by a single mother from Bali, who gave drugs to their relatives or friends, then insisted on a marriage in Bali and demanded to be taken to Australia for citizenship?

  • @BordertotheShore
    @BordertotheShore 9 місяців тому

    Top work 💯🇦🇺

  • @lionel9588
    @lionel9588 10 місяців тому

    You made a lot of sense my friend.u have give me hope again.we have the van and cruiser .we just have to get off our arse and do it .safe travels Ur selves wen u hit the rd again

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow 10 місяців тому

      That's awesome legend! Yes, only you can make it happen 😁

    • @lionel9588
      @lionel9588 10 місяців тому

      @@BradOlsenShow thanks for the reply Brad. Cheers. Re lionel

  • @vegemitor
    @vegemitor 11 місяців тому

    hey folks, great video, were a couple of Aussies thinking of doing a 2 month stint in Bali as well, a few questions - what made you choose chang mai? how did you source your accommodation and how much for the 2 months if I can ask that ? we're thinking of the Sanur area .

    • @vegemitor
      @vegemitor 11 місяців тому

      I got the name wrong of where u were living I know... lol

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow 10 місяців тому

      Heya, cheers for that! We had a ball tripping around. Mostly villas that we booked while over there. Pererenan, Canggu, ubud, lembongan and surrounds like Lombok too. Go give it a crack!! Airbnb or booking.com were our go toos

  • @bmac406
    @bmac406 11 місяців тому

    G'day Brad cant believe it was 9 months ago I commented on this video. We sold up everthing and have been up and down from Albany to Perth several times as we were waiting on the canopy build for our Hilux (took 5 months) but we are now fulltime touring and are currently near Bremer Bay working our way to SA. Our lap around will be more like a zig zag as we will be following the good weather, really enjoy the freedom of being unshackled from a house. At this stage have no definitive plans for the future as we have no time limits. Will have to head back to Perth occasionally to catch up with our new grandson, thanks for the inspiration Regards Bill🙂👍

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow 11 місяців тому

      Hey Bill, That’s awesome mate, sounds like a great trip. Well done 🙌🏼

  • @aubonfernando683
    @aubonfernando683 Рік тому

    You had the guts & balls to own up well done you should be proud man👍 thanks for sharing I’m not a alcoholic but it’ll makes a difference to those. You have a beautiful family God Bless you all🙏Cheers

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow 11 місяців тому

      Cheers mate, appreciate the message

  • @koolharp
    @koolharp Рік тому

    I stopped consumption of all substances. Many of my friends in the same age demographic didn't stop until it was medically necessary. I see a few still drinking but basically alcohol and other social substances are slow acting poison. I am amazed at how clear my everyday thinking has become. I'm also amazed at how my ability to grasp new concepts such as quantum connection and advanced geometric mathematical theory. Free the mind ditch the poison.

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow 11 місяців тому

      Good for you, that’s awesome! So true

  • @mattjones6357
    @mattjones6357 Рік тому

    Are you still alcohol free Brad?

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow 11 місяців тому

      Yeah Matt! Just went over 12 months mate

  • @shanehirst3964
    @shanehirst3964 Рік тому

    Good on ya mate ,I stopped drinking for 10 years after the loss of my child,it definitely helped me heal now I can have few social beers and that’s it ..

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow 11 місяців тому

      I’m sorry to hear about your child mate. Could’ve gone the other way I bet. Well done to you 🙏🏼

  • @shadze756
    @shadze756 Рік тому

    my dream

  • @Cubersebhoops
    @Cubersebhoops Рік тому

    Wow

  • @kenambo
    @kenambo Рік тому

    Life is a journey and never the destination.

  • @confuzsays7196
    @confuzsays7196 Рік тому

    I gave up oct 22 long weekend. It's the best thing I've ever done.

  • @confuzsays7196
    @confuzsays7196 Рік тому

    Nice

  • @KylieFenton-i7j
    @KylieFenton-i7j Рік тому

    Good on you Brad. We recently said goodbye to Scott’s brother Steven (46years young). He was an alcoholic. It’s gut wrenching to watch someone’s life fade away to the addiction of alcohol. He was a kind, gentle guy who deserved more in his life. If only he had the strength, education, tools, right support and the will to make the changes to live a longer, healthier life. I’m proud of you for being honest, making this change and being an amazing role model for your kids. Goodluck! Looking forward to following along. 👊🏼💪🏼

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Рік тому

      That’s terrible Kylie, it definitely can head that way. Thanks for the support 🙏🏼

  • @mussiegames
    @mussiegames Рік тому

    This is great at a peek into how much alcohol can take from you. It's really pleasing that you are able to step back and gauge what was important. It sounds like you have many supporters and people who can help you. I look forward to hearing about your success through this :)

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Рік тому

      Thanks so much. So true, it can be a thief to a lot of things in life.

  • @willshunting
    @willshunting Рік тому

    Top class posting. You're a credit to your countrymen. "Box on" champ.

