Travel Story: The Truth about Van Life vs. Digital Nomad Life

Today we unpack what it really means to work and travel—whether you're living out of a rooftop tent or being a travelling as a "slowmad" tune in for honest insights, travel fails, and must-know resources if you're living the van life, a digital nomad lifestyle, or on your next backpacker adventure.

💬 In This Episode:

• Are you a Type A or Type B traveler? (Spoiler: one of us packs an air diffuser, the other forgets her wallet)
• The truth about van life that Instagram won’t tell you
• What it’s really like to work full-time on the road (as a backpacker or from a trailer)
• Showering in lakes, battling with FedEx in Thailand, and RV elitism
• The digital nomad loneliness nobody talks about
• Hilarious travel fails (a flaming phone charger at the gate?!)
• Our must-have apps & hacks for every kind of travel lifestyle

👋 Connect with Our Guest: Laura from The Travel Creator Podcast

🎧 Podcast: The Travel Creator
📸 Instagram: @travelcontentwriting
🎙️ Recommended Episode: "The 7% Rule" – tips for staying productive when everything’s dying (literally)

🔗 Van Life Resources (Mentioned by Laura):

• Overlander – App for finding free campsites with reviews and photos
• FreeCampsites.net – Community-driven listings of free places to camp
• The Dyrt – Paid app for detailed camping info and reviews
• Google Maps – Essential for up-to-date navigation (ditch Apple Maps!)
• Harvest Hosts – $150/year membership to stay overnight at wineries, breweries, and farms in exchange for supporting the business
• Planet Fitness Membership – For showers and workouts nationwide
• Public Libraries – Hidden gems for WiFi and peaceful workspaces

🌎 Digital Nomad Resources (Mentioned by Marie):

• Timeleft – Mystery dinner app to meet locals and travelers via personality-based group meals
• ClassPass – Global access to gyms, yoga, beauty services, and wellness
• CoLiving.com – Flexible co-living spaces perfect for digital nomads
• Flatio – No-fee housing platform ideal for long stays in Europe
• Travel Smoothie Blender – Lightweight portable blender for healthy meals on the go
• Tip: Never book

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