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10 lessons we’ve learnt from a year of travelling Australia
Hey folks! Join us this week for a special episode, as we reflect on our 12 month road trip around Australia. We share 10 lessons we've learnt along the way; about travelling, ourselves and life in general.
We hope you like this one.
Madi and Mitch xx
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:49 - THANK YOU!
3:50 - 1. The illusion of social media
5:15 - 2. You don't need much to be happy
7:20 - 3. The importance of nature for wellbeing
8:14 - 4. Appreciate the simple moments
9:19 - 5. Alternative ways of living
11:12 - 6. Being grateful for what you have now
12:57 - 7. Talk to strangers!
16:07 - 8. Try to have no expectations
17:28 - 9. Have no plans! (Maybe have some)
18:45 - 10. Travel makes you feel ALIVE
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Відео

We're quitting.
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Well... It's a sad time for us but very exciting all the same. The last 12 months travelling around Australia has finally come to and end, but it won't be forever, and we definitely aren't going to stop making videos. As always, thank you all so much for watching, and for all the really nice comments we have received over our last 37 episodes. It's been such a great adventure for us, and we hav...
Life on the Ningaloo Reef (Australia's North West) | Ep.37
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G'day friends! Join us this week for our final episode on the incredible Ningaloo Reef. We do some more underwater exploring, and go for a hike at Mandu Mandu Gorge in the Cape Range National Park. We hope you enjoy! Mads and Mitch xx Instagram: roamingtheblue_ CAMERA QUIPMENT BIG CAMERA: amzn.asia/d/dqxmuuJ BIG LENS:amzn.asia/d/dNowejE SMALL LENS: amzn.asia/d/bfnHeNI GOPRO: amzn....
Swimming with the BIGGEST FISH in the world! Ningaloo Reef | Ep.36
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Whale Sharks are the biggest fish in the world, we got the opportunity to swim alongside these gentle giants, the celebrities of the Ningaloo. Thanks to the crew at Kings Ningaloo Reef tours for an unforgettable experience! We hope you enjoy this one guys! Mitch and Mads :) Thumbnail images by Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours / Blue Media Photography Instagram: roamingtheblue_ CAMERA QUI...
Our favourite place in Australia (Ningaloo Reef) | Ep. 35
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The Ningaloo Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Area, stretching 300km from Red Bluff to North West Cape near Exmouth. It is home to over 2000 different marine species, and a place marine megafauna visit in abundance, including the iconic Whale Shark. Join us this week as we take you underwater, exploring the wonders of this place and finding out why it is so special. We are so stoked to share thi...
Beach Camping in Remote Western Australia | Ep.34
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G'day everyone! This week you'll see us out in the dusty desert of Western Australia camping in some epic locations, before opening up at the end about the reality of living out of a van, and how it's not always perfect. We hope you enjoy this one! Cheers, Madi and Mitch x Instagram: roamingtheblue_ CAMERA QUIPMENT BIG CAMERA: amzn.asia/d/dqxmuuJ BIG LENS: amzn.asia/d/dNowejE SMAL...
Life by the Water in Western Australia | Ep.33
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Hello folks! We’ve finished up our time in the South West, and are now slowly making our way up Western Australia’s coast, into the north. We got to see a bit of the recent solar eclipse, explored some beautiful landscapes and of course spent time in the ocean. Enjoy legends, and as always please leave us a comment if you enjoyed the video :) Madi and Mitch :) Instagram: roamingth...
Life advice from two rookie hikers | Ep.32
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Welcome back legends! This episode is a little different to usual, we spend a day hiking the Bald head track, a 12.5 km return hike near Albany. And we absolutely LOVED it. Even though we got super lost, and had a few other mishaps, we had a ball. Thanks for coming along for another episode! And please let us know what you think of this one, we’d love to hear from you all! Cheers, Mitch and Mad...
The worst pain of my life | Ep.31
