Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go

Tara (Travel with TMc)
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Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun and quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel and adventures from the road, in the air, and in between here and there.

Episodes

  1. Thank Yous, My Travel Journey, and a Sneak Peek for Season 2

    MAY 15

    Thank Yous, My Travel Journey, and a Sneak Peek for Season 2

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! EPISODE SUMMARY: This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a wee solo episode. I sit down with you for a quick chat to say thank you, share a bit of my travel journey over the past 13 years, and to give you a sneak peek of what's in the works for Season 2! Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun & quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel & adventures from the road, in the air, & in between here and there. Make sure to subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out on the Pod! YouTube Listen to the TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Katie Steckly Podcast Gear Guide CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome to Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go 00:06 Reflecting on Season 1 06:32 A Brief Look at Tara's Travel Journey Over the Past 13 Years 17:42 Looking Ahead to Season 2 Support the show © 2025 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    20 min
  2. Bora Bora, Eating Insects, and Family Road Trips with Young Travellers Kinsie and Coral

    MAY 8

    Bora Bora, Eating Insects, and Family Road Trips with Young Travellers Kinsie and Coral

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! EPISODE SUMMARY: This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet 2 very special guests with a unique perspective that's not often shared in the greater conversation around travel. Kinsie and Coral are young sisters who have travelled in Canada & the US with their family. We chat about the bonds created on road trips, the souvenirs they like to collect, & the role that technology has played in their travel experiences thus far. We also chat about their dream destinations & tips they have for other young travellers. Get ready for these giggling girls - they'll have you smiling from ear to ear as you listen to this episode! Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun & quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel & adventures from the road, in the air, & in between here and there. Make sure to subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out on the Pod! YouTube Listen to the TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Kinsie and Coral's Song Choices - September (Earth, Wind, and Fire) Kara and Nate Canada's Wonderland CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Kinsie & Coral! 04:27 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Florida, Ottawa, Detroit, & Summer Camps 07:31 Travel Traditions: Movies in the Car & Disneyworld 09:04 Pitching in with the Travel Plans 12:08 Trying New Foods while Travelling 12:51 If You Planned the Trip, Where Would You Go? 15:12 Could You Travel Without Tech? 17:02 Who Are Your Favourite Travel YouTubers? 18:27 What Do You Do with Your Travel Photos? 19:23 Memorable Travel Experiences 21:05 Biggest Surprise while on the Road 21:41 School Exchanges & Moving to a Big City 26:15 What Kind of Travel Do You Want to Do When You're Older? 29:01 How Are You Different when Travelling than at Home? 34:13 Necessary Travel Items 37:08 Travel Playlist: Kinsie and Coral’s Choice 41:44 Speed Round: Subways, Epcot, and Sunsets Support the show © 2025 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    53 min
  3. Moving to Canada, Sun Chasing, and Small World Connections with Kevin of Walking Food Tours Dublin

    MAY 1

    Moving to Canada, Sun Chasing, and Small World Connections with Kevin of Walking Food Tours Dublin