  • @shaunpearce9462
    @shaunpearce9462 Рік тому

    Good on you Brad. Buck the trend! 🤙🏻

  • @stevengully5744
    @stevengully5744 Рік тому

    Wow! Epic. Powerfull. Such well spoken. I feel sorry for the people who don't have this mind set. We get away as much as we can. Pulling up to camp you can't beat. I think people are slowly seeing you don't need to work til you die. More on the road everyday. But this is a raw video! Love it!! Hopefully in 12 months we will move to Qld from SA. Or wil do a 12 month lap. You just gota chase that feeling! That amazing property u sold? Was it in nth qld. That's like a dream home. Cheers brad

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Рік тому

      Thanks for your kind words mate 🙏🏼. Oh definitely do a lap when you can. That property was north of Brisbane mate. It was, but things change in life and don’t need that big anymore. We just see work 😂

  • @timchaffey7865
    @timchaffey7865 Рік тому

    Thanks mate. Great video!

  • @MrAidenaiden71
    @MrAidenaiden71 Рік тому

    Wow thank you for making this powerful message You have given me the inspiration to just do it now I have set my date to do it and now get organised Cheers man

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Рік тому

      Wow that’s amazing man!! Power to you 💪

  • @adelarsen9776
    @adelarsen9776 Рік тому

    Greetings my Viking friend. I have some comments : 1) If your dream is based on winning the lotto then you'll never go. 2) Hard work, saving, doing without, investing wisely and living frugally is what gives you options later on. Options to choose freedom. Luck has nothing to do with it. Options are not luck. 3) The most important things in life are Health, Family, Freedom, Integrity. 4) Good human health comes from human behavior and that includes eating human food, cutting out alcohol, no seed oils, no sugars, no carbs and no processed foods. Plenty of sunshine, exercise good sleep and lowering stress will allow a longer happier life.

  • @beverleydryland1146
    @beverleydryland1146 Рік тому

    Thankyou Brad

  • @adelarsen9776
    @adelarsen9776 Рік тому

    I gave up drink 2 years ago and today I take pleasure in saying No Thank You when I am offered a drink. I'm also (about) half way through life, debt free and living an off-grid Ketovore life. People put alcohol sanitiser on their hands to kill the bugs and microbes yet they happily put it in their stomachs. Make sure you learn to read food labels and cut out all Seed Oils, Sugars, Processed Foods and Carbs. There is essential fats and proteins but no essential carbs. Check out Dr Sten Ekberg, Dr Eric Berg, Dr Jason Fung, Dr Eric Westman, Dr Ken Berry, Dr Mark Hyman, Dr Pradip Jamnadas. Good health comes from human behaviour and that includes eating human food. Only eat human food...

  • @stevenprigmore9406
    @stevenprigmore9406 Рік тому

    I have only just found these.Thoroughly enjoyed your clips & they are very inspirational & puts things into perspective. Looking forward to seeing more.

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Рік тому

      Thanks Steven! Appreciate the message mate. Will get more up soon 🤞🏼

  • @jojoskitchen2856
    @jojoskitchen2856 Рік тому

    We are the same age and am wanting to do the van life.. ur videos are helpful and looking forwards to following ur journey..

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Рік тому

      Get out and do it for sure JoJo 🙏🏼. Thank you

  • @Brenocowie
    @Brenocowie Рік тому

    We’re this at bruz? Looks beautiful

  • @convert313
    @convert313 Рік тому

    Beautiful ,what a dad what a mom ,up with the Aussies 👏👏👏👏

  • @stuandzip
    @stuandzip Рік тому

    Touching a nerve. I don't feel like an alcoholic, but I do not remember the last day that I did not have a drink. I have kids. How have your family reacted to you not drinking, and have they noticed the difference in you?

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Рік тому

      My temperament and moods are way more stable. I also have more time with my family now too 👌🏼

  • @nunayadoxing4623
    @nunayadoxing4623 Рік тому

    after traveling for a year, i found myself anxious before i drank towards the end of the day and happy as larry as soon as i had a sip. i never drank before travel. we stopped recently. if that was us for a year i would hate to see how hard it would be for someone who has done this for decades.

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Рік тому

      I thought it would be harder to be honest. Time will tell

  • @nunayadoxing4623
    @nunayadoxing4623 Рік тому

    i did a year on the road like u. i just got into a house. 3 kids and wife. honestly, its been 2 months and i hate being in the house. the family is disconnected again and back in the rat race. we are going again end of the year. if it feels wrong, it feels wrong for a reason. society is not natural the way it is. also our kids back in school after a year. they are 3 years above everyone else and they only did 2 hours a day! HAHAHA and every day is a drinking day, so funny. that was us. we dont drink but were having 2-4 drinks in the arvo watching the sun go down and the kids play. puts a tear in my eye.

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Рік тому

      Oh that’s awesome. Yeah hard to get back to mainstream isn’t it.

    • @nunayadoxing4623
      @nunayadoxing4623 Рік тому

      @Brad Olsen oh It is. It's really opened my eyes to what is and isn't important and how I feel life is meant to be. Hopefully gone again by Jan.

