Almost Burnt Down My Landcruiser! Unforgettable Remote Beaches in Australia

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Do you have a piece of memory you are holding on to so tight that it's difficult to move on?
You may have seen many of these Australian outback clips in my other videos. This is me finally able to pick up the memory and look back at the trip as a whole.
On this trip, we went from Victoria, through South Australia and the Nullabor Plain, arrived at Perth and Rottnest Island in Western Australia, camped at the most unforgettable beaches. and almost burnt down my Landcruiser...
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[@OverlandLady]

Update on the story: The breakout happened around last year this time. It made me realize how much I am loved by my friends and family. Can't thank you all enough for being my crying shoulders and emotional shelters. After a heart-shattering few months, we have now reconnected as friends. As for the "3rd party", she's no longer in the picture. I don't know where this will lead us and I'm still terribly horrified by intimate connections. But you may start to see him in my future videos as we carefully tread the water as travel companions again.

[@oldbloke204]

Hard call to make and one that only you can. It would take a lot of years before I would even think about trusting a person who did that to me but that is just me. Good luck with it all.

[@ericchilver9113]

Looking forward to following your travels, congratulations on your outlook on life solitude is my preference, but people are amazing. Come back soon Monique give a yell when you get back to Yarragon. 🇦🇺👍🇨🇦

[@bebbuinc7611]

Ran out of travel companion already? Ok then

[@Malc664]

He seems a good handyman. Keep him in the convoy as a friend to fix things.

[@AndrewJohnny536]

good luck to u, but as this similar splitup happened to me ill never trust my ex or have her in my life ever again.. the trust was broken and that to me means more than having to always wonder if it will happen again if u take them back.

[@vandan333]

You have an amazing natural story telling and video editing talent. Also, your genuine personality is in stark contrast to most.

[@gasfranangolalda6145]

Came here to see a Landcruiser and ended up getting emotional! Beautiful and at the same time sorrowful narration. You being young and strong makes me not worry about what lies ahead for you. All the best...

[@ThiefImages]

We have an unwritten rule in Australia. If you don't finish the lap of Oz, you have to come back and finish it. Emotional story, great video.

[@mickeyblackice3694]

Welcome back any time . Touring around Australia is on my bucket list

[@stay_in_adventure]

Every trip is best lived in the moment. After traveling thousands of miles, and hours, nothing else matters than the time spent with those you love. Thank you for putting this together, I've been looking forward to this since you first mentioned it in your earlier videos.

[@OverlandLady]

Finally had the courage 🙏🏻

[@LawrenceTheKiwiBryant]

Ahhhh memories :) Thank you for sharing Monique, Give thanks and gratitude and focus on the lessons learned for its the trials, tribulations, pain and heart ache that makes us who we are. Give Thanks and Gratitude for the lessons for they are what helps us heal. However "NEVER" go back to the ones that brought those lessons to us for it tells the Universe that we never learned anything and will only bring the same lessons back to us!!. Re memories :- Worked in the V8 Super Car series years ago and covered a lot of ground around that huge Island!!

[@OverlandLady]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻lesson learnt

[@CheeseLayong]

"...all of this may not happen again..." That really resonates with me. And yes, "..most things are more stable in memory...". Love your journeys, keep moving...physically and figuratively.

[@charlesrose5758]

Awesome as always! It takes courage to put it out there like you do. Some of us haven't the strength to open up about our loss. Thank you for sharing, you've brightened my day. May your future adventures be filled with joy!

[@drivestorage1779]

Hi Overland Lady - Mom here, 1 child. A few relationships later, I'm no expert. But I think you and I both know many people would really not enjoy seeing you hurt. You are the only one who can decide and at times you might even decide to jump in knowing it might not end well (to which I truly hope is not the case and that either you end up happily ever after or ... never jump in). But if you do try again ... may your beautiful heart doubts less, worries less, and be free of all anxiety of anyone else interferring again. Sending good thoguhts your way. And yes, subscribed!