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! EPISODE SUMMARY: This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet Kevin Adams, co-owner and founder of Walking Food Tours in Dublin, Ireland. Kevin gives us a peek behind the Guinness Factory doors where he worked before he & his wife created a walking food tour company during the pandemic to support their community. We also chat about how we met (it's a wild one!), the importance of stories & appreciating history, & why the Irish put vinegar on chips (thick fries). Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun & quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel & adventures from the road, in the air, & in between here and there. Make sure to subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out on the Pod! YouTube Listen to the TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course CHECK OUT WALKING FOOD TOURS: Instagram - @WalkingFoodTours Website - Walking Food Tours Dublin Facebook - Walking Food Tours MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Kevin's Song Choice - Pump it Up (Endor) CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Kevin, Owner of Walking Food Tours Dublin 05:29 Starting a Tour Company During a Pandemic + The Guinness Factory Inside Scoop 10:59 Ontario Cider Trail + Irish Cider 14:47 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Dingle, Spain, Greek Islands, & Moving to Canada 19:00 The Worst Engagement in the World + What it Inspired 24:42 Travel Traditions: Sun Chasers in the Canary Islands &  Cup Filling in Dingle 26:11 Language & Travel: Irish Education, The Unwritten Pub Rule, & 100,000 Welcomes 30:58 Dublin's Camden Street: One of the World's Coolest Neighbourhoods 31:39 Ireland's Changing Food Landscapes: Local Ingredients Paired with International Influences 34:22 Navigating Language Barriers as a Tour Guide + AI Predictions 38:53 The Impact of Technology on Travel: A Sense of Adventure & Getting Lost 41:18 Tourism Trends: The Desire for Hidden Gems 42:23 The Importance of Storytelling & Appreciating History 46:43 The Art of Sparking Connections 50:07 Irish Films 51:50  Untried Types of Travel: Luxury Hotels, Interrailing, Nile River Cruise 55:54 Canada's Disappearing Winter & Belgian Shopping Galleries 57:21 Why the Irish Put Vinegar on Chips (Fish & Chips) 58:40 Something You Do When Travelling that You Don't Do at Home 59:54 Travel Playlist: Kevin’s Choice 01:01:38 Speed Round: Dundalk, Mopeds, & Tayto Crisps, Get Your Guide 01:18:15 Until Next Time & Where to Find @WalkingFoodTours Support the show © 2025 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    1h 22m
  4. Solo Female Travel Safety, Travelling for Sports, Exploring Yellowknife's Beauty with Travel Blogger Lindsay

    APR 24

    Solo Female Travel Safety, Travelling for Sports, Exploring Yellowknife's Beauty with Travel Blogger Lindsay

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! EPISODE SUMMARY: This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet Lindsay Davies from the Canadian travel blog I've Been Bit. We chat about her background as a graphic designer & how that's influenced her career in travel blogging. We also discuss travelling for sports throughout her childhood, brushing up on her French skills to work in Québec, & her desire to venture into backcountry camping. Lindsay also shares a fantastic piece of travel advice from her mom. Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun & quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel & adventures from the road, in the air, & in between here & there. Make sure to subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out on the Pod! YouTube Listen to the TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course CHECK OUT I'VE BEEN BIT: Instagram - @ibbtravel Blog - I've Been Bit Travel Blog Facebook - I've Been Bit YouTube - I've Been Bit TikTok - @ibbtravel MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Lindsay's Song Choice - Raging (Kygo) CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Lindsay Davies, Owner of I've Been Bit Travel Blog 05:15 From Graphic Design to Travel Blogging 18:21 First Trips & Childhood Experiences 24:25 How to Choose Where to Travel:  Snow & Sun, Say Yes Era, Bucket List Trips 30:56 Travel Traditions 32:20 Language & Travel: Speaking French for Work in Québec + Favourite Phrases 37:23 The Impact of Technology on Travel & Solo Female Traveller Safety 41:55 Preparing for Travel: Blogs, Google Maps, & Personal Recommendations 45:15 Documenting Travel Memories: Journalling, Collecting Items, & Photos 48:13 Personal & External Impacts of Travel: Skill Development 50:51 Most Surprising Destinations: Yellowknife 53:41 How to Respect Other Cultures as a Foreigner 56:28 Untried Types of Travel: Cruises & Backcountry Trips 57:28 Something You Do When Travelling that You Don't Do at Home 59:42 Weirdest Place Slept: Art Hotel in Berlin 01:03:26 Using Points & Miles for Travel 01:05:33 Necessary Travel Items 01:07:58 Safety Tips for Solo Female Travellers  01:10:25 How to Deal with the Post-Trip Blues 01:11:31 Travel Playlist: Lindsay’s Choice 01:13:27 Speed Round: Spontaneous Trips, London’s Overrated, You’re Never Stuck 01:16:38 Until Next Time & Where to Find @ibbtravel Support the show © 2025 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    1h 18m
  5. Sleeping in Ghost Towns, Breaking Cultural Barriers, & Completing the PanAmerican Highway with Sim & Kartik of The Brown Vanlife

