29. Driving Around The World with Dan Grec from 'The Road Chose Me'

Ever dreamed of leaving it all behind, hitting the road and exploring the world? Can you imagine the thrill of carrying a chimpanzee through a forest or poking lava with a stick? Our friend Dan from the  @TheRoadChoseMe  , a seasoned overlander, knows these experiences all too well. Trading his office job for a life on the road, he spent 15 years roaming the globe in his vehicle. Dan's fascinating tales have inspired our own upcoming overlanding adventure, from the remote locations just waiting to be discovered to the kindness of strangers in foreign lands. We challenge common misconceptions and prove that adventure doesn't have to mean discomfort. Navigating military checkpoints, crossing borders, and ensuring personal safety are all part of the journey and we address them head on with Dan. We dissect his experiences, ranging from terrifying encounters in the Congo to magical moments with local villagers in Africa. Strap in with us as we ride the highs and lows of overlanding, a roller coaster of experiences, where days range from an exhilarating 10 to a challenging zero. ➕ Follow The Road Chose Me Instagram: https://instagram.com/theroadchoseme Youtube:  @TheRoadChoseMe  Buy Dan's Books: The Road Chose Me Vol 1: https://amzn.to/3RtYUO0 The Road Chose Me Vol 2: https://amzn.to/3NdvqBB ⏰ Timecodes 0:00 Intro 3:45 - Who is Dan Grec / The Road Chose Me? 6:14 - Traveling internationally without technology 7:05 - Family and friends 8:30 - What is overlanding? 11:58 - How tough is overlanding? 13:36 - What have you traveled? 15:33 - Is overlanding big in Australia? 17:30 - Overlanding South America 19:20 - How safe is overlanding? 23:28 -Practical tips for overlanding 28:09 - Dealing with bribes overseas 31:08 - Driving in Africa 33:50 - When to take a break from overlanding 36:35 - Should people overland? 38:50 - Worst day of overlanding 40:18 - Best day of overlanding 43:00 Closing thoughts ➕Follow Chris and Sara: Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/chrisandsara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisandsara_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chrisandsara.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📞 Call or text us a question or comment: +1 (423) 825-9572 ______________________________ 🎙WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU Get inspired by world travelers Chris and Sara with "What No One Tells You," their conversational podcast. Each episode is a fun chat with friends sharing personal experiences, insider tips, and riveting stories. The show is elevated by amazing guests from Youtubers, ultra marathoners, bloggers, and adventurers who bring their unique energy and perspectives to the table. With Chris and Sara, you're sure to feel a part of the group, ready to embark on a new adventure. Explore the world one story at a time and join the conversation today. ______________________________ 👫🏼 WHO ARE CHRIS AND SARA? Hey y'all! We're Chris + Sara (or as you know us, Let’s Be Us), a husband and wife digital nomad travel duo currently working and traveling full time with our pup, Kramer. We've always dreamed of traveling full time, and in May of 2018 we took the leap and made it happen! Today we're balancing work and fun everywhere between the Pacific and the Atlantic. From hiking and cycling to tacos and coffee, we're trying to see and experience as much of this world as we can! While our home is currently on wheels in our DIY Sprinter van, our travels take us all around the world. Be sure to hit subscribe here on Youtube and follow along on Instagram for more daily fun! Oh, and be sure to say hi while you're here. :) #Travel #overlanding #vanlife