[@michaelwhittman2788]

Great work....you put this emotional element to the overland journey...you dont see that often these days...i wish you good luck..every chapter has to end...the good thing is...theres always another one waiting

[@FRMN8R_T4R]

This is literally one of the most amazing stories I've watched on YT! So sorry for all you had to go through, but at least you've come out the other side and can focus on you, your next adventure, and how brilliant it all will be. Thanks for sharing! So inspired!

[@titot2370]

None of my business but when people show you who they are the first time, believe them.

[@masterthelens]

I drove around Oz in an old beat up Ford Falcon that had been around Oz at least four time back in 2002. Its a stunning place and now I want to take my family there and redo the best road trip of my life.

[@Glenn_OZ]

Australia best country on earth..!!! Such a shame you didn’t get to see more of WA, it’s really is a Beautiful part of the world 😃

[@ItchyFeetOz]

Nice, brings back some great memories. People come and go, the land will still be here, you'll have to journey back with another companion and make new better memories.

[@gary50]

Keep the best in the memory, just move on to your next chapter. Thanks for sharing.

[@bahrfood8568]

I’m sorry you had badness effect you so much but it sounds like you’re coping with it well and learning from it. And now you’re reconnecting as friends. I can relate to this aspect of your adventure as well as experiencing that moment in time you keep going back to in memory, wishing to experience it again. You have a poetic way of explaining if not thinking. I love your comment about some things being more stable in memory is so poignant. You’re free to do as you please but as one who had a similar experience and wanted what I had lost back, keep in mind you can never go back home. Things and people change. Even if get back together romantically you won’t be able to enjoy it much. You’ll wonder if you can trust him, or too scared that he’s going to hurt you again. Friends are great, but don’t trust him with your heart, life is too short and precious, if you stay behind in the past you rob yourself and a good man of the opportunity for new happiness and peace. Again, just my thoughts. This is my first video I’ve watched of yours but I subscribed and look forward to seeing more. Thank you for sharing this part of your story 😎

[@UnwindingRoads]

Great video. The end gave me goosebumps... Really is different world in comparison to our local places. What an incredible trip/experience

[@OverlandLady]

Part of me can’t wait for the world to open up. Part of me don’t bcz it’s not the same without a pal😅

[@CBCNamja]

Sorry you got hurt, but it will make you a stronger person. Thanks for sharing your story and trip!

[@rubiconadventurewithscotty3258]

"Once upon a time when we were friends I gave you my heart, the story ends No happy ever after, now we're friends Wish upon a star if that might help The stars collide if you decide Wish upon a star if that might help What's it like to have loved And to lose her touch? What's it like to have loved And to lose that much? Well, I hope and I pray that maybe someday You'll walk in the room with my heart Add and subtract that as a matter of fact Now that you've gone, I still want you back Remembering, surrendering Remembering that part All of my heart " - Martin Frye, ABC

[@PaulMcCabe]

Bless you, sounds like you are having a tough time but things always get better. 😊

[@joed545]

This brings back memories, i did Perth to Melbourne a few years ago, the most amazing drive!

[@ianm3172]

Nice footage, well done, audio is not killed by the music also. I’m a fan of the older land cruisers as well. Sadly it’s over for you. We hope you are able to come over again and finish your trip or even cover what you missed.

[@donycorpuz1813]

Life is a book with many chapters, live, love, laugh.

[@reconadventures9257]

Another well put together video. if you do ever come back make sure to say hi 😂.

[@redbone7040]

Wow this is so beautiful, thanks for sharing, love from Houston Texas ❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@bobtruck1594]

The most beautiful explorer girl on youtube! I would marry her instantly! Love her filmography! She has a talent for it! Love her her way of words! What a beautiful soul! Bravo!

[@peterjones4837]

Welcome back anytime 👍

[@nomiday]

I love your "no-makeup" face. Natural Asian beauty!

