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Just On Our WayBig Sur And Monterey CA, Breakdowns And RepairsWelcome to Episode 12! We explored magnificent Big Sur off the California coast during the biggest storm of the season and the waves did not disappoint.
We also spent 2 weeks in Monterey hiking the trails around Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, watching the sea life swim by at the Monterey aquarium, exploring the cute shops and pristine sandy beach in Carmel-by-the-Sea, along with a final day of sea otter spotting at Moss Landing.
In this week's episode we also bring you behind the scenes on all the things that have broken in our trailer since we...
2024-01-1745 minJust On Our WayPalm Springs, LA, Solvang CA, Shakedown TripWelcome to Episode 11! We enjoyed our time in Palm Springs. We hiked to the Black Mountain Fire Tower and ended the day in the idyllic town of Idyllwild. We also had our first overnight camping trip in the Alu Cab at Joshua Tree National Park.
From there we headed to LA and watched Caden dip his toes in the Pacific Ocean for the first time! We had a Christmassy time in Solvang where we tried many danishes and hung out with the ostriches too.
We also take you through our 2 week shakedown trip, our first...
2024-01-1047 minJust On Our WayTucson and Mesa AZ, How We Prepared For Full-Time TravelWelcome to Episode 10! We stay in Tucson Arizona where we visit the PIMA Air & Space Museum and Caden explores the super-interactive Children's Museum.
Then we travel to Mesa and stay next to the town of Fountain Hills which, well, has a giant fountain. And we go a beautiful hike with a harrowing river crossing.
We also share in detail how we prepared for full-time life on-the-road. Everything from finding insurance providers to taking driving lessons for towing a trailer!
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🏕 Tuscon/Lazydays KOA Resort
🏕 Eagle View RV Resort
🎡 PIMA Air...
2024-01-0339 minJust On Our WayNew Mexico: Taos, Santa Fe, White SandsWelcome to Episode 9! We share how we almost missed our first overnight stay at an alpaca farm on our way into New Mexico.
We visited the Taos Pueblo, which is one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States. We arrived in Santa Fe in time for Día de los Muertos and we took an amazing sunset hike.
We finished our stay in New Mexico by visiting White Sands National Park where we went sledding on the sand dunes!
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🏕 Taos Valley RV Park
🏕 Santa Fe Skies RV Park...
2023-12-2042 minJust On Our WayMoab Utah Part 2, Our Top Trailer HacksWelcome to Episode 8! Our second week in Moab was filled with meeting wonderful new friends and off-roading down the switchbacks of the Shafer Trail.
We also do a full overview of how we made our 28-foot Lance trailer livable for a family of 3 and a dog! We talk about our favourite hacks including our Starlink setup and our very special Caden Corner.
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🏕 Sun Outdoors Canyonlands
🎡 Canyonlands National Park
🎡 Shafer Trail
🎡 Fisher Tower
🚐 Lance Trailer
2023-12-0635 minJust On Our WayMoab Utah Part 1, Purchasing Our Rig Part 2Welcome to Episode 7! We are one week into our stay in Moab Utah!
It was a rocky arrival that had us considering alternate plans, but after a sunrise visit to Arches National Park and a sunset hike at Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab started to win us over.
We also continue with Part 2 of our trailer purchase and how one simple facebook message stopped us in our tracks.
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🏕 Sun Outdoors Canyonlands
🎡 Arches National Park
🎡 Dead Horse Point State Park
🎡 Swanny City Park
🎡 Rotary Park
2023-11-2934 minJust On Our WayIdaho Falls, Purchasing Our Rig Part 1Welcome to Episode 6! We are just on our way from Idaho Falls!
It turns out Idaho falls is a great place to visit with a one year old! We enjoyed story time at the library, visiting local shops and had a very special experience at the zoo!
Also, If you're wondering how we ended up in this lifestyle we share our journey from car camping to dreaming about vanlife and how we ultimately arrived at a truck and trailer.
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🏕 Antelope Island State Park
🏕 Idaho Falls Luxury RV Park
🎡 Id...
2023-11-2241 minJust On Our WayGlacier National Park, Full-Time Family TravelWelcome to Episode 5! We are just on our way from Glacier National Park in Montana.
We crossed the border from Canada into the US and spent the last week surrounded by beautiful mountains. The weather got the better of us several times, we broke our Starlink, and it snowed!
We also dive into what it’s like living and working full-time on the road with a family. The ups and downs and how we handle expectations versus reality.
