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Hey Tammy! Thanks so much for watching. Yes, the van made its rounds on Facebook before we were lucky enough to buy it. Stick around-in the next couple of weeks, we’ll be sharing the changes we’ve made. We’d love to hear what you think of them!

We don’t blame you we loved our time there! There’s definitely so much more to see and do too! It’s on our list to go back! 😊

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Thank you ❤️ Thanks for watching 🚐

🤣 There is a festival in the UK called The Long Road, it’s a fantastic weekend of country music, food, and camping! Gets bigger every year!

​@@Ashleighandluke Food and camping? OK, we're in!

Haha we’re back in the UK for a couple of weeks in August so we’ll see you there!

Thanks for watching! We actually purchased the van fully converted, so we can’t speak to the exact cost of the build. However, after living in it for six months, we’ve made several improvements. In last week’s video, we briefly touched on why we decided to buy a converted van rather than do it ourselves-but that’s definitely the goal for one day! We’ll be posting a new video soon to share the changes we’ve made and break down the costs 😊.

@Ashleighandluke Great, I hope you both have an excellent adventure. Just remember, when you're in the Norther Territory, don't stop at night on the Stuart Highway if someone flags you down and keep an eye out for people sleeping on the roads. Have fun. ✌️

Thanks for the tips! ❤️ We’ve been advised not to drive after dark due to kangaroos, although that might have been more of a South Australia thing?. Either way, we plan on being settled in the van before sunset and won’t be driving after dark. 🚐☀️ Safety first! We really appreciate the heads-up and will stay alert. Looking forward to the adventure! 😊

@Ashleighandluke That applies everywhere in the bush in Australia at night. You'll be sick of seeing them eventually. 😅

🤣 It’s the flies we’re more worried about! 🪰

Thanks for your comment! Just to clarify, this is a 2018 Renault Master medium wheelbase with 72,000 km, fully converted, which we purchased for $65,000 AUD-and yes, we paid for it ourselves. While the price might seem high to some, the cost of vans in Australia has increased significantly in recent years. After careful research and comparisons, we felt this was the best value for its quality build, reliability, and practicality. For us, it’s been worth every cent to have a comfortable, dependable home on wheels that allows us to travel and share our adventures.

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Hi again Mark! It’s the Winegard TV Antenna. A quick google tells me the complete kit is about $399.00. Hope that helps!

@@Ashleighandluke Thanks for that. 👌

You’re welcome! Feel free to reach out if you think of any other questions!, or if you have any improvement suggestions for us! 😊

Hi Mark, thanks for watching! 😊 We paid $65,000 for the van, including the conversion. We’ll be releasing an updated video in a couple of weeks!, with more details about the costs and the changes we’ve made after 6 months of living in it. Stay tuned!

Wow you've got yourself a cracking van there, looks absolutely mint. Clean and tidy. Bet your really chuffed. You can go anywhere you want now. I had a Fiat ducato medium top medium wheel base, you can park anywhere with that size.

@robertsouthworth9491 you’re right!, it’s actually been such a benefit we never considered. Other than height restricted car parks, we can park in pretty much any car park if we reverse over the verge, and not be an obstruction up front! Thanks for watching we really appreciate the support and kind words! We’re loving the freedom and adventure! 🚐

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Thanks so much, Gareth! ❤️ We’d love to add an Ashleigh and Luke sticker to the van at some point! - sooo many cool ways to personalise it! Check out our Instagram for a peek at the inside after 6 months 😉; we’ve already made some changes! We are always looking for ways to improve it though. Let us know if you have any cool suggestions! Appreciate your support! 🎉❤️

Spot on with Ashleigh’s age, Jenny! 🥳🎉 But I’m (Luke) still keeping everyone guessing - loving that most guesses are younger! 😂 So, i’ll actually turn 36 during our third year but still qualify as I’ll be 35 at the start!. Back in the UK, Ashleigh was a teacher, and I was a mortgage broker - quite the career swap, right?! 😅 Thanks for watching ❤️

Hey! Thanks for watching ❤️ In our opinion Phi Phi is a different experience all together! We still loved our time on Phi Phi, but Koh Lipe is a much quieter island in comparison, and some where we felt we could untangle! We didn’t notice any rubbish in the water during our time there. Hope that helps and that you have an amazing trip if you decide to go! 😊

Thank you for such a thoughtful comment! We truly enjoyed exploring Singapore, and you’re absolutely right-the blend of cultures and the diversity make it such a special place. We can’t wait to explore and learn more when we return!

