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This week the girls talk RDVC11, The VW ID Buzz and defuse the difference between vanning and vanlife. Recorded, edited & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!
One of our team members Bec shares with us today the adventure of building and living in a van for 6 months as she and her partner travelled Australia. Learn what it was like to live as a minimalist on the road, and how even when living in a van they found they had items they didn't need. Bec shares some of the life altering and career changing lessons she learnt while on the road that she now carries with her and shares with clients in her work as a Decluttering and Organising Expert. Maybe you'll be inspired to make the plunge to living with less and experiencing more too!Join our community Leave a Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is the fourth part of a monthly, six-episode series celebrating the fact that exactly 40 years ago this year, my family and I spent six months in a striped motorhome travelling around Europe. I was nine years old and yes, this trip had an enormous impact on my life - I'm sure you wouldn't be listening to this podcast today if Van Life 1985 hadn't taken place! Throughout the series, I'll include chats recorded with my Dad this year, extracts from my late Mum's travel diary from 1985, and of course my own memories and thoughts. In this episode, we move on to spend time in Germany, a country that would become very important in my future life. We bypassed Munich, visited the Black Forest, Baden Baden and Heidelberg, and spent time staying with friends near Frankfurt, where my sister and I especially enjoyed the flying fox play equipment in a local path. Belgium featured very briefly in our trip and we then carried on to the Netherlands, enjoying a cheese market in Alkmaar and a canal cruise in Amsterdam. A big thanks to Context Travel for sponsoring this series, and an even bigger thanks to my Dad for agreeing to be part of it. Links: Context Travel - https://bit.ly/contexttravel - use the code THOUGHTFULTRAVEL to get 15% off any online booking. Context Travel operate walking tours in cities around the world, and have interesting and qualified subject-matter experts leading your walk Listen to Part 1 of Van Life Diaries: Episode 348 - https://notaballerina.com/348 Listen to Part 2 of Van Life Diaries: Episode 351 - https://notaballerina.com/351 Listen to Part 3 of Van Life Diaries: Episode 355 - https://notaballerina.com/355 Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/359 Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zurück am Niederrhein, in Berlin und ... Finnland! Früher als wir eigentlich wollten, haben wir unsere (kleine) Weltreise beendet. Doch den "full circle moment" genau nach einem Jahr auf Langeoog hatten wir trotzdem. Ihr habt uns so viele gute Fragen geschickt und wir versuchen, die wichtigsten zu beantworten. Was wir gelernt haben, wie wir uns auf engem Raum überhaupt so lange ausstehen konnten, was uns am meisten überrascht hat und vieles mehr beantworten wir in dieser vorerst letzten Folge. Und wenn es auch schade ist, nicht mehr um die Welt zu touren, unser Abschied hier ist alles andere als traurig! Hier der Link zu unserer Fernsehsendung -> (https://www.ardmediathek.de/sendung/psychologie-to-do-der-naechste-schritt/Y3JpZDovL3dkci5kZS9wc3ljaG9sb2dpZXRvZG8
Join us for an engaging episode featuring Judd, a passionate adventurer, successful business owner, and automotive enthusiast. In this conversation, we explore Judd's journey from a professional rock climber and mountain biker to a business owner creating top-tier expedition vehicles. Judd's love for adventure, combined with his deep appreciation for different forms of travel and vehicles, shines through as he discusses his unique experiences and the lessons he has learned along the way. This episode is rich with insights on life, business, family, and the thrill of exploring the world, making it a must for anyone passionate about adventurous living and automobiles.
In der Folge 110 unseres Podcasts Zeltgespräche berichten wir anfangs wie gewohnt von den Geschehnissen der letzten Woche. Es wurde in einem Holzfass übernachtet und die letzten Vorkehrungen für die Ultra Trekking Tour durch Schweden wurden getroffen.Im Hauptteil der Folge erzählen wir euch diesmal von spektakulären Tierangriffen in der Natur und auf Trails. Tierangriffe sind natürlich äußerst selten, umso merkwürdiger sind daher unsere Geschichten. Wir sprechen über Vorfälle in Italien, Amerika, Rumänien und Deutschland. Die meisten dieser Vorfälle hätten zudem durch ein anderes Verhalten der Menschen verhindert werden können. Wir möchten mit diesen Fällen auf keinen Fall Angst schüren. Ein gesunder Respekt vor Tieren und der Natur ist jedoch essenziell.Lasst uns gern wissen, wie ihr diese Folge fandet und ob ihr noch mehr Fälle hören wollt.Links aus der Folge:Vargo Jet-Ti 2 Kocher: https://vargooutdoors.com/products/jet-ti-2-stoveLimes Marsch: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLnLGCbtDwt/Unsere Social Media Auftritte könnt ihr hier finden:Roberts YouTube-Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertKlinkOTZeltgespräche auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zeltgespr%C3%A4cheRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertklink.de/Sebastians Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebas_23
In this episode, Ethan Wayne shares how vanlife, his dog Finn, and a deep sense of purpose shape his travel lifestyle. He reflects on growing up on Western film sets, how his father's legacy inspired the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, and why RVing offers both freedom and connection. Ethan also discusses his shift from acting and stunt work to leading meaningful cancer research initiatives and how life on the road helps him stay grounded.Episode GuestEthan Wayne is the president of John Wayne Enterprises and Director of John Wayne Cancer Foundation.John Wayne Enterprises' mission is to preserve and protect the name, image, and likeness of John Wayne by associating the John Wayne brand with quality and timeless products and experiences that embody the spirit of John Wayne and give back to the community.The mission of the John Wayne Cancer Foundation is to lead the fight against cancer with courage, strength, and grit. John Wayne Cancer Foundation funds novel and innovative programs that improve cancer patients' outcomes and save lives through research, education, awareness, and support. • John Wayne Website • Ethan Wayne's InstagramResources Mentioned in this Episode- John Wayne Grit Series Runs- Traveling with Finn- GXV Hilt by Storyteller Overland- We're the Russos YouTube Channel- Newsletter sign up- Book 1: Take Risks- Book 2: Tales From the Open RoadBook a 60 Minute Call with JoeAre you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let's see if booking a coaching session with Joe is the right fit for you. Learn MoreSupport the PodcastDownload, subscribe, and share this episode. Leave a review.Become a PatronEpisode Websitehttps://weretherussos.com/ethan-wayne-vanlife-john-wayne-legacy/
Harrison Schoen (@harrisonschoen) made his name living in a Porsche Cayenne and sharing raw, honest stories from the road. But it was a moment on national television—walking away from a $1,000,000 prize on MrBeast's Beast Games—that cemented his ethos: some experiences are worth more than money. In this episode, we explore Harrison's background, why he chooses the harder path, and how storytelling, travel, and self-reliance shape his approach to life. We also discuss his latest project—a Unimog build for a Pan-American journey—and what it means to stay rooted in travel, not trends.
