Matthew Storer Travels

Matthew Storer Travels Exploring Australia full-time in my self-built campervan • Free camps & travel stories G’day!

I’m Matthew Storer — a full-time traveller exploring Australia in my self-built campervan. On this page, you’ll find stories, videos, and guides about:
- 🚐 Vanlife adventures around Australia
- 🆓 Free camps & budget travel tips
- 🛻 Campervan builds & behind-the-scenes life

After photographing 100+ countries worldwide, I’ve brought my storytelling home to share the beauty of Australia — an

d how you can experience it affordably and authentically.

👉 Follow along for weekly content and join the journey!

12/10/2025

The outside of a van looks simple, but it’s one of the biggest cost surprises. From paint to windows, here’s what it really cost to build the exterior.

Part Two of my Van Build Budget Breakdown — where I show you the real costs behind every part of my self-built campervan.
From materials to gear to hidden expenses, I’m breaking it all down so you can budget smarter for your own build.

👉 Save this series and follow along — 9 parts in total!

10/10/2025

Part One of my Van Build Budget Breakdown — where I show you the real costs behind every part of my self-built campervan.
From materials to gear to hidden expenses, I’m breaking it all down so you can budget smarter for your own build.

👉 Save this series and follow along — 9 parts in total!

09/10/2025

“I don’t want to fit in. I want to be free.”

I spent years trying to blend in. Until I realised — peace doesn’t come from being accepted, it comes from being authentic.

This is for anyone walking their own path, chasing sunsets, and learning to be comfortable in silence.

🎧 “I have no desire to fit in, no plans to walk with the crowd…”

👉 If you feel this, share it. Someone else might need the reminder tonight.

06/10/2025

10 Products I Actually Use Living Full-Time in My Van 🚐💡

After years of living full-time in my self-built campervan, these are the 10 products I genuinely recommend — all practical, reliable, and built for life on the road 👇

1️⃣ Living In A Bubble Block-Out Blinds
2️⃣ Eurovision 2 Windows
3️⃣ Bushman Fridge + Freezer
4️⃣ Thetford Full-Size Gas Oven
5️⃣ Starlink Magnetic Roof Mount
6️⃣ Thule 12V Step
7️⃣ CGear Mats
8️⃣ Swivel Seats
9️⃣ AU Focus Diesel Heater
🔟 Englaon 12V Smart TV

Every one of these makes vanlife simpler, smarter, and more comfortable 🙌
👉 What’s your #1 product you can’t live without in your van?

06/10/2025

7 Affordable Custom Van Features That Just Make Sense 🚐💡

Building a van doesn’t need to break the bank 💰
Here are 7 custom features I built myself to make full-time vanlife simple, practical, and affordable:
✅ Under-bed storage
✅ Secret laundry basket
✅ Magnetic tin holders
✅ Swivel table + hidden queen bed
✅ Fishing rod + reel holder
✅ Outdoor shower
✅ Extra bed space

These ideas prove you don’t need luxury—just smart design.
👉 What’s your favourite DIY van feature? Comment below!

03/10/2025

My house might not have a postcode, but it’s got everything you’d expect in a home:
✅ Full-size oven
✅ Fridge & storage
✅ Bed & computer
✅ Washing line, sink & shower

The only difference? I can park it in front of an epic sunset, cook dinner, and call that home for the night.

👉 Would you swap your address for this freedom?

From bare metal to dream home on wheels — here are 10 of my favourite shots from my DIY campervan build.Building this ca...
10/09/2025

From bare metal to dream home on wheels — here are 10 of my favourite shots from my DIY campervan build.

Building this campervan has been one of the biggest projects of my life — not just to travel, but to live, work and explore Australia from it.

I learnt so much along the way (and honestly made plenty of mistakes too). A lot of that knowledge came from groups like this, where people are always willing to share advice and ideas.

These 10 images are a small glimpse into the final result — my dream campervan.

If you’re building your own, starting to plan, or just love vanlife, I hope this gives you some inspiration. And if you ever have a question about the process, don’t hesitate to reach out — I’m always happy to help.