[@vishp3162]

Awesome!! We miss the Grampians used to go there often..when the world gets back to normal you can come back to Staya:))

[@david.westergard9959]

Glad to see you made it back safely to Australia 🇦🇺!! I just watched your videos from the BC Rockies 5 months ago. I want an older 4Runner with the 6 speed manual so badly!! And I’m thinking about this over landing so much lately

[@adventuretimeheidi3156]

Oh my heart. You make incredible videos! Glad you loved Australia and I'm sure you'll be back one day soon!

[@Johnnywraphood]

Wow just come across your channel and love it!!! Keep up the good work

[@ericchilver9113]

Emotional turmoil often happens with unforgettably beautiful times. Returning years later from different perspective and viewpoint with emotions still heightened but the pain in check..CANZUK Monique will make work and travel including Visa much easier.🇦🇺🇨🇦🇦🇺👍..

[@sayouthonekesmoungkhoune728]

Love this. Almost half of my relatives live in Australia. Didn't know that it's this beautiful ❤️

[@TitatiumKT]

How I Wish I can bring over my Mit.Triton and join you🥰 Such a nice place to explore..

[@rlhydn3438]

More reason to come back here 💪

[@rickbyrne7631]

Beautiful video, which was really enjoyable to watch. Well done.

[@classicscustomsandhotrodso600]

2 people, one tent and baked beans for tea? Must have been windy inside as well!

[@TONYCOOLSFISHING4X4TOURING]

See you back here some day CHEERS MATE

[@oceanbeliever681]

The cliffs were amazing

[@grahamhardyvanlife5704]

Jesus you look so different not being blonde 🤣 I have a lot to go back and watch. Found your channel cos of Chrome (vancity vanlife)

[@mtk8020]

Beautiful country. I can listen to your voice for hours and hours. Safe travels

[@Becca-qp8kg]

Subscribed ! Can’t wait to catch up on your other videos 💕

[@chucktaylor4958]

If one can travel with your mate for a month or more , they are a keeper.

[@TheOutbackmojo]

No no nooo. I just wanted to watch a 4wd overlanding clip, and now hooked on your channel and emotional story telling. Australia will be waiting for your return, don't forget the East Coast ( Illawarra / South Coast) It trully is God's Country

[@mr2ti41]

Just found your channel - Love it! This is the second video I've watched on here so I wasn't quite sure if you were referring to the Landcruiser or the dude regarding the break..up? Lol.. if the latter, don't even worry about it as I'm sure you already know. Love is great... But life... It's so much better.

[@Skyscrapers1]

Thank you for sharing your important memories

[@R_ovrlnd]

time to make new memories , I would call a do over

[@tmemy4wd]

Fantastic video, now I want to do the east west trip again. Epic!

[@deniscoene1900]

Tire pressure, the right viscosity of the engine oil axxels & gear fat, should be checked daily on your trips to have the speed & extended life of your 4x4 . a small crack & leackage can slow down the truck or car

[@tschwag1420]

Thank you for sharing

[@itsreallyrona]

Nice processing. You are a goddamned Queen! But wow. I would never have thought about seaweed (or any build up of dried twigs/grass) catching alight like this. Thank you for that huge takeaway.

[@oldbloke204]

Very common, especially in the outback, with dried grass and much more common with petrol vehicles. Plenty of burnt out vehicles as testimony to this sort of thing. Taking a couple of different ways to extinguish burning material and checking vehicle regularly if in those conditions is recommended.

[@OverlandLady]

Better learn from others’ horror stories than your own😂

[@oldbloke204]

@@OverlandLady Sad fact is that plenty of people in this country have died by not knowing about or taking precautions when out and about in remote areas here. Sometimes the horror story ends very badly indeed, including for locals. If travelling alone and remote here the first order of business, imo, are things like PLB's and other safety equipment. Sadly, for a lot it isn't. It's a beautiful and harsh place all at the same time. Glad you enjoyed the place, it is pretty amazing.