    APR 17

    Sleeping in Ghost Towns, Breaking Cultural Barriers, & Completing the PanAmerican Highway with Sim & Kartik of The Brown Vanlife

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! EPISODE SUMMARY: This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet Sim and Kartik of The Brown Vanlife. This amazing couple & their 2 energetic dogs drove the Panamerican Highway in their old self-converted Dodge B200 Tradesman campervan. From construction in a Toronto Home Depot parking lot to life on the road, Sim & Kartik’s story is incredibly inspiring. We discuss how they convinced their parents to embrace their lifestyle, how they fund their adventures as remote workers, & the unique ways they’ve documented their journey. We also chat about Sim’s phenomenal hospitality on the road, what home means, & the creepiest place they’ve ever slept. Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun & quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel & adventures from the road, in the air, & in between here and there. Subscribe for new episodes! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out on the Pod! YouTube Listen to the TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course CHECK OUT THE BROWN VANLIFE: Instagram/YouTube/TikTok - @TheBrownVanlife Fodors Article Brown Girl Magazine Article Travel & Leisure Asia Article MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Sim & Kartik's Song Choice - Yun Hi Chala Chal CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Sim & Kartik of The Brown Vanlife  08:26 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Growing up a TCK, Family Road Trips, The Brown Vanlife is Born 25:13 Travel Traditions 28:00 Languages and Travel: Tamil, Hindi, English, Spanish + Favourite Phrases 32:54 Impact of Tech on Travel Style: Remote Work, YouTube, Vanlife Apps 36:23 Documenting Travel Memories: Journalling in Phone Notes, Home Videos, & Polaroid Photos 40:25 Personal Impacts of Travel: Skill Development 42:58 Biggest Surprise while on the Road 46:26 External Impacts of Travel: Indian Food and Hospitality on the Road 50:33 Respecting Local Cultures 52:10 Where is Home? Living vs. Travelling Abroad 53:45 How Are You Different when Travelling than at Home? 58:28 Weirdest Sleeping Spot: Mechanic Garages & Eerie Saskatchewan Ghost Town 01:03:39 Safety Tips for Travelling: Vanlife 01:05:26 Necessary Travel Items 01:06:53 How to Deal with Post-Trip Blues: Reflecting & Planning Activities & Using Points & Miles 01:09:49 Spotify Travel Playlist: Sim & Kartik's Choice 01:11:44 Speed Round: Support the show © 2025 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    1h 19m
  6. Train Trips, Cross-Atlantic Love Story, and Learning to Use Points and Miles with Dual-Country Parents Hannah & Emmett

    APR 10

    Train Trips, Cross-Atlantic Love Story, and Learning to Use Points and Miles with Dual-Country Parents Hannah & Emmett

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! EPISODE SUMMARY: This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet Hannah & Emmett, Owners of Steveston Creative in British Columbia & parents to 3 fantastic boys! We cover everything from cross-Canada train trips, to childhood experiences in China, to moving to each others’ countries & now building a beautiful family together. We talk about how learning to use points & miles (they were my first clients!) has made staying connected with relatives on both side of the Atlantic super affordable for this family of 5. From home schooling to Irish language use in their daily lives, this bicultural family love exploring at home on Vancouver Island & around the globe. Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun & quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel & adventures from the road, in the air, & in between here and there. Make sure to subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out on the Pod! YouTube Listen to the TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course  CHECK OUT STEVESTON CREATIVE & WONDER AND WOOD: Instagram - @StevestonCreative & @WonderandWood Website - Steveston Creative Youtube - Steveston Creative TikTok - Steveston Creative MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Hannah & Emmett’s Song Choices - Me Gustas Tú & Rasputin  CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Hannah & Emmett, Bi-Cultural Home School Parents & Owners of Steveston Creative 02:14 Cross-Canada Train Trip to US to Duinrell Holiday Park Before Moving to Ireland 08:31 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Europe, China, & Domestic Trips 09:31 How They Met: Working Holiday Visa, Olympics, & Love at First Sight 16:43 How to Choose Where to Travel: Weddings, Happy Alignments, Swapping Countries 24:12 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Visiting Family, Spain with Friends, Disneyland, & School Trips 28:58 Falling in Love While Abroad 35:57 Pandemic Effects on Travel: Racing Back to Canada with Twin Babies 41:06 Using Points & Miles for Travel: Tara's First Clients 44:56 The Impact of Technology on Travel: Inspiration Gathering 47:39 Future Family Travel Goals 51:12 Biggest Surprise while on the Road: Everything Works Out 56:48 What is Home & Raising Children in a Bi-Cultural Household 01:07:32 Language & Travel: Irish Phrases 01:11:07 Must-Have Travel Items for Parents 01:15:51 Travel Playlist: Hannah & Emmett’s Choice 01:16:18 The Power of Music in Travel 01:18:43 Speed Round: Overpackers, Social Travel, High Support the show © 2025 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    1h 39m
  7. The Magic of Joshua Tree, Joy of Slow Travel, and Farm Life with Juanita Metzger of Stroll Walking Tours

