Trading Routine for Adventure: The Start of Our Journey of Five
Meet the Crew Behind Journey of Five
We’re a family of five from Western Australia—myself (Bridget), my husband Tom, and our three wild, wonderful girls: Poppy, Charlie, and Winnie. We’re not influencers. We’re not travel experts. We’re just a couple of parents who got tired of the daily grind and decided to shake things up in the biggest way we could think of—by selling everything and travelling the world. What started as a pipe dream has slowly become our plan, and now it’s becoming our reality. This space is where we’ll share the highs, the lows, the misadventures, and the magic of it all.
When Life Felt Too Full… and Still Not Full Enough
There was a moment—between the drop-offs, emails, meal prep, and house reno number four—when I realised I was running on autopilot. The calendar was full, but something was missing. Life looked great on paper… but it didn’t feel like ours.
Our Not-So-Wild “Wild” Idea
It started slowly. A conversation here, a dream there.
Then a personal development course in Bali cracked everything open. Tom and I sat down, got honest, and asked the real questions: Is this it? Is this the life we want?
Spoiler: the answer was no.
Ditching the Grind, Redefining Success
After years of growing a fast-paced business and renovating homes like it was our second job, we were burnt out. I was grateful for everything we had built, but I knew something had to give.
Success stopped meaning busy schedules and financial milestones—and started looking a lot more like slow mornings, creative flow, and time with our girls.
A Big Move (and Bigger Dreams)
So, we made a call: sell the house, sell the cars, and scale back to live more. We’re swapping stuff for experiences, routine for freedom, and stress for slow.
This isn’t just a gap year—it’s a full family reset.
Why the Blog Exists
This blog is our space to share the journey. The messy bits, the magic, the things we wish we’d known, and all the wild beauty in between. It’s not a “how-to,” it’s a “we’re figuring it out too.”
We’re not experts—just a couple of parents with a big dream and the guts to give it a go.
What You’ll Find Here
Think travel tips for families, lessons from the road, homeschool hacks (and fails), slow living inspo, and some good ol’ fashion banter. Plus, we’ll sprinkle in product recs, packing guides, and behind-the-scenes updates for anyone dreaming of doing life a little differently.
So… Why Are We Doing This?
Because life is short. And the world is wide. And when you know something needs to change—you change it. We’re choosing connection over chaos, presence over pressure, and memories over milestones.
Come Along for the Ride?
We’re not promising perfection, but we are promising honesty. Stick around if you’re dreaming of a life that feels more aligned, more free, and a lot more you.
This is just the beginning—and we’re so glad you’re here.