Ca faisait longtemps que j'avais envie de faire cette interview : de comprendre ce qui pousse les gens à embrasser ce rêve de la "van life", la vie de nomade moderne au volant de son camion aménagé. Je me suis toujours demandé au fond si c'était un grand luxe, un truc assez bourgeois de gens qui n'avaient pas à s'inquiéter vraiment de la thune et pouvaient se permettre d'aller se balader au gré de leurs envies, ou à l'inverse si cette frugalité et ce minimalisme ne cachaient pas une forme de précarité. Philippe Douteau, qui documente sa chaîne Youtube "Voyage voyages" à ce sujet, en parle sans tabou et éclaire bien ce mélange curieux autour d'un mode de vie que partagent aussi bien des retraités que des jeunes alternos, des décroissants, des fans de mécanique ou des fondus de nature.Et alors c'est rigolo parce que lorsqu'on a enregistré c'était il y a quelques mois, et le côté "vacances éternelles" de son mode de vie avait quelque chose d'enviable tandis que tout le monde trimait autour de lui. En le réécoutant en plein coeur de l'été, alors que se déploient les campings cars des estivants, je trouve que son témoignage éclaire aussi un aspect moins connu de ce nomadisme contemporain, auquel même les vacanciers doivent faire face. Parce qu'en fait, vivre en van, c'est embrasser une vie de perpétuelle anticipation, de prévoyance, d'organisation. C'est prévoir ses déplacements, ses trajets, ses arrêts, son chauffage, son eau, son essence... c'est gérer les contraintes météo, les embouteillages, l'affluence. Et si en plus il faut gagner de l'argent parce qu'on en a fait son mode de vie, alors le burn out n'est pas forcément très loin. Ca m'interroge : la van life, du coup, le voyage, la liberté... c'est des vacances ou du boulot ? Et au fait d'ailleurs, c'est quoi pour vous "les vacances" ? Perdue sur la route des questions, j'attends vos retours avec impatience !C'est important : vous êtes déjà nombreux.se.s à nous faire un don mensuel sur Tipeee. Il nous manque encore un peu d'argent pour que le podcast puisse continuer en toute indépendance. Si vous trouvez notre projet utile et souhaitez nous soutenir, c'est ici. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Mit dem E-Bike über den Campingplatz düsen? Klar, warum nicht! Aber wie wäre es, mit dem Fahrrad bis nach Singapur zu fahren?
// Wir sind unterwegs – vier Wochen durch Costa Rica. Und schon die ersten Tage unserer Rundreise waren grandios. Auf dem Weg rüber vom Pazifik an die Karibikküste haben wir einen kleinen privaten Wanderpfad zum Rio Celeste gefunden, einem magisch blauen Fluss mitten im Dschungel am Fuß des Tenorio-Vulkans. Dann der kleine abgelegene Ort Tortuguero, der nur nach einstündiger Bootsfahrt zu erreichen ist. Und ja, wir haben die ersten Faultiere gesehen, eines sogar auf Augenhöhe! In dieser Folge (und auch in den kommenden) nehme ich dich mit auf Tour. Neben unseren Erlebnissen gibt's natürlich auch den einen oder anderen kleinen Wissenshappen zu Land, Leuten und Natur ... Unterstützt und präsentiert wird dieses Costa Rica Spezial von Hauser Exkursionen. Hier erfährst du mehr über das Angebot des nachhaltigen Reiseveranstalters: https://www.hauser-exkursionen.de
Separatr is an indie pop duo originally from Bellingham, WA. In 2022, married couple Stephanie Melvin and Joe Douglas sold most of their belongings, got in a van, and headed for the East Coast. Now calling the Asbury Park music scene home, the pair has been steadily touring the Northeast in their camper van, building their fanbase one show at a time.In this episode, we talk about the band's unique journey, their commitment to creating meaningful connections through live shows, and their belief that face-to-face interaction is the most powerful way to turn listeners into lifelong fans. Stephanie and Joe also share their take on the importance of consistent touring—not just as a career move, but as a way to stay inspired, grow as artists, and stay connected to the heart of their music.Tune in to hear how Separatr is carving out a path fueled by passion, partnership, and the open road. Asbury Park Vibes Podcast Available on Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeart, Audible, and PandoraHosted by Diane DiMemmo & Doug DresherCopyright 2020-2025 Asbury Park Vibes. All rights reserved.
In Folge 109 unseres Podcasts Zeltgespräche berichten wir wieder wie gewohnt von unseren Ausflügen und Abenteuern der vergangenen Wochen. Wir waren an der Küste der Niederlande und in den wilden Berggipfeln des Karwendel unterwegs. Ein paar Outdoor-News und Fragen unserer Zuhörer haben wir natürlich auch mit im Gepäck.Im Hauptteil der Folge beleuchten wir einige der mysteriösesten Kriminalfälle auf Wanderwegen weltweit. Auch wenn solche Fälle selten sind, gab es im Laufe der Geschichte einige Ereignisse, die besonderes Aufsehen in der Community erregt haben. Manche davon sind bis heute ungelöst. Wir haben fünf Fälle für euch herausgesucht und gehen sie Schritt für Schritt gemeinsam durch.Um dem Ganzen den Schrecken zu nehmen, werfen wir zum Schluss auch einen Blick auf die Statistiken und natürlich ist man in der Natur generell viel sicherer vor Menschen als in einer vollen Stadt.Wir hoffen, dass euch diese Folge Spaß macht. Lasst uns gerne eure Meinung zum neuen Format da!Links aus der Folge:Fischgräten Heringe: https://amzn.to/3H9yLl9Santini Alpha Handschuhe: https://amzn.to/3GLpmQQFlexTail Powerbank: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/203753556/zero-power-by-flextailHyberg Rucksack: https://hyberg.de/de/products/bandit-ultralight-backpack?ref=ytotUnsere Social Media Auftritte könnt ihr hier finden:Roberts YouTube-Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertKlinkOTZeltgespräche auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zeltgespr%C3%A4cheRoberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertklink.de/Sebastians Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebas_23
Tonights video we dive into the 4 true van-life horror stories to send chills down your spine.
