Curiosityness

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009 50 States. 6 Months. Maybe. Matt and Megan aka The Dirty Darlings Apr 25, 2018

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On their first date, Matt laid it all out and explained to Megan that he wanted to travel the country in his van. Nine months later, they were on the road together!

Megan and Matt started their journey with the goal of visiting all 50 states in 6 months. Along the way, they realized their trip had become a checklist. Instead of crossing things off a list and rushing ahead, they decided to slow down and enjoy the journey.

This episode was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed talking to The Dirty Darlings. In this episode we talk about how they were able to transition to remote work, why Matt bought a van that was already converted, why Kansas sucks, how much VanLife costs (as told by an accountant), and how to get a truly unlimited LTE wifi hotspot.

Follow The Dirty Darlings on Instagram: @thedirtydarlings Visit their website: thedirtydarlings.com

Follow them on Facebook: @thedirtydarlings

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008 A Mobile Soap Factory, Christianna of Mes Amies Soaps Apr 11, 2018

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Christianna started her business, Mes Amies Soaps, while she was still on active duty in the Navy. Now, she lives in her van and is equipped to make her all-natural soaps on the road!

She's managed to build and prosper a business with physical products on the road. She actually creates her soap in micro batches from her van! Something most digital entrepreneurs don't think much about.

Her products have been featured in over 17 subscription boxes and are currently in 5 stores but that continues to grow every week.

In this episode we talk about why Christianna prefers a hammock over a bed in her van, how to be safe and smart as a solo female traveler, how to save money by planning your meals, and much, much more!

Follow Mes Amies Soaps on Instagram: @mesamiessoaps

Visit the Mes Amies Soaps website: MesAmiesSoaps.com

Follow Mes Amies Soaps on Facebook: Mes Amies Soaps

Follow Christianna on Instagram: @ahippieinavan

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007 How To Work From Wherever, Lexi and Cody of Dynamo Ultima Mar 28, 2018

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This episode is all about how to work remotely and make money on the road - That's exactly what Lexi and Cody help folks do! On top of that, they also own their own agency creating videos for outdoor and adventure brands.

Cody and Lexi live full-time in their converted Sprinter van. They converted it themselves with little to no knowledge of how to even do that. We talk about how Google and YouTube was their best resource to find help and tutorials for everything they needed to learn.

They are truly digital nomads with their video and branding agency, Dynamo Ultima. They've taken what they've learned as traveling entrepreneurs and use that knowledge to help other folks do the same thing. In this episode we talk about how they got started, how to discover the best business for you, how to help others, budgeting, plus much much more!

Follow Lexi and Cody on Instagram: @dynamoultima Visit their website for more Work from Wherever info: DynamoUltima.com

Email them at: hello@dynamoultima.com

Check them out on YouTube at: Dynamo Ultima

Special thanks to @vanlife.journal for helping to promote and share this show!

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006 Solar Experts for VanLife, Wes and Savana of Tiny Watts Solar Mar 14, 2018

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Wesley and Savana own Tiny Watts Solar, a company devoted to helping design and install solar systems for all things tiny.

They might be the most qualified people in the world to do this: Savana grew up living tiny on a sailboat, Wes has a Renewable Energy Engineering degree, they live full-time in their decked out Sprinter van and to top it off, Wesley's last name is Watts!

Savana and Wes have an incredible Sprinter van conversion - They have a recirculating shower! That means 15 minute long showers that consume only a few gallons of water! In this episode we dive into how that works and where you can get your hands on one!

They have a 1000 watt solar roof deck to power their induction cooktop and toaster oven. Plus a diesel-powered heater, radiant heated floors, and on-demand hot water! This van build is incredible!

This is a very practical and actionable episode full of specific advice. We really dig into the numbers on solar, batteries, and more. They explain how they were able to use their rent money to buy a van and then make $12,000 on it later. Plus, we talk about the specifics of Wes and Savana's sprinter van and how they can hook you up with something similar that meets your needs!

Follow Wesley and Savana on Instagram: @our_landyacht

Visit their website for more solar info: TinyWattsSolar.com

Email them at: watts@tinywattssolar.com

Also check out @vanlifetech and Sprinter-Tech.com

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005 Master Bus Builder and #1 Airbnb Host, Willbillys Feb 28, 2018

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Will describes himself as a fun-loving West Virginia hillbilly hippie. He has converted 2 buses and is in the process of converting a third. His bus is the #1 Airbnb in the state of West Virginia. Plus, his bus build has been featured in Popular Mechanics. Now, he is working on a comprehensive skoolie conversion book.

This is a very practical and actionable episode full of specific advice. We talk about why Will decided to convert school buses as opposed to vans or RV's. Why the hardest part of a bus conversion is the demolition. Things to think about before buying a bus. A step-by-step to converting a school bus.

Follow Will on Instagram: @willbillys

or on Facebook: @wvwillbillys

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004 Do What You Love with Adam Sauerwein Feb 14, 2018

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Adam Sauerwein joins us for this episode of Campers In Vans Getting Coffee.

We discuss the importance of finding something that you love to do and how to get out and do it. Plus, how to make yourself valuable to sponsors and how to get an amazing deal when buying a bus.

Follow Adam on Instagram: @mradamx

or on Facebook: @mradamx

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003 Testing Out the VanLife with Katie and Evan Jan 24, 2018

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In this episode of Campers In Vans, Katie and Evan join me to discuss their vanlife experience. Learn why they decided to purchase a new Sprinter van and the benefits that go along with that. Plus we'll talk about some of their favorite apps to use on the road and how they find spots to camp every night. Connect with Katie and Evan on their website at http://www.soweboughtavan.com/ or on Instagram: @soweboughtavan Connect with Campers In Vans: Instagram: @campersinvansgettingcoffee Website: CampersInVansGettingCoffee.com Facebook: @campersinvansgettingcoffee Twitter: @campersinvans Email: hello@campersinvansgettingcoffee.com

002 Full-Time on the Road with Full-Time Jobs - Aubry and Christian Jan 10, 2018

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On this episode I have Aubry and Christian of @mnmlmillennials join me.

Both Aubry and Christian are extremely honest and open about their vanlife experience. Remarkably, they also both hold down full-time jobs working remotely in coffee shops and such.

We discuss their working philosophy, the importance of choosing the right vehicle, and how to sustain friendships when traveling full-time.

Follow Aubry and Christian on Instagram: @mnmlmillennials

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