  • @judithtaylor6916
    @judithtaylor6916 Рік тому

    If you drink every day 2-6 drinks, or a bottle of wine or spirits, every night. You are an alcoholic. As a Gastro nurse, treating people with liver cirrhosis. Draining off up to 8L fluid from their abdomen is an eye opener.

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Рік тому

      Well, I reckon everyone’s version would be different. Not even the definition is defined 🤯. If you have to ask, am I am alcoholic. perhaps you are?

    • @judithtaylor6916
      @judithtaylor6916 Рік тому

      @@BradOlsenShow So true. Everyone's version is. And when they state a daily amount consumed, the Doc doubles it. No, I dont drink at all. My parents were alcoholics. My father had Korsakofs dementia (Alcoholic shrinking of the brain). They died at 64 and 65. They would be 96 if still alive. They never got to enjoy their grandkids. My mother died of an aneurysm 1 year before my 1st born. Not here to preach. Just life. I commend you for the lifestyle changes you made for yourself and your family. ❤️

  • @judithtaylor6916
    @judithtaylor6916 Рік тому

    Just found yr video. You are spot on. Don't leave it too late. The saying - I wish! A friend crammed every minute of his life, doing things after a plane crash that nearly crippled him. I understand now. As an empty nester I was able to sell the family home, retire from full time nursing and relocate to the sea, 460km from Adelaide. Daunting to leave my adult sons. But they have their own lives to live. So doing the sea change, hubby needs a bit of a push. We got the van and after overseas trips, now trips in the van. I dont want to sell our retirement home in case our health deteriorates and we need a base. Just do it. Life is too short. In the blink of an eye, your life has sped by.

  • @kayeh6186
    @kayeh6186 Рік тому

    Do it, do it , do it. We traveled extensively in our 50 s and 60s it through house swapping all over the world. Now in our 70s our physical mobility is limited and we are so glad we did it while we could . Now we are having fun making photo books of all our journeys.

  • @bmac406
    @bmac406 Рік тому

    Well done Brad , both my wife and I stopped drinking alcohol early Dec 2020 I was 56 at the time. We had already since about 2014 cleaned up our diet by removing sugar. The 2 years before that we'd been to quite a few funerals of people in their early 50's and sort of looked at ourselves and decided to make changes. To be honest I found it harder giving up the iced coffees than I did alcohol but giving up the booze was just the next progression. Best decision we ever made, Saved a lot of money and at 59 bounce out of bed in the morning ( or is that because we quit our jobs 18 months ago 😅) Also will lesson the weight when we go 4wd touring later this year. Thanks for posting this informative brave video 👍

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Рік тому

      Thanks for the message mate. Well done on your life changes too 🙏🏼. Haha it might be the lack of job giving you that little bit of extra bounce 😆

  • @bmac406
    @bmac406 Рік тому

    Hi Brad , my wife just sent me this video. We are currently selling our house to start our travel Aus dream. Iam 59. Left work 18 months ago. We will 4wd and tent it. Were planning to buy a new vehicle but the waiting list for the vehicle is 6 to 9 months then the canopy we want is 3 to 4months. So a low mileage used vehicle will be our updated plan. Our kids are independent nowadays but would have loved to have done what you did when they were younger what an amazing life gift to have passed on, I will now subscribe and watch some more of your videos. Regards Bill

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Рік тому

      Oh that’s awesome Bill!! Yeah, car wait times are a bit long currently. There are some awesome set ups second hand that are starting to be better priced. Appreciate the message. Now I better produce more vids 😆

  • @joemongoose1258
    @joemongoose1258 Рік тому

    Very inspiring message ❤❤❤

  • @tonytony6710
    @tonytony6710 Рік тому

    U just opened my eyes like u wouldnt beleave

  • @nomadlife7356
    @nomadlife7356 Рік тому

    We’ve travelled NZ and wanted to move to Oz in 2 years for a road trip very exciting… we have been living in a van for 2 years now on Waiheke Island and its been amazing 😁

    • @BradOlsenShow
      @BradOlsenShow Рік тому

      We’d love to hit NZ at some point. Well done guys 👌🏼

  • @danmorrison6444
    @danmorrison6444 Рік тому

    Hi Brad , love your videos this 1 in particular really hit home for me due to similar issues , i never used to drink in my teens because i was constantly racing motorcross an activity that i shared with my father, sadly he passed away in 2009 and i used that as an excuse to start drinking every day i believe i was what they call a functioning alcoholic and would still "function" at work every day it became a bad habit i couldn't wait to crack a can strait after work im now 37 with a 7 year old son (single dad) and u decided i owe it to him to be healthy and live as long as i can for him so i also im quitting im 5 months in and i would love to share 3 tools that are helping me .. 1st i came across an audio book by Allen Carr "Quit Drinking" highly recommended.. 2nd in social gatherings Great Northern ZERO beer is a life saver and 3rd because i love good quality whisky and rum ive managed to come across a company called Naked Life they make amazing non alcoholic spirits that are low calories , i hope this comment finds you well. Dan from Gippsland