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🏕️ St. Mary / East Glacier KOA Holiday
🎡 Glacier National Park
2023-11-1533 minJust On Our WayCalgary Alberta, Alu-Cab Build OutWelcome to Episode 4! We are just on our way from Calgary Alberta, where our family made a special trip out to meet us. We explored Okotoks which had tons of family friendly activities.
We also share our experience working with FAHRT systems on the custom build out of our Alu-Cab. We had a lot of fun designing the interior to include a functional mobile office, and special additions for camping with a 1 year old.
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🏕️ Riverbend Campground
🎡 Granary Road
🛠 Alu Cab
🛠 FAHRT Systems
🛠 Redbear Outdoors
🛠 Overland Campers...
2023-11-0822 minJust On Our WaySaskatoon Saskatchewan, Harvest Host First ImpressionsWelcome to Episode 3! We are just on our way from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
The weather in Saskatoon was unpredictable and WINDY. But we enjoyed visiting the local playgrounds and trying different farm to table restaurants.
We also share our tips and tricks for staying at a Harvest Host. Spoiler alert: We're HUGE fans. We stayed at 2 farms and the Hanna Roundhouse.
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🏕️ Saskatoon 16 https://saskatoonrvpark.com/
🏕️ Harvest Hosts
🍽 Odla
🎡 Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park
🎡 WonderHub
🎡 Hanna Roundhouse
2023-11-0124 minJust On Our WayRiding Mountain National Park, Drive Days With BabyWelcome to episode 2! We are just on our way from Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba to Saskatoon Saskatchewan.
In this week's episode we chat about what it was like to stay in Wasagaming, a town that's inside Riding Mountain National Park. We saw bison, visited a farmers market and checked out the unique sustainable cabins in Turtle Village.
We also dive into what it’s like to do a drive day with a baby, how we plan our pit stops and Preethi’s obsession with satellite view on Google Maps.
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🏕 Wasagam...
2023-10-2530 min
Just On Our WayThe Road So Far, Two Weeks InWelcome to the inaugural episode of "Just On Our Way"!
We've recently embarked on a scenic journey towards Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba, and are thrilled to share our experiences with you.
In this week’s episode, we delve into the nitty-gritty of our road life over the past two weeks. Yes, it's been a short yet adventurous fortnight!
Our travels through Parry Sound, Sault Ste. Marie, and the majestic Sleeping Giant in Thunder Bay have been nothing short of exhilarating.
Join us, as we traverse through the picturesque landscapes of...
2023-10-1832 min
Destination Marketing PodcastLocal Voices, Authentic Stories: How CrowdRiff Helps Destinations Capture Short-Form VideoOn this special episode of the Destination Marketing Podcast, Adam sits down with the founder and CEO of Crowdriff, Dan Holowack. They discuss how Crowdriff has transformed the destination marketing industry through user-generated content. They also explore why destinations have seen tremendous organic growth on social media by letting local creators tell the story through short-form video. Adam and Dan delve into the future of content creators and influencers in destination marketing, highlighting why it's critical to incorporate this field into your strategy today.
"I deeply believe that the destination's story is best told by its people. That's...
2023-09-2635 min
Founder Journey | The Untold Stories of the Founder JourneyThe Founders Journey ft. Dan Holowack of CrowdRiffWelcome to the first season of TechTOgether’s Founder’s Journey series.
In this series we talk with the founders of emerging Canadian tech start-ups, and learn about their journey to building their current business.
Today’s guest is Dan Holowack, Co-Founder and CEO at CrowdRiff.
Today, Dan shares his story building CrowdRiff, the purpose of the company, the lessons he learned throughout his career and his most inspirational lessons for Founders today. Connect with Dan online or on LinkedIn and learn more about CrowdRiff on their website.
Want to jo...
2023-03-0234 min
The Future of TourismThe Rise of User-Generated Content featuring Dan HolowackThis week on the Future of Tourism, David is joined by Dan Holowack, CEO of Crowdriff. The duo discusses how tourism marketing may change as we adjust to the new normal of travel, and how user-generated content will fulfill travelers' cravings for authentic marketing experiences.
2020-05-1336 min
The Philippe Matthews ShowExclusive Interview with Dan Holowack of TwitSproutDan loves data, social media data specifically. He learned from a young age the value of bridging the gap from data & information to insight & intelligence. After graduating with a degree in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo in Canada, Dan managed business intelligence initiatives across many industries, from high-tech to finance to healthcare, before focusing on social media. Dan started TwitSprout to help any individual or business track their efforts in social media. The growth of TwitSprout during beta soon required more than his home computer could support. Dan joined forces with Adrian Petrescu (@apetresc) and Abhinav Ajgaonkar (@a...
2012-01-3100 min