[@OverlandLady]

@@oldbloke204 Yes, we picked up the fire extinguisher literally in the small town just before heading into here. Took out the safety beacon and was sadly prepared to get helicoptered out... Safety is so so important.

[@oldbloke204]

@@OverlandLady Yeah sounds like you have your head screwed on, many don't. Even a snakebite or fall can be serious when you are out and about and help isn't close at hand. It's a shame you didn't have time to do some places. The Eyre peninsula is awesome, there is so much to see as I'm sure that there are in many places. Oh well there are plenty of others putting up videos so at least you can get to see some of it that way. Reality is that it would take a long long time and plenty of coin to see even some of it and spend time exploring. Nowhere as big as some places but probably a lot bigger than people expect it to be.

[@WeOutHere]

You’re really good at putting a story to your video. Made me reminisce about a dream vacation I had with a special person that will never happen again.

[@OverlandLady]

Only lives in our memories ❤️

[@factanonverbadesignsfreevj6606]

What a beautiful country :) best regards from Germany :)

[@lynnebunning7273]

As they say here in Victoria Australia, you can every type of weather in one day. Heater & winter Woolies in the morning & bathers on in the afternoon. Your photography is excellent, having a drone certainly helps in getting some amazing views. I do hope you get the chance to come back one day, if & when overseas traveling resumes. Covid has had such a huge impact across the world. I've only watched one other video of yours. So can only assume by what you have said in this video but can hear the sadness in your voice. My opinion is that by having to edit & posting this video, It must have taken a great deal of courage, I'm glad you are now friends. I too seperated from my partner of 16 years but now we can text msg every now & then & have both put the pain aside. You won't ever forget but you can learn to forgive & with that Healing begins. Best wishes from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍🏻😁😁😁😁😁. PS think I like the blonde hair the best.

[@OzTrax4X4]

I'm based in Adelaide, South Australia myself. Heaps of beach driving here but the magic is the Simpson Desert crossing. Having only just discovered your channel not too long ago, I don't know if you managed to do that while you were here.

[@feelthafunk4548]

South Australia is beautiful

[@KingBee77]

Such Beautiful Places! I'm Sorry For Your Breakup, You 2 Looked Good 2Gether: (

[@alexanderueberle7972]

Danke- Alexander

[@eleazergarrino9488]

Let me fix it💓😁... You are here in canada now and you can forget the past. #enjoylife

[@Groovefrets]

You need a torque converter lockup kit in the transmission on the 200 series to stop it changing between 5th/6th when loaded on the freeway. Probably the same on the 100...

[@solooverland3666]

Thanks for convincing me to never, ever consider a 270 awning 👍🏼

[@OverlandLady]

It's honestly such a good thing to have. Just got to know how to properly deploy and take down. User mistake exposed right here in this video.

[@bryanmcentush4788]

Thank you for sharing your adventure, ...

[@surfing4theloveofit]

Hi beautiful lady, love the way you express yourself and the way you look at life, I've done this trip and our memories and what we film is what's left in our hearts, a wise person once said, we are only charged by the people we meet the places we go, and the books we read, I feel you have an amazing spirit, keep it going, also I love the quality of your drone footage, which drone are you using and r you shooting in HD or higher, love to know, thank you for sharing with us, rick from Perth , Australia 🤗

[@OverlandLady]

In this video I had my Mavic Pro 1. Shoot in 4k but the quality is not as good. Last year I got a mavic air 2. Huge improvement

[@surfing4theloveofit]

@@OverlandLady thankyou for your reply, I'll keep watching your wonderful journey 🤗

[@terryoleary5424]

Beautiful video

[@argiekargie69]

Wow u made it to my fav spot twilight cove

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

Move on Chica, U Got this.... Thanks for sharing >>>>>> 😍🚙👍

[@Defender110SLO]

What a beuty. Jelous for that trip. 😋🍻

[@schlexpeditionsreviews4703]

Those seat covers look hot as hell 🥵 😅

[@richardmaxey713]

beautiful trip

[@DustlessMirror]

Let’s goooooo!

