#104 | From Peru & Burning Man to the Camper Van Life: Rediscovering Nature with Scotty Hsieh & Nanooki the Wolf Dog

About this episode

Scotty Hsieh shares his journey from city life to camper van living, exploring nature and personal growth with his wolf dog Nanooki.

On this episode, I’m joined by Scotty Hsieh, a dance and art educator, community builder, and van life explorer, along with his beloved wolf dog Nanooki. The episode explores Scotty's journey from city life to embracing the camper van lifestyle, his spiritual and outdoor experiences, and the deep bond he shares with Nanooki. We discussed their adventures across stunning landscapes like Sedona, Mammoth Lakes, and Joshua Tree, and more emphasizing the transformative power of nature and introspection. The episode features discussions on the challenges and rewards of van life, significant moments with Nanooki, and the lessons learned from reconnecting with nature. Additionally, Scotty shares his aspirations for future projects emphasizing community and personal growth through outdoor exploration with Nanooki by his side. Follow Nanooki on https://www.instagram.com/nanooki_the_wolf/# Follow Scotty on https://www.instagram.com/scotty.hsieh/ Follow Just Trek on https://instagram.com/just.trek Shop Just Trek merch on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net/shop⁠⁠ Listen to more podcast episodes on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net⁠⁠ Want to send me a message? Email me at ⁠⁠justtrekofficial@gmail.com⁠⁠ or DM…

People in this episode

Host: Justin "Justroc" Rimon

Guest: Scotty Hsieh

Topics covered

• van life
• nature exploration
• community building
• spiritual experiences
• outdoor adventures
• personal growth

Keywords

• camper van life
• nature
• adventures
• outdoor experiences
• community
• spirituality
• wolf dog

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Peru, Sedona, Mammoth Lakes, Joshua Tree

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