In this episode, we sit down with Spencer Park of BlissMobil to talk about our shared passion for expedition vehicles—what makes them special, what they enable, and why they matter. From design philosophy to real-world functionality, we explore what separates true expedition platforms from ordinary builds. Along the way, we share personal stories, practical advice, and the lessons learned from life on the road. Whether you're dreaming of global travel or just refining your rig, this conversation offers insight from both sides of the experience: living in these vehicles, and building them to go the distance.
In 2024, Cindy's book about her and Mark's experiences living a full-time Van Life was published by One Stone Biblical Resources. It is entitled One Hundred Churches: A Three-Year Journey to Witness the Joy of Authentic Christianity. The book is part travel journal, part spiritual roadmap, part autobiography, part devotional, and part vanlife guide.Come along for the ride as Cindy shares the encouraging and informative stories from her book that some of her readers are calling "addictive".
In this episode, Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay catch up on summer adventures and racing highlights. Coach Loretta shares stories from her vanlife travels out west—exploring new places, logging trail miles, and staying prepared just in case wild animals showed up (spoiler: they didn't, but she was ready!). We dive into tips for running in the heat, how to prep for wild encounters, weather, elevation and reflect on some epic recent races like Badwater and Hardrock.
Anyone can bolt parts to a truck—but building a factory overlander is something else entirely. In this episode, recorded live at Overland Expo, we sit down with Dave Harriton, founder of AEV (American Expedition Vehicles), to explore what it actually takes to engineer an OEM-validated overland vehicle. From Jeep and Ram to full production lines at GM, Dave shares what goes into building expedition-ready platforms that roll straight off the assembly line—vehicles that have to meet the same durability, safety, and emissions standards as any other factory model. It's a rare look into the world where overlanding meets automotive engineering at scale—and why most aftermarket builds aren't playing the same game.
What happens when you say yes to the unknown with just $2,000 and a surfboard? Spoiler: It might change your life and your idea of freedom, forever.In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson takes you along on her personal journey through New Zealand's South Island, where she learned the true meaning of freedom, travel, and trusting herself. Armed with only $2,000, a surfboard, and a bold spirit, Kim stumbled into van life and discovered a life of simplicity, self-reliance, and wild possibility.From buying a van with serious mishaps to staying warm in winter with creative hacks, Kim shares candid stories about the challenges and magic of solo female van life. More than just a travel tale, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on community, nature, and breaking free from traditional success to live life on your own terms.You'll learn:How to embrace solo female van life with confidence and couragePractical advice for adapting to New Zealand's unique van life challengesWhy sometimes the best journeys start with saying yes to the unknownIf you want a fresh perspective on freedom, travel, and what it means to trust yourself on the road, this episode will inspire you to say yes to your own wild dreams.Like this WANT MORE? Check out these episodes about traveling as a solo female:1. Fantastic Characters, Weird Jobs & Memorable Moments on the Road in New Zealand: Solo Episode2. Solo Travel for Black Women: Cultural Adaptation, Dating, and Mental Health Abroad w/ Christina Jane #1193. How to Handle Foreign Privilege and Unwanted Attention Abroad - Solo Female Travel Tips | TRAVEL TALK #122Support the showTravel Longer with Less Money—Download Your FREE GUIDE & Start Exploring! Let's connect on Instagram! @DesignHerTravel Get $20 when you Sign-Up for Buzzsprout
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If you've been eyeing van life content but are still wondering how people really do it, this one's for you.For the past five years, Fiorella Yriberry and her husband have been living full-time in their self-converted vehicles—yes, plural. They've road-tripped through 40+ states, explored more than 30 national parks, and turned a fire investigation truck into a fully off-grid home on wheels. Fiorella also works remotely as a content marketing specialist for RVshare, giving her a front-row seat to both sides of the mobile lifestyle.In this episode, host Kim Anderson sits down with Fiorella to talk about all the practical, unexpected, and magical parts of van life. Whether you're van-life curious, ready to convert your own vehicle, or just love hearing how people design unconventional live, they've got stories and insight for you.You'll hear what it really takes to live on the road full-time, how to decide what kind of vehicle and layout might work best for your lifestyle, and what they've learned the hard way over two conversions.In this episode, you'll learn:How to choose a vehicle and avoid the biggest first-timer mistakesWhich features they now consider non-negotiable after years of living on the roadHow to find those off-the-beaten-path places that make van life truly magicalIf you're dreaming of a more flexible life or just want to know if you could ever make this work, this episode is for you.RESOURCES:Connect with Fiorella on Instagram & YouTubeWant to try van life before committing to the lifestyle? Check out RV ShareFiorella's favorite boondocking spot: Flaming Gorge, UtahFind the best dry camping / off radar locations with Onyx Offroad⚡️ROUND BOOK: Nowhere for Very Long: The Unexpected Road to an Unconventional Life by Brianna MadiaWANT MORE stories about Overlanding or Epic Road Adventures? Check out these epsiodes:Extreme Adventure: Motorbiking the Pan-American Highway and Canoeing the Darien Gap w/ Charlie Reynolds #142What It's Really Like to Overland Solo as a Woman Across Africa & the Middle East w/ Charline Ribotta #103Roadmap to Happiness: Overlanding & Unschooling Around the World while Living a Global Mission w/ Brittney Highland of Hourless Life #41Support the showTravel Longer with Less Money—Download Your FREE GUIDE & Start Exploring! Let's connect on Instagram! @DesignHerTravel Get $20 when you Sign-Up for Buzzsprout
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It's easy to get caught up in the business of overlanding and forget to actually travel. But Basil Lynch never stopped. In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Basil's Garage—an overland outfitter based in San Diego—to talk about why staying on the road matters more than ever. From international travel to local weekend getaways, Basil's real-world experience continues to shape how he builds vehicles, advises clients, and runs his shop. We dig into his background, his favorite travel moments, and why firsthand experience is still the best way to know what gear works—and what doesn't. This is a reminder that in an industry built on adventure, the best advice still comes from those who live it.
