This episode marks the end of Season One of CatavanCast, and is likely the last episode we will make until we can get back on the road again. But instead of going out with a whimper, this week we bring you three entire countries! Well, two microstates and an "Overseas Territory", but they were too diddy to give their own episodes so we crammed them all together for our big finale! We want to thank everyone that has been in touch with us over the last few months, and if you have any ...
In this episode we go over the legal and financial reasons for having to call an end to our van life adventure. Of course that still leaves us with the small task of driving back across Europe during COVID! Facebook/Instagram: @catavanukRedbubble: catavan/catavanukEmail: catavanuk@gmail.comMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 30: Residency & Renting In GreeceThis week we talk about our experiences trying to find a rental home in Greece, and then going through the process to acquire Greek Residency Permits! Facebook/Instagram : @catavanukEmail: catavanuk@gmail.comMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 29: AthensWelcome to 2021! We kick off the year with our story about how we visited Athens! We cover the best sights, the best food, and the best way to secure your van so you can visit the capital city of Greece without worrying about your mobile home! Instagram/Facebook: @catavanukRedbubble: catavan/catavanukEmail: catavanuk@gmail.comMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 28: The Peloponnese During COVIDThis week we continue our journey across the Peloponnese region of Greece as lockdown restrictions are gradually eased! From abandoned hotels to giant stone lions, we share all of our discoveries during one of our final big weeks exploring Greece!Instagram/Facebook: @catavanukRedbubble: catavan/catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 27: Greece After Lockdown This week we cover the first week after lockdown was lifted in Greece. From breakdowns to dangerous roads and shipwrecks, I was certainly one of our most memorable weeks! Facebook/Instagram: @catavanuk Music: www.bensound.com
New Episode Next WeekBecause life is ever more unpredictable, there was no time to record a full episode for this week. Come back next week for our special on the Peloponnese after lock-down, but before tourists were allowed back in!
Episode 26: How We Got Locked DownThis week we cover the brief but rather intimidating period of time between realizing that this whole "coronavirus" thing was something that demanded attention, fleeing one country for another before ultimately being locked down in one spot for three months! catavanuk@gmail.comFacebook/Instagram: @catavanukRedbubble: catavan/catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 25: Italy During Early COVIDThis week we cover our travels through the Boot of Europe, Italy! Entering during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, what seemed like a mild inconvenience in isolate regions soon became a major concern for our ability to travel! Facebook/Instagram: @catavanukRedbubble: catavan/catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 24: Morocco Part 5: Merzouga And The Sahara DesertThis week we remember arguably our lowest point of the trip dealing with mechanical disasters with the van, before remembering arguably our highlight of the trip, taking a camel ride out to the Sahara Desert! All before making a dash for the border before our van insurance expired! Facebook/Instagram: @catavanukRedbubble: catavan/catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 23: Morocco Part 4: Marrakesh, Ouzoud Falls and Valley Of The VansThis week we cover our visit to Tafraoute, otherwise known as the Valley Of The Vans. There we leave our van in the care of the mechanics as we make an excursion to the tourist hotspot of Marrakesh and the awe-inspiring Ouzoud Falls. Facebook/Instagram: @catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 22: Morroco Part 3: Essaouira, Paradise Valley and LegziraThis week we cover our trip to the most southern point of Morocco that we would visit on the famous beach of Legzira! But not before passing through Paradise Valley, a name given by Jimi Hendrix during his time travelling through the country! Facebook/Instagram: @catavanukRedbubble: catavanMusic: www.bensound.com
Catavan UpdateNo new episode this week, because life is just that complicated sometimes!
CatavanCast #21 - Morocco Part 2: Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca | Van Life Podcast This week we go over our experiences in the north-Moroccan cities of Tangier Rabat and Casablanca. We have a run in with the police, nearly run over a donkey and go rock climbing in a canyon! www.catavan.co.uk Facebook/Instagram: @catavanuk Music: www.bensound.com
Episode 20: Morocco Border CrossingThis week we cover everything you need to know to be prepared for crossing in and out of Morocco! From what paperwork you'll need to where to buy insurance, we'll make sure you're fully prepared for your African adventure! www.catavan.co.ukFacebook/Instagram: @catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 19: Spain Part Two: The RepairsThis week we finish off our coverage of our time in Spain, including our return from Africa and our search for urgent repairs on our campervan! www.catavan.co.uk Facebook/Instagram: @catavanuk Music: www.bensound.com
CatavanCast #18 - Spain Part One: The Crash | Van Life Podcast This week we cover the first leg of our trip through the Land Of The Setting Sun, Spain! From crossing the border to avoiding trouble in Barcelona, and including a traffic accident that immobised us and put out Christmas plans in doubt!www.catavan.co.uk Facebook/Instagram: @catavanuk Music: www.bensound.com
CatavanCast #17 - Searching For Warmth In France | Van Life PodcastThis episode we return to our first destination country, France, in search of warmer weather. Crossing in from southern Germany, we make our way down to the Meditteranean Coast on the way to Spain, and later on when we return from Spain on our way to Italy, in search of snow chains! www.catavan.co.ukFacebook/Instagram: @catavanukRedbubble: catavanMusic: www.bensound.com
CatavanCast #16 - Breakdown In Poland | Van Life Podcast This week we cover our adventures through Poland! From Warsaw highlights to break disc disasters, we cover everything you need to know before visiting the Land Of Open Fields! www.catavan.co.ukFacebook/Instagram: @catavanukMusic: www.bensound.com
Episode 15: Crosses and Devils of Lithuania In this episode of our weekly podcast, we visit the geographical center of Europe, Lithuania! From the Hill Of Crosses to the Devil's Museum with van problems in between, we cover our spiritually varied experiences in Lithuania. www.catavan.co.uk Facebook/Instagram: @catavanuk Music: www.bensound.com