Renee Roaming (or, Renee Hahnel to anyone outside the internet) has travelled to nearly 40 countries across 5 continents. She left speech therapy and took her photography to a full time level in 2016, alongside her husband Matthew. Together, they make a force to be reckoned with and Renee's hard graft, organisation, positivity and engagement with all of you lead her to continued success after success. With a massively eclectic collection of locations from Alberta to the Dolomites, New Zealand to...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 40
This month's episode of Home Is Where You Park It is all about building the lifestyle, keeping a positive mindset and moving forwards. It was uplifting to chat with Arron on this subject, and I really hope you enjoy the episode! If you like what you hear then you can check more of Arron's stuff out on his Instagram page @arron_ben or his YouTube page: https://bit.ly/3i6UXuW www.betweenthemountains.org If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend! If you really enjoy the ...
Jul 01, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode, rounding of June 2020, we chat with Ly who spent a brilliant amount of time exploring Sri Lanka and the Maldives, with a focus on surfing and scuba diving. It was great fun to chat with her about her travels. If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend! To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.com Join in with the community. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @BTMTravelPod...
Jun 27, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Early Roots Melissa – or Miss Rover as she is now popularly known as – started in Michigan. With exposure to places like Niagra Falls as a kid, it’s no wonder she took a leap of faith as an adult. Packing her things and looking to escape into the world, Melissa took an epic roadtrip across the country and started travelling whilst working Occupational Therapist contracts. Hear in this podcast how Melissa has gone on to achieve and explore so much. Find out more about her mindset, history and her...
Jun 24, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Our upbringing plays such a huge role in who we become. It can either push us to become the opposite, or encourage to continue on and flourish from it. On this episode, we welcome Stevie G from Destinations Beyond Expectations podcast . His own show is so incredibly good, from fantastic guests, brilliant editing, and fascinating travel stories. We chatted with Steve about his outdoors experience from hiking in the European Alps with family, to exploring his home state Florida, and further into t...
Jun 20, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 36
We welcome Kate back to the show who spoke to us about Everest Base Camp . This time, she brings her first hand experience of Tonga to the show. An island located east of South East Asia and Australia, there's not much to be found on the internet. In this podcast, Kate shares so much great information, I know you'll enjoy it! Every now and then in this podcasts, a guest describes a moment that takes me away and makes me forget I'm meant to be hosting a podcast! Just like her trek to EBC, she doe...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Lucy is an expedition leader with an incredible resume of journeys. Starting in Svalbard at 18, Lucy's highlights see her hiking in the Hardanger region of Norway and the Finnsmarkvidda Plateau in the arctic circle, and dove straight into the Amazon rainforest from University. In addition, she has mountaineered in Argentina and Tajikistan, scaled Denali, solo-hiked in Picos de Europa, led a team in the Patagonia Expedition Race and skied the Norwegian/Russian border alongside expeditions to Gree...
Jun 13, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 34
We welcome Jamie and Skylar from Explorcation who took a cruise around the Caribbean and did something I haven’t seen before: used the cruise to rent cars on each island and carry out their own adventures, avoiding the coach excursions. Hear their journey of island hopping in a big way, and making the use of their times there well. From hiking mountains to discovering secret beaches, read on and listen below! Secret Beaches The first aspect that got my attention was the topic of secret beaches. ...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 33
Visiting Nepal is high on everyone’s bucket list, especially mountain lovers! In this episode, James details trekking on the Annapurna Circuit but also exploring Nepal. There is a brief mention of Everest Base Camp and an experience with altitude, but we explore EBC a bit further with Kate . Listen on to hear about the Kophra Ridge circuit, an experience at Everest Base Camp, and his love end exploration of Nepal. If you missed it, James also did an episode on India with us, check it out here . ...
Jun 06, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Hiking, rock climbing, and National Park hopping doesn't sound like a bad way to spend your time, right? In this Van Life episode of Home Is Where You Park It we chat with Colin who lives this lifestyle full time rock climbing and mountain biking across the US. Colin lives a wonderful lifestyle. Having word hard to set these foundations, he is now fortunate enough to travel and adventure everyday that he can. Getting worn-out on straight forward climbs in Arizona, Colin decided to spend the year...
