This week, we’re doing something special — featuring an episode from Queen's Podcast about Scotland's Maggie Dickson

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Today we unpack what it really means to work and travel—whether you're living out of a rooftop tent or being a travelling as a "slowmad" tune in for honest insights, travel fails, and must-know resources if you're living the van life, a digital nomad lifestyle, or on your next backpacker adventure.

💬 In This Episode:

• Are you a Type A or Type B traveler? (Spoiler: one of us packs an air diffuser, the other forgets her wallet)
• The truth about van life that Instagram won’t tell you
• What it’s really like to work full-time on the road (as a backpacker or from a trailer)
• Showering in lakes, battling with FedEx in Thailand, and RV elitism
• The digital nomad loneliness nobody talks about
• Hilarious travel fails (a flaming phone charger at the gate?!)
• Our must-have apps & hacks for every kind of travel lifestyle

👋 Connect with Our Guest: Laura from The Travel Creator Podcast

🎧 Podcast: The Travel Creator
📸 Instagram: @travelcontentwriting
🎙️ Recommended Episode: "The 7% Rule" – tips for staying productive when everything’s dying (literally)

🔗 Van Life Resources (Mentioned by Laura):

• Overlander – App for finding free campsites with reviews and photos
• FreeCampsites.net – Community-driven listings of free places to camp
• The Dyrt – Paid app for detailed camping info and reviews
• Google Maps – Essential for up-to-date navigation (ditch Apple Maps!)
• Harvest Hosts – $150/year membership to stay overnight at wineries, breweries, and farms in exchange for supporting the business
• Planet Fitness Membership – For showers and workouts nationwide
• Public Libraries – Hidden gems for WiFi and peaceful workspaces

🌎 Digital Nomad Resources (Mentioned by Marie):

• Timeleft – Mystery dinner app to meet locals and travelers via personality-based group meals
• ClassPass – Global access to gyms, yoga, beauty services, and wellness
• CoLiving.com – Flexible co-living spaces perfect for digital nomads
• Flatio – No-fee housing platform ideal for long stays in Europe
• Travel Smoothie Blender – Lightweight portable blender for healthy meals on the go
• Tip: Never book

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Today we are covering a woman whose life was so full of drama we are still talking about her 500 years later... Mary Queen of Scots.

We’re not only covering the twists, betrayals, and wild scandals of Scottish history, but we’re also reliving our own adventures in Scotland — from cozy hot chocolate in Edinburgh to getting terrorized by Scottish teens and even visiting the very castle where part of Mary’s story went down, Holyrood Castle.

You’ll learn:

• Why Mary’s life was basically a soap opera-meets-Game of Thrones.
• How her choices in love (spoiler: bad ones) shaped the fate of nations.
• Why her name still sparks fascination centuries later.
• Fun and spooky Harry Potter connections in Edinburgh, including the haunted graveyard that inspired Tom Riddle.

Our top Scotland travel recommendations: Uplands Roast hot chocolate in The Meadows, Mellis Cheese Shop in Edinburgh, strolling colorful Victoria Street, and experiencing the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

📚 Book recs if you want to dive deeper into this story:

A Tip for the Hangman by Allison Epstein

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