In this episode, we tackle the question so many parents think but rarely say out loud: is traveling with kids actually enjoyable, or is it just parenting in a different location? We react to a viral video that struck a nerve and reflect on our earliest trips as parents, the ones marked by fear, second-guessing, and that heavy feeling of doing it all without a safety net.

We unpack the difference between vacation and travel, and explore how the loss of the village in modern parenting has made everything feel harder, including leaving home. When you are carrying the logistics, the gear, and the emotional weight alone, even the idea of travel can feel overwhelming.

But we believe family travel is not about performing or getting it right. Confidence does not come before the trip, it comes because of it. You do not wait until fear disappears. You move forward with it. The goal is not perfection. It is presence, participation, and building resilient families one imperfect trip at a time.

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Do you feel like the price of travel is just too much? In this episode, we break down the real, practical ways families can save money without sacrificing the magic of travel. From swapping your house for a Dutch mansion or a Disney-area villa through HomeExchange, to choosing Airbnbs that save you hundreds in meals and laundry, to RV adventures, national parks, geo-arbitrage, and even the secrets of shoulder-season deals—this episode is packed with strategies that make travel affordable again.

We talk openly about $10k summers, overpriced hotels, and the cultural myths that keep families thinking travel has to be expensive. 

If you’re ready to stop overpaying for travel and start exploring the world in a way that’s financially sane, deeply meaningful, and actually doable for real families—this episode is your new playbook.

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In this episode of the Roamaroo Podcast, we sit down with Seth Picconi, a former compliance officer who spent 15 years ensuring people followed the laws and regulations that govern global finance—before turning that same precision and purpose toward a more human mission. When Seth’s father suffered a stroke and became disabled, travel suddenly looked different through his family’s eyes. That experience inspired him to create TravelMates, a company dedicated to making travel more accessible for people with disabilities. Drawing on his international background and years living in Australia, Seth shares how his global perspective shaped his family’s ethos, why he walked away from corporate life, and how he’s now working to bring accountability, equity, and empathy to the world of accessible travel.

Find Seth on Instagram at @travel_mate_s and https://www.travelmates.io

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Andrea Leblang, Founder of Elite Travel Arrangements, has planned everything from romantic European escapes to million-dollar vacations for the world’s most discerning travelers, but her personal journey is as meaningful as the ones she designs. Andrea shares how travel has made her more mindful, grounded, and connected to the world around her. From curating transformative experiences for ultra-high-net-worth clients to raising her daughter as an American expat in the Netherlands, Andrea reflects on how living abroad in over 60 countries has expanded her worldview and her heart. This episode dives into the art of mindful luxury, building a life rooted in cultural curiosity, and how the most extraordinary journeys ultimately lead us home to ourselves.
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No, we’re not crazy — but yes, we’re doing it again! Last year, we packed up our lives and moved to France… only to return home sooner than expected. But this time, we’re doing things differently. In this episode, we share why we’re giving Europe another shot — this time in Italy — and how we’re partnering with Boundless Life, a company that helps families like ours live abroad seamlessly, with housing, schooling, and community all set up.

From what we learned in France to why Italy feels like the perfect fit, this episode dives into what it really takes to build a new life overseas — with a little less chaos and a lot more intention. 🇮🇹✈️

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In this episode of The Roamaroo Podcast, Scott and Collette sit down with adventure athlete and filmmaker Andrew Muse to explore what it really means to design a life around passion and play. From his viral “Tiny Home Adventure” series to his fearless expeditions with his dog Kicker, Andrew shares the highs and lows of chasing big dreams and the risks that come with living unconventionally. We dive into how adventure shapes identity, why storytelling matters in a noisy digital world, and how Andrew continues to inspire others to step outside comfort zones and into a life of wonder.

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In this episode of The Roamaroo Podcast, Colette and Scott sit down with Emmanuel Arnaud, the CEO of HomeExchange to explore how trust, community, and a spirit of adventure are redefining the way families travel. From the roots of home swapping to its rise as a global movement, we discuss how exchanging homes offers not only affordability, but also authenticity - giving travelers the chance to live like locals while building connections that last far beyond a single trip. We dive into the future of travel, the values that drive the HomeExchange community, and why this model is uniquely positioned to empower families to explore the world with more meaning, confidence, and joy.

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They say having kids changes everything, but what often goes unspoken is how much it changes a marriage. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Scott and Collette Stohler of Roamaroo share how their relationship shifted after becoming parents, the unexpected grief for the life and connection they once had, and how they’re learning to find their way back to each other. From navigating emotional labor to moments of feeling like co-workers instead of partners, they explore the unspoken truths of love, resentment, and intimacy in parenthood. With equal parts vulnerability and hope, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wondering if their relationship will ever feel like it used to, and why maybe that’s not the goal after all.

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What would it take for you to leave behind the life you’ve been told to want and build one that’s fully your own? In this episode, Collette and Scott sit down with Kesi Irvin, a solo traveler and entrepreneur who traded Wall Street for a one-way ticket and has spent nearly a decade living out of a carry-on while exploring the world. They dive deep into what it means to break free from expectations and transform fear into freedom. Part soulful storytelling, part actionable roadmap, this conversation will challenge you to rethink success, embrace discomfort, and ask yourself: What are you really waiting for?

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In this episode, Collette and Scott take listeners inside their first big adventure as a family of four - packing everything into carry-on bags (yes, really), learning from their mistakes, and sharing the must-have travel gear that saved their sanity. From chaotic airport moments to laugh-out-loud parenting fails, they reveal the unfiltered reality of traveling with two little ones and why they wouldn’t trade these memories for anything.

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