This is the third part of a monthly, six-episode series celebrating the fact that exactly 40 years ago this year, my family and I spent six months in a striped motorhome travelling around Europe. I was nine years old and yes, this trip had an enormous impact on my life - I'm sure you wouldn't be listening to this podcast today if Van Life 1985 hadn't taken place! Throughout the series, I'll include chats recorded with my Dad this year, extracts from my late Mum's travel diary from 1985, and of course my own memories and thoughts. In this episode, we move on from Italy to Switzerland, where much of our fun involves mountain and snow. Growing up in Western Australia, none of us had any experience with snow, and we were all thrilled to play in the summer snow we found in alpine Switzerland. You need to listen to find out what we wore during these snowy adventures! We then spent time in Austria, and thanks to my Mum's diary we know we had some good times there too - curiously, neither my Dad nor I remember it well. Travel memories are strange! A big thanks to Context Travel for sponsoring this series, and an even bigger thanks to my Dad for agreeing to be part of it. Links: Context Travel - https://bit.ly/contexttravel - use the code THOUGHTFULTRAVEL to get 15% off any online booking. Context Travel operate walking tours in cities around the world, and have interesting and qualified subject-matter experts leading your walk Listen to Part 1 of Van Life Diaries: Episode 348 - https://notaballerina.com/348 LIsten to Part 2 of Van Life Diaries: Episode 351 - https://notaballerina.com/351 Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/355 Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's a National Park City? My dog Noodles and I hike the trails of America's FIRST National Park City - Chattanooga, Tennessee - to find out! The answer might surprise you ... We'll also answer listener question at the end - which include: How would you rank the National Parks you've been to? Just listened to the Civil War series, how much research would you recommend doing before visiting Gettysburg? What area of the country is most "van-friendly?" Works Cited: https://www.jstor.org/stable/24889660?read-now=1&seq=2#page_scan_tab_contentshttps://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/historyculture/yellowstoneestablishment.htmhttps://www.history.com/articles/yellowstone-national-park-originshttps://www.doi.gov/blog/americas-public-lands-explainedhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/chattanooga-just-became-north-americas-first-national-park-city-heres-what-that-means-180986465/https://www.nationalparkcity.org/national-park-cities/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJasV-itdochttps://www.nps.gov/efmo/learn/historyculture/the-ovement-to-create-a-national-park-in-iowa.htmhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/micheleherrmann/2025/04/29/chattanooga-is-now-north-americas-first-national-park-city/Noah and Noodles here! We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to every listener of Backroad Odyssey. Your support fuels our passion and inspires us to keep sharing stories and discover overlooked locations. Follow each adventure visually at:https://www.instagram.com/backroadsodyssey/
Weltwach-Hörer Sascha Wennagel bricht mit seinem besten Freund nach Australien auf, um mit einem Campervan die Ostküste von Cairns bis Sydney zu erkunden und sich dem Vanlife hinzugeben. Allerdings irren sie sich im Abgabetag des Vans und geben ihn einen Tag zu spät ab – ein folgenschwerer Fehler, der zur sofortigen Überreizung des verbliebenen Budgets und einer Verkettung unangenehmer Reisemomente führt! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this candid and cosy episode, we invite you to our lives and share some big personal updates. We also reflect on the beauty and chaos of choosing an unconventional path.Lenka has officially wrapped up her travels in Spain and is now navigating van life in the UK, complete with van upgrades and ferry crossings.She opens up about the joys of living simply on the road and the unexpected challenges that come with it—yes, including toilet talk!Meanwhile, Natalie reveals the exciting (and nerve-wracking) news that she and her husband have been approved to move to South Africa.From the emotional roller coaster of waiting for a visa to the dream of building an off-grid retreat in the mountains, she shares what it really takes to follow your heart—even when your head has doubts.Together, we talk about:The realities (and rewards) of van lifeListening to your inner compass despite fear and uncertaintyCreating a slower, soul-centered life rooted in nature and simplicityThe emotional process of letting go and starting freshWhether you're dreaming of downsizing, travelling full-time, or just looking to live more intentionally, this episode will inspire you to trust your path and embrace the unknown.* * *Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus content and gold nuggets from this episode: www.patreon.com/c/IntoYourLifeWatch the podcast on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/IYLPodcastYouTubeAnd don't forget to subscribe to our fortnightly newsletter to receive insights on how to find more life in your life from our amazing guests: https://intoyourlifepodcast.com/newsletter
Made in the West: American Innovation in OverlandingWhat does overland innovation look like when it's born in a Montana machine shop instead of an international trade show? In this episode, we sit down with Matt Linder, CEO of Truckhouse, and Graeme MacPherson of Go Fast Campers—two leaders shaping the future of American-made expedition vehicles. From composite monocoques to ultra-light pop-up campers, both are proving that thoughtful design and domestic manufacturing can still punch above their weight. This conversation explores the philosophy behind their products, the value of restraint in design, and why American ingenuity still matters in a space often dominated by imported gear.
he last two and a half years have caused a lot of us to reassess our priorities in life. Are we really living our lives to the full? Are there new experiences that we should be trying out? Within that context, an alternative nomadic lifestyle called vanlife has seen a resurgence. It's been around since the 1960s, when hippies would travel across the United States in vans. But social media has made it trendy again, and in particular Instagram where the #vanlife hashtag has over 13 million posts. Essentially, vanlife is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: living in a van. It's a minimalist lifestyle, which also grants the freedom to travel and be adventurous. What are some of the coolest things about vanlife? How do I know if the van lifestyle is for me? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : How does Paris syndrome affect some visitors to the French capital? Can I get health benefits from masturbation? How have dating apps broken into the friendship market? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 25/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jack Foreman is back on the show to talk about living the sweet van life, cramming yourself into the Arch elevator, and looking at holes in the ground New Shirt! Come Scream with me https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/products/come-scream-with-me-unisex-shirt If you like this and are craving more, Subscribe to our Patreon and get access to more than eight years of bonus content. Three new episodes a month- https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Check out the store, new updates every week - https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/
Before overlanding was a hashtag, it was a mindset—and Graeme Jackson was one of the people who helped define it in the U.S. In this episode, we sit down with Graeme to trace the origins of overlanding in North America, from the founding days of Overland Journal to the first Overland Expo. With decades of international experience, including a full traverse of Africa in the early 2000s, Graeme brings a unique blend of practical insight and historical context. This conversation is a window into where we've come from—and what we might need to remember as the industry moves forward.
