Two Europeans Made the Move. Now it is time to get ready for the Aussie Van Life Dream.

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New Plymouth - The One When Sabina Tried to Kill Liam

We’ve just finished our last shift at the Chateau...

'The Best Short Hike' - Tongariro Alpine Crossing Pt. 2

On the day of our Crossing endeavour...

'The Best Short Hike' - Tongariro Alpine Crossing Pt. 1

They say it’s ‘the best short hike in New Zealand’...

Dicovering the Lost Lagoon of Kuratau

What if we told you... that hidden deep in the...

Hiking Tupapakurua Falls with a very hungry man

Have you ever woken up still tired and...

When things got wet in Ruapehu

Last week we were saying how enjoyable...

What You will Find Here

We’re Sabina & Liam — two early-30-somethings who decided that “someday” had officially arrived. If your heart is whispering about travel or hitting the open road, trust us — it’s never too late to start.

Chewy Pineapple is our travel blog, sharing the real story behind van life, our van build, and living on the road — including our journey toward Australian citizenship. We focus on honest experiences, practical lessons, and making budget van life and budget travel actually achievable.

Follow along as we take on our Lap of Australia, create detailed road trip itineraries for your next Aussie road trip, and share stories from our New Zealand road trip and travels beyond.

Whether you’re dreaming about building your own van, planning a once-in-a-lifetime road trip, or simply looking for travel inspiration to start something new — you’re in the right place.