A bit about us
Hi, we’re Chris and Bec
The Aussie couple behind Salt and Charcoal. We’re here to help you plan better road trips around Australia, with the bucket-list destinations, itineraries and things to do from places we’ve actually been.
Read how it all startedTwo Perth kids, one old bus, and a whole country to see.
Our story
How two Perth kids ended up living on the road
We met on Tinder back in 2017. Our first date was a walk along Trigg Beach in Perth with a coffee, talking about all the places we wanted to visit. That connected us straight away.
In 2020 we sold everything and hit the road full-time in Bunji, our 1993 Toyota Coaster. We were booked to start in Bali, then COVID shut the world’s doors, so we decided to travel every corner of Australia instead.
That change of plans gave birth to Salt and Charcoal. We’ve done the Big Lap twice now, sharing the honest version of every trip so you can skip our mistakes and plan your own.
The name
What “Salt and Charcoal” means
A bit like yin and yang. Salt is excitement and new experiences. Charcoal is healing and grounding. Two opposite forces that, together, make a bit of harmony. Just like us.
Practicality and stability. A FIFO worker turned business owner, driven and always future-focused. He’s the one working out the fuel range and where we’ll park up for the night.
Creativity and spontaneity. A social worker turned business owner, a helper by heart who lives in the present. She’s the one who spots the detour worth taking.
Come along for the ride
Where to follow along
Each channel does its own job. Follow the ones that suit how you like to travel.
Long-form: building our tiny home in a remote corner of Australia, and life on the road in Bunji.
Watch on YouTubeQuick videos from our travels and adventures, the day-to-day of the trip in reels.
Follow on InstagramPractical, no-nonsense tips on road tripping Australia and the best destinations.
Join us on FacebookSave amazing road trips and destinations to plan your own bucket list.
Follow on PinterestThe day-to-day side of van life. Quick laughs, bus mishaps and the behind-the-scenes bits that don’t make the highlight reel.
Follow on TikTokBehind the scenes
The team
Two of us on the road, one keeping the lights on back home.
FIFO worker turned business owner. Works out the fuel range, the routes and where we’ll park up for the night. The practical half.
Social worker turned business owner. Writes the trips, shoots the videos and spots the detour worth taking. The creative half.
Been with us for years. Builds and manages the website, handles the affiliate side and does a heap of the heavy lifting behind the scenes. One of the best.
In the media
As featured in
A few of the places our travels and advice have been featured.
Partner with us
Partner with Salt and Charcoal
We help brands reach a 330K+ community of adventure travellers through honest storytelling and short-form video that drives real-world travel decisions, not just views. With an 11.2% engagement rate, 100K monthly website visits and 30K email subscribers, your brand reaches travellers actively planning their next trip.
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What our partners say
“Working with Salt & Charcoal was an absolute dream – their creative eye brought our brand to life in a way that felt both engaging and authentic. They were a breeze to work with and we loved their creative input. We’d collaborate again in a heartbeat.”
“You have been such a joy to work with and we’re looking forward to hopefully working with you again in the future.”
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