Send us a textWhat happens when a single mom chooses to reject conventional norms, embraces van life, and takes her daughter out of traditional education? Vanessa Woozley joins us to share her inspiring story of courage, resilience, and transformation.Vanessa's adventure began with short trips, gradually evolving into full-time worldschooling in a van. She dispels myths about needing significant resources or a traditional two-parent household to pursue a life of travel and alternative education. Vanessa reveals how her daughter thrived after leaving conventional schooling, becoming self-motivated and deeply engaged in learning through genuine interests.We explore the practicalities of single-parent van life, covering everything from managing online education and co-parenting arrangements to handling van troubles and finding community through worldschooling hubs. Vanessa's insights on facing fears, handling uncertainty, and embracing resilience offer powerful encouragement to anyone considering a similar journey.Vanessa also shares her holistic approach to health and well-being on the road, highlighting the simplicity and importance of maintaining healthy routines and nutrition despite the nomadic lifestyle.
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Join host Scott Brady as he speaks with adventurer Matt Prior about his remarkable five-year journey around the world with his family, known as Project Wild Earth. Matt, his wife Leah, and their two children are traveling extensively, currently more than halfway across Asia in an INEOS Grenadier and towing a Patriot trailer. They discuss the adventures, the importance of conservation efforts, and the challenges faced on the road. Matt shares personal insights from his time in the Air Force, the unique aspects of overlanding with a family, and a harrowing incident involving a fuel-related fire. Discover more about the inspiration behind their travels and how they manage to balance adventure with environmental storytelling. Don't miss this riveting episode filled with stories of resilience and the pursuit of global exploration.
Episode 158 Welcome to another epic episode of The Mortgage Loan Officer Podcast, with your host, Frank Garay. In this laid-back and inspiring episode, I catch up with Megan Anderson from MBS Highway, who's been living the van life for the past 240 days! This is a fun follow-up interview where we dive into her travel adventures, lessons from the road, and how she's continuing to help loan officers and Realtors embrace AI to elevate their business. Whether you're in need of a little motivation or just want to hear a great story, this one's worth a listen. To connect with Megan and explore her AI tools and training, visit TheMeganAnderson.com. Schedule a one-on-one free coaching call, click here or visit DailySuccessPlan.com.
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Whether you sign up for the free or paid tier, I appreciate your support for independent ski journalism.WhoErik Lambert, Co-Founder of Bluebird Backcountry, Colorado and founder of Bonfire CollectiveRecorded onApril 8, 2025About Bluebird BackcountryLocated in: Just east of the junction of US 40 and Colorado 14, 20-ish miles southwest of Steamboat Springs, ColoradoYears active: 2020 to 2023Closest neighboring U.S. ski areas: Steamboat (:39), Howelsen Hill (:45), Base elevation: 8,600 feetSummit elevation: 9,845 feetVertical drop: 1,245 feetSkiable acres: 4,200-plus acres (3,000 acres guided; 1,200-plus acres avalanche-managed and ski-patrolled)Average annual snowfall: 196 inchesLift fleet: None!Why I interviewed himFirst question: why is the ski newsletter that constantly reminds readers that it's concerned always and only with lift-served skiing devoting an entire podcast episode to a closed ski area that had no lifts at all? Didn't I write this when Indy Pass added Bluebird back in 2022?:Wait a minute, what the f**k exactly is going on here? I have to walk to the f*****g top? Like a person from the past? Before they invented this thing like a hundred years ago called a chairlift? No? You actually ski up? Like some kind of weird humanoid platypus Howard the Duck thing? Bro I so did not sign up for this s**t. I am way too lazy and broken.Yup, that was me. But if you've been here long enough, you know that making fun of things that are hard is my way of making fun of myself for being Basic Ski Bro. Really I respected the hell out of Bluebird, its founders, and its skiers, and earnestly believed for a moment that the ski area could offer a new model for ski area development in a nation that had mostly stopped building them:Bluebird has a lot of the trappings of a lift-served ski area, with 28 marked runs and 11 marked skin tracks, making it a really solid place to dial your uphill kit and technique before throwing yourself out into the wilderness.I haven't really talked about this yet, but I think Bluebird may be the blueprint for re-igniting ski-area development in the vast American wilderness. The big Colorado resorts – other than Crested Butte and Telluride – have been at capacity for years. They keep building more and bigger lifts, but skiing needs a relief valve. One exists in the smaller ski areas that populate Colorado and are posting record business results, but in a growing state in a finally-growing sport, Bluebird shows us another way to do skiing.More specifically, I wrote in a post the following year:Bluebird fused the controlled environment and relative safety of a ski area with the grit and exhilaration of the uphill ski experience. The operating model, stripped of expensive chairlifts and resource-intensive snowmaking and grooming equipment, appeared to suit the current moment of reflexive opposition to mechanized development in the wilderness. For a moment, this patrolled, avalanche-controlled, low-infrastructure startup appeared to be a model for future ski area development in the United States. …If Bluebird could establish a beachhead in Colorado, home to a dozen of America's most-developed ski resorts and nearly one in every four of the nation's skier visits, then it could act as proof-of-concept for a new sort of American ski area. One that provided a novel experience in relative safety, sure, but, more important, one that could actually proceed as a concept in a nation allergic to new ski area development: no chairlifts, no snowmaking, no grooming, no permanent buildings.Dozens of American ski markets appeared to have the right ingredients for such a business: ample snow, empty wilderness, and too many skiers jamming too few ski areas that grow incrementally in size but never in number. If indoor ski areas are poised to become the nation's next-generation incubators, then liftless wilderness centers could create capacity on the opposite end of the skill spectrum, redoubts for experts burned out on liftlines but less enthusiastic about the dangers of touring the unmanaged