Have you wondered how a family of five could transition from a conventional life in the suburbs to living life as full-time overlanders? The van Stralen family of Epic Family Road Trip provides an honest portrait of exactly what such a shift looks like. 

Join host, Jimmy Lewis, as he sits down with Peter and Carol van Stralen to discuss their extraordinary life story that lead to their becoming the parents of an overlanding family raising their kids on the road.

Peter’s background in business, Carol’s experiences as an overlanding mother, the unique education of the van Stralen children–Caroline, Pete Jr., and Dan–is all explored in this in-depth, honest, and insightful look at the family behind EFRT (Epic Family Road Trip).

This episode is brought to you by onX Offroad. Use the most trusted off-roading app, onX Offroad, to discover nearby trails, plan and track your trips, share waypoints with friends, and get home safely. Get 20% off your subscription with code 'XOVERLAND'.

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Watch the podcast here!

Have you wondered how a family of five could transition from a conventional life in the suburbs to living life as full-time overlanders? The van Stralen family of Epic Family Road Trip provides an honest portrait of exactly what such a shift looks like. Join host, Jimmy Lewis, as he sits down with Peter and Carol van Stralen to discuss their extraordinary life story that lead to their becoming the parents of an overlanding family raising their kids on the road.Peter’s background in business, Carol’s experiences as an overlanding mother, the unique education of the van Stralen children–Caroline, Pete Jr., and Dan–is all explored in this in-depth, honest, and insightful look at the family behind EFRT (Epic Family Road Trip).This episode is brought to you by <a href='https://bit.ly/3MqBpzz'>onX Offroad</a>. Use the most trusted off-roading app, onX Offroad, to discover nearby trails, plan and track your trips, share waypoints with friends, and get home safely. Get 20% off your subscription with code &apos;<a href='https://bit.ly/3MqBpzz'>XOVERLAND</a>&apos;. Read the full show notes <a href='https://www.xoverland.com/podcast/ep-19-overlanding-as-a-family-peter-and-carol-van-stralen-of-epic-family-road-trip/'>here</a>! Watch the podcast <a href='https://app.overlandernetwork.com/videos/19-overlanding-as-a-family-peter-and-carol-van-stralen-epic-family-road-trip'>here</a>!

Welcome to the XOVERLAND podcast, an exploration of adventure, those who pursue it, and all that makes it possible.

Gather insight and inspiration from engaging conversations with trailblazers from around the world.  Whether they be travelers, entrepreneurs, influencers, or experts in their field, we're here to share their unique voices and learn all that we can in the process.

Our conversations may delve into the intricacies of overland vehicle electronics, the psychology of pushing past one's comfort-zone, or the inspiring stories of creatives such as Chris Burkard or Clay Croft. 

Like the exciting guests they work to bring onto the show, our podcast host and co-host, Jimmy Lewis and Leah Heffelfinger, cover a lot of ground to bring you the XOVERLAND Podcast!

Welcome to the XOVERLAND podcast, an exploration of adventure, those who pursue it, and all that makes it possible. Gather insight and inspiration from engaging conversations with trailblazers from around the world.&nbsp; Whether they be travelers, entrepreneurs, influencers, or experts in their field, we're here to share their unique voices and learn all that we can in the process. Our conversations may delve into the intricacies of overland vehicle electronics, the psychology of pushing past one's comfort-zone, or the inspiring stories of creatives such as Chris Burkard or Clay Croft.&nbsp; Like the exciting guests they work to bring onto the show, our podcast host and co-host, Jimmy Lewis and Leah Heffelfinger, cover a lot of ground to bring you the XOVERLAND Podcast!

The XOVERLAND Podcast

EP 19 | Overlanding as a Family: Peter and Carol van Stralen of Epic Family Road Trip

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