Formerly the "Life + Van" Podcast, Taylor and Krys are part-time vanlifers holding up a permanent residence on the West Coast of British Columbia. After moving into their van in 2019 and the world shutting down quickly after, the couple spent the next year travelling locally in Canada, meeting incredible people within the nomad community. Seeing an opportunity to highlight these traveller's stories and to share insight into their own journey, Krys and Taylor started the podcast. Now, after a ...
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#25: Why We Left Vanlife Behind, 3 Month Vancouver Island Recap + Why You Shouldn't Monetize Your Hobbies
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New year, new Where We Wander episode (new podcast name, woohoo!) Lot's of fresh starts going into 2023 and we're so excited to take you on the journey with us! In this episode, we revisit our 50hr+ drive from Ontario to British Columbia with our van, our 3 cats and everything we own crammed into it. I share my successes and failures as a content c…
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#24: Why We Left + What's Happening With Our Vanlife Plans | Big Announcement
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We're back with Season 2! We took a much needed break and have come back to share what the next year is going to look like for us, our cats and the van. We're so excited to finally get to share this with y'all and are so looking forward to starting the podcast on such a high note. Make sure to check out our socials, linked below, to stay updated in…
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#23: What Happens To Your Sex Life When You Live In A Van?
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You have been asking for this episode for a long time and its F I N A L L Y here!! We answer your questions about sex and intimacy while living as full-time nomads. Also sharing our personal experiences when living in our van for a year. We believe in being as transparent as possible for those wanting all the details that come with the lifestyle sh…
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#22: I Quit Corporate America To Live In A Van Full-time | Interview w/ @navodthenomad
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What do you do when you graduate from college, get the cushy 9-5 corporate job yet don't feel happy? You buy a Ford Transit high-roof! Well, at least, that's what our friend Navod did. He had that startling moment we can all relate to. Realizing how many things he had yet to experience and how desperately he wanted to. Tune in to hear Navod speak o…
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#21: My Best Friend Shares Her Honest Thoughts On Me Moving Into A Van
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Have you ever asked your friends what their ACTUAL thoughts were when you told them you wanted to move into a van and travel the country? Krys was met with unwavering support when she told her loved ones she was doing just that, but after 3 years in the nomadic community she wants to know: were they holding back concern? This weeks episode features…
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#20: What Nobody Tells You About Vanlife | Special Surprise Guest!
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This week, we took this interview to our favourite location - the OUTDOORS! That's right, those nature sounds you hear are REAL! We loved recording outside with our surprise guest this week, who holds a very special place in our hearts and has been mentioned multiple times on the pod when sharing stories. If you want to show your support, leaving a…
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#19: Content Creator Coach Shares How She Got Paid To Travel With 3k Followers | Interview w/ @through.the.llyns
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Meet Chas, a traveling content creator turned content creator coach, who Krys had the pleasure of sitting down with to ask her where it all began. Chas dives into her love for travel and how she managed to turn it into a full-time gig, allowing not only her but also her husband to quit his job to work alongside her. Her community consists of over 6…
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#18: Solo Female Van Trip - This Wasn't How It Was Supposed To Go
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Krys left for a solo female van trip in the US of A... and quickly found herself so ill that she had to take a flight home to be admitted into the hospital within 6 days of starting. This is the full break down of the trip, what happened and what's next. Hosts: @lifeandvanpodcast Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines…
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#17: Try Out Vanlife By Renting First | Interview w/ Outdoorsy
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This week, Krys had the unique pleasure of chatting with April, who works with the incredible team at Outdoorsy, a tiny home on wheels rental company. Like airbnb for those that crave the open road, Outdoorsy aims to reconnect people to their love for adventure by giving people easy and economical access to experience the great outdoors by taking t…
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#16: Microdosing Psychedelics + Macrodosing Prescriptions
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Taylor + Krys take a new spin on this weeks episode. Diving deep into the profound healing properties of psychedelics whilst blowing the doors wide open on the truths behind prescription drugs. Thinking of microdosing to help treat ADHD? Use code "kryswanders" at Schedule35 website. Hosts: @lifeandvanpodcast Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song…
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#15: Solo Woman Living Full-time In A Honda Civic | Interview w/ @nikitacrump
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Thought vanlife was cool? This episode might blow your mind. Forced into living in her Honda Civic due to the high rent prices in California, Nikita is a full-time content creator with the plans for a van build on the horizon, and she is taking each new day and adventure in stride. 2.5 years of solo, female nomad living and an audience of 1 mil+, s…
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#14: Sex, Intimacy and Relationships in Vanlife | Interview w/ @blixandbess
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During the height of the pandemic, Blix + Bess chose to ditch their home in the Bay Area and purchased their first pre-converted van to hit the road. Being on the road as a couple can definitely put your relationship to the test and living in such a tiny space can truly make alone time together... difficult to navigate. Blix and Bess have used thei…