backcountry. Bluebird could also act as a transition area for confident skiers who wanted to enter the wilderness but needed to hone their uphill and avalanche-analysis skills first. …Bluebird was affordable and approachable. Day tickets started at $39. A season pass cost $289. The ski area rented uphill gear and set skin tracks. The vibe was concert-tailgate-meets-#VanLife-minimalism-and-chill, with free bacon famously served at the mid-mountain yurt.That second bit of analysis, unfortunately, was latched to an article announcing Bluebird's permanent closure in 2023. Co-founder Jeff Woodward told me at the time that Bluebird's relative remoteness – past most of mainline Colorado skiing – and a drying-up of investors drove the shutdown decision.Why now was a good time for this interviewBluebird's 2023 closure shocked the ski community. Over already? A ski area offering affordable, uncrowded, safe uphill skiing seemed too wedded to skiing's post-Covid outdoors-hurray moment to crumble so quickly. Weren't Backcountry Bros multiplying as the suburban Abercrombie and Applebee's masses discovered the outside and flooded lift-served ski areas? I offered a possible explanation for Bluebird's untimely shutdown:There is another, less optimistic reading here. Bluebird may have failed because it's remote and small for its neighborhood. Or we are witnessing perception bump up against reality. The popular narrative is that we are in the midst of a backcountry resurgence, quantified by soaring gear sales and perpetually parked-out trailheads. Hundreds of skiers regularly skin up many western ski areas before the lifts open. But the number of skiers willing to haul themselves up a mountain under their own power is miniscule compared to those who prefer the ease and convenience of a chairlift, which, thanks to the megapass, is more affordable than at any point in modern ski history.Ski media glorifies uphilling. Social media amplifies it. But maybe the average skier just isn't that interested. You can, after all, make your own ice cream or soda or bread, often at considerable initial expense and multiples of the effort and time that it would take to simply purchase these items. A small number of people will engage in these activities out of curiosity or because they possess a craftsman's zeal for assembly. But most will not. And that's the challenge for whoever takes the next run at building a liftless ski area.Still, I couldn't stop thinking about my podcast conversation the year prior with Lonie Glieberman, founder of the improbable and remote Mount Bohemia. When he opened the experts-only, no-snowmaking, no-grooming freefall zone in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in 2000, the ski industry collectively scoffed. It will never work, they promised, and for years it didn't. Boho lost money for a long time. But Glieberman persisted and, through a $99-season-pass strategy and an aggressively curated fist-bump image, Boho now sits at the aspirational pinnacle of Midwest skiing, a pilgrimage spot that is so successful it no longer sells Saturday day-time lift tickets.Could Bluebird have ascended to similar cult destination given more time? I don't know. We might never know.But shortly after Bluebird's shuttering, Erik Lambert, who co-founded Bluebird with Woodward, reached out to me. He's since helped with The Storm's digital-marketing efforts and knows the product well. With two years to process the rapid and permanent unraveling of an enterprise that had for a time consumed his life and passion, he felt ready to tell his version of the Bluebird story. And he asked if we could use The Storm to do it.What we talked aboutHow an East Coast kid developed a backcountry obsession; White Grass, West Virginia; the very long starter-kit list for backcountry skiing; Bluebird as backcountry primer; Jackson Hole as backcountry firestarter; why a nation as expansive and wild as the United States has little suitable land for ready ski area development; a 100-page form to secure a four-day Forest Service permit; early Bluebird pilots at Mosquito Pass and Winter Park; a surprising number of beginners, not just to backcountry, but to skiing; why the founders envisioned a network of Bluebirds; why Bluebird moved locations after season one; creating social scaffolding out of what is “inherently an anti-social experience”; free bacon!; 20 inches to begin operating; “we didn't know if people would actually pay to go backcountry skiing in this kind of environment”; “backcountry skiing was wild and out there, and very few people were doing it”; who Bluebird thought would show up and who actually did – “we were absolutely flummoxed by what transpired”; the good and bad of Bluebird's location; why none of the obvious abandoned Colorado ski areas worked for Bluebird; “we did everything the right way … and the right way is expensive”; “it felt like it was working”; why financing finally ran out; comparisons to Bohemia; “what we really needed was that second location”; moving on from failure – “it's been really hard to talk about for a long time”; Bluebird's legacy – “we were able to get thousands of people their best winter day”; “I think about it every day in one way or another”; the alternate universe of our own pasts; “somebody's going to make something like this work because it can and should exist”; and why I don't think this story is necessarily over just yet.What I got wrong* We mentioned a forthcoming trip to Colorado – that trip is now in the past, and I included GoPro footage of Lambert skiing with me in Loveland on a soft May day.* I heard “New Hampshire” and assigned Lambert's first backcountry outing to Mount Washington and Tuckerman Ravine, but the trek took place in Gulf of Slides.Podcast NotesOn White GrassThe Existing facility that most resembles Bluebird Backcountry is White Grass, West Virginia, ostensibly a cross-country ski area that sits on a 1,200-foot vertical drop and attracts plenty of skinners. I hosted founder Chip Chase on the pod last year:On Forest Service permit boundariesThe developed portion of a ski area is often smaller than what's designated as the “permit area” on their Forest Service masterplan. Copper Mountain's 2024 masterplan, for example, shows large parcels included in the permit that currently sit outside of lift service:On Bluebird's shifting locationsBluebird's first season was set on Whiteley Peak:The following winter, Bluebird shifted operations to Bear Mountain, which is depicted in the trailmap at the top of this article. Lambert breaks down the reasons for this move in our conversation.On breaking my leg in-boundsYeah I know, the regulars have heard me tell this story more times than a bear s***s under the bridge water, but for anyone new here, one of the reasons I am Skis Inbounds Bro is that I did my best Civil War re-enactment at Black Mountain of Maine three years ago. It's kind of a miracle that not only did