Hey Joe, thanks so much for your comment and support! It’s awesome to hear about your plans for 2026 🚐🎉. These are great questions, and we’re excited to cover them in upcoming videos!. We’ve got a full van tour filmed from our arrival in AU winter that’s coming soon, and then later we’ll showcase all the changes we’ve made, including costs of the van and improvements. We’ll also dive into living costs, finding work, and more tips based on our journey!. Thanks for being on board - stay tuned!

Thanks so much for watching! 😻 Volunteering and meeting all the animals was such an amazing experience!. We’re sure you’ll love it too! We stayed at Pensiri House, which offers discounts to volunteers and the shuttle stops right outside -super convenient! 😊

Trust us, the satay was worth every bit of ‘character’ that grill added - absolutely delicious! As for the heat, let’s just say Ashleigh’s Scottish roots mean she’s not exactly designed for the tropics… but she’s powering through like a champ (with a little extra sparkle)! 😂

Thanks for the feedback! We’ve invested in new equipment to improve the quality of our future videos, so stay tuned for better stability in our upcoming content!

Hey Gareth! 👋 Really glad you enjoyed it. Next one’s on the way this Saturday 🎊🎉 (if we don’t get too distracted by TCM festival 😅). Thanks so much for watching!.

Thanks for your comment! We’re incredibly thankful for the opportunities the UK has given us and feel fortunate to have built a successful life there. This trip isn’t about leaving anything behind-it’s about exploring the beauty of different countries, cultures, and landscapes while we can. We understand that everyone’s experiences shape their views, and we wish you all the best. Life’s too short not to embrace the adventure!

@paulthesurfer, that’s a dick comment.

You’re officially our favorite for guessing younger 😉😅 - thanks for watching! Let’s see if anyone else agrees with you!

@@Ashleighandluke Ha! Never in my life have I achieved official favouritism so quickly! I am honoured, though, to receive this title, for you seem like such lovely people - no matter how old you are..... * bows down *

Haha, we’re absolutely honored to have such a gracious favorite! You’ve officially set the bar for top-tier compliments 🙌 - thanks so much for your kind words, they mean the world to us! 😊

Thank you so much! We haven’t made it to Western Australia yet, but it looks absolutely incredible-can’t wait to experience it for ourselves! Haha, the heat is definitely something we’ll have to tackle during van life. 🚐☀️ We’ve just invested in a portable AC and a generator to survive the scorchers!-fingers crossed it does the trick! 😅

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Hey Josh, thanks so much for the kind words! Your journey sounds awesome-it’s great to hear about fellow travelers doing something similar. We’d definitely be up for meeting you and your girlfriend (she sounds totally real 😉). Haha nice guess but Luke’s now looking for anti aging cream! 😉😅 We’ll definitely reach out to you on socials about meeting up! 👋

​@@Ashleighandluke Sounds great! Me and my real girlfriend look forward to hanging out with you soon!

Hey Shane! Thanks for watching ☺️ You always share such useful tips. Visiting all the capitals is an impressive feat! Tasmania sounds like an incredible final stop and is definitely on our bucket list! We’ll definitely keep your Queensland suggestions in mind; Yeppoon and Eungella sound like hidden gems 💎 Have an amazing trip, and let us know how it goes! 😊

We did try fresh coconut on a beach in Thailand, but maybe our coconut was having a bad day. We’ll definitely give it another go-hopefully, next time, it’ll taste as divine as you say! ☺️ Thanks for watching!

