Following Inspiration Towards A Life Of Travel with Mark and Steffi (The World’s Only Chapman Stick Duo)

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Society & Culture, Business, Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel

4.6 • 866 Ratings

🗓️ 14 February 2023

⏱️ 83 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever wanted to create your own path toward travel? Today I'm joined by Mark White and Steffi Barthel to learn about the inspiring moments that led them to a life of travel, adventure, love, and music. Mark and Steffi met in a small town on the east coast of Australia in November 2016. After traveling together for six months, Mark decided to share his passion with Steffi and taught her to play the Chapman Stick. They now travel around the globe as the world's only Chapman Stick duo, sharing their music and making a difference. If you're looking for that spark of inspiration to start living life on your own terms, this episode is for you. Mark and Steffi share their unconventional approach to earning a living on the road, their advice for international couples, how music connects them as a couple and to the cultures around them, and so much more. How can you take an unconventional approach to incorporate more travel into your life? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: How Mark and Steffi met, their unique engagement story, and advice for international couples How Mark discovered the Chapman stick and the epiphany that led him to busk Why Steffi started playing the Chapman Stick and how music was their answer for staying together What they do to maintain discipline on the road How their relationship has grown through music Why they chose to busk instead of taking the stage Why busking allows them to form deeper connections to cultures Their experience playing in different cities and their favorite places to travel Why travel inspires their songwriting How they give back to the environment through their music How they learned to embrace their identities as artists and deal with skepticism The importance of staying true to yourself and choosing the uncommon path Tips for van life in Europe and their favorite apps to use on the road And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card - Today's Sponsor Grab a copy of Cascade's new album Follow @cascademelodies on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Book flights with Skyscanner, Google Flights Download park4night (Europe), iOverlander (United States), CamperMate (New Zealand, Australia) Find accommodations through Hostelworld, Agoda, Booking.com Want More? Couplepreneur Conundrums with Nick and Gen Leaving A Comfortable Life For Travel w/ Cassie And Nate 7 Pro Tips For Finding A Perfect Work/Life/Travel Balance w/ Kelly Claus & Jeremy Enns From $70K In Debt To World Travel w/ Annette and Daniel Fortner Thanks to Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	inspiration can strike at any time but the sparks that light the fire within often come from
0:11.0	something outside of yourself a conversation with a friend a moving song a chance encounter with a
0:17.7	stranger a moment you just can't shake. And if you allow these moments
0:22.3	to ignite the flames of your soul, it will burn out of control and can change your life forever.
0:29.2	Finding these moments is easy. We encounter inspiration everywhere. The difficult part is using
0:34.5	that inspiration as a way forward and trusting the flames to guide you.
0:40.9	Today's guests, Mark and Steffi, share some of the inspiring moments that led them to a life
0:45.1	of travel, adventure, love, and music. As the only Chapman Stick duo in the world, they've
0:51.3	taken an unconventional approach to earning a living on the road while
0:54.6	making a difference. I hope you enjoy hearing their story today. It's sure to provide a spark of
0:59.8	inspiration. What you do with it is up to you. Welcome to the Zero to Travel Podcast, my friend.
1:15.8	You're listening to the Zero to Travel podcast where we explore exciting travel-based work,
1:20.6	lifestyle and business opportunities, helping you to achieve your wildest travel dreams.
1:25.5	And now your host, World Wanderer and Travel Junkieie Jason Moore.
1:31.0	Hey there, it's Jason with zero to travel.com.
1:32.5	Welcome to the show, my friends.
1:35.6	Thanks for hanging out, letting me bring a little travel into your ears today.
1:40.9	This is the show to help you travel the world on your terms to fill your life with as much travel as you desire, no matter what's your situation or experience. At the time of recording, it is Valentine's Day
1:47.0	that this show is released,
1:49.0	so I want to remind you to be your own Valentine.
1:53.0	We can always be our own Valentine's, right?
1:55.0	Love yourself, be your own Valentine,
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