Jun 03, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Backcountry camping is something that entices so many of us. In this episode, hear how Chloë Chapdelaine went out on her first backcountry camping trip. Travelling to Jasper National Park, Chloë describes spontaneous trips, beautiful visuals, and a stunning trip overall. If you missed Chloë's interview, read more and listen here. A Quick Trip Packing A Punch The trip to Spirit Island had already been postponed for Chloë beforehand. Travelling five hours out to location, she was called in to work...
May 30, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Chloë is a model, writer and content creator, journalist, photographer and adventurer from Calgary. Her career so far sees her modelling across North America, putting her thoughts down to paper, and getting out into adventures from Canada to Mexico to Europe. Chloë has no problem finding beautiful spots to shoot at wherever she goes, and more often than not you can find them on her Instagram accompanied by a quick-wit pun followed by a level-headed discussion or opening up a little. Listen on Sp...
May 27, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The beautiful night sky, the people, and the landscape are just some of the major reasons to visit Tasmania. We touched upon it in our Australia Van Life episode . In this show we welcome Martina . In true classic way, Martina saw Tasmania on a map and decided to go and visit. Finding new people to travel with, she embarked on an epic roadtrip! We kick off the episode chatting about hiking, and it quickly becomes clear that this place is fantastic for laid back hill-walking, and strenuous but re...
May 23, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 28
21 beautiful days. That’s how long it took for Kate from Bags Always Packed to get to Everest Base Camp and back. What was incredible was how she did it. On a budget, last-minute, and solo. Listen on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , and all other platforms; just search “Between The Mountains” or Ask Alexa! Trekking To Everest Base Camp Before we start, feel free to click here to access Kate’s blog on solo trekking to Everest Base Camp. It includes everything you need to know, so I hi...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 27
TJ David is a professional skier and endurance athlete residing in Colorado. His experience has seen him mountaineering skiing in Chamonix, kayaking in Colorado and competing in several endurance challenges such as North Face Endurance Challenge and the Indian creek fifties. Listen on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , and all other platforms; just search “Between The Mountains” or Ask Alexa! His skill and name has been slapped onto billboards, commercials and every major publication i...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Here is the second part! What a pleasure to have Outdoorlife Norway join me on this. Personally, I have actually booked this hike with them already and now can't wait even more to do so. Hopefully the conditions will be stunning! In November 2019 I hiked Preikestolen and it was just simply beautiful. I was planning on doing a podcast, but instead of waffling on I thought "why not invite the company on to chat through it?". That was a brilliant idea and it worked out. Outdoorlife Norway ( https:/...
May 16, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Super excited to share this first of a two part show for you! In November 2019 I hiked Preikestolen and it was just simply beautiful. I was planning on doing a podcast, but instead of waffling on I thought "why not invite the company on to chat through it?". That was a brilliant idea and it worked out. Outdoorlife Norway ( https://outdoorlifenorway.com/ ) were simply incredible in their service and knowledge to me and I highly recommend you check out their website and all the things they offer f...
May 13, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Liana, from @SeekingTheNow , is an incredible photographer and now mountaineer. Hear in this episode how she got into mountaineering and discovered her passion for the mountains as we take a trip down memory lane, climbing Mount Baker, Washington. Listen on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , and all other platforms; just search “Between The Mountains”! Or Ask Alexa! https://www.instagram.com/p/CADsqSxHr_c/ An Epic Opener I can relate hugely to Liana and I'm happily jealous of the mount...
May 09, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode we welcome back accomplished and highly respected/renowned Jon Gupta to the show. After recording the interview with him (Episode 21) we chatted through climbing Denali, the gear, the itinerary, the comparison from winter to summer (he has summited in both!) and have some epic anecdotes along the way. You can find out more from Jon at https://mountain-expeditions.co.uk/ If you would like to come on the podcast please email btmtravelpod@gmail.com To join in with the community, fol...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In our first interview episode, we welcome Jon Gupta from Mountain Expeditions . Jon's career has seen him swimming with turtles off the coast of Odisha, India, competing in the 430-Yukon Arctic Ultra to summiting the tallest mountains on the planet - including the tallest mountain on the planet, three times. Jon is a Montane Athlete , member of the Alpine Club, ambassador for the Youth Adventure Trust, and a member of both the Mountain Training Association and the Association of Mountaineering ...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 21
A part of Van Life is just being free. When you pair this with a passion for travel you can find yourself in some beautiful places. Today we welcome Lynn to the show, who has a fantastic blog . She is a professional ski instructor. Lynn's typical year starts teaching to an incredibly high standard on the Montana slopes and then moving down to Tennessee to teach Kayaking after a month hiatus after the winter season. Listen on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , and all other platforms; j...
