Podcast appearances and mentions of dan grec

In this captivating episode of The Trailhead Podcast, hosts JD and Pope sit down with globetrotter and author Dan Grec, delving into his life of unbounded adventure. From his roots in Australia to the snow-covered peaks of Canada, Dan shares how his passion and thrill-seeking evolved into a full-time pursuit of adventure across the globe. With vivid stories from Alaska, Africa, and back to Australia, he discusses his travels' challenges and euphoric moments, emphasizing the profound impact of embracing uncertainty and taking risks. This conversation isn't just about places; it's about the transformational power of pushing boundaries and the deep connections made with loved ones. The discussion also explores the nitty-gritty of living on the road, where Dan opens up about the practicalities of overlanding across diverse terrains and cultures. He offers insights into the meticulous preparation of vehicles, the importance of navigation skills, and adopting a flexible mindset to thrive in constantly changing environments. Dan's anecdotes about the joys of discovering new foods and the serendipity of unexpected experiences highlight the essence of adventure travel. By interweaving tales of personal growth with practical travel tips, this episode of The Trailhead Podcast invites listeners to consider their own potential for adventure, making it a must-listen for anyone yearning to break free from the ordinary and explore the world with fresh eyes.

RANDOM WAYPOINTS PODCAST EP.06.04 | SPECIAL GUEST DAN GREC |  THE ROAD CHOSE ME | OVERLANDNEWS.TODAYRANDOM WAYPOINTS PODCAST EP.06.04 | SPECIAL GUEST DAN GREC |  THE ROAD CHOSE ME | OVERLANDNEWS.TODAY0:00 INTRO0:46 SPONSORS1:17  DISCLAIMER1:26 SHOW START1:27 Guest Introduction  (Dan Grec  @TheRoadChoseMe )2:46 Born and Raised?3:44 Did you grow up offroading and traveling?4:25 Inspiration to write?6:07 Informational vs Storytelling?8:20 Writing process9:53 Writing versus Video & Photo10:16 Wide World of Youtube10:26 How tangible is traveling how you do?11:08 Procrastination... K.I.S.S12:03 AHA MOMENT14:03 DAN GREC'S EPIPHANY HE WOULD OVERAND TRAVEL THE WORLD15:08 Why Dan Grec travels the world in JEEPS?17:02 Would Dan Grec travel in something else??18:16 What Tire Brand, Size and Style does Dan Greg use? ... And Why?20:30 A Jeep on 40s21:00 Were there any hurdles you had to overcome to travel this way?

Misti and Arla chat with Dan Grec about the epic places he's been and the amazing things he's seen, about his current Jeep Camper build, the community's need to define "overlanding," safety tips while on the road, and choosing the right equipment for your specific needs.

Scott Brady interviews Dan Grec, our very first podcast guest. Dan has recently completed his trip around and across Australia, along with traveling with his partner and father. Dan also announces his next vehicle build, which includes a whole new level of protection from the elements. Full show notes availiable at Overland Journal Podcast

Another fantastic Round Table episode! The Zoom meeting attendees asked great questions of Dan Grec of The Road Chose Me.  Dan has traveled the world overlanding in a series of Jeeps! Learn more about Dan and his adventures on this episode!

Join Ross and Chris in welcoming Dan Grec back to the show. Dan is the author of "The Road Chose Me," and he joins the podcast to share his journey through Australia. Dan will take you on an overland adventure, showcasing the breathtaking landscapes and remote regions of Australia. Discover the challenges he faced, his Jeep Gladiator Overland Build, and the hidden gems he found along the way. Don't miss this opportunity to experience Australia like never before!

Chris and Tony chat before and after the Dan Grec The Road Chose Me interview. It was great having Dan back on the show to talk about his latest adventure! #jeeptalkshow #giveaway #mrvhero

Since 2009, Dan Grec has traveled the world in his Jeep Wrangler, searching for connection in local cultures and beauty in wild landscapes. After some 90,000 miles behind the windshield, the author of the popular adventure travel books, The Road Chose Me, finally returns home to Australia. But Grec's homecoming won't be filled with the rest and relaxation you'd expect after a decade-long road trip. Grec continues his odyssey to see and experience the world up-close and personal. This time, he returns to his birthplace to tackle Australia's classic routes and explore unknown trails. His trip to the bush will take at least 12 to 18 months.  Grec sits down with Wade in the days before starting his Australian expedition to explain why the international road chose him. Grec retraces his tracks from Alaska to the tip of South America and hiw 54,000-mile road trip around Africa. Learn Grec's secrets to worldwide travel, including how to masterfully make your dollars go the extra mile so you can prolong your trip. Plus, these trips aren't always sunshine and rainbows, Grec shows us how to avoid bribery at international border crossings and what to do when you get Malaria ... twice. Follow Dan Grec's journey on Instagram. Subscribe to his YouTube channel. Read about his adventures in his books The Road Chose Me, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.  If you want maps for your own journeys, big and small, then don't miss this sweet discount on a Gaia GPS Premium Membership.

What if your cars brakes failed and the Jeep rolled down a hill into a rock wall? Dan was on a road trip in Africa in his Jeep when he decided to park it on a hill to get some pictures of the beautiful view, but little did he know, the Jeep's brakes were going … S4E9: Dan Grec – Jeep Rolled Over in Africa + How to Get out of a Ticket Abroad Read More » The post S4E9: Dan Grec – Jeep Rolled Over in Africa + How to Get out of a Ticket Abroad appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast.