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After a 6 week pause in the travel department we've hit the road again. We're exploring even more of the South-West before we go North. It was all good fun until...it wasn't. Hope you all enjoy this one!! Cheers Mitch & Mads Instagram: roamingtheblue_ CAMERA QUIPMENT BIG CAMERA: amzn.asia/d/dqxmuuJ BIG LENS:amzn.asia/d/dNowejE SMALL LENS: amzn.asia/d/bfnHeNI GOPRO: amzn.asia/d/5MA...
A day we will never forget! (Sailing in Western Australia) | Ep.30
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This was one of the most incredible days we've had in a long time. Sailing has been something we have wanted to do for a while, and to finally experience the feeling of being propelled along only by the wind was just amazing. We hope you enjoy this episode legends! Mitch and Mads :) Insta: roamingtheblue_ OUR EQUIPMENT BIG CAMERA: amzn.asia/d/dqxmuuJ BIG LENS:amzn.asia/d/dNowejE S...
Freediving in WA! The clearest water we’ve ever seen | Ep.29
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Welcome back guys! In this episode we dive our little hearts out in south Western Australia, experiencing some of the best freediving we've had on the trip so far. We catch some fish and abalone, and have a whole lotta fun. We hope you enjoy! Mads and Mitch xx Instagram: roamingtheblue_ OUR EQUIPMENT: BIG CAMERA: amzn.asia/d/dqxmuuJ BIG LENS:amzn.asia/d/dNowejE SMALL LENS: amzn.a...
Finding a WHALE BONE on the beach! (And a possum steals our stuff) | Ep.28
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Finding a WHALE BONE on the beach! (And a possum steals our stuff) | Ep.28
We Freedive the LONGEST Jetty in the Southern Hemisphere (The Busselton Jetty) | Ep. 27
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We Freedive the LONGEST Jetty in the Southern Hemisphere (The Busselton Jetty) | Ep. 27
Van life in Margaret River | Ep. 26
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Van life in Margaret River | Ep. 26
GET TO KNOW US! (And why we're on YouTube) | Ep. 25
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GET TO KNOW US! (And why we're on UA-cam) | Ep. 25
Visiting Fremantle and the BATAVIA Shipwreck | Ep. 24
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Visiting Fremantle and the BATAVIA Shipwreck | Ep. 24
The Pros and Cons of Travelling in a SMALL VAN (and we cross the NULLARBOR!) | Ep.23
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The Pros and Cons of Travelling in a SMALL VAN (and we cross the NULLARBOR!) | Ep.23
What Christmas in remote South Australia looks like! | Ep.22
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What Christmas in remote South Australia looks like! | Ep.22
The Best Beach in Australia! | Ep.21
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The Best Beach in Australia! | Ep.21
This place is SO underrated (Eyre Peninsula, South Australia) | Ep.20
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This place is SO underrated (Eyre Peninsula, South Australia) | Ep.20
Beachside camping and snorkelling! Yorke Peninsula | Ep. 19
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Beachside camping and snorkelling! Yorke Peninsula | Ep. 19
Getting our Ocean and Coffee Fix on the YORKE | Ep.18
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Getting our Ocean and Coffee Fix on the YORKE | Ep.18
We Love South Australia! Rapid Bay & the Fleurieu Peninsula | Ep.17
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We Love South Australia! Rapid Bay & the Fleurieu Peninsula | Ep.17
Settling back into van life | Ep.16
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Settling back into van life | Ep.16
Going Home Early with One Last Stop (for now) | Ep.15
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Going Home Early with One Last Stop (for now) | Ep.15
Exploring the ATHERTON TABLELANDS! Ep.14
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Exploring the ATHERTON TABLELANDS! Ep.14
Travelling Australia just keeps getting better! Port Douglas & the Daintree | Ep.13
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Travelling Australia just keeps getting better! Port Douglas & the Daintree | Ep.13
We saw a Cassowary in Tropical North Queensland!! | Ep.12
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We saw a Cassowary in Tropical North Queensland!! | Ep.12
Exploring the OLDEST rainforest on Earth! Ep.11
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Exploring the OLDEST rainforest on Earth! Ep.11
Tropical Paradise on Magnetic Island! (We got lost) | Ep.10
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Tropical Paradise on Magnetic Island! (We got lost) | Ep.10

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  • @fergmeisters1246
    @fergmeisters1246 17 днів тому

    clickbait title its not the longest jetty, its the longest timber jetty.

