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Nick and Lindall had the "sensible" plan sorted: save for a house, build careers, settle down. Then Lyndall's mum was diagnosed with cancer, and everything they thought mattered stopped making sense.
In this episode, the young couple behind Living the Dream explain why they walked away from a house deposit to build a house on wheels instead: a fully kitted-out Land Cruiser Troopy with hot water, solar power and just enough room for their cattle dog, Sam.
Expect an honest chat about what it really costs, financially and emotionally, to trade security for the open road, the practical skills every big-lap traveller needs, training a dog for life in the outback, and the moment they decided "one day" wasn't good enough anymore.
Along the way, Nick and Lindall get real about the doubts too, the friends who told them to buy a house instead, the nerves before hitting the road, and how they keep each other going when one of them starts to question it all. It's proof that even the "right" decision doesn't always feel easy.
It's a story about grief, timing, and a simple piece of advice for anyone stuck dreaming: pick a date, and go. Watch or listen to the full episode on the Horizons podcast on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
0:00 Intro
1:56 Life Before the Troopy
4:38 Deciding to Take the Leap
5:23 Losing Mum & Finding Clarity
8:13 Choosing the Road Over a House
10:52 Overcoming Obstacles & Uncertainty
12:36 Family, Friends & Finding Their Why
14:57 Choosing the Troopy
16:45 Affording the Dream: Money, Inheritance & Upfront Costs
20:12 Building the Rig: DIY Mods, Skills & Gear
26:34 Planning the Route: Winging It vs Planning
29:53 Building "Living the Dream" Online
36:35 Life on the Road with Sam
40:26 Training Sam for the Big Lap
45:47 Their Dream Day
48:31 Advice for Anyone Waiting for the Right Time
50:50 Final Thoughts
