Plant-Based Jan on Intentional Travel, National Parks & Eating Well on the Road

In this energizing episode of World of Travel: The Podcast, Lindsey and Kolyn sit down with digital creator and road trip enthusiast Plant-Based Jan for a conversation about intentional living — on the plate and on the pavement.

From her home base in Washington State to the sweeping mountain passes of Colorado, Jan shares how she and her husband made the bold decision to prioritize travel during their “post-survival years,” turning a long-held goal into a lifestyle. With a mission to explore every corner of the United States — starting with national parks west of the Mississippi — Jan proves that adventure doesn’t have to be international to be extraordinary.

She reflects on jaw-dropping moments inside Rocky Mountain National Park, the ancient cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park, and even the unexpected food deserts outside Death Valley National Park. Along the way, she offers practical tips for maintaining a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle while navigating remote towns, gas stations, and long stretches of open road.

But this conversation goes deeper than snacks and scenic drives.

Jan opens up about how plant-based living reshaped her mindset — teaching her intentionality, discipline, and appreciation for the earth’s ecosystems. She discusses the synergy between nourishing your body and protecting natural spaces, why flexibility is the secret ingredient to meaningful travel, and how slowing down leads to richer human connection.

This is a conversation about purpose-driven adventure, wildlife encounters, redefining “exotic,” and discovering that some of the most breathtaking bucket-list moments are right here in America.

Follow Plant-Based Jan on YouTube at Plant-Based Jan — and maybe we’ll see you on the road.