  • @gbsailing9436
    @gbsailing9436 29 днів тому

    Just found your channel. You seem like a lovely couple. I hope you journey is going well. I'll sub and check out some more of your journey soon.

  • @coralpilled
    @coralpilled Місяць тому

    Starting the video with that virtue signaling nonsense, not watching any further

  • @milkyway6724
    @milkyway6724 Місяць тому

    bees

  • @markrobert16
    @markrobert16 Місяць тому

    Wicked sea life , such an amazing variety of fish life

  • @markrobert16
    @markrobert16 Місяць тому

    And pay respects to the British colonists who landed here and made this our home to

  • @gregstuart9783
    @gregstuart9783 Місяць тому

    Yang I bay, site #8 is the BEST!

  • @vincentfeldbrugge164
    @vincentfeldbrugge164 2 місяці тому

    Where did you guys go?

  • @mrcrankyank
    @mrcrankyank 2 місяці тому

    Looks unreal up there! Thanks for the vid

  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 3 місяці тому

    Amazing video

  • @jjperceval
    @jjperceval 4 місяці тому

    one thing i would change for future trip videos is uploading in 4k. you have some great landscape shots, but 1080 on a 4k screen doesnt do it justice

    • @roamingtheblue
      @roamingtheblue 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for the tip. The only thing is we can’t shoot 4K in 50fps so it makes it difficult if we want to slow stuff down.

  • @BordertotheShore
    @BordertotheShore 5 місяців тому

    Cool video, what’s the name of the white sandy beach you were swimming at ??

    • @roamingtheblue
      @roamingtheblue 4 місяці тому

      That one was Flahertys beach, pretty beautiful hey!

    • @BordertotheShore
      @BordertotheShore 4 місяці тому

      @@roamingtheblue awesome! Thank you, will check it out in a couple of weeks time whilst we’re at Pt Vincent for the weekend.

  • @YasminYoruba
    @YasminYoruba 5 місяців тому

    Thankyou for visiting my state, South Australia doesn’t get much love haha you guys are awesome!

    • @roamingtheblue
      @roamingtheblue 4 місяці тому

      South Australia is so beautiful! I was actually born in the Adelaide hills

    • @YasminYoruba
      @YasminYoruba 4 місяці тому

      @@roamingtheblue ohhh how nice!!!! I haven’t been there yet.

  • @YasminYoruba
    @YasminYoruba 5 місяців тому

    Such an inspiration ❤

  • @tgward313
    @tgward313 5 місяців тому

    rename the hill 'the four tops'

  • @adrianc3743
    @adrianc3743 5 місяців тому

    Having travelled Australia extensively The Fleurieu is definitely in my top 10......great vid guys...

  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 5 місяців тому

    Very beautiful video

  • @robertschulz7454
    @robertschulz7454 5 місяців тому

    Only recently found your channel and have now watched them all with much joy. Your happy, friendly faces your interesting destinations were a wonderful way to end my day. With so many vloggers its easy to miss ones you will really enjoy and I do hope you will continue

  • @richarddegroot1481
    @richarddegroot1481 6 місяців тому

    Well done guys. Belated , just come across your channel. Looking forward to seeing future videos if you’re up for it. All the best Rich

    • @roamingtheblue
      @roamingtheblue 5 місяців тому

      Thanks Richard! We really hope to be making more videos in the near future but we've been on some other life journeys recently that has gotten in the way of our video making!

