We’re pretty sure everyone has seen movies where a van plays a starring role.
But have you noticed?
It’s usually a sinister black van, with blacked-out windows and FBI-type agents inside, watching houses or tailing someone.
Sound familiar?
But here’s a van story with a twist.
Well, sort of.
Van Life: Go And Live The Dream
Back in 2015, a young Australian man made a bold decision.
Why?
Because his life was crashing down around him.
Everything that could go wrong, did.
So, what did he do?
He left Australia behind and traveled to the USA to follow his dream—whatever that was at the time.
Here’s the kicker…
He wasn’t looking to sit behind a desk anymore.
Instead, he wanted to live life to the fullest.
What did that look like?
- Skydiving.
- Windsurfing.
- Music festivals.
But there was just one problem…
He wasn’t too keen on the whole camping-in-a-tent idea.
So, what did he do next?
He bought an old white van.
Yes, a beat-up, well-worn, and slightly dodgy-looking van.
Van Painted With “Free Candy”
Rather than shy away from the van’s questionable look, he decided to lean into it.
And here’s the wild part…
He painted “free candy” in big, red letters along the side of the van.
Want to know the weirdest part?
He even dipped his hands in red paint and smeared his handprints all over the van—inside and out.
You can probably guess what happened next, right?
It didn’t take long for the van to attract attention.
But not just from curious locals.
The police were on to him too.
Here’s the real surprise…
The police stopped him eight times in total.
Oh, and when a friend borrowed the van for a few weeks?
They got stopped seven times.
At least we know the police were on high alert!
But did they get any free candy?
We’re not sure about that, but the young Australian certainly stocked up—spending over $1,500 on sweets to complete the look!
A Happy Ending
Here’s the part we love…
During his travels, he met his future girlfriend while driving the infamous “free candy” van.
Now, after everything had fallen apart back in Australia—including his relationships—this was quite the happy turn of events!
Surprised?
His girlfriend was a little shocked by the van too, but after the initial surprise, she accepted a ride home in it.
And guess what?
The rest, as they say, is history.
A year later, they were still together, and they decided to sell the van (along with the candy stockpile) when it was time to return to Australia.
Ah, who doesn’t love a happy ending?
Speaking Of Happy Endings
Here’s one for you!
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