Lars and Shelley shows how you can pursue your dreams on the road as Middle Age Travelers. In this episode, the couple from LifeJourney4Two shares how they just came to the decision to go for that nomadic travel lifestyle one afternoon. 9 months later, they sold all their stuff and went on the adventure of a lifetime. Having been traveling through Europe on a Motor Van, and exploring Africa on a Camper Van, Lars and Shelley explains the differences between the two types of vehicles, along with incredible travel stories. Get insightful tips about starting and living the van life, as well as taking a positive mindset towards life.
- 03:38: Preparing for the big trip
- 07:16: Savings, spendings and house sitting
- 15:19: Why choose travel by van life?
- 19:23: Is van life good for lowering travel cost?
- 19:00: Travel style and budget
- 12:21: Challenges of Van Life
- 32:37: Traveling with motorhome in Europe
- 43:14: Renting vs Buying your motorhome
- 45:30: Wild camping in countries
- 47:10: Planning where to go next?
- 50:54: Finding out what features are important for you
- 54:05: Camper Van vs Class B Motor Home
- 55:54: Handling work and wifi on the road
- 58:44: Dealing with seasons and weather
- 1:00:55: Traveling as middle age travelers
- 1:09:13: Tips when starting van life
Key Quotes
I love the van life, just that freedom, even with a little 4×4, that’s like our little home, and everywhere else around you is kind of home as well. It’s just that freedom of being out there and part of everything.
on really immersing into nature when your home is mobile
You don’t have to commit to a year long travel, you can just bite off a little bit, see if it’s for you. You don’t know till you try. For us, it worked out to be a great opportunity to have those experiences.
on trying van life and nomadic travel
We were willing to make sacrifices for the experiences we’re having. You gotta roll with it, there’s some things that you can’t change.
on adapting to some discomforts and challenges during travel
Life will be shit sometimes. But you get through and you build resilience. Shit times is good to have. Because that’s where you learn, and the same with travel. It’s never always going to be roses all the time, you’re gonna learn that. And you’re going to learn more about yourself,
on learning through life challenges and events
There’s never any wrong choices. Make a choice. Stick with it. If it doesn’t work out, you’ve tried it and learnt that’s not for you. Close the door, the next one opens. Opportunity after opportunity awaits.
on decisions and paths in life