  • @Life-Awaits
    @Life-Awaits 6 місяців тому

    Love this! Jervis Bay is definitely on the list of places we want to explore 🤍

  • @jo-annel.wright2975
    @jo-annel.wright2975 6 місяців тому

    Same as you we didn't see many Hyundai iMax or iLoad conversion so I am happy to have a tour of yours. Thank you. FYI: We put a 9 litre brass monkey freezer between the front seats to supplement the 40 litre waco fridge. Meat for a week, and ice too so I don't need to put water or wine in the fridge. We kept the back seats and removed the middle row. The tri-fold bed is behind the front seats and the backs of the back seats is our 'headboard'. When in campervan mode we use the space under the bed for storage. The bed is folded up against the front seats when in passenger mode and we can have five people in the van to get around town. The kitchen box is in the 'boot' and we have a reimo tailgate tent for privacy. There is 40 litres of water on the roof, 240 watts of solar and an awning on either side of the van. We kept the factory lining as is but installed limousine tint on the windows and have travelled in -0° - 30+°. Each night we hang our beach and bath towels around the mattress to trap our body heat in winter, and to block light pollution too. Thanks again for the tour...

  • @MarkusWorldWalkabout
    @MarkusWorldWalkabout 7 місяців тому

    Awesome video. Love the effect with the camera lense transition. So creative!! Haha and could feel the shock with that Ray 😂😂😂

  • @shaunatownsend6305
    @shaunatownsend6305 7 місяців тому

    Hey! Where did you guys park/camp? Need somewhere sick that doesn’t need 4wd

  • @gavindereus3643
    @gavindereus3643 7 місяців тому

    Wait until you guys get to Coffin Bay, they have Emus walking around the town 😊

    • @gavindereus3643
      @gavindereus3643 5 місяців тому

      When I was working there,we had about 10 emus casually walking past us

  • @gavindereus3643
    @gavindereus3643 7 місяців тому

    If you guys think that the flies are bad wait until you guys get to WA in the Summer time they’re herendous ?

  • @gavindereus3643
    @gavindereus3643 8 місяців тому

    Just so you guys know, there’s a resident 4.5M great white which frequents that jetty?

  • @marcovonpickartz8251
    @marcovonpickartz8251 8 місяців тому

    Great vids. Just an FYI. The cliffs of the Nullarbor are over 1000km long. Any turn to the coast will put you on that cliff.

  • @continual-improvement374
    @continual-improvement374 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing guys! I spent a lot of time in this area as a kid. Now, I live abroad and I'm watching your videos on UA-cam with my kids!

  • @marcovonpickartz8251
    @marcovonpickartz8251 8 місяців тому

    A dive is with an aqua lung (tanks) Snorkel is without. And try a bialetti. The original Italian coffee machine. Takes a special skill to break one of those.

    • @roamingtheblue
      @roamingtheblue 7 місяців тому

      What would a free dive be considered as then? Diving on a line with no tank? More of the sport itself maybe?

  • @G04TH3ST0RM
    @G04TH3ST0RM 8 місяців тому

    I’m going there today !

  • @headwerkn
    @headwerkn 9 місяців тому

    Very tidy install guys! How do you find the petrol engine on fuel? Most iLoads/iMaxs in the country seem to be turbo diesels, which made sense a decade ago but with it being ~20c a litre more expensive these days… :-/

  • @alanahjade27
    @alanahjade27 9 місяців тому

    I went here when I was 6 and its a core memory, I really want to go back and freedive there!

  • @timharrisonmusic2177
    @timharrisonmusic2177 10 місяців тому

    Hey I am looking to get an Imax 2010 version, we’re the windows any trouble to black out (the back ones) and was it easy to remove the brackets for where the seats were for the back?

  • @m1tchelltaylor116
    @m1tchelltaylor116 Рік тому

    Love it! Keep killing it you two :)

  • @MattsFishingEscapes
    @MattsFishingEscapes Рік тому

    Sorry for the ignorance, but where on YP are the beaches? 😊

    • @roamingtheblue
      @roamingtheblue Рік тому

      A few different beaches our favourite was barkers rocks!

    • @MattsFishingEscapes
      @MattsFishingEscapes Рік тому

      @@roamingtheblue yeah I looked at some other clips and worked out the other main one was flaherty... Keep up the good work guys. I have subbed!

