From Van Life to Holy Raves - Robert-Jan's journey to the Canary Islands

In this episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria chats with Robert-Jan, a free-spirited musician who has made the Canary Islands, specifically Tenerife, his home for the past six years. Robert shares his unconventional journey from living in a campervan across Spain and Portugal to settling in a small fishing town, where the relaxed local culture has become a significant part of his life.

As Robert reflects on his decision to move, he discusses the challenges of adapting to a new environment, the beauty of the island, and the sense of community he has found among fellow travelers and locals. He candidly opens up about his past experiences, including his rise and fall of his crowd funding business, being cancelled by the dutch media, and how he transformed his struggles into a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth.

Listeners will be inspired by Robert's resilience and his commitment to sharing positive messages through music, which he now creates with a purpose.

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Keywords: Expat Life, Moving to Tenerife, Campervan Living, Musician Journey, Community, Cultural Adaptation, Spiritual Growth, Resilience, Life in the Connor Islands, Cancel Culture, Vanlife, Holy Raves,

(00:00) Introduction to Robert Jan and Tenerife

(02:15) Why Robert chose Tenerife for his new home

(05:30) Life in a campervan and the transition to Tenerife

(10:45) The local culture of Los Abrigos

(15:00) Language barriers and learning Spanish

(20:30) Reflections on leaving the Netherlands

(25:00) The impact of COVID-19 on Robert's life

(30:20) Music as a means of expression and community building

(35:00) Spiritual growth and finding purpose through music

(40:00) Closing thoughts and how to connect with Robert Jan

You can check out his music here: robertjanmastenbroek.com or follow him on Instagram or Spotify.