patrol not have to stuff a rag in my mouth while they sawed my leg off, but that I've skied 156 days since the accident. This is a testament both to being alive in the future and skiing within 300 yards of a Patrol hut equipped with evac sleds and radios to make sure a fentanyl drip is waiting in the base area recovery room. Here's the story: On abandoned Colorado ski areasBerthoud Pass feels like the lost Colorado ski area most likely to have have endured and found a niche had it lasted into our indie-is-cool, alt-megapass world of 2025. Dropping off US 40 11 miles south of Winter Park, the ski area delivered around 1,000 feet of vert and a pair of modern fixed-grip chairlifts. The bump ran from 1937 to 2001 - Colorado Ski History houses the full story.Geneva Basin suffered from a more remote location than Berthoud, and struggled through several owners from its 1963 opening to failed early ‘90s attempts at revitalization (the ski area last operated in 1984, according to Colorado Ski History). The mountain ran a couple of double chairs and surface lifts on 1,250 vertical feet:I also mentioned Hidden Valley, more commonly known as Ski Estes Park. This was another long-runner, hanging around from 1955 to 1991. Estes rocked an impressive 2,000-foot vertical drop, but spun just one chairlift and a bunch of surface lifts, likely making it impossible to compete as the Colorado megas modernized in the 1980s (Colorado Ski History doesn't go too deeply into the mountain's shutdown).On U.S. Forest Service permitsAn oft-cited stat is that roughly half of U.S. ski areas operate on Forest Service land. This number isn't quite right: 116 of America's 501 active ski areas are under Forest Service permits. While this is fewer than a quarter of active ski areas, those 116 collectively house 63 percentage of American ski terrain.I broke this down extensively a couple months back:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing (and sometimes adjacent things such as Bluebird) all year long. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe
TakeawaysCam started boxing to gain confidence and avoid bullying.He learned the importance of hard work over natural talent.Self-belief and positive self-talk were crucial to his success.Cam faced significant setbacks, including being kicked off the Olympic team.He reinvented himself as an entertainer after his boxing career.Finding joy in life is essential, even beyond sports.Cam emphasizes the importance of resilience in overcoming challenges.He encourages young athletes to surround themselves with positive influences.The concept of athlete privilege can be leveraged for long-term success.Cam's journey highlights the importance of personal growth and self-acceptance.Chapters00:00 From Bullying to Boxing: The Early Years04:50 Building Confidence Through Hard Work07:48 The Shift: From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief10:51 The Journey to the Olympics: Trials and Triumphs13:44 Facing Setbacks: The Olympic Team Incident16:43 Reinventing Identity: Beyond the Athlete19:31 Leveraging Athlete Privilege for Longevity22:39 Navigating Criticism and Staying True to Self24:06 The Importance of Rest and Recovery24:54 Trusting Your Instincts Over External Pressure26:17 The Challenge of Making Your Own Decisions27:41 The Connection Between Boxing and Entrepreneurship28:48 Learning from Failure and Resilience31:22 Living Life on Your Own Terms33:15 The Struggles of Van Life and Pursuing Dreams35:29 Overcoming the Fear of Judgment37:08 Reinventing Yourself: The Birth of Cam F. Awesome39:35 Transitioning from Schools to Corporate Speaking41:33 Finding Joy in Your Work44:44 The Top Five Influences for Athletes
Emily Pennington is an adventure writer, photographer, and author of Feral: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America's National Parks. A former Hollywood assistant turned full-time explorer, she's best known for visiting all 63 U.S. national parks and documenting the journey in a popular column for Outside Magazine. Originally from suburban Houston, Emily now lives in Colorado and writes for outlets like Backpacker and The Wall Street Journal, covering everything from gear reviews to global rewilding efforts. With a passion for solo travel, van life, and immersive outdoor experiences, she's explored all seven continents and uses storytelling to inspire deeper curiosity and resilience in the face of the unknown.
Today Noodles and I camp in the Haze of the Blue Ridge Mountains to answer the following questions:What are the blue ridge mountains? Why are they worth exploring? Why has this section of the country long been steeped in mystery, supernatural stories and the occasional strain of true crime.We also answer listener questions including: What place would you not revisit? What's a funny story from the road? What makes van life worth it? Do you have a favorite Noodles story? Recommendations: The absolute best brewery tour of Asheville NC (trust me): https://www.beercitybrewerytoursavl.com/My personal favorite brewery in Asheville:https://cellarestbeer.com/Great civil war site in Chattanooga, TN:https://www.lookoutmountain.com/Top 5 places to catch a sunset: https://www.southeasttennessee.com/hiking-to-lookout-mountains-sunset-rock/Follow our insta for more recommendations - backroad_odysseyWorks Cited: https://www.britannica.com/place/Appalachian-National-Scenic-Trailhttps://static.pbslearningmedia.org/media/media_files/0d83ef92-65ad-4b54-bd77-2dd1b4b886c2/239b6682-7944-4df8-bc28-548eda4d33eb.pdfhttps://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/geography-environment/blue-ridge-mountains/https://blueridgetales.com/tales-of-the-moon-eyed-people/https://www.nps.gov/blri/learn/nature/mountains.htmhttps://hendersonvillebest.com/have-you-ever-wondered-how-the-blue-ridge-mountains-got-their-name/https://blueridgetales.com/https://friendsofblueridge.org/our-mountains/mountains-history/https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/omni-grove-park-inn/ghost-stories.phphttps://www.exploreasheville.com/article/top-10-haunted-spots-ashevilleNoah and Noodles here! We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to every listener of Backroad Odyssey. Your support fuels our passion and inspires us to keep sharing stories and discover overlooked locations. Follow each adventure visually at:https://www.instagram.com/backroadsodyssey/
Scott Brady has spent decades traveling the world by vehicle. Now, he's distilled much of that experience into a compact, accessible, and deeply thoughtful reference guide: Overlanding 101. It's not just a how-to—it's a why-to. And it's probably the best book on overland travel you'll find, but then again, Scott taught me most of what's in it.In this episode, we revisit foundational lessons with fresh perspective, using the book as a framework for a bigger conversation: what we've learned, what's changed, and what still matters most.