[@lesvoyagesdelouis6574]

Cool !

[@petethescalemodeller6130]

Life is a long journey live it :):)

[@Campingdownunder]

Another great video 👍Do you have plans to return to Australia?

[@touristiqueducanada346]

Keep up the hard work 🎥 , yes you missed Perth to the pinnacles and into Kalgoorlie with miners rights to look for gold. . Next time a full year and up to the Kimberly 🙏

[@touristiqueducanada346]

Heading forThe BC Kooteney’s in few weeks

[@OverlandLady]

Kootenay rockies is so beautiful too! Definitely different. I’d still love to explore WA more in-depth

[@txhypnotist]

Life is filled with "Change". We don't have to like it, but it is certain for us "Humans".

[@OverlandLady]

Wish We get to choose every change but that’s not usually how it work😢

[@CNylundPhotography]

Love Is Eternal, But the objects vary ❤️

[@canyonoverland5003]

We don't have white sandy beaches in British Columbia, like Australia. Here it's mostly rock.

[@Dany-hi5hu]

Keep looking back and you trip over what's infront of you

[@OverlandLady]

Good reminder. Been tripping this whole time on those bloody knees

[@achekspir]

Thanks for sharing!

[@brandonminer1492]

How many accents can one have? An unlimited amount I suppose, after viewing this video. Cheers.

[@RT-xh6nq]

Very real video and reflections. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@darrellbrook7519]

You will be back

[@cliveashley9364]

Beautiful ❤️😍 vlog nice 👍 enjoying fr Jamaica

[@beavernut2079]

New subscriber and loving your channel and scenery. Now I need to watch from the beginning to find out what happened 😔

[@ashleegiles4548]

Where is the beach at 11:14? I am really enjoying your videos! They are amazing and inspiring! 🙂

[@OverlandLady]

It's called Twilight Cove, along the bullabor coastline in WA.

[@tomsmith2215]

dont know how you break up after an adventure like that. not meant to be, for sure. and youre liberated

[@overlandsubaruinternationa2378]

HI I work for a air line so if you want to go back in OZ im in

[@OverlandLady]

That kinda depends on border regulations 😂

[@StovallH]

Awesome 👍🏾

[@leddred2078]

How are you able to travel from australia canada and us in the last few months?

[@FirstLightAdv]

10:33 are you not afraid of driving on sand if get stuck, and what to do (is there help)? Amazing adventures!

[@OverlandLady]

Maxtrax! Saved us many times on multiple beaches and deserts.

[@FirstLightAdv]

@@OverlandLady Cheers

[@HLsab]

Sorry but it was very foolish driving that beach with no back up (and no idea).

[@78alexf1rst]

You are such a lovely lady.. love your videos!!

[@zigardio7885]

You.what is that song at the beginning?

[@inmobiliariaadolfovillegas7205]

que buenos recuerdos...saludos.

[@peacenjoys3767]

Hey.. I love your car owning.. May I know where did you purchase it?

[@OverlandLady]

Australia! Found it from carsales

[@scottlampe70]

I could swear I hear Australian in your accent. Did you study here before touring or something? You will have to come back and finish your trip one day.

[@OverlandLady]

I pick up accents pretty fast depending on what I've been hearing. So I tend to have a mixture of weird pronunciations...

[@cisko_kid8221]

Can u do a video of your car interior set up?

[@OverlandLady]

My friend at gear into adventure did a full vehicle walkaround of my setup. You can see the full inside out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/povLiYR3nL99iLM

[@nicholastaylor8154]

Nice

[@bebbuinc7611]

Didn't even bother to say sorry babe smh