Would YOU leave a professional career in theater in New York City to boondock in the woods and travel full-time with your family?

👉 THIS RV Queen did!

Kate O'Phalen is a blogger and content creator at O'Phalen Adventures, where she inspires families to push their limits and adventure together on any budget. She has written two e-books about RVing in Alaska and Boondocking 101, and she loves partnering with underrated destinations to showcase what makes a place amazing. Kate and her family of five have been traveling fulltime for four years, first in airbnbs and then in their renovated 2007 Keystone Raptor. As an ex-New Yorker, she loves sharing how even "city people" can learn to tow giant rigs and live off-grid.

Summary 

In this week’s episode Kate O'Phalen shares her journey from being a professional actor in New York City to becoming a full-time RV traveler alongside her husband and 3 kids. The O’Phalens left the city during the madness of 2020 and rented Airbnbs for the summer, which eventually led them to the idea of full-time travel. They bought a 2007 Keystone Raptor RV and renovated it themselves! 

Kate talks about the challenges and surprises they encountered during the renovation process, as well as the importance of social media in finding inspiration and connecting with other families on the road. Kate shares her love of travel planning and living a balanced life as a travel mom and content creator. She discusses the benefits of boondocking and how it simplifies travel planning. Kate also offers insights into traveling to Alaska with kids and provides advice for integrating personal life and business.

In this episode you’ll learn:

➕ Why (and how) she left a career in New York theatre to travel full-time

➕ How the O’Phalens transitioned from AirBNB travel to RV living

➕ The surprises and lessons learned during their RV renovation

➕ Her unique approach to finding off-the-beaten-path travel destinations

➕ How to travel to Alaska with kids in tow (!!!)

➕ Why boondocking simplifies travel planning and allows for more flexibility

➕ And much more!

Connect with Kate and learn from her family’s adventures around the inter webs:

Instagram - @kateophalen

RV Renovation Ideas (Blog post)

Alaska RV Trip (Blog Post)

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Boondocking (Blog Post)

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