The decision to pack your life into a van and hit the open road raises a lot of questions. How much will it cost? What sort of van do I need? How safe will I be? Can I bring my cat? We are Frey, Ben and D'Argo the Cat, and along with our van Moya, we are Catavan! In our new podcast, CatavanCast, we aim to answer all of the questions that we ourselves asked before deciding to give it all up for a life wandering the globe! From budgets, to van essentials, to tips for each country, if you've ever questioned anything about Van Life, you'll find the answers here!
This episode marks the end of Season One of CatavanCast, and is likely the last episode we will make until we can get back on the road again. But instead of going out with a whimper, this week we bring you three entire countries! Well, two microstates and an "Overseas Territory", but they were too diddy to give their own episodes so we crammed them all together for our big finale! We want to thank everyone that has been in touch with us over the last few months, and if you have any topics you want us to cover in the future, please get in touch and let us know! Facebook/Instagram: @catavanukcatavanuk@gmail.comRedbubble: catavan/catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
In this episode we go over the legal and financial reasons for having to call an end to our van life adventure. Of course that still leaves us with the small task of driving back across Europe during COVID! Facebook/Instagram: @catavanukRedbubble: catavan/catavanukEmail: catavanuk@gmail.comMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 30: Residency & Renting In GreeceThis week we talk about our experiences trying to find a rental home in Greece, and then going through the process to acquire Greek Residency Permits! Facebook/Instagram : @catavanukEmail: catavanuk@gmail.comMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 29: AthensWelcome to 2021! We kick off the year with our story about how we visited Athens! We cover the best sights, the best food, and the best way to secure your van so you can visit the capital city of Greece without worrying about your mobile home! Instagram/Facebook: @catavanukRedbubble: catavan/catavanukEmail: catavanuk@gmail.comMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 28: The Peloponnese During COVIDThis week we continue our journey across the Peloponnese region of Greece as lockdown restrictions are gradually eased! From abandoned hotels to giant stone lions, we share all of our discoveries during one of our final big weeks exploring Greece!Instagram/Facebook: @catavanukRedbubble: catavan/catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 27: Greece After Lockdown This week we cover the first week after lockdown was lifted in Greece. From breakdowns to dangerous roads and shipwrecks, I was certainly one of our most memorable weeks! Facebook/Instagram: @catavanuk Music: www.bensound.com
New Episode Next WeekBecause life is ever more unpredictable, there was no time to record a full episode for this week. Come back next week for our special on the Peloponnese after lock-down, but before tourists were allowed back in!
Episode 26: How We Got Locked DownThis week we cover the brief but rather intimidating period of time between realizing that this whole "coronavirus" thing was something that demanded attention, fleeing one country for another before ultimately being locked down in one spot for three months! catavanuk@gmail.comFacebook/Instagram: @catavanukRedbubble: catavan/catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 25: Italy During Early COVIDThis week we cover our travels through the Boot of Europe, Italy! Entering during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, what seemed like a mild inconvenience in isolate regions soon became a major concern for our ability to travel! Facebook/Instagram: @catavanukRedbubble: catavan/catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 24: Morocco Part 5: Merzouga And The Sahara DesertThis week we remember arguably our lowest point of the trip dealing with mechanical disasters with the van, before remembering arguably our highlight of the trip, taking a camel ride out to the Sahara Desert! All before making a dash for the border before our van insurance expired! Facebook/Instagram: @catavanukRedbubble: catavan/catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 23: Morocco Part 4: Marrakesh, Ouzoud Falls and Valley Of The VansThis week we cover our visit to Tafraoute, otherwise known as the Valley Of The Vans. There we leave our van in the care of the mechanics as we make an excursion to the tourist hotspot of Marrakesh and the awe-inspiring Ouzoud Falls. Facebook/Instagram: @catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 22: Morroco Part 3: Essaouira, Paradise Valley and LegziraThis week we cover our trip to the most southern point of Morocco that we would visit on the famous beach of Legzira! But not before passing through Paradise Valley, a name given by Jimi Hendrix during his time travelling through the country! Facebook/Instagram: @catavanukRedbubble: catavanMusic: www.bensound.com
Catavan UpdateNo new episode this week, because life is just that complicated sometimes!
