Overland Travel 101, the Pros and Cons of Full-Time Travel, and Favorite Hidden Gem Destinations (After 10 Years as a Nomad) With Eric Highland

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Aug 6, 2024

Eric Highland, a full-time traveler since 2014, shares his family's adventure of exploring the world by Jeep. He breaks down the realities of overland travel, debunking myths and highlighting essential tips. The discussion dives into the pros and cons of a nomadic lifestyle, including work-life balance and raising a child on the road. Eric also shares insights on the true costs of travel and his top hidden gem destinations. Tune in for inspiration on achieving your travel dreams while living simply and valuing experiences over possessions.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Journey of Full-Time Overland Travelers

02:28 • 20min

Exploring Travel Opportunities and Adventure Vehicles

22:22 • 3min

Navigating the Nomadic Life

25:30 • 17min

Understanding Overland Travel: Definitions, Costs, and Journey Reflections

42:13 • 5min

The Heart of Overlanding

47:06 • 25min

Exploring La Huasteca Potosina and Beyond

01:11:58 • 24min

Embracing Time, Action, and Memorable Experiences

01:36:02 • 5min

Reflections on Travel Safety and Community Engagement

01:40:43 • 7min

Considering an overland travel adventure or have another dream you want to achieve, whether in work or travel? Eric Highland, his wife Brittany, and son Caspian are driving around the world in a Jeep. They have been traveling full-time since 2014, and their son, born in 2016, has lived his entire life on the road.

Eric shares his insights and recommendations for overlanding and vehicle-based adventure travel, including common myths, costs, and travel must-haves to make your life easier. We also have a broader conversation around the pros and cons of full-time travel, what is required to pursue your dreams, how to balance work with travel, his experience having a child on the road, and his top three destination recommendations.

You’ll gain insights into achieving sustainable and long-term success in your business, creating a healthy and fulfilling travel lifestyle, test-driving the overland travel experience, and more.

Have you figured out the costs of achieving your dreams? I'd love to hear what they are, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

Their journey to freedom with remote work and what lead them to overland travel
The rewards of a nomadic lifestyle and the #1 thing that takes people off the road
Why understanding the true costs of your dream is essential to achieving your goals
What makes overland travel different than a road trip
The myths and perceptions of overland travel
Eric’s litmus test for determining your must-have equipment
Why you shouldn’t believe the media hype when considering travel (and what to do instead)
His top destinations and where to go for your first vehicle-based travel experiences
Advice on socialization for traveling families and dealing with criticism
And so much more

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