Great choice! We’re more into mixers ourselves-bourbon and coke has been a favorite since we got to Australia. But when in Singapore, you’ve got to try the iconic Sling! Cheers! 🥃🇸🇬

Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you’re adding Koh Lanta to your list. The Lanta Animal Welfare Centre was such a highlight for us! You’ll have to let us know how the cooking class was if you decide to do it!, as we’re gutted we missed out!. Have an amazing trip, and thanks for watching ❤️

Thanks for sharing your insight! We completely agree-Koh Lanta is fantastic for families, with such a welcoming vibe. Ko Po and Ko Jum sound incredible, definitely hidden gems worth exploring! We’ll have to add the Satun region to our list too!.Thanks for the tips! ❤️

Thanks for the advice! We totally agree-planning ahead can make such a difference. Singapore has so much to offer, and it’s great to know it’s possible to enjoy it on a budget!

Haha yes unfortunately we missed it 🥲 We will have to visit when we are next in Singapore! Thanks for watching ❤️

Thanks for the info! That sounds like an amazing experience!. Unfortunately we won’t be local at that time but we’ll be sure to check out the videos after the event! ❤️

Thanks for sharing! Singapore really is an incredible place with so much to offer!. We had such a great time exploring and we can’t wait to return and discover even more! ❤️🇸🇬

That’s really interesting and makes a lot of sense! What’s confusing, is that in London, you actually do stand on the right on escalators, even though cars drive on the left across the UK too. I wonder where the rule of right in London originated? 😅 Thanks so much for watching ❤️

Thank you ❤️ We did get to try some of the Hawker foods and we were not disappointed!, they were delicious! We only wish we had more time but we will definitely be coming back! ☺️

@@Ashleighandluke yes come soon we welcome you back in Singapore

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That sounds incredible! Fighter jets and fireworks every Saturday? We’d absolutely love to visit during that time-thank you for the tip! Thanks for watching ❤️

Haha, Ashleigh’s happy dance is definitely a signature move! So glad you enjoyed the episode. And yes, Raffles was amazing! Bucket list moment ✅ Thanks for your lovely comment-Australia episodes are coming soon! ❤️

Singapore really is amazing, isn’t it? ❤️ How exciting that you’re going back! We hope you have an incredible second visit, and thank you so much for watching! 🥰

yes I was right! 🤣 haha we definitely ended on a high! Would love to go back to Singapore… with a bigger budget haha one day 🥰 thanks for watching!

that's not true!! u definitely stand on the left 🙂

Okay! We have now had to ask ChatGPT for the London rules! 🤣 confirmed stand to the right in London 😅

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Hey! 👋 We couldn’t agree more-Singapore is such an incredible destination, and there’s always more to explore. It’s definitely on our list to return as well! Oh we actually entered Australia through Perth!. Thanks so much for watching! ❤️

@Ashleighandluke Worlds most isolated capital. Nice beaches over there. I would recommend visiting Hillary, Rottnest Island, and Adventure World Perth.

Thanks for the great recommendations! Rottnest island is definitely to come! Quokka’s are on the bucket list haha ❤️

Thanks so much for watching the journey! ❤️ Southeast Asia truly has felt like our home away from home, and it’s bittersweet to be moving on. We’ve loved sharing our adventures here, and we definitely plan on returning in future!. For now though we’re so excited to take you along for the next chapter-stay tuned for what’s coming next!

Haha creme caramel, that’s it! So simple, why couldn’t I remember it 😆 aw thank you! Elephant trousers are a right of passage when going to Thailand haha 🐘 thank you so much! 🥰 xx

Thanks for watching! 😊 We did manage to see the second tallest tower from a distance, but unfortunately, we didn’t have time to explore it or try the world’s best bread? 🥖🤤 Definitely something to look forward to when we return!

@@Ashleighandluke actually yesterday already open the second tallest tower in the world

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