Dan Grec, has gone fully up and down the length of North America, and completely around the whole of the continent of Africa. He's now in Australia planning for his next adventure rounding the whole country. We talk about how Dan got started on his adventures, some stories of his time in Africa, where the most memorable parts of his time has been, and some deep philosophical dives about life and living along the way.

Ross & Chris welcome Dan Grec back to the show. Dan spent 999 days touring Africa in a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with a pop-top camper on the roof. His next adventure is going to be touring his home country of Australia in an RHD Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. Dan is currently outfitting the Gladiator during yet another lockdown in Australia due to COVID. He is taking a different approach with his vehicle this time. Tune in and see what he has come up with for touring the Australian continent. Also, Tasmania looks amazing!

Dan Grec joins me LIVE on FB and YouTube to talk about his greatest trips ever! Kicking off our Season 3 with this amazing man who has traversed Overlanding Travel from Alaska to South American and all around the Continent of Africa. Join me as Dan and I visit about all of his adventures and what he has planned next! Follow and Support Dan at the following Social Media and Website Locations! www.theroadchoseme.com Facebook - The Road Chose Me with Dan Grec YouTube - The Road Chose Me Instagram - The Road Chose Me Support Dan on Patreon - The Road Chose Me I want to take a minute to thank my sponsors for supporting this podcast. ARTEMIS OVERLAND Aaron with Artemis Overland Hardware has not only one of the best Overlanding Stores in the central US, he is a great friend. He has everything you could possibly need for outdoors and the Overlanding Lifestyle. Go by and visit Aaron at Artemis in Springfield, MO today or check out the 1000's of products he carries at www.artemisoverland.com Please visit our Social Media outlets to see all of our Overlanding Adventures: Facebook - The Overland Philosopherand the Adventures of the BROfessor Instagram - @joeythebrofessorand @overlandphilosopher Twitter - @jsthebrofessor YouTube - JoeytheBROfessor Overlanding Adventures Thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joeythebrofessor/support

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Well, we're done. Time to wrap it up and go home. Wait, this is only episode 11? But we're on Essential number ten. Probably the most essential of the essentials because without it we're not going anywhere. Yup, that's right. Won't get far on an empty tank. So for this episode Dan Grec and I discuss planning, budgeting, and transporting fuel. There are a not of misconceptions about fuel out there. How much should you carry? How do you carry it? When do you use it? Speaking from real world first hand experience Dan and I share our insights into how you calculate fuel mileage, when to carry extra fuel, and when not to carry extra fuel. This is, of course, just our opinions. However we hope you'll be better informed on your next adventure and more importantly a little safer. Echoes of Adventure: Season 3, Episode 11 - Essential #10, Fuel. Without it you're not getting very far. Joined once again by Dan - the real deal - Grec of The Road Chose Me we discuss fuel mileage, budgeting for fuel, transporting extra fuel, and even dabble in the gas vs. diesel debate. Stick around for the whole episode and hopefully you'll realize you don't really need to worry about carrying extra fuel. Links to Fuel Your Next Adventure Dan's social media: Books | Instagram | YouTube | PatreonThe Road Chose Me Video: 5 Essentials I don't HaveThe Road Chose Me Video: GAS or DIESEL - What's BETTER to DRIVE AROUND THE WORLD OVERLAND?The Road Chose Me Video: Fuel Range, Filtration & RUNNING OUT OF GAS while driving AROUND THE WORLD!ECOA Article: Large Capacity Fuel Tank: the GenRight Off Road Safari TankECOA Article: Planning your next journey – It pays to do a little research before you go overlandingECOA Article: Trip Planning and Research – Revisited