    APR 3

    The Magic of Joshua Tree, Joy of Slow Travel, and Farm Life with Juanita Metzger of Stroll Walking Tours

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! EPISODE SUMMARY: This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet Juanita Metzger, Owner of Stroll Walking Tours. We discuss the magic of community boards, the joy of slow travel, & starting a walking tour company during the pandemic (there seems to be a theme with these amazing tour companies!). Juanita also shares with us her favourite place on earth - Joshua Tree National Park. We cover sustainability in the travel industry, growing up on a farm, & how many walking tours you can fit into one New York City trip.  Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun & quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel & adventures from the road, in the air, & in between here and there. Subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out on the Pod! YouTube Listen to the TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course CHECK OUT STROLL WALKING TOURS: Instagram - @strollwalkingtours Website - Stroll Walking Tours MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Juanita's Song Choice - Red, Blue, Black, Silver CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Juanita Metzger, Owner of Stroll Walking Tours 03:50 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Farm Life & Belize 06:21 How to Choose Where to Travel: Quiet, Community Interaction, Travel by Foot 11:25 Travel Traditions 15:33 Language & Travel: Pennsylvania German,  French, Spanish + Favourite Phrases 21:20 The Impact of Technology on Travel: Pocket Dictionaries, Natural Wayfinding, & Analogue Experiences 29:02 Documenting Travel Memories: Sketchbooks, Travel Diaries, & Instagram Stories 31:31 Personal Impacts of Travel: Empathy, Global Awareness, & Privilege 33:25 Most Surprising Destinations: Joshua Tree (California), Phoenix (Arizona), & Portugal 38:43 External Impacts of Travel: Supporting Local Communities 41:21 How to Respect Other Cultures as a Foreigner 42:55 Unexplored Types of Travel: Cruises & Sleeper Car Train Travel 45:34 How Are You Different when Travelling than at Home? 47:29 Weirdest Sleeping Spot: Rice & Coffee Storage Building 48:42 Where is Home? Living vs. Travelling Abroad 49:43 Using Points & Miles for Travel 51:00 Necessary Travel Items 54:13 Travel Playlist: Juanita's Choice 56:09 Speed Round: Montréal, Home Popcorn, Art Gifts 01:00:18 Until Next Time & Where to Find @StrollWalkingTours Support the show © 2025 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    1h 3m
  8. Music Festivals, Community Building, and Retired Vanlife with Lisa & Jamie of A Van DeGroot

    MAR 27

    Music Festivals, Community Building, and Retired Vanlife with Lisa & Jamie of A Van DeGroot

