Stuff We Use & Love
As we travel around Australia, we’ve found a few things that genuinely make life on the road easier, smoother, or just a little more fun. This page is where we share the gear, apps and services we actually use — plus a couple of referral links that give you (and sometimes us!) a little bonus.
No fluff, no hard sell. Just the handy bits and pieces that help keep R&R rolling.
We broke down in the middle of nowhere with zero signal. A year later we used all our phone data in one weekend. We finally got Starlink — and it completely changed how we travel, work and stay connected.
Starlink - Our game changer on the road
When we left Port Hedland in 2023 to head back to Albany for a year, we broke down on the way — no caravan in tow, just our 76 Series LandCruiser stuck in a valley with road trains flying past… and absolutely zero phone signal.
Now, Ryan’s family are mechanics, so help wasn’t the problem — contacting them was. That moment made us realise that Starlink might be worth looking into.
Fast forward a year, we set off on our lap around Australia and (somehow!) forgot all about that trauma. We decided to rely on phone data alone… big mistake. One weekend of binge-watching our favourite show chewed through almost all our data. That was the wake-up call. We bit the bullet, ordered Starlink — and honestly, we’ve never looked back.
Now that Rachael works on the road, it’s a no-brainer.
If you’re homeschooling kids, Starlink is the answer.
If you just love settling in with your favourite shows, Starlink is the answer.
If you’re running a business from your caravan, gaming, uploading videos, doing Zoom calls, running socials — Starlink has your back.
Even having it at home is a no-brainer… it’s been better than any other internet service we’ve ever had.
But the biggest thing? Peace of mind.
When you’re camped in the middle of nowhere, you’ve got a 99.9% chance of having a strong, reliable signal. It might look expensive up front, but we’d choose it again in a heartbeat.
And here’s the perk…
Get a Free Month of Starlink!
Click on the link above to use our referral code when you purchase Starlink (home or roaming) and you’ll get one month free — and we get a month free too. Once you’re set up, you’ll have your own referral code to share around and earn free months as well.
Qantas Wellbeing App – Move More, Earn Points
If there’s one thing we love almost as much as travelling, it’s earning Qantas Points along the way — especially when those points turn into flights or sneaky little hotel stays.
The Qantas Wellbeing App is something we use daily. Ryan moves around a lot for work, and Rachael loves long morning walks, so it’s an easy (and fun) way to turn everyday movement into rewards. It gives that extra little push to get moving — even on the days when motivation is low.
One of the best features is that you can choose your own daily step goal, anywhere from 1,000 to 20,000 steps — so whether you’re taking it easy or going all in, you can set a goal that suits you. And when we head off on those longer hikes, we bump our goal up higher to get the best benefit and earn more Qantas Points.
One of our favourite features is the weekly step challenges. You can challenge your friends (or each other) which adds a bit of friendly competition and keeps things interesting. It’s simple, motivating, and surprisingly addictive.
Whether you’re walking, working, travelling, or just trying to move a little more each day, it’s a great way to stay active while building up points for your next adventure.
Get Started with a Bonus!
Use our referral code:
THEYERA
when you sign up to the Qantas Wellbeing App to get started — and start earning Qantas Points just by moving! You can then refer your friends to gain extra Qantas points.
For more information and to download the app, go to the Qantas Wellbeing Website.