Welcome to our special “Dream Together” Q&A series.  We're going after the biggest questions we've received over our 15 years of BIG Dream Gatherings.  That's right.  As we held these events around the country, we'd always wrap up with a Q&A with the audience. That's when we'd go after the biggest questions and the biggest challenges people face when moving forward on their dreams and goals. In today's episode, I'm going to offer some simple but powerful strategies to help you to get CLEAR and help you to get STARTED.  So… let's do this. RESOURCES: Episode 195: Shawn Askinosie: Finding Your Call and Feeding Your Soul: www.mitchmatthews.com/195  Episode 250: 3 Things I've learned from 250 Episodes of DREAM THINK DO  (I talk about perfectionism in this one!) https://mitchmatthews.com/250/ Episode 262: Dan Grec: Finding Happiness Amid Chaos: https://mitchmatthews.com/262/ THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE! That's right! Our DREAM TOGETHER App is here! The “Dream Together” app is designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with like-minded individuals so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality! So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! Let's do this! MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE: Okay… so as we've held our BIG Dream Gatherings around the country over the last 15 years… we'd always try to include a Q&A session at the end. Now… if you're new to DREAM THINK DO… and you're not familiar with what a BIG DREAM GATHERING is… the short version of the story is… these are fun… HIGHLY interactive events that we'd hold… that would bring people together in a room… anywhere from 30 to 800 people at a time… I'd kick it off with a talk… but then we'd have people write down some of their goals and dreams on sheets of paper… post them on the walls… and then we'd invite everyone to go around the room to look at each other's dreams and then write notes on the “dream sheets.”   People could offer encouragement… ideas… suggestions and offers to help.   Now… with the current season we're in… we've created an APP called “Dream Together” to provide the same opportunity… to… well… dream together… but now instead of being in the same room… we can do it from our phones and dream with people around the world. It's pretty cool! Well… as I was saying… when we'd hold our BIG DREAM GATHERINGS… we'd do a Q&A at the end to give people the chance to ask any questions about things that were holding them back. And one of the biggest questions… one of the most common questions… that would almost ALWAYS come up was… “Which dream do I go after?” It makes sense though… right?  People would come to this event… and come up with a couple… all the way to sometimes 20… to 30… dreams. STORY ABOUT IAN. So… they get excited… but then their brain starts to spin because they're thinking, “Great!  Now that I have clarity on all these things I want to do… things I could do… where do I start?  Which one should I go after first?” And this is an important question for several reasons. 1. If you're a perfectionist… this question can KILL your dreams before you even get started!  You're sooooooooo worried about starting out with the PERFECT choice… and doing it PERFECTLY… that you never start. “Perfectionism is the mother of Procrastination.” - Michael Hyatt “The fastest way to break the cycle of perfectionism is to give up the idea of doing it perfectly and instead embrace uncertainty and imperfection.” - Arianna Huffington Or as I like to say… “Progress beats perfection.” And… “Let's learn as we go!”   2. Another reason it's a BIG question is… a lot of people are VERY busy… busy schedules… lots pulling at you… lots on your plate.  You probably don't have TONS and TONS of time… days and days… to just throw around.  SO… you want to be smart with how you're spending your time.  Hey… you're listening to DREAM THINK DO… so I'm betting you don't want to waste a day of the time you've got on this rock.  Am I right? Those are 2 reasons… and there are many more.  BUT… since we're keeping this episode at 15 minutes… we'll leave it at that. So let's get to those questions I promised you. All right… maybe you've been using the DREAM TOGETHER app… and you've got a few dreams in mind… let's help you decide on which one to go after next. So… the first question I like to ask in this scenario is…  “Of all the dreams and goals you could go after… which might be the best in THIS season of your life?” It's a simple… but powerful question. It's all about thinking about your CURRENT SEASON… and then weighing out which dreams would be the best fit for you… right now? And I think it is important to mention… that just because a dream isn't right for “this season” of your life… it doesn't mean that's a bad dream… or a silly dream.  It's just not right for THIS season.  So give yourself some grace and say, “It's a good dream… it's just not for right now.” At the same time… a powerful follow up to our SEASON question can be: “What might be a way to take a small but significant step towards one of my bigger dreams?” I'll give you a few examples. You may have a big dream of traveling the globe… but right now… there's a flippin' pandemic… so it's not physically possible… or maybe you're in college and the funds just aren't there quite yet… or… you've got little kids and you're navigating a full house… so the thought of global travels lights you up… but then almost starts to feel soul crushing… because it might be a while. Well… what if you gave yourself permission to run some experiments… To run some drills. To have some fun with it. What if you gave yourself permission to take 15 minutes a few times a week… to plan a dream trip.  To ask, “If I had the time… where would I go?” Or… “How have people like me taken a trip like this?”  And do some research. Heck… we've even talked to people about this very thing on DREAM THINK DO. People like Dan Grec… who got the idea to drive from Alaska to Argentina in a Jeep.  He didn't have the money or the vacation time when he got hit with the idea… but over 3 years… he just gave himself permission to do the research on how he MIGHT do it.  And then gave himself permission to take mini-trips… to see if he even liked taking short road trips… to be sure he'd actually want to do a marathon trip like that.  But as he kept experimenting… he kept falling deeper and deeper into more loooooooove with the dream.  AND he kept finding more doors opening to make it possible.  And the dream… the one that seemed IMPOSSIBLE when he started… became a reality.  He drove from Alaska to Argentina… and then he drove AROUND Africa… and he continues on… and adventure travel and photography is now his day job.  Just because he was willing to ask these two questions. https://mitchmatthews.com/262/ Another example… might be… that you don't LOVE your current job… and one of your big dreams is to find a job… or a career that you LOVE.  BUT you're not even sure what THAT dream career might be. Well… maybe you can ask yourself… “What might be some small but significant steps towards figuring this out?” https://mitchmatthews.com/195   I'll give you an example of this type of approach.  In episode 195, I talked with Shawn Askinosie who had been a successful criminal defense lawyer… but he'd fallen out of love with it.  So he started to give himself room to experiment with other types of types of work.  As he did… he allowed himself to take night classes, watch TED talks, invite people he was curious about to coffee to hear more about what they did… and as he did that… he discovered an unknown passion for chocolate.   This journey eventually inspired him to start a bean-to-bar chocolate factory and he's never looked back.  And NOW…  Askinosie Chocolate is a small batch, award-winning chocolate factory located in Springfield, Missouri.  They source 100% of their cocoa beans directly from farmers across the globe… and Shawn is active in helping to create sustainable farming in each area he partners with. NOT ONLY THAT… but Askinosie Chocolate was recently named one of the 25 Best Small Companies in America by Forbes and Shawn himself was named by “O magazine,” and Oprah Winfrey as one of the 15 guys who is literally saving the world.  How cool is that?   But he found that passion… because he was willing to give himself permission to DREAM… to start small… to experiment… and to learn as he went. His dream was to find his DREAM CAREER. But he didn't know what that was.  So he asked a better question for THAT season. “What might be some small but significant steps towards figuring this out?” So… if you've been wrestling with the question: Which Dream should I go after right now?” Some questions to ask yourself can be: “Of all the dreams and goals you could go after…  which might be a good one in THIS season of your life?”   If the dream seems TOO big to pursue right now, you can ask: “What might be a way to take some  small but significant step towards  one of my bigger dreams?” And hey… if your dream feels pretty BROAD… like how Shawn wanted to find his next dream career, but he wasn't sure what that might even be, you can ask:  “What might be some small but significant  steps towards figuring this out?” And then… it's all about giving yourself permission to START. Keep taking those small but significant steps forward… and more clarity… will come.  Not to mention some amazing experiences too!   It's like Abraham Maslow once said, “In any given moment we have two options: To step FORWARD INTO GROWTH  or to step back into SAFETY.” And hey… I don't know about you… but I find the best moments in life tend to come when we're growing.   Amen?  Amen. Let's do this! I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: Let me know.  Join the conversation at mitchmatthews.com/316.  You'll be able to grab the questions we talked about… you can check out the episodes and interviews I mentioned… plus you can grab the DREAM TOGETHER app too… if you haven't. Plus, leave a comment and let me know about one of those small but significant steps you're going to take this week.  I can't wait to hear from you! Also, know that we're going after topics like… “How do you ask for help on your dream?” and “how to make space for your dreams” in this DREAM TOGETHER series.  So be watching for those… and heck… leave a comment on subjects YOU would like me to go after! Until then… do me a favor.  Please leave a review for the podcast wherever you're listening to it… and please share it with a friend.  Because those are the ways we can work together to help the world to dream bigger… think better and do more of what we were all created to do! Let's do this! Talk soon my friend!   EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 2:32 Download the Dream Together app 5:31 What dream should you focus on? 7:01 The underlying problem to today's topic 8:23 Breaking up with perfectionism  10:20 What is the dream that makes sense for this season? 14:38 Getting clarity on what your dream is 17:48 How can you start today? 18:13 How to get more resources