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#13: Converted Ambulance into Tiny Home in Vancouver | Interview w/ @nickandraychel
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Currently in sunny San Diego escaping the winter months of Canada, Nick + Raychel are exploring the country in their converted, retired ambulance. After returning home from Cambodia right before the world went into lockdown, they desired a lifestyle that would allow them to keep up their adventures whilst navigating their ever-growing audience from…
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#12: We Quit Our Jobs, We're Debt-free + We Travel the Country in a Van | Interview w/ @meghanandmatt
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It's obvious Krys was beyond excited for this interview with vanlife couple Meghan + Matt. Not only major inspirations to her, but to their ever-growing audience on Instagram/Youtube/TikTok as well. Chatting about working with brands as content creators and projects to help others work out the finances of living full-time on the road, this duo have…
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#11: Finding Lost Renegades | Interview w/ @lost.renegades
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We're back with another guest interview, it's been a minute! Krys is joined by Charlie + Jenn, 2 nomads making their way across the US in their van with their 2 dogs. They are known for keeping it real online about the realities of living on the road whilst nurturing a community within their online space. They are exactly the kind of people you'd h…
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#10: I said I'd Walk Again + I Fucking Did | Interview w/ @paralyzedtopeaks
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Never have we ever left an interview feeling so fired up + empowered than we did after talking to Jack from @paralyzedtopeaks. Real estate prodigy to paralyzed from the neck down, stroking out + all loss of motor skills, life changed pretty quickly for our pal Jack. Seeing life in a new lens, tune into this weeks episode where we talk about mindset…
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#9: Steering Queer in the USA | Interview with @geneandshay
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Let's talk about LGBTQ+ representation in the nomad community. Gene + Shay are a queer couple traveling in their '84 Dodge Campervan. From traveling with cats to fair representation in the community for not only LGBTQ+ but also people of colour, we highlight how important it is for everyone from all walks of life to realize they deserve to belong n…
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#8: It Wasn't Always Sunshine + Chicken Nuggets
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*MINI EPISODE BUT NOT REALLY CAUSE IT'S 35 MINS* Krys opens up about her journey into the person you all know now from @kryswanders. Although Krys couldn't be happier with where she's at currently, it was a long road of self-discovery, loss + battles with mental health. Being able to reflect on such turbulent times has provided her with the insight…
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Okay, so we may have had a beer too many... and for Krys, that means having a beer at all. This week, we get into our plans for the van layout. TOTALLY subject to change, but for now, this is our rough idea. We agreed we'd each get one vito during the build if we don't like what the other is proposing... did you ever have to make a tough call on so…
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#6: The Van Conversion Bible | Interview w/ @climbingvan
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In this weeks episode, Krys chatted with Charlie + Dale, @climbingvan, about their vanlife journey, the creation of their website, and the new release of their book "the van conversion bible". Tune in to hear their amazing story and to learn the WHY this Friday! Host: @kryswanders Guests: @climbing van + https://climbingvan.co.uk Cover Art: @taylor…
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#5: Content Creation + Inspiration | Interview w/ @abuslifestory
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Krys had the pleasure of sitting down and recording with Isaac from @skooliana on this weeks episode. Discussing all things content creation, staying inspired on a platform that can quickly get you down, and best practices for running a successful account, Isaac's got you covered. Tune in and listen to tips and tricks from the master himself. Host:…
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#4: How Many People Can We Fit in A Bus? | Interview w/ @4babesandabus
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This week, Krys + Taylor were delighted to be able to interview @4babesandabus which include Skye, Gaby, Matt & Halle. Together, they share their journey to travel across America & parts of Canada with their bus, Beanie. We were eager to find out how 2 couples could live in a bus, let alone 4 friends! Tune in to find out their plans for their layou…
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This week, Krys + Taylor dive into vanlife online. Specifically, the romanticized content we all see scrolling through our newsfeed that may not be all it's cracked up to seem like. From overflowing chemical toilets, to possibly finding out Taylor may have accidentally stumbled onto some childhood neglect stories, this pair validate stationary vanl…
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#2: Van Life with 3 Kids | Interview w/ @beboldlittleones
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This week, Krys + Taylor sit down with @beboldlittleones, Rachel & Mike, to discuss the in's and out's of travelling in a sprinter with 3 kids. They discuss how not every day is a guarantee and to take advantage of opportunities while you can. Raising 3 young, bi-racial girls, Rachel & Mike want to teach them that they do have a place in this world…
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Your hosts Krys + Taylor dive into their first episode introducing you to the world of van life. They describe the layout for the podcast moving forward, and take you on the journey of who, what, why, where and how! This podcast is meant for anyone in the nomadic community, those thinking of joining or individuals looking to live vicariously throug…
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