Stories from the Road

In this episode, Sam and Kelsey talk about recent travels, upcoming summer travel plans, Sam's love of RVing and tent camping, and Kelsey's upcoming book about growing up roadschooled. 

• 1:00 - Sam's summer camping plans
• 3:30 - Why Sam loves tent camping
• 5:30 - Kelsey's camping set up and recent travels
• 10:00 - Kelsey's new book
• 15:00 - The Fulltime Families community and why it's so awesome
• 17:00 - Sam brainstorms title ideas for Kelsey's book

Read the shownotes for this episode and learn more about this episode here!

• 1:00 - Finding the 345 motorcoach
• 4:30 - Getting into RVing
• 7:00 - Life before RVing
• 11:00 - Advice for work on the road and RVing
• 17:00 - Favorite experiences
• 21:00 - The RV culture and community
• 25:00 - Social impact and Airbnb glamping business
• 33:30 - What’s next for travels?

Connect with Josh and Brittain and learn more about this episode here!

Jorn and Hannah Vangoidtsenhoven from Vango Photos work as a freelance duo on the road, sharing their stories and wildlife photographs in books and magazines as they travel through the US, Mexico, and Central America. They've traveled by Airstream, truck camper, and now a Casita trailer.

In this episode, Sam interviews Jorn and Hannah about camping and RVing in Mexico, their favorite international camping destinations, and capturing incredible wildlife photography.

Some highlights from this episode:

• 1:00 - Intro to traveling North America
• 5:00 - From Airstream to truck camper to Casita
• 7:30 - Travels in Mexico
• 13:00 - Campgrounds in Mexico
• 16:00 - Favorite experiences in Mexico and Central America
• 19:30 - Best travel destinations
• 24:00 - What’s next?
• 27:00 - Wildlife photography

Connect with Vango Photos and learn more about this episode here!

In this episode, Sam interviews Wade Barrett, a sailor and van lifer from Alabama. They recorded this interview in the parking lot of the RV Entrepreneur Summit, while hanging out inside of Wade's amazing renovated van! Tune in for stories of living on a sailboat and what it's like to renovate a van.

Some highlights from this episode:

• 0:45 - Live from Wade’s van + renovation talk
• 5:00 - Full-time van life
• 7:40 - Stories from sailing and boat life
• 14:15 - Handling storms in a boat
• 19:00 - Buying a different boat and future travel plans
• 21:00 - Costs of renovating Wade’s van
• 25:00 - Advice for aspiring van lifers and sailors

Connect with Wade and learn more about this episode here!

• 2:00 - Caravanning with friends on the road
• 3:30 - Happy Camper Bucket List
• 7:30 - Visiting historic sites
• 11:00 - Lindsay’s new book!
• 18:30 - What’s next for Follow Your Detour
• 23:00 - Transitioning to part-time travel
• 27:00 - Looking back over 2 years of RVing

Connect with Dan and Lindsay and learn more about this episode here!

• 1:00 - Leaning into RV life and community
• 6:00 - Buying the Roadtrek
• 11:00 - Travel plans for Michigan state parks
• 16:30 - Bucket list travel destinations
• 19:00 - Opportunities for working on the road
• 21:00 - Jessi’s Simon Says talents
• 24:00 - Learnings from The RV Entrepreneur Summit

Connect with the Trekers and learn more about this episode here!

Ken and April Pishna run the website Living a Stout Life and have a YouTube show called Stout Conversations. Their mission is to travel the country full-time in their RV, searching for interesting stories to share about the craft beer community and the very interesting individuals who make craft beer. In this episode, Sam had the opportunity to interview Ken and April on location in their RV named Raif at the RV Entrepreneur Summit. Tune in for some stout conversations and stories from the road!

What we talk about in this episode:

• 2:00 - What does it mean to live a stout life?
• 6:00 - Stout Conversations
• 10:00 - Best beer cities in the US
• 14:30 - Making the most of life and moving into an RV
• 19:00 - Stories from the RV Entrepreneur Summit
• 26:00 - Plans for RVing and Living a Stout Life
• 30:00 - Advice for others

Connect with Ken and April and learn more about this episode here.

Today on the podcast, Sam interviews Rachel and Nick from The Gray Adventure. After 13 months on the road, the Gray's have built up quite the YouTube following, sharing their adventures and tips on everything from downsizing to RV travel budgets! Tune in to hear about their favorite travel experiences and stories from the road.

What we talk about in this episode:

• 1:00 - Current travels and Full-time Families Rally
• 4:00 - Hitting the road
• 7:00 - RV Renovation and travel preparation
• 13:30 - Downsizing tips
• 16:00 - Starting a YouTube channel and sharing RV budgeting tips
• 23:00 - Favorite travel destinations and experiences

In honor of Sam’s first trip to The RV Entrepreneur Summit, check out these clips of how this event has impacted guests on the Stories from the Road podcast! Plus, hear Heath Padgett, from HeathandAlyssa.com and The RV Entrepreneur Podcast, tell the story behind the event and how it got started.

Today on the podcast, Sam interviews Mark and Shanae from Trail Mix & Chocolate. Mark is an agriculturalist and Shanae is a teacher and artist. They are currently in their third year of traveling full-time in an RV and enjoy getting out in nature whenever possible, especially at National Parks!

What we talk about in this episode:

• 1:00 - Heading to RV Entrepreneur Summit
• 3:00 - Meeting their “RV parents” and intro to RV community
• 9:30 - Thoughts on tiny living
• 12:30 - Becoming Trail Mix & Chocolate
• 18:00 - Favorite experiences
• 25:30 - Travel and Life Goals
• 30:00 - Combining travel and art
• 34:00 - Turning the interview around on Sam!
• 37:00 - National Parks

Connect with Mark and Shanae and learn more about this episode here!