There are many solutions when it comes to shelter. Everything from the basic hammock and tarp all the way up to the Global Roam 5K™. There is no one single perfect one-size-fits-all solution. There are a lot of variables that will influence your shelter solutions. To discuss those variables I am once again joined by Brittany and Eric from Hourless Life. We discuss various shelter solutions as well as their evolution from RVers to Overlanders and the decision making process they went through in selecting both their vehicle and shelter solution for their upcoming global adventure. My own shelter solution has evolved over the years. I started off in tents backpacking with the Boy Scouts. I then transitioned to ultra-light camping with a hammock and tarp. When I transitioned into car-camping and overland travel I used a lot of the same backpacking gear I used in the past. This not only kept cost down but also kept the size and weight of my kit down. Now, with the trailer, my kit and rig have expanded into a mobile basecamp. That's not a solution for everyone. Nor is an appropriate solution for all types of overland travel. It is, however, what works for me. Hopefully this episode can help you figure out what works for you. Echoes of Adventure: Season 3, Episode 9 - Eric and Brittany of Hourless Life join the podcast once again. In this episode we discuss the countless options when it comes to shelter. We also discuss their evolution from RV'ers to Overlanders and my evolution into trailer camping. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for shelter, but hopefully this episode will give you some insight into finding the right solution for you. Links Worth Clicking Hourless Life: Website | Instagram | YoutubeBROG Video: Walk-around of The Hourless Life North American Jeep Wrangler aka "Guardian"BROG Video: Walk-around of Dan Grec's Africa JKUHourless Life Article: Here's the Vehicle Our Family Plans to Drive Around the WorldECOA: "Poor Man's Teardrop" Trailer ProfileECOA: Choosing a overland camping trailerECOA: Deciding factors for why I’m getting a camping trailer

Heads up, there were some technical difficulties with this episode. Did my best to clean it up, but a few spots were still glitchy. The rest I chopped out so if you hear a few rough edits this has been equal parts apology and warning. Dan Grec is BACK. Actually, he never left. This week's episode was recorded just after the last episode and Dan and I continue talking about tires as well as suspension. We drop some nuggets of wisdom like, "better is more important than bigger" and "biggest tire with the least amount of lift." Echoes of Adventure: Season 3, Episode 8: Your tires are just as much a part of your suspension as your springs and your shocks. In this episode Dan Grec from the Road Chose Me and I discuss some of the important factors to consider if you decide to modify your vehicle's suspension. Links Worth Clicking: Dan's social media: Books | Instagram | YouTube | PatreonThe Road Chose Me video on Wheel and Tire Choice for International TravelThe Road Chose Me video on Why International Overlanders Don't Use Huge Tires The ECOA blog article on Tires, Tires, and More TiresThe ECOA blog article on the Tire Basics and the Tire Selection ProcessThe ECOA blog article on the Suspension Basics – Common types, configurations, and terminology Mods to Dean's '04 Jeep Wrangler Suspension Upgrades: Round 1 – JKS Manufacturing 2″ Jspec Lift kitSuspension Upgrades: Round 2 – JKS Manufacturing control armsSuspension Upgrades: Round 3 – Rear Adjustable Air-SpringsSuspension Upgrades: Round 4 – Spring relocation perchesNew Tires – A long time coming, but worth the wait

Ross & Chris welcome Dan Grec to the show. Dan is known for writing the book, The Road Chose Me. He spent 999 days traveling Africa and has also traveled the Pan-American highway. Dan drives a JKU Rubicon that is modified for him to live out of the Jeep. So many great stories!

