Jen Shipston shares when bagpipes come along for the ride

I’m Bron Hogan, and today I’ve got a guest who reminds us that travel isn’t always about ticking off destinations — sometimes it’s about slowing down, finding space, and letting life breathe a little.My guest today is Jen Shipston — a traveller, mum, camper, hiker, snorkeller… and yes, a bagpiper. Jen has played her bagpipes in some of Australia’s most iconic places, including Uluru, often heading off the beaten track to practise while travelling with her kids.In this conversation, we talk about shoestring travel, raising adventurous kids, living simply, playing music in nature, hiking Tasmania’s great tracks, and following a long-held dream to make Tasmania home.It’s a lovely, honest chat about doing life your way — even if it’s not perfect.So grab a cuppa, settle in, and travel with us a while.