Episode 2: She’ll Be Right in New Zealand with Rob Lochman
“There’s different ways to be in the world and I think that’s what the adventure is.”
In this episode, Rob Lochman joins us to share his experience of a two-week-long sabbatical he took in New Zealand traveling and camping in a van around the country. He shares detailed accounts of the camping culture as well as how this journey made an impact on his life and career in finance. Rob also discusses:
02:30 - His life in Charlotte, NC
03:50 - Deciding on New Zealand
07:15 - Traveling and camping in a van
13:20 - Discussing doubt and the first couple of days
14:40 - Highlights of the country and attractions
18:05 - Sleeping in the van and safety concerns
19:00 - How he passed the time driving
20:00 - What called him to New Zealand
22:40 - How curiosity played a factor in his decision to travel to New Zealand
26:55 - Barriers of entry to traveling
28:30 - Advice for others who may think traveling is selfish
29:40 - How the trip changed him
32:10 - Final remarks
See below for some photos Rob shared from his trip.
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