If you're anything like me, you've likely longed for a time when you could leave everything behind and hit the road, actually live the van life. I've got you covered. This episode is for you. Today, I'm speaking with Brent and Alan Klein from VanDoit, who take travelers to better places through trustworthy, modular van designs tailored to each story. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com What Happened: I used to think van life meant dropping everything, quitting your job, and driving off into the sunset with a dog and a dream. You know, the stuff Instagram makes look effortless. But then I met people who lived something different—more real. Like hauling their kids to soccer in the same van they use for weekend mountain biking trips. Or using it as a mobile showroom by day, then a cozy crash pad by night. It hit me: this isn't about escaping life—it's about expanding it. Making your van fit your life, not the other way around. That's when I realized... van life doesn't have to be all or nothing. It can be everything. Principle: The best adventure vehicles don't just take you places—they evolve with your life. From hauling mulch to hauling mountain bikes to hauling kids, they meet you wherever you are. Van life isn't about living out of your van. It's about living more fully because of it. Transition: But here's the thing… Most people think van life means going all-in, Instagram-ready sunsets and full-time nomadism. And that belief? It's holding them back. They either think it's “not for them” or they try to DIY their way into it and end up elbow-deep in wiring they should've never touched. That's why: That's why we dropped this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast—to show you a more authentic path. One that's rooted in decades of experience, real-life usage, and a design philosophy that's more about living than it is about lifestyle labels. Call to Action: Still dreaming of freedom but stuck thinking you're “not the van type”? Listen to this episode. Discover how modular design is changing what van life really means—no sanding, wiring, or duct-taped dreams required. #van life, #modular vans, #outdoor adventure, #camper van, #road trip, #RV conversion, #family travel, #adventure travel, #mobile medical vans, #commercial vans, #remote work, #van customization, #outdoor gear, #motorsports, #mountain biking, #camping, #van storage solutions, #modular design, #custom interiors, #everyday van use, #wellness vans, #crisis units, #versatility, #adventure gear, #van community, #DIY van conversion, #van durability, #overlanding
Ever feel like your surroundings are literally shaping who you're becoming? Or maybe, who you're not becoming? After THREE YEARS of wild, expansive, and sometimes f*cking crazy van life adventures across nearly 40 states, Sam and her husband Kurt finally planted roots in Boulder, Colorado, and let me tell you – THE SHIFT IS REAL. In this episode, Sam gets raw about how your environment isn't just a backdrop; it's a co-creator in your life, massively impacting your energy, opportunities, nervous system, and SOUL. From the decision to ditch the East Coast winters to the deregulation of van life and the full-body F*CK YES of finding "home," Sam shares her journey to a place where her soul feels seen, safe, and ready to EXPAND.If you've been feeling that antsy nudge that your current environment isn't IT anymore, or if you're curious about how different places hold different frequencies (hello, Sedona and Boulder!), then this episode is your permission slip to explore. Sam dives into how to listen to your soul's calling for a new location, practical tips for sussing out where you're meant to be (even if you're scared AF), and the incredible synchronicities and opportunities that have unfolded since landing in her high-vibe mountain haven. Plus, get ready for some real talk on overcoming the fear of the unknown, guilt, and comfort zones when it comes to making a big move. This is your sign to stop settling and start creating a life in a place that truly supports your highest self.
This is the second part of a monthly, six-episode series celebrating the fact that exactly 40 years ago this year, my family and I spent six months in a striped motorhome travelling around Europe. I was nine years old and yes, this trip had an enormous impact on my life - I'm sure you wouldn't be listening to this podcast today if Van Life 1985 hadn't taken place! Throughout the series, I'll include chats recorded with my Dad this year, extracts from my late Mum's travel diary from 1985, and of course my own memories and thoughts. In this episode, we drive briefly through Spain, which none of us really remember (sorry, Spain, I do love you now!). We then had some fun times in Italy, with vivid memories of climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and quite the adventure getting mixed up with the local police in the small town of Potenza. We spend a few weeks thoroughly enjoying Greece before diverting back through Italy, Venice in particular, en route to our next country. A big thanks to Context Travel for sponsoring this series, and an even bigger thanks to my Dad for agreeing to be part of it. Links: Context Travel - https://bit.ly/contexttravel - use the code THOUGHTFULTRAVEL to get 15% off any online booking. Context Travel operate walking tours in cities around the world, and have interesting and qualified subject-matter experts leading your walk Listen to Part 1 of Van Life Diaries: Episode 348 - https://notaballerina.com/348 Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/351 Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Text me your content win!Ever feel like you're traveling just to check off boxes—and missing the whole point? Same. In today's episode, we're talking about slowing the heck down, building a travel lifestyle that actually feeds you, and being real about how tough routines are when you're living on the road.I brought on two of my favorite humans, Candace and Logan—van lifers, creators, and truly intentional travelers who've been doing this since before it was cool (yep, pre-#VanLife). We dive into what slow travel really means (hint: it's not just staying longer), how they built their creative routines from the road, and how to avoid being “that” tourist when you post about tiny towns online.✨ This episode is a love letter to living slower, consuming less, and being deeply rooted in how we show up as travelers.We're covering:The actual rules of intentional travel—no, reallyWhy overposting can hurt local communities (and what to do instead)How to balance creating content without burning outOur favorite hippie routines (brushing your teeth with clay, anyone?)A brutally honest take on travel and routine while living in a vanThe books and tools that shaped how Logan & Candace travel today
In this episode of the Overland Journal podcast, host Matt Scott converses with Mike Pfeiffer from Last Line of Defense about practical readiness and overlanding. Mike shares insights from his life as an 'army brat,' his experiences traveling and living in various states, and his journey into off-roading and overlanding. The conversation highlights the importance of bridging everyday capability with long-term preparedness, emphasizing practical aspects like everyday carry, vehicle readiness, and the balance between being prepared and avoiding paranoia. Mike also discusses his automotive projects, including his notable modified Tacoma and future plans for a Ford F450. The episode touches on the integration of preparedness into daily life, the value of training and knowledge, and the benefits of partial self-sufficiency, such as using solar power and maintaining a sustainable homestead.
Join hosts Matt Scott and Scott Brady in this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast as they dive deep into the principles of modifying your Overland vehicle with intention. They discuss the importance of thoughtful upgrades, the dangers of over-complication, and how to build a vehicle that meets your specific use case without succumbing to unnecessary modifications. From vehicle weight considerations to the value of restraint in customization, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-world experiences. Ideal for Overlanding enthusiasts and adventurers who aim to build reliable, practical, and well-suited travel vehicles. Don't miss their discussion on the perfect balance between functionality and performance!
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