Episode Description: The talented daughter of Peter and Carol van Stralen of Epic Family Road Trip (EFRT) and elder sister to The Adventure Guys, Pete Jr. and Dan van Stralen, Caroline van Stralen has been raised while overlanding around the world with her family. With the van Stralen family in town lending a hand at the hangar for a few days, X Overland Podcast host, Jimmy Lewis, decides to sit down with Caroline to discuss her life and overlanding and future aspirations and ambitions. 

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Caroline van Stralen Recommended Books: 
Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing 
Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales 
The World’s Great Adventure: 1,000 Years of Polar Exploration by Francis Trevelyan Miller
High Adventure: The True Story of the First Ascent of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary 
The Dig Tree by Sarah Murgatroyd 
Kon Tiki by Thor Heyerdahl 
Strangers Like Angels: With a Devil or Two to Boot by Jan Foreman & Alec Foreman 
An Arabian Journey by Levison Wood 
Survival Guide for Life by Bear Grylls 
Sand Dance by Bruce Kirkby 
Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E Lawrence 

Movies/Documentaries: 
The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest (2010) 
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
Everest (2015)
Mountain (2017)
Maidentrip (2013) 
Blood Diamond (2006) 

Episode Description: The talented daughter of Peter and Carol van Stralen of Epic Family Road Trip (EFRT) and elder sister to The Adventure Guys, Pete Jr. and Dan van Stralen, Caroline van Stralen has been raised while overlanding around the world with her family. With the van Stralen family in town lending a hand at the hangar for a few days, X Overland Podcast host, Jimmy Lewis, decides to sit down with Caroline to discuss her life and overlanding and future aspirations and ambitions. 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 HERECaroline van Stralen Recommended Books: <ul><li>Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing </li><li>Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales </li><li>The World’s Great Adventure: 1,000 Years of Polar Exploration by Francis Trevelyan Miller</li><li>High Adventure: The True Story of the First Ascent of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary </li><li>The Dig Tree by Sarah Murgatroyd </li><li>Kon Tiki by Thor Heyerdahl </li><li>Strangers Like Angels: With a Devil or Two to Boot by Jan Foreman &amp; Alec Foreman </li><li>An Arabian Journey by Levison Wood </li><li>Survival Guide for Life by Bear Grylls </li><li>Sand Dance by Bruce Kirkby </li><li>Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E Lawrence </li></ul>Movies/Documentaries: <ul><li>The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest (2010) </li><li>The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)</li><li>Everest (2015)</li><li>Mountain (2017)</li><li>Maidentrip (2013) </li><li>Blood Diamond (2006) </li></ul>

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

EP12 | 7 Years on the Road Overlanding with Caroline van Stralen of Epic Family Road Trip

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