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! EPISODE SUMMARY: This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet Jamie & Lisa of A Van DeGroot vanlife YouTube fame. We discuss music festivals, taste-testing craft beers, & retired vanlife. They share the importance that community plays in their life in their home on wheels & their weirdest sleeping spot. Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun & quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel & adventures from the road, in the air, & in between here and there. Subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Pod Shout Out! YouTube Listen to the TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course CHECK OUT JAMIE & LISA of A VAN DE GROOT: Instagram - @a.van.degroot YouTube - Gertie a.van.degroot MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Jamie & Lisa's Song Choices Our Mid Vanlife Rust (band) Vanlife Community Canada Kage & Ellie StuntPegg iOverlander All Trails Harvest Hosts CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro to Lisa & Jamie of A Van de Groot & Vanlife Community Canada 08:33 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Immigrating to Canada, Summers in Spain, Cottage Fishing, Camping 11:39 Starting Vanlife in Retirement 17:54 How to Choose Where to Travel: Spontaneous Road Trips & Music Events 21:25 Travel Traditions: Fridges, Coastlines, Music Festivals, & Sports Events 27:47 Tips for Vanlife Phone & Data Plans 31:33 Biggest Surprise while on the Road 36:57 Couples Living in a Tiny Space: How to Keep the Peace 38:42 Scary Travel Experiences: The Dreaded Van Knock 42:03 Language & Travel: Mandarin, French, & Profanity 45:01 Impact of Tech on Travel Style: Feeling Connected with Social Media & Touching Base with Their Kids While Away 50:20 Starting a YouTube Channel 55:49 Personal Impacts of Travel: The Joy of Creating Community 01:01:46 Vanlife Community Canada 01:03:16 Weirdest Sleeping Spot: Dead Neighbours, Utility Sandwiches, Above the Clouds 01:06:17 Necessary Travel Items 01:08:19 Spotify Travel Playlist: Lisa & Jamie's Choice 01:10:49 Speed Round: Bougie Van Breaks, Full-Size Kitchens, & FOMO 01:24:43 Unt Support the show © 2025 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    1h 25m
  9. Life in North Korea, Travel with Kids, and Responsible Tourism with Jessica Off from Guess Where Trips

    MAR 20

    Life in North Korea, Travel with Kids, and Responsible Tourism with Jessica Off from Guess Where Trips

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! *Discount code below! EPISODE SUMMARY: This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet Jessica Off, Owner of Guess Where Trips. Jessica joins us for a chat about living in North Korea, travelling with kids, & starting a successful travel business during the pandemic. Jessica also talks about the impact of social media on travel & the importance of responsible tourism.  Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun & quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel & adventures from the road, in the air, & in between here and there. Subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out on the Pod! YouTube Listen to the TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course CHECK OUT GUESS WHERE TRIPS: Instagram - @guesswheretrips Website - Guesswheretrips.com  Discount Code = TMC10 MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Jessica's Song Choice - Home Mini JetSetter Copenhagen Downloadable Map + Trip Planning Tips Troll Hunting in Copenhagen CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Jessica Off, Owner of Guess Where Trips 03:50 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Family Road Trips, Florida, & Hospitality & Tourism Education 06:13 How to Choose Where to Travel: Risky Destinations, COVID, & Family Travel 09:04 Travel Traditions 09:53 Scary Travel Experiences: Hitchhiking & North Korean Hospital Visits 11:28 Repeat Destinations & Trip-Saving Trolls 13:54 Pandemic Effects on Travel: GWT is Born 19:34 Language & Travel: Afrikaans, Maori, & a Great Non-Tech Tip 22:28 Impact of Tech on Travel Style: Maps & Data 23:13 Trip Planning: Google My Maps 24:17 Personal & External Impacts of Travel: Inspiration & Entrepreneurship 26:16 How to Respect Other Cultures as a Foreigner 30:09 Untried Types of Travel:  Bikes & RVs 31:12 Living vs. Travelling Abroad: North Korea, Cook Islands, New Zealand 32:58 How Are You Different when Travelling than at Home? 33:50 Weirdest Sleeping Spot: New Zealand Beach 34:45 Where is Home? 35:09 Using Points and Miles for Travel 38:06 Necessary Travel Items 39:44 How to Deal with Post-Trip Blues: Treehouses 41:25 Spotify Travel Playlist: Jessica's Choice 42:21 Speed Round: Spontaneity, Vietnam, Best Travel Apps & Gifts 4 Support the show © 2025 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    50 min
  10. Road Trips, Digital Nomad Vanlife, and Learning Spanish with Katie and Dan in a Van

