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In this episode of Camp Nowhere MAK & Owen return to Japan to hike a long distance trail called the Michinoku Coastal Trail, that they found in a magazine on their first trip to Japan. The trail traverses a sparsely populated stretch of rugged coastline where the Great Japanese Tsunami devastated back in 2011. They came for the views and to get to know a more rural part of Japan, but in the end...

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When was the last time you went outside to play?! Well, there is a lot of new science supporting that we, as adults, need to be integrating play back into our lives. There are countless physical, mental and emotional benefits to play for people of all ages. In this episode of Camp Nowhere we dive into what play looks like for adults, the benefits and my personal experience integrating play back into...

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Making friends as an adult is hard. It's tough to find your people and a strong sense of community IRL even though we are more connected than we’ve ever been thanks to social media. So how do you approach finding new friends out in the real world?! I’ve got a lifetime of practice due to moving nearly every year growing up, so in this episode of Camp Nowhere, I lay out...

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It’s an age old story, it’s not a matter of if things will go wrong, just a matter of when. This is the story of seemingly everything going wrong from early on in our travels. Even though everything went wrong, it also is a story of everything turning out exactly as it was meant to be. Join us as we fumble our way through out time in Newfoundland and meet some...

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After two and a half years of planning and preparation for transitioning to full time life on the road, we knew that our first few weeks would be memorable, but nothing prepared us for how those first few weeks turned out. Join me as I share the story of the most hilarious, chaotic and magical first two weeks on the road. Starting in Pheonix, AZ we race across the American West as...

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What happens when you decide to step away from other people’s expectations of you? Well, you learn that you actually need to get around your own expectations for yourself. Today, we talk to Shruthi who’s a fulltime traveler, hiker and runner… but she didn’t used to be any of those things. Growing up in a South Indian family in the US meant that all the things that she’s come to lo...

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Have you ever looked at a plate of food in front of you and thought about all the history you could learn just by seeing the cultural influences? Well, I didn’t either until I met Linhbergh five years ago. In today’s episode of Camp Nowhere, we sit down to record a live conversation from the Dometic booth at the SoCal Overland Expo show. We talk over his learning to love cooking through necessity, rediscovering his...

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In this episode of Camp Nowhere MAK tracks down the origins of a recipe that has long been in her family. The recipe for Kalua Pork is steeped in lore and has feed more people than just about any recipe in MAK’s family cookbook. After seeing how a recipe she grew up enjoying has evolved over the years, MAK starts at the present day version of the Kalua Pork recipe and fo...

In this episode of Camp Nowhere, MAK sits down to take a hard look at processing grief in nature. MAK has a candid conversation with long time friend and fellow traveler, Aimee Bartee about their shared experience of traveling around Alaska for a summer while in the depths of grief. Even though their experiences were years apart, they compare notes on the what it was like to process loss during prolonged periods in nature while being completely alone. Their open and honest recounting of their experiences are shared in the spirit of helping anyone else who is experiencing grief...

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We dive into a chat with Chase Bartee a filmmaker, scientific illustrator and multifaceted storyteller to discuss the value of observing the natural world. Both Chase and I had ideations of growing up to be scientist or biologists of some kind but ultimately pursued art in our college level educations. Over the years we’ve both come back to a deep love of observing and learning about the natural world. We discuss th...

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In this episode, we wrap up our unforgettable journey through Japan, from watching the sunrise over Mount Fuji to exploring Tokyo’s artsy side. We talk about our morning biking adventure, indulging in sushi pizza, and getting lost in immersive light art installations! Plus, discover how we found an incredible photography book in one of Tokyo’s most beautiful bookstores.

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In this second part of the Japan Audio Diary, we're diving deeper into the heart of Japan’s incredible landscapes and fascinating culture. Join us as we travel from Hiroshima to the base of Mount Fuji, navigating Japan’s efficient public transit system, capturing breathtaking views, and discovering the poetry of nature along the way. From the quiet serenity of the bullet train to the awe-inspiring presence of Fuji-san, this episode is pack...

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Today we’re trying something new! Camp Nowhere’s very first audio diary! This is part 1 of 3 episodes that will cover my last two weeks in Japan. This episode covers a day of exploring Peace Park in Hiroshima, Japan. It was a heavy but important day of learning about the Atomic Bomb and how it effected the people of Hiroshima. Day two we explore Miajima and all it has to offer: temples, tori...

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It took me many years to realize that I had an unhealthy relationship with goal setting and new years resolutions. So in this episode I share my history with strict goal setting, how things have evolved over time and what I now do in place of classic “New Years Resolutions”. I also share my biggest takeaways from 2024. We also hear from our “expert witness” Torea Rodriguez as to how she coaches people through...

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This episode of Camp Nowhere takes on two parts. Part 1 details how we came to book a one month trip to Japan less than a month out from leaving. All the twists, turns and pivots that lead us to Japan. Part 2 covers my first impressions of Japan. Without too many spoilers, Japan has spoken to my soul in a way that no other place has. I discuss the impact of a culture...

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In this episode, we are diving into some big topics about how to navigate change and personal evolution. We sit down with Toréa Rodriguez, an expert transformation guide… Which, something tells me most people have never heard of such a thing. Toréa specializes in helping people reach their full potential and is an expert in all things transition.

We discuss:
~ The signs and emotions that may indicate you...

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In this episode of Camp Nowhere, we sit down with Allie Rockwell, the founder and creator of “Booked It On Points” newsletter for all things tips, tricks and deals for scoring affordable international travel. In our conversation we cover what it takes to travel to new places with confidence—whether you’re venturing solo or with family in tow. We’ll explore how to overcome fears of the unknown, how to keep your trip...

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Alaska has inadvertently become a place that holds a lot of meaning for me and my family. We all found our way there at different times and for completely different reasons. Over the last three years my parents, brother and sister-in-law have built, by hand, an off grid cabin in the remote woods of central Alaska. Though Owen and I have been to Alaska many times since then, we have yet to...

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As a fellow female creative entrepreneur, I draw a lot of inspiration, kinship and camaraderie from Rachel Jung. She is a multi talented artist and illustrator who’s work inspires a deep love for the outdoors. In today’s episode of Camp Nowhere we sit down to talk about our creative origins, following passion into a career, owning a small business, life on the road and the importance and challenges of social medi...

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In this episode of Camp Nowhere, we’re still on Malcolm Island in BC Canada where we met Troy in our previous episode. This time, I’m telling the story of our time on the island. From a chance encounter on the ferry, to participating in a triathlon with nearly the entire community, our time on Malcolm Island we made memories that we will forever cherish. Our time on the island reminded us j...

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In this episode of Camp Nowhere, while exploring on Malcolm Island, BC MAK meets Troy Bright, an Orca researcher of 28 years on the island. They discuss how he came to be interested in Killer Whales, how a wrong ferry serendipitously brought him to both Malcolm Island and the sight of his research for nearly three decades. Troy shares the insights of his research and the differences between the resident whales of coastal...

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In this episode of Camp Nowhere, MAK sits down with Teagan Maddux to talk about life on the road and transitioning away from being a full time ballerina and into a full time bad ass in the outdoors. Teagan also shared her experience on the road full time, learning new sports, as well as expedition projects both past and future.

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