Can you imagine quitting your day job, leaving all of your security behind, and hitting the open road to not only explore another country, but an entirely new continent. Adventurer Dan Grec not only did that, but he did it twice. Hear all about Dan’s experiences and how the road chose him. Also play along as we guess your engine sounds and find out where to follow our most recent builds.

40,000 miles, two years and 17 countries: travel across the Americas from Alaska to Argentina with overlanding expert Dan Grec. This is one of the world's most epic road trips and we have a front row seat. The term 'Overlanding' refers to self-reliant expedition style adventures, usually in 4x4 vehicles and to remote locations. Think of it like extreme road tripping. Just about anywhere in the world is open for overland adventures, but the following the Pan American Highway from the far north of Alaska to Cape Horn on the southern tip of Argentina is considered by many to be the ultimate trip. And we're in good company for it. Dan Grec is one of the world's leading overlanding experts and the author of 'The Road Chose Me Volume I & II', which chronicles two of his favourite expeditions, including this one. His You Tube channel, also called The Road Chose Me, is one of the world's leading resources for overland travel. Visit the episode page for more details: https://www.armchair-explorer.com/post/extreme-road-trip-alaska-to-argentina-with-overlanding-expert-dan-grec But not only does Dan Grec know his stuff, he also knows how to tell one hell of a story. This is about one of the most extreme road trips on the planet. It's about the incredible scenery, people and adventures he passed along the way. But it's also about what he learned from 40,000 miles on the road. Before he set off, Dan Grec was just an ordinary guy with a crazy dream. He made it come true: so can you.Highlights include:Hiking to the 'Magic Bus' in the backcountry of Alaska to visit the final resting place of Chris McCandless, whose life was chronicled in the book and film 'Into the Wild'.Trekking to the smoking crater of the Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala, seeing lava close enough to touch, close enough to smell the sulphur burning, to melt the soles of your shoesDriving across the Salar de Uyuni, the Bolivian salt flats, a mesmerising 3,681 square mile stark white plain and a true wonder of the worldFinding 'Hell on Earth' in a Bolivian silver mine: Potosi, known locally as "the mountain that eats men", where life expectancy is less than 45 years oldExploring Ecuador and climbing the Cotopaxi VolcanoReaching the 'Ends of the Earth' in southern Patagonia, driving to the end of the road and walking into the seaBenefits to you:Learn Dan's top tips for planning your own overland adventureBe inspired to make your own travel dreams come true, no matter how big or smallDiscover the lessons that Dan Grec learned after 40,000 miles on the roadHear Chris McCandless' story, and how it inspired Dan to break out of the mold, and live a more purposeful and intentional lifeFind out Dan Grec's secret to living a truly free lifeConnect with Dan Grec and find out everything you need to know about overlanding at:http://www.theroadchoseme.com Instagram: @theroadchosemeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theroadchosemeYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyky5zC8R1Gi6YeeCR6BDg BOOK THIS TRIPPlease visit the individual episode pages of the Armchair Explorer website to find out how you can do this journey, and others inspired by it: www.Armchair-Explorer.com ... or get in touch with Dan directly on any of the links aboveThe Armchair Explorer: the world's greatest adventurers tell their best story from the road. Instagram @AaronMWriter / Facebook: @armchairexplorerpodcast

What happens when you get five Jeep enthusiasts talking about Jeeps? This. This is what you get. On this episode of the podcast Dan, John, Rodney, Eric, and I all talk about our love of Jeeps, what we don't love about Jeeps, some Jeeps we've owned, and how our travels are influenced by the Jeeps we drive. If you're a fan of Jeeps this is a great episode to tune into! Echoes of Adventure: Season 2, Episode 8 - Dan Grec of the Road Chose me, John Jacobs of New Horizons Overland, Rodney Dewson of Overland Medic, and Eric Highland of The Jeepsies joined me for a Virtual Campfire - Jeep Talk - edition. Tune in to hear about our mutual love of Jeeps and how the influence our travels. Guests on this Episode: Dan Grec – The Road Chose Me – Facebook Instagram BlogJohn Jacobs – New Horizons Overland – Facebook Instagram BlogRodney Dewson – Overland Medic – InstagramEric Highland - The Jeepsies - Facebook Instagram Blog