My Iceland journey, wrapped up in photos — which one’s your favourite?Iceland has been one of the most inspiring trips o...
06/09/2025

My Iceland journey, wrapped up in photos — which one’s your favourite?

Iceland has been one of the most inspiring trips of my life — a place where every turn feels like another planet.

From dramatic waterfalls and black sand beaches to glaciers and northern lights, these are my best photos from Iceland.

This is the final post in my Iceland series, and I’d love to know:
👉 Which photo is your favourite?
👉 Which spot is now on your bucket list?

Save this post for your future trip — Iceland truly is the Land of Fire & Ice.

7 Must-See Spots on Iceland’s Magical Snæfellsnes PeninsulaThe Snæfellsnes Peninsula is often called “Iceland in Miniatu...
05/09/2025

7 Must-See Spots on Iceland’s Magical Snæfellsnes Peninsula

The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is often called “Iceland in Miniature” because it has everything: glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls, black beaches, and charming fishing villages.

In this carousel I’ve highlighted 7 locations you cannot miss if you’re exploring this magical part of the country.

📍 From Kirkjufell to Djúpalónssandur, each stop is packed with raw Icelandic beauty.

✨ Save this for your Iceland trip planning, and don’t skip Snæfellsnes—it’s a highlight all on its own.

📸 Planning a photography trip to Iceland? These are the 5 must-have lenses for capturing the Land of Fire & Ice.Iceland ...
03/09/2025

📸 Planning a photography trip to Iceland? These are the 5 must-have lenses for capturing the Land of Fire & Ice.

Iceland is every photographer’s dream — towering waterfalls, endless glaciers, dramatic coastlines, and of course, the Northern Lights. But choosing the right gear can make or break your trip.

Here are the 5 lenses I never travel to Iceland without:
1️⃣ Wide Angle – for epic waterfalls & sweeping landscapes
2️⃣ Mid Range Zoom – versatile for almost every scene
3️⃣ Telephoto – compress mountains & glaciers with drama
4️⃣ Low Light – essential for auroras & night skies
5️⃣ Super Telephoto – optional extra, perfect for wildlife

If you could only bring ONE lens to Iceland, which would it be? 👇

If Iceland is on your bucket list… September might just be the perfect time 👇September in Iceland is a dream. ✨ The summ...
01/09/2025

If Iceland is on your bucket list… September might just be the perfect time 👇

September in Iceland is a dream. ✨ The summer crowds are gone, prices drop, and the landscapes burst into fiery autumn colors. On top of that, the nights are dark enough to see the Northern Lights — without the brutal winter chill.

Here are 5 reasons September is the BEST time to visit Iceland:
🍂 Golden fall colors everywhere
🌌 Northern Lights season begins
🚶 Perfect weather for hiking
💸 Lower travel costs
🙌 Fewer tourists at iconic spots

Would you visit Iceland in September or another season?

10 Must-See Locations in Southern Iceland 🌋❄️Epic waterfalls, black sand beaches, glaciers & otherworldly landscapes — a...
30/08/2025

10 Must-See Locations in Southern Iceland 🌋❄️
Epic waterfalls, black sand beaches, glaciers & otherworldly landscapes — all packed into one region.

Southern Iceland is where the country’s most iconic landscapes collide — from the towering Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, to the alien beauty of Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, glaciers like Jökulsárlón & Fjallsárlón, and hidden gems like Múlagljúfur Canyon.

The best part? This is only 20% of the island.

🚐 Whether it’s chasing waterfalls, hiking into canyons, or standing under fiery sunsets, South Iceland is the perfect start to any road trip.

👉 Save this post for your Iceland bucket list & tag a friend who needs to see this!

10 Must-See Locations in Southern Iceland 🇮🇸

1. Seljalandsfoss
2. Skógafoss
3. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
4. Dyrhólaey
5. Jökulsárlón
6. Fjallsárlón
7. Múlagljúfur Canyon
8. Vestrahorn
9. Háifoss
10. Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck

📌 Save this for later when planning your Iceland road trip!

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