    MAR 13

    Road Trips, Digital Nomad Vanlife, and Learning Spanish with Katie and Dan in a Van

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! EPISODE SUMMARY: This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet 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! Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun and quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel and adventures from the road, in the air, and in between here and there. Subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out on the Pod! YouTube Listen to the TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course CHECK OUT KATIE & DAN IN A VAN: Instagram - @katieanddaninavan Instagram - @katiesteckly/ Website - https://katiesteckly.com/ 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 Support the show © 2025 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    1h 2m
  11. Lifelong Travel, Pandemic Survival as a Tour Operator, and the Joy of Language Learning with Paula from MP TOURS

    MAR 6

    Lifelong Travel, Pandemic Survival as a Tour Operator, and the Joy of Language Learning with Paula from MP TOURS

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! EPISODE SUMMARY: Hi! I’m Tara, a Canadian traveller with a thirst for knowledge and connection. This is my first time hosting a podcast. I’m so incredibly excited to bring you conversations with fellow travellers whose paths I’ve had the pleasure of crossing with around the world.  This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet Paula Stanghetta, the owner of MP TOURS and my mom! It’s thanks to her that I’ve got my travel bug. She joins us to chat about being a lifelong traveller, navigating the pandemic as a tour operator, missed flights and scary travel experiences, and the joy of language learning. Paula shares how she started MP TOURS, a small group food, wine, and culture tour company to off-the-beaten-path destinations in Italy. We also get deep, discussing how travel has renewed her faith in humanity.  Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun and quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel and adventures from the road, in the air, and in between here and there. Subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out on the Pod! YouTube Listen to the TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course CHECK OUT PAULA & MP TOURS: Instagram - @mptours Website - https://www.mp-tours.com  Email - info@mp-tours.com  MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Paula’s Song Choice - Sarà Perché Ti Amo Paula’s Song Choice - I’m Just a Kid Italiano Automatico (Language learning tool) Saje Peppermint Halo Roll-On for Headaches (Must pack item) Tripit (Travel app) CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Paula Stanghetta, Owner of MP TOURS 02:41 First Trips & Childhood Experiences 10:10 Solo Female Travel Experiences 13:08 Travel Traditions 14:57 Scary Travel Moments: Danger in Germany 16:39 Missed Flights & Hitchhiking 21:55 Language & Travel: Multilingual Upbringing + Japanese & Italian Lessons + Favourite Phrase 29:24 Impact of Tech on Travel Style: Guidebooks, Paper Maps, & Missed Moments 33:43 Off-the-Beaten Path with MP TOURS 38:31 Personal & External Impacts of Travel: We're All the Same + Widened Perspectives 41:38 How to Respect Other Cultures as a Foreigner 46:25 Pandemic Effects on Travel as a Tour Operator  50:00 Mother-Daughter Bungee Jumping 52:08 Where is Home? Living vs. Travelling Abroad 54:14 Necessary Travel Items 56:33 Safety Travel Tips Learned the Hard Way 01:02:02 Speed Round: River Cruises, Lunch in Vancouver's Savio Volpe, Best Travel Apps & Gifts 01:10:26 Until Nex Support the show © 2025 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    1h 14m
  12. Welcome to Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go!

    SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go!

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! EPISODE SUMMARY: Hi! I’m Tara, a Canadian traveller with a thirst for knowledge and connection. This is my first time hosting a podcast. I’m so incredibly excited to bring you conversations with fellow travellers whose paths I’ve had the pleasure of crossing with around the world.  This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go, is a little introduction to me, my blog Travel with TMc, and why I started this show. It’s a short and sweet episode and a little preview of what’s to come in this space. Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun and quirky show that delves into all things travel and adventures from the road, in the air, and in between here and there. Subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out on the Pod! YouTube Listen to the TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome to Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go 00:37 Meet Tara from Travel with TMc 05:05 The Podcast is Born 05:39 Hopes & Goals for this Podcast Support the show © 2025 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    7 min

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