We asked our CEO, Vicky Taylor, what caravanning has taught her about life, family, and connection. Her answer? “Everything.”
When Vicky set off with her family on the Great Aussie Lap in 2021, she thought it would be a year of travel. Instead, it became a journey of growth and rediscovery. The road, she says, has a way of changing people. It slows life down, strips away distractions, and creates space for what truly matters — time with the people you love.
As a caravan broker and founder of Find My Van, Vicky often meets couples and families searching for the same thing she found out there on the open road. Caravanning, she believes, isn’t just about seeing Australia. It’s about learning how to live and grow together when life finally gives you the time to do it.
Time Together, Not Just Time Off
Before that journey, life was full of routines, responsibilities, and rushing between commitments. But once her family hit the road, time took on a new rhythm. Mornings started slowly with a coffee in hand and a wide horizon ahead. Days were filled with conversation, laughter, and the simple joy of being together without the noise of daily life.
That unhurried pace gave them something rare — the chance to reconnect. Couples rediscover the ease of companionship, parents get to see their children’s curiosity bloom, and families share moments that would never fit into a busy schedule.
The Road as a Teacher
Caravanning isn’t always easy, and that’s where the real lessons begin. From setting up camp in the dark to fixing a loose latch before a storm, the road teaches patience and teamwork. It asks families to communicate clearly, to trust each other, and to find calm when things don’t go as planned.
Those small challenges build stronger relationships. When there’s nowhere to rush off to, people learn to listen, laugh, and let go. The road reminds you that being right matters less than being kind.
A Home That Moves With You
For Vicky and her family, the caravan became more than a vehicle — it became their home. Inside those walls were dinners, decisions, laughter, and quiet moments under the glow of soft light. Familiar comforts, like the smell of coffee from their caravan espresso maker and the gentle hum of music in the background, made every stop feel warm and grounded.
These small rituals, she says, turn travel into something deeper. They remind you that home isn’t a fixed place. It’s a feeling you create wherever you go.
Families That Grow on the Road
Travelling as a family changes everything. Children gain independence while parents rediscover playfulness. Grandparents share stories that might never have been told otherwise. There are no separate rooms or busy schedules, only shared space and shared time.
That closeness can be testing at first, but it’s also where the greatest growth happens. With fewer distractions and more togetherness, families begin to understand each other on a new level.
The Growth Beneath the Journey
Caravanning simplifies life in all the best ways. You carry less, need less, and appreciate more. Along the way, you learn what truly matters — patience, gratitude, and resilience.
The longer you travel, the clearer it becomes that connection doesn’t come from perfection. It grows in the small acts of care, the laughter after wrong turns, and the quiet strength that comes from moving forward together.
The Caravan Broker’s Perspective
Vicky’s experience on the Great Aussie Lap inspired the creation of Find My Van, built on the belief that caravanning changes people for the better. It gives families a chance to slow down, reconnect, and grow closer through shared adventure.
Every caravan that passes through Find My Van is more than a listing — it’s a vessel for stories yet to be written.
Because in the end, caravanning isn’t about where you go. It’s about who you become, and the people who travel beside you as you get there.
If you’re ready to start your own journey or want to find the caravan that feels like home, the team at Find My Van is here to help you take that next step toward the road that leads back to what matters most.