  • @rrocketman
    @rrocketman Рік тому

    Nice one mates thanks for sharing your experience

  • @rrocketman
    @rrocketman Рік тому

    Good luck with future adventures👍

  • @LessonWorldTV
    @LessonWorldTV Рік тому

    Glad your video was suggested to me. Thank you for all the lessons. I ❤travelling and vlogging too! New subscriber and much love to the 2 of you 🇿🇼💛💚💜🇬🇧

    • @roamingtheblue
      @roamingtheblue Рік тому

      Thanks heaps for subscribing! We’re glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @scottbertelson352
    @scottbertelson352 Рік тому

    Hey guys, what a pleasant surprise to have another video come up and was a really great capstone on your trip. All of the advice points were really good: sounds like you had a really successful trip and learned a lot. As for me, Being Present and Everyone has a Story really ring true. Life can pass by so quickly that unless you’re present it’s easy to miss what really counts. And you guys are great examples of Everyone having a story: thank you for sharing yours. Looking forward to the next installment.

    • @roamingtheblue
      @roamingtheblue Рік тому

      Thanks Scott. Sometimes you need to slow down and take it all in otherwise it can pass by so quickly hey. And it’s always nice to learn other peoples stories, we might need to have more of a chat one day!

  • @debkendall
    @debkendall Рік тому

    travel to me is always freedom

  • @stevenwhite324
    @stevenwhite324 Рік тому

    Thank you both for sharing your adventure with us all Your an amazing couple Best of luck for the future

  • @imccrae
    @imccrae Рік тому

    You've learned many of life's lessons so early in your lives. You're ahead of the game. Great to see.

  • @andyoconnell9412
    @andyoconnell9412 Рік тому

    Wise words, thank you !

  • @twocoddiwompletravellers
    @twocoddiwompletravellers Рік тому

    Great wrap up, we experienced the exact same things especially the Instagram moments compared to reality, Its a shame people feel the need to edit their photos so much that it doesn't resemble true life experience. Any photos or videos I took were never edited to enhance them so I have true memories of our travels. Therefore we have a lot of grey day photos , but hey that was our reality.

    • @roamingtheblue
      @roamingtheblue Рік тому

      Cheers guys, yeah it’s good to show the good, the bad and the ugly hey!

  • @azayomi
    @azayomi Рік тому

    cool video! everyone has a different experience. every time you do the same trip it is a different experience as well.

  • @ChandanUnlimited
    @ChandanUnlimited Рік тому

    Hi, I liked the videos you posted. Could you suggest the kind of jobs to support explorations like yours?

    • @roamingtheblue
      @roamingtheblue Рік тому

      Thanks! We did some caravan park work, which is good if you are only looking to stay a short amount of time. But there’s always hospitality work and fruit picking in Australia!

    • @ChandanUnlimited
      @ChandanUnlimited Рік тому

      @@roamingtheblue thanks for your reply. You both are an inspiration!

  • @user-of6qf5ry4o
    @user-of6qf5ry4o Рік тому

    Hey Mitch & Maddy (family 😀) With watching you guys for the last year, you guys inspired us to get our own adventure van going! We’ve learnt so much about marine biology and what it means to us all 😊 Can’t wait to see the Tassie Trip. Keep chugging away 🤙🏼 Love from Daz & your adoptive Sister Hayles xoxo 💚🤙🏼🍻

  • @amberahearn5490
    @amberahearn5490 Рік тому

    H! I've started watching your videos because I'm moving to Australia from Wales with my partner in October. We want to eventually buy a van, so I love picking up the van tips, camps, locations that you visit. It would be great if you could do a video on buying a van in Australia! Thanks so much, Amber & Greg

    • @roamingtheblue
      @roamingtheblue Рік тому

      Thanks amber and Greg, that’s awesome that you guys want to buy a van! We say definitely do it, it’ll take you on some great adventures. Send us a message on Instagram if you like @roamingtheblue_ and we can give you some insight into buying one in Australia!