What happens when you get five Jeep enthusiasts talking about Jeeps? This. This is what you get. On this episode of the podcast Dan, John, Rodney, Eric, and I all talk about our love of Jeeps, what we don't love about Jeeps, some Jeeps we've owned, and how our travels are influenced by the Jeeps we drive. If you're a fan of Jeeps this is a great episode to tune into! Echoes of Adventure: Season 2, Episode 8 - Dan Grec of the Road Chose me, John Jacobs of New Horizons Overland, Rodney Dewson of Overland Medic, and Eric Highland of The Jeepsies joined me for a Virtual Campfire - Jeep Talk - edition. Tune in to hear about our mutual love of Jeeps and how the influence our travels. Guests on this Episode: Dan Grec – The Road Chose Me – Facebook Instagram BlogJohn Jacobs – New Horizons Overland – Facebook Instagram BlogRodney Dewson – Overland Medic – InstagramEric Highland - The Jeepsies - Facebook Instagram Blog

In this episode Dan Zehner of the Anthem of the Adventurer hosts a virtual campfire with me, The Road Chose Me, and Family Adventures Overlanding. This is a great opportunity to sit back and listen to some ideas that we have for things you can do right now during quarantine, as well as little inspiration for your next adventure. Echoes of Adventure: Season 2, Episode 7 - Jenn and Jeremy of Family Adventures Overlanding, Dan Grec of The Road Chose Me, and I sit down for a virtual campfire with Dan Zehner of the Anthem of the Adventurer podcast. Sit back and listen to what we have to discuss. Guests on this Episode: Dan Grec – The Road Chose Me – Facebook Instagram BlogJenn & Jeremy Ruzicka – Family Adventures Overlanding – Facebook Instagram BlogDan Zehner – Anthem of the Adventurer – Facebook Instagram Blog

In this episode Dan Zehner of the Anthem of the Adventurer hosts a virtual campfire with me, The Road Chose Me, and Family Adventures Overlanding. This is a great opportunity to sit back and listen to some ideas that we have for things you can do right now during quarantine, as well as little inspiration for your next adventure. Echoes of Adventure: Season 2, Episode 7 - Jenn and Jeremy of Family Adventures Overlanding, Dan Grec of The Road Chose Me, and I sit down for a virtual campfire with Dan Zehner of the Anthem of the Adventurer podcast. Sit back and listen to what we have to discuss. Guests on this Episode: Dan Grec – The Road Chose Me – Facebook Instagram BlogJenn & Jeremy Ruzicka – Family Adventures Overlanding – Facebook Instagram BlogDan Zehner – Anthem of the Adventurer – Facebook Instagram Blog

My guest is Dan Grec.  He's a Yukon-based adventurer, snowboarder, and photographer.  A few years ago… Dan wanted a more vibrant life… so he quit his day job as an engineer and drove his 2 door Jeep Wrangler 40,000 miles through 16 countries starting in Alaska and ending up in Argentina. That expedition turned into two of the best years of his life. The journey itself… along with the colorful people he met along the way… permanently changed the way he looked at himself… AND the way he looked at life.  He didn't realize it at the time but that adventure also changed his trajectory… and he's continued to explore ever since. In fact, just last year he completed a 54,000 mile... 35 country circumnavigation of the African continent in his 4 doors… Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Most importantly, Dan's found a sense of joy and happiness that he can maintain in the wildest and toughest circumstances and we're going to talk about that too!     Listen To The Podcast:     Dan Grec RESOURCES:   BOOK: The Road Chose Me (Click here.) YOUTUBE: youtube.com/theroadchoseme INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/theroadchoseme   MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 1:20 Meet Dan 4:06 When Dan said he was going to drive from Alaska to Argentina 7:30 How Dan pays for his adventures 11:50 Dan's time in Africa 16:44 How Dan is navigating COVID-19 18:37 Find a way to be happy 21:20 The best things you can do to prepare for adventure 24:44 Take the pressure off yourself 28:08 How to find what makes you happy 29:56 Wisdom of the week 31:05 Mitch's biggest takeaways What stood out to you?  A story? His outlook on living a happy life?  His pragmatic approach to paying for his dream?  I'd love to hear from YOU! Leave a comment below and let me know!   Listen to Mitch Mattews Top Podcast here  

On March 14, 2020, Dan Grec's Kickstarter will end. If you're listening to this before that date, buy Dan's book on Kickstarter. His book (and website) are called The Road Chose Me. If you're listening to this after March 14th, buy Dan Grec's book on Amazon. Why buy his book?  Because for 999 days Dan Grec drove through 35 of the 54 African countries. His book recounts his 3-year adventure.   In this 90-min podcast, we discuss: His road trip across Latin America. How he saved money for 4 years for this 3-year trip. Why he biked to work in Yukon's winter. Which were some of the toughest African border crossings. How he got (or didn't get) African visas on the fly. How much it cost to ship his truck across the Atlantic How many times he got malaria and how it was. What he thinks of South Africa's future. What makes Sudan special and unique. His speaking tour. What he's planning to do next. We discussed the Caprivi Strip. Here are the facts from Wikipedia: Caprivi was named after German Chancellor Leo von Caprivi (in office 1890–1894), who negotiated the acquisition of the land in an 1890 exchange with the United Kingdom. Caprivi arranged for the Caprivi strip to be annexed to German South West Africa in order to give Germany access to the Zambezi River and a route to Africa's east coast, where the colony of German East Africa (now part of Tanzania) was situated. The river later proved unnavigable and inaccessible to the Indian Ocean due to the Victoria Falls. The transfer of territory was a part of the Heligoland-Zanzibar Treaty of 1890, in which Germany gave up its interest in Zanzibar in return for the Caprivi Strip and the island of Heligoland in the North Sea. We also wondered where the expression "rest on your laurels" comes from. Simply put: the origins of the phrase lie in ancient Greece, where laurel wreaths were symbols of victory and status. You can watch the interview on YouTube, although the audio is out of sync. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaL8jLnRf_4& More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month! If you prefer to do a one-time contribution, you can send it to my PayPal at FT@FrancisTapon.com If you prefer giving me Bitcoin, then please send BTC to my tip jar: 3EiSBC2bv2bYtYEXAKTkgqZohjF27DGjnV Health Access Sumbawa One of WanderLearn's top patrons, Kathy Kennedy Enger, asked me to draw attention to Health Access Sumbawa. I am happy to promote this remarkable nonprofit. In 2014, Jack Kennedy founded the organization to bring malaria control and healthcare to remote, impoverished communities. It started on the remote island of Sumbawa, Indonesia. Since then, it's expanded thanks to generous donations. Visit their website to learn more and to donate: https://healthaccesssumbawa.org    

