Hi! I’m Tara, a Canadian traveller with a thirst for knowledge and connection. Today’s episode with Katie and Dan in a Van is so awesome and I know you’re going to love them. I’m incredibly excited to bring you conversations with fellow travellers whose paths I’ve had the pleasure of crossing with around the world.
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EPISODE SUMMARY:
This week on Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet married couple Katie and Dan from Katie and Dan in a Van. They discuss their love of road trips and excitement for visiting national parks and off-the-beaten path countries. From vanlife safety tips to revealing what life is like as digital nomads in the YouTube and tech industries, this duo demonstrates their range and breadth of nomadic knowledge. Katie and Dan also provide thoughtful insights into the impact of travel on local communities and how to be a superb travel partner. Stay tuned for the most fantastic gift idea for travellers at the end of the episode!
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MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:
Katie & Dan’s Song Choice – Life is a Highway
iTalki (Language Learning platform)
Uniglass/Ziebart
iOverlander (vanlife app)
Park4Night (vanlife app)
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Katie & Dan in a Van
1:57 Pandemic Effects on Travel: The Start of Vanlife
3:32 First Trips & Childhood Experiences
7:43 How to Choose Where to Travel: Work, Budget, Off-the-Beaten Path, National Park Goals
11:53 Travel Traditions
14:07 Language & Travel: French, German, Spanish
20:36 Impact of Tech on Travel Style: Paper Maps, Starlink, & Remote Work
24:43 Documenting Travel Memories: Film Photos & YouTube
26:16 Travelling Without Technology
29:08 Personal & External Impacts of Travel: Confidence, Comfort Zones, Cultural Norms
37:57 Career Impacts from Travel: Stumbling into YouTube & Switching to Remote Work
41:14 How Are You Different when Travelling than at Home?
42:35 Where is Home? Living vs. Travelling Abroad
43:51 Safety Tips for Vanlife & Travel
48:15 How to Deal with Post-Trip Blues
49:33 Spotify Travel Playlist: Katie & Dan’s Choice
51:07 Speed Round: Home FOMO, Hangry Travellers, Best Travel Apps & Gifts
59:02 Until Next Time & @KatieandDaninaVan
WANT TO START YOUR OWN PODCAST?
If you want to creat your own podcast, I’ve written a blog post on how to start a podcast. I go through pre-recording questions to ask yourself, which software to use (I’ve really enjoyed using Riverside and Buzzsprout – and with this link you get $20 off your membership), and some initial ideas on how to promote your podcast.
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