CatavanCast #21 - Morocco Part 2: Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca | Van Life Podcast This week we go over our experiences in the north-Moroccan cities of Tangier Rabat and Casablanca. We have a run in with the police, nearly run over a donkey and go rock climbing in a canyon! www.catavan.co.uk Facebook/Instagram: @catavanuk Music: www.bensound.com
Episode 20: Morocco Border CrossingThis week we cover everything you need to know to be prepared for crossing in and out of Morocco! From what paperwork you'll need to where to buy insurance, we'll make sure you're fully prepared for your African adventure! www.catavan.co.ukFacebook/Instagram: @catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 19: Spain Part Two: The RepairsThis week we finish off our coverage of our time in Spain, including our return from Africa and our search for urgent repairs on our campervan! www.catavan.co.uk Facebook/Instagram: @catavanuk Music: www.bensound.com
CatavanCast #18 - Spain Part One: The Crash | Van Life Podcast This week we cover the first leg of our trip through the Land Of The Setting Sun, Spain! From crossing the border to avoiding trouble in Barcelona, and including a traffic accident that immobised us and put out Christmas plans in doubt!www.catavan.co.uk Facebook/Instagram: @catavanuk Music: www.bensound.com
CatavanCast #17 - Searching For Warmth In France | Van Life PodcastThis episode we return to our first destination country, France, in search of warmer weather. Crossing in from southern Germany, we make our way down to the Meditteranean Coast on the way to Spain, and later on when we return from Spain on our way to Italy, in search of snow chains! www.catavan.co.ukFacebook/Instagram: @catavanukRedbubble: catavanMusic: www.bensound.com
CatavanCast #16 - Breakdown In Poland | Van Life Podcast This week we cover our adventures through Poland! From Warsaw highlights to break disc disasters, we cover everything you need to know before visiting the Land Of Open Fields! www.catavan.co.ukFacebook/Instagram: @catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 15: Crosses and Devils of Lithuania In this episode of our weekly podcast, we visit the geographical center of Europe, Lithuania! From the Hill Of Crosses to the Devil's Museum with van problems in between, we cover our spiritually varied experiences in Lithuania. www.catavan.co.uk Facebook/Instagram: @catavanuk Music: www.bensound.com
CatavanCast #14 - Latvia & Paris Of The East | Van Life PodcastThe week we talk about our all-too-brief visit to The Land Of Blue Lakes, Latvia!From witches meetings and devilish dwellings to Riga, The Paris Of The East! www.catavan.co.ukFacebook/Instagram: @catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 13: Estonia: Europe's Best Kept SecretThis episode we discuss our visit to Europe's best kept secret, Estonia! After crossing the border from Russia, we visit the widest waterfall in northern Europe, the most well-preserved medieval town in Europe, and pop along to a manor garden that can heal your ailements! www.catavan.co.ukFacebook/Instagram: @catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 12: Mother Russia This week, we detail our experiences crossing the land border into Russia from Finland, and again from Russia to Estonia. From VISA requirements to the step-by-step procedure, we go through everything you need to know about getting in to, and driving around in, Mother Russia!Facebook/Instagram: @catavanukYoutube: CatavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
CatavanCast #11 - Freezing In Finland | Van Life Podcast In this episode, we go over everything you need to know before planning your visit to the Land of the Thousand Lakes, Finland! From legal driving requirements to the best public transport ticket in Helsinki, we'll go through our adventure through the country and the lessons we learned along the way! Facebook: catavanukInstagram: catavanukYoutube: Search for CatavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
This episode, we clue you in as to what equipment you'll need in your vehicle if you plan on visiting the northern nation of Norway, as well as tips for getting in to Oslo, and how to best avoid the sneaky toll roads! Follow us at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/catavanukInstagram: @catavanukwww.catavan.co.ukMusic: www.bensound.com
This week, we cover everything you need to know before your campervan excursion to Sweden! We also go into detail about our van being broken into in Gothenburg, and how to deal with the police in a foreign country. Music: www.bensound.com
Episode 8: Denmark In A CampervanIn this episode, we give you all the information you need before visiting the Scandinavian nation of Denmark! From vehicle requirements to parking suggestions, we'll help to give you a primer before your own van-based adventure!
This week we talk about our two seperate adventures in Germany! From Hamburg to the Black Forest, we'll tell you where to get the best wurst, where the biggest cuckoo clock in the world can be found, and tips on how to survive the world famous Autobahns! www.catavan.co.ukInstagram: @catavanukFacebook: www.facebook.com/catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
If your campervan has difficulty with steep hills, you've maybe considered a trip to the famously-flat Netherlands! From legal requirements to anecdotal tips and tricks, we'll get you prepped for one of Europe's more relaxed countries!
This week we cover everything you NEED to know before heading to Belgium in a campervan or motorhome, as well as a few things you might like to know before hitting the tourist hotspots. From legal requirements to sightseeing highlights, we'll have you fully prepped for your visit to EU HQ.
This episode we go over everything you need to know about taking a trip to the tiny country of Luxembourg in your motorhome or campervan. From parking at fairy-tale castles to winter tyre regulations, we'll have you ready to face whatever the country can throw at you on your journey!
In this episode we give you all the information you need to drive a British vehicle in Europe, and specifically France. We also talk through our experience in the northern regions of the country, including campervan/motorhome specific tips, and how to get the best deals on public transport if you visit Paris!
Considering starting a van life adventure and thinking about bringing your cat with you? With the world being the way it is, it's a bit more tricky than just making sure she has a place for her litter tray! There are tests to be done, certificates to earn, and passport photos to take! In this episode we cover everything you need to know about taking a cat with you on your trip, everything from medical examinations to harness training!
In this first episode, we try to give you an insight into the costs of living in a van while travelling the world. From equipment recommendations to our weekly budget, we try to answer what we felt were the most important questions before setting off on our road trip adventure! Follow us here: Facebook: www.facebook.com/catavanukInstagram: @catavanukYoutube: www.youtube.com/UCOqsmfBkDy6tRg6j37zAjaA
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