In this episode I got to speak with Dan Grec from The Road Chose Me.  Most of us have seen his YouTube Channel with the name The Road Chose Me, he also has a book with the same title and a second book coming out soon, The Road Chose Me Vol 2 which tells of his 3 year adventure around Africa.  Please go and support Dan's new book on kickstarter.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dan is an outdoor adventurer who recently returned from driving his Jeep Wrangler 54 000 miles, circumnavigating the African continent. His new book ‘The Road Chose Me Volume 2’ is now available via kickstarter.you can find his book on kickstarteror follow Dan on InstagramYou can find me on InstagramBuy 421 brew house coffee hereplease dont forget to subscribe and rate the podcast

Tammy's back and the first time we have FOUR hosts! It's a fun full show which includes an interview with world #Jeep overlander Dan Grec of https://theroadchoseme.com, and we tell you the ONLY way you'll be able to get Dan's new limited copies book! Much more at https://jeeptalkshow.com  

This week, you are joined by Mandy Turner, Mike Costello, and Kez Casey. We speak to Josh Dowling for an update on Holden, where Holden dealers have met with the Prime Minister after rejecting General Motors’ initial compensation offer, a Holden dealer suffers heart complication on his way to compensation meeting with General Motors, and Holden is to keep its historical car collection in Australia. Kez chats about his time behind-the-wheel of the 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid. Lastly, Mike Stevens joins us as we talk to Aussie, Dan Grec, who has traveled 85,000-kilometres in 999 days in a 2011 Jeep Wrangler, and he's not stopping there!

Dan Grec of The Road Chose Me shares his experiences and insights from traveling Alaska to Argentina, and around Africa in his Jeep Wrangler.

Hard to believe we're on our 10th episode already. This time around I have Dan Grec and Benjy Davenport on to discuss the ins and outs of international overland travel vs domestic adventure travel. There's no single right way to do things. However there are some subtitles to how builds are approached. So sit back and listen as discuss how and why we built the rigs that we drive. Echoes of Adventure: Season 1, Episode 10 - Overland vs Adventure TravelIn this episode guest Dan Grec, Benjy Davenport, and I discuss the subtleties of international overland travel verses domestic adventure travel and how the rigs that we drive were build to reflect those differences. Guests on this Week's Episode Dan Grec - The Road Chose Me - Facebook Instagram BlogBenjy Davenport - Instagram Blog ------------------------------------------------------------

SEMA 2019 has come and gone, but the Truck Show Podcast has you covered! In Part 1, Hear from country music artist Michael Ray, world traveler Dan Grec, truck builder Johny G, Ronnie Wetch from C10 Talk, Steve Sanders from Cummins, Shelby’s Gary Patterson, Matt and Jake Dinelli from Attitude Performance, and Will Baty of Centerforce.

Picking up where we left off last week, Dan Grec and I discuss trip finances. We cover tips on saving money before the trip, as well as ways to save money while traveling. Echoes of Adventure: Season 1, Episode 6 - Finances of TravelOne of the most common questions ask of people like me and Dan is how do we fund out trips. In this episode we cover the spectrum of the finance topic.[Production Note: This was filmed outside and you might hear the periodic Cicada brood] Mentioned in this Episode: The Road Chose Me Blog PageThe Road Chose Me on InstagramThe Road Chose Me on FacebookDan Grec's Author Page on Amazon

The time has come for the very first guest of the Echoes of Adventure Podcast. I know I've drug my feet a little, but I promise it's been worth it. Echoes of Adventure: Season 1, Episode 5 - Origins of The Road Chose MeWent all out for this one and we have non other than Dan Grec himself from The Road Chose me. In this episode we talk about what got him hooked on the overland adventure lifestyle.[Production Note: This was filmed outside and you might hear the periodic Cicada swam] The Echoes of Adventure podcast is presented by L.T. Wright Kniveshttp://ltwrightknives.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ltwrightknives/ Mentioned in this Episode: The Road Chose Me Blog PageThe Road Chose Me on InstagramThe Road Chose Me on FacebookDan Grec's Author Page on Amazon

