S12:E4 – Jamin and Hilarie are back in the middle of nowhere as they discuss their time in Joshua Tree National Park. You’ll hear all about the park, their favorite hiking trails and why this park is so popular. They will also discuss the challenges of “dry camping” in the desert, how they handled the cold winter nights and what surprised them the most about this epic park.

For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S12:E4 Joshua Tree’s best hiking trails) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/fEs1xJYqax4) as part of our “Middle of Nowhere” season.

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast.

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) Watch their adventures on YouTube and (2) Follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts.

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S12:E3 – This episode of Travel FOMO focuses on Jamin and Hilarie’s Phoenix finds – including some opportunities for some excellent views – from hiking to touring homes. Their dog-friendly hike along the Pima Wash Trail gave them a glimpse of the classic Saguaro cacti. Photo opp! They topped it off with a tour of Taliesin West, the unique winter home of architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S12:E3 Hiking in Phoenix (+ a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/9I0U5Jbux3Q) as part of our “Middle of Nowhere” season.

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S12:E2 – The bigger the cave, the less claustrophobia…in theory. In this episode of the Travel FOMO podcast, Jamin and Hilarie discuss their time in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This gap year adventure makes them a bit claustrophobic — in the massive cave at the center of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. They also retell a creepy story of a mercy killing that took place within the park.

For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S12:E2 Carlsbad Caverns | A big cave that feels really small…) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/Ka_xkJkwNl8) as part of our “Middle of Nowhere” season.

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S12:E1 – COVID caught us. And right in the middle of Gap Year!

This episode takes you through our journey of testing, hibernating and recovering from COVID in October 2022. Fortunately, there were no complications, and we made it back on the road – arriving to Marfa, one of Texas’ most unique ghost towns with a supernatural twist to it. Tune in to hear about experiences, including our own footage of the mysterious Marfa Lights.

To see our Marfa Lights footage, check out the video that accompanies this podcast – S12:E1 Travel plans interrupted by COVID 😷 (+ What we DIDN’T do in Marfa) – on YouTube (https://youtu.be/lZM5d7n-RGs) as part of our “Middle of Nowhere” season.

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BONUS EPISODE – Jamin and Hilarie visited Siloam Springs, Arkansas for a recent weekend getaway, where they stayed in a 120-year-old cottage owned by Hilarie’s aunt, Gwen. Tune in to hear about the thoughtful renovations that turned this private cabin into a modern home-share rental, which is now available on AirBnB and Vrbo.

Just 5.5 miles outside of Siloam Spring’s historic downtown, it’s located on 800+ acres of the Lake Frances Preserve and a short drive from the community’s proud new WOKA Whitewater Park, a $33M investment in outdoor adventure.

For a video tour – and to meet the sweet face behind the place – check out the video that accompanies this podcast (Gwen's Nest in Siloam Springs | The Perfect Arkansas Getaway) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/SFCjpgI_HF4).

Book your stay at Gwen’s Nest:

AirBnB: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/760801039230452431?check_in=2025-01-02&check_out=2025-01-07&guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=47f41a6f-e355-49ac-b60f-836eb27cbaad

Vrbo: https://t.vrbo.io/hS1SRpYE8Ob

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S11:E10 - Where’s the best sand in the U.S.? Maggie Moodle the Golden Doodle believes she found it in Panama City Beach, Florida. Jamin and Hilarie arranged a dog-friendly day with their golden doodle – with everything from dog-friendly beaches to lunch at The Porch in Pier Park to St. Andrews State Park. In this episode of the Travel FOMO podcast, you’ll also learn how the orange streets lights in beach communities help protect sea turtles.

For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S11:E10 A Dog-Friendly Day in Panama City Beach 🐾) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/0X8hFZyqLMM).

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast.

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) Watch their adventures on YouTube and (2) Follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts.

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S11:E7 - In this episode, Hilarie and Jamin soak in the southern charm of Savannah from their home base of Skidaway Island State Park – a fast fave for these RVers. They learn some history about the city, wander through its spooky streets on a pub crawl and eat some great food. They also uncover some unfamiliar history when they get lost in this historic city.

For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S11:E7 Savannah | Skidaway Island + Wormslow) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/_GFhaKvW-7c).

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast.

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S11:E6 – Charleston has all the characteristics that Jamin and Hilarie are looking for in a city – a deep respect for history, great shopping options, creative cocktails and incredible food. The city’s restaurants have perfected the fusion of deep southern cooking with, well, pretty much anything. Come along as they discover this city for the first time—from Church & Union to Charleston Market to the Old Slave Mart Museum.

For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S11:E6 Discovering Charleston | Food + History + Euro Vibes) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/f4Kg3WVPJ44).

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast.

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S11:E9 - This week on Travel FOMO, Jamin and Hilarie explore the Florida Keys in their Airstream, where Hilarie discovers that she’s literally lost her keys to the RV. They also share the scoop on their favorite RV park of their gap year: Jolly Roger RV Park. While in Key West, they discover the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, which is full of incredible jewels and other sunken treasure that were retrieved from the bottom of the ocean, just off the coast of the Keys. And of course, no trip to Key West is complete without visiting the historic home of Ernest Hemingway and learning about his fascinating life as one of America’s best writers.

Make sure to tune in as they share their experiences and spill the tea on the controversial Duvall Street tradition of Fantasy Fest. They also explore a long list of recommendations from Travel FOMO listeners.

For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S11:E9 RV-ing in the Florida Keys | We took YOUR recommendations) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/qlfNhqxmWwk).

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S11:E8 - What’s it like to see Miami by Airstream? In this episode, Jamin and Hilarie stay on the west edge of the metroplex and make their way into Miami Beach to sample Cuban food and some top notch mojitos. They take a self-guided art deco walking tour along Ocean Drive and do a little shopping. RV-ing to Miami wouldn’t be completed without a trip to the largest tropical wilderness in the U.S., Everglades National Park.

For more context, check out this podcast’s companion video (S11:E8 First timers in Miami | Cuban food, art deco tour + Everglades) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/1RdaSLS2jJU).

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast.

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