May 02, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On this whopper of an episode we welcome James to the show. During the podcast, James just kept delivering on detail, locations, tips and his language was wonderfully descriptive; we just had to keep going. If you have any interest in somewhere new, India or travelling to India I highly recommend you get a drink and some snacks, strap in, and listen away. James describes the people as truly amazing, with such rich history and culture. The original desire was to do the golden triangle. What James...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Ema has moved to the UK and befriended several other fellow students of multiple nationalities. When they thought of a holiday Croatia seemed like a great choice and chance for her to visit for the first time as a tourist. Did I mention students? Buckle up for fantastic anecdotes, information, and alcohol. Listen on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , and all other platforms; just search “Between The Mountains” or Ask Alexa! A Tourist At Home Some of us may relate to Ema’s position. Hav...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Saving for years, spending more-than-the-price-of-a-guitar on shipping his guitar, and grabbing his passport, Ali and his partner headed to Australia. Their plan? Live the Van Life for a year, roadtrippin’ across Australia. Listen on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , and all other platforms; just search “Between The Mountains” or Ask Alexa! Home Is Where You Park It I first saw this quote on one of Ali’s photos . Before I had even completed my first roadtrip, I learned of his plans. A...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Once again we welcome Raj from RSP Podcast for a hattrick and to talk about Egypt. Full of great information and anecdotes, I really I hope you enjoy this session. We discuss some key areas to explore and touch upon the level of security in the region. Listen on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , and all other platforms; just search “Between The Mountains” or Ask Alexa! Raj has some incredible and unique experience in Egypt. Travelling in from the East, he crossed conflict-torn areas, ...
Apr 16, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Interrailing is a fantastic way to travel and explore Europe. Each person's trip can be so unique, and in the first of what I hope to be many, Angele joins us today to talk about her time spent interrailing across Europe . Listen on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , and all other platforms; just search “Between The Mountains” or Ask Alexa! A Spontaneous Trip Like so many of us, this interrailing trip came about when Angele's friend got in touch to get away and explore Europe. As it tu...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Solo Travel To Clear The Head Helsinki is a beautiful city with a lot of history. It is home to culture, nature, saunas, activities, a sea fortress and 8 National Parks within a two hour drive. Sounds like heaven, right? I booked my trip to Helsinki the year before, and it was my last trip before the pandemic. Travelling solo, I packed my bags, checked my kit, grabbed my passport, and headed to the airport! Land Of A Thousand Lakes Arriving in Helsinki was... actually a bit disappointing. I love...
Apr 14, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We welcome John to the show who talks to us about his time spending 8 days in Finnish Lapland. From husky safaris, frozen lakes, night trains and the big man himself - Santa Claus - I hope you like this episode! Lapland has always been a place that entices most. From the beautiful snow in the winter, the eternal day in the summer, and the Northern Lights. This place is on many people's bucket list! A Week In The Arctic Circle Starting our journey in Helsinki , John quickly moves into the artic c...
Apr 12, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We welcome Katie to the show who was lucky enough to spend a day at Yosemite National Park while visiting the area for a conference. In this short episode, Katie details how she got to the park from the conference venue, and the day spent there, including overnight details. Making The Most Something I’ve been giving a lot of thought to recently is making use of negative time. Whether that’s listening to a podcast in the car, or learning a language with Duo Lingo while waiting for your bus. Katie...
Apr 08, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Hold My Bet, I’m Off For A Hike! Pink Canyon is a hike within the Valley Of Fire State Park. One hour from Las Vegas, this can be a beautiful addition to your adventure, or a weekend away if you’re local! Rock scrambling, petroglyphs, hiking and more. Remembering fondly the heat radiating off the rocks, sensually attempting to melt him, Dustin from That Adventure Life (one of the best travel blogs about!) talks about this gorgeous location further in this podcast. Surprise! The Valley Of Fire Mo...
Apr 08, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