Tonight Ben gets some training, Aaron gets stuck yet again, and Jeremy plays with some new gear and we interview Dan Grec from The Road Chose Me. Welcome to the Off Road Podcast. Today we will be exploring the off road world– whether you like crawling up rock ledges or enjoy exploring the backroads with … Continue reading "Off Road Podcast 226 – Dan Grec: The Road Chose Me"

Tonight Ben gets some training, Aaron gets stuck yet again, and Jeremy plays with some new gear and we interview Dan Grec from The Road Chose Me. Welcome to the Off Road Podcast. Today we will be exploring the off road world– whether you like crawling up rock ledges or enjoy exploring the backroads with … Continue reading "Off Road Podcast 226 – Dan Grec: The Road Chose Me"

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Episode 14 features Dan Grec, who just completed circumnavigating the entire African Continent in his purpose-built Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, an expedition spanning three years and covering 53,000 miles through 35 African countries.

Dan is just returning from a three year road trip around Africa! We talk about his adventure, overlanding, and how you could plan a crazy adventure like his.follow his adventure onlinehttp://theroadchoseme.com/https://twitter.com/dangrechttps://www.facebook.com/theroadchosemehttps://www.youtube.com/c/theroadchosemehttps://www.instagram.com/theroadchoseme/find me onlineinstagram.com/421Robyoutube.com/421mediahousefacebook.com/421mediahouse 

Call us: 530-675-4102 Email us: info@JeepTalkShow.com This Week In Jeep: Jeeper Left For Dead Rescued Off Side Of Mountain Stories From a Crystal Beach Go Topless Day Wrangler Talk: Top 5 Clean Hacks Interview with: Dan Grec with The Road Chose Me Tech Talk With Jeep Talk: Part II - Used Jeep Buying Guide Must Have Stuff for your Jeep: Black Magic - Fast Wax https://amzn.to/2wpqGB7 Nicky G: Bought Tires - (Not for the Jeep) Wheeling Where:   Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival http://www.bantamjeepfestival.com/   Jeep Jamboree USA - 27th Drummond Island Jeep Jamboree https://jeepjamboreeusa.com/   Wicked Jeeps Memorial Benefit for Officer Sheldon's Family https://www.facebook.com/groups/WickedJeepsNC/

Dan Grec's first big adventure was to quit his engineering job in Calgary, Canada, to drive his Jeep from Alaska to Argentina on a budget of just $10,000. In this interview, host Lisa Hoashi catches up with Dan on his second big overland adventure to circumnavigate Africa solo, a trip that he planned to take about two years and cover 80,000 miles. Dan talks about growing up as a middle class kid in Victoria, Australia, he never expected to lead such a fun, adventurous life, how he had saved and planned for his overland trips, how he has set up his "house on wheels", what his experiences in Africa have taught him, and what he's learned about how he wants to balance working, money and having time to enjoy life. Show notes at www.lisahoashi.com. Follow us! Lisa Hoashi: @lisahoashi. Join the Leap Like Me Community on Facebook. Theme music by Far Pines Music.

Today on the show we have a guy who decided that his job as a software engineer wasn't fulfilling his need for adventure in his life, packed up his car and drove to Alaska from his home in Canada. Once there, he discovered an untapped desired to keep exploring from the seat of an overlanding vehicle which kicked off a series of epic journeys from Alaska to Patagonia which he detailed in his book, “The Road Chose Me.” Dan Grec calls in from Zambia as he is working his way AROUND Africa. Yes, I said around. Not across. This journey so far has been almost 37k miles in his trusty off-road Jeep and he's got many more 10s of thousands to go. Truly epic. In this episode we talk about the lessons he's learned on the dusty, muddy, rocky, and beautiful roads he's been travelling for the past few years and all the cultures he's encountered along the way. You're going to love this one! Here's where you can find all the awesomeness Dan is up to: theroadchoseme.com Instagram (@theroadchoseme) His book: www.amazon.com/dp/0995198918/?tag=roadchoseme-20) Dan's challenge for us this week is to start thinking about if you were the master of your own time, what would I be doing this week? And if you aren't doing that, then why aren't you? What's in your way?

After falling in love with overland travel on the Pan-American Highway, Dan went home to save money for his next adventure: two years overland through 30 countries in Africa. He’s about halfway through his trip and joined me from Cameroon to talk money, logistics, and more.   In This Episode Cultivating the mind-set to save money for travel Costs of overland travel vs backpacking Deciding where to go and getting visas Tools and community for overland travel Do you need a lot of driving experience to travel overland? Biggest misconceptions about overland travel And so much more   See www.nomadtopia.com/99 for show notes plus other interviews, resources, community, and more. Support Nomadtopia Radio by becoming a patron! More info at www.nomadtopia.com/patron.

Tammy and Tony interview Dan Grec who is currently traveling Africa in a Jeep JKU.  They talk to Dan about his overlanding adventure, that is predicted to be two years, with one year done. Find out things about Africa that you may not have known. Learn more about Dan's trek but going to http://theroadchoseme.com

On this episode of The 4×4 Podcast, Dan interviews another Dan!  This episode brings you an interview with Dan Grec.  Dan Grec has set off on an solo overland adventure around Africa.  The interview was actually recorded a couple months ago and since then Dan has made some serious progress on the trip.  Head over to http://theroadchoseme.com/ … Continue reading »