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Think working at RV campgrounds is all campfires, peaceful mornings, and happy campers? Think again. After workamping across the country, Becky has seen just about everything… and some of these stories are almost impossible to believe. From bears wandering through campsites to campground etiquette gone horribly wrong, this episode pulls back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes of...

If this had been your first RV trip... would you have ever gone again? In this solo episode of Take the Trip, I'm sharing the kinda hilarious ( but slightly traumatic ) story that started it all… If you've ever wondered: How we first got into RV travel If traveling by camper van is easier than a travel trailer How a total travel disaster changed everything This story includes: A “luxury” M...

A French film crew found them because of their unique RV lifestyle.  But honestly? That's only a small part of this story. In this episode of Take the Trip, I sit down with Austin & Tara from @livinlitelovinlife to talk about what happens when you step away from the traditional American dream and build a life that's completely your own. Over the last 5.5 years, they've navigated fu...

Some of the best content often starts with, "You know what would be funny?" Jordan and Alex from @thedinichdetour are known for the hilarious chaos, viral videos, and relatable RV content that keeps people coming back. But behind the laughs is a conversation about family, content creation, and what full-time RV life actually looks like when the camera isn't rolling. This episode is f...

What if travel wasn't just a vacation—but part of a child's education? In this episode of Take the Trip, I sit down with kindergarten teacher Trisha DiPasquale, who found a way to bring global travel, culture, and adventure into her classroom through a program she created called Passport Adventures. Because long before kids ever board a plane, they can begin developing curiosity, empathy,...

Imagine buying a house in a town you’ve never even visited… because your kids found the listing online… That’s exactly what happened to Don & Rosellyn Kidd after years of full-time RV travel across the country. In this episode of Take the Trip, we dive into the completely unexpected chain of events that led their family from life on the road to settling down in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — in...

What if retirement didn’t have to wait until your 60s? In this episode of Take the Trip, I sit down with Chris & Kelly from @my_500_sqft_life to talk about how they retired early, transitioned into full-time RV living, and completely reshaped what they wanted life to look like. This episode is really about what happens when you stop waiting for “later.” We talk about: -The reality of downsizin...

Think travel is too expensive right now? That’s exactly why you need to hear this. ✈️💳 Most families assume more travel = more money. But what if that’s not actually true? In this episode of Take the Trip , I sit down with Joy and Mara from @savvytravelmamas — a mother-daughter duo helping families use points and miles, credit card rewards, and simple travel strategies to make travel actually aff...

I thought we were ready for RV life… but we made some mistakes that made it harder than it needed to be. In this solo episode of Take the Trip , I’m sharing the real, unfiltered lessons from our RV journey — the things I would absolutely do differently if we were starting over today. Because RV life isn’t just about hitting the road. It’s about how you plan, spend, connect, and adapt along the way...

She was convinced she’d hate RV life… but also knew their “normal” life needed a change… In this episode of Take the Trip , I sit down with Jeff and Monica Grant — a family who didn’t set out dreaming about RV life… but found themselves rethinking everything when packed schedules and housing frustrations weren’t giving them the life they actually wanted. What started as hesitation turned into a co...

What if the goal isn’t to do it all perfectly… but to do it well enough to actually enjoy your life? In this episode of Take the Trip , I sit down with Stephanee to talk about full-time RV living, motherhood, and the quiet pressure so many women carry to “do it right” — and what happens when you finally let that go. Their first attempt at RV life didn’t work. They stepped away. Regrouped. And came...

You ever realize you’ve been following someone for years — but barely know their real story? In this episode of Take the Trip , I sit down with Gaby from @adventureswithgabygaby for a conversation that goes beyond just the funny, relatable moments she often shares on social media — and into the real life behind it all. Because while her content might make you laugh, there’s a deeper story undernea...

This wasn’t about travel at first — it was about feeling stuck… and doing something about it. In this episode of Take the Trip , I sit down with Jessica from @ We Chose Adventures to talk about how she went from an overwhelmed mom to building a life centered around outdoor adventure, homeschooling, and meaningful family travel. What started as simply getting her kids outside turned into something...

We thought we were prepared for anything… until our RV broke down and no one could help us. In this episode of Take the Trip , Bill and I share one of the most stressful travel days we’ve ever had — when our Keystone RV majorly malfunctioned just an hour into a drive home for a funeral. What started as a routine travel day quickly turned into a full-blown roadside nightmare. Our leveling jacks/sli...

What would it take for you to completely change your life? In this episode of Take the Trip, I sit down with Alex and Libby from TravelinThoms to talk about how a major health scare in their 20s completely shifted their perspective — and ultimately led them to build a life on the road.  What started as weekend trips turned into full-time RV living, all while navigating the newlywed phase, demandin...

Luxury cruises, chaotic camping trips, Canadian travel hot-tips – and one travel mistake that could ruin your entire trip. In this episode of Take the Trip , I sit down with Sarah from Sujanos Travel to talk about the wildly different sides of travel — from dressing up for formal nights on a cruise ship to dealing with flooded campsites, mosquitoes, and unpredictable weather while camping. We talk...

RV life might look peaceful from the outside — but sometimes the stories are downright chaotic. In this episode of Take the Trip , I sit down with Heather from GypzyHustle to talk about the wild, strange, and completely unexpected moments that come with living life on the road. From accidental, unhinged social media moments to pet psychics to encounters with coyotes in the middle of the night, Hea...

Ever had a camping trip take a turn you absolutely did not see coming? In this episode of Take the Trip, I sit down with my husband to share the story of a camping experience that started off very normal… and escalated into one of the strangest campground encounters we have had after 5 years of RVing.  What began as a normal, beautiful l stay quickly shifted when loud neighbors pushed the limits —...

Full-time RV living wasn’t trendy when they started — it was risky, uncertain, and a little bit wild. In this episode of Take the Trip, I sit down with Vern and Katie of Nomad Nesters — a family who chose full-time RV living before Instagram, before remote work was normal, and before there was a roadmap for how to do it “right.” What began as a spontaneous trip turned into a decade on the road. No...

RV life isn’t just about the places you go — it’s about who you become along the way. In this episode of Take the Trip, I sit down with Kelly and Oscar from Spark Love and Wellness for an honest conversation about RV living, family, sobriety, health, and the power of community when you choose a less traditional lifestyle. We talk about the early days of full-time travel — when excitement gave way...

Traveling the world with your kids is amazing — until something goes very hilariously wrong on a bus in Mexico..  In this episode of Take the Trip Podcast, I sit down with Anna from Wanderlust. Haaks for an honest conversation about family travel, parenting on the road, and the real-life chaos that comes with it. We talk about what it’s actually like to travel as a family — from navigating customs...

I thought I knew what full-time RV life would be like. I was wrong — in ways that completely surprised me.  Whether you life life on the road, dream of RV life, feel stuck where you are, or just love honest conversations about choosing a different path — this episode is for you. I’m sharing 10 surprising truths about full-time RV living — the kinds of things you don’t really understand until you’r...

They didn’t just take fitness on the road — they built their entire life as a family around it. In this episode of Take the Trip Podcast , I sit down with Deserei and Zack from Beckham’s Big Rig , a family living full-time in an RV while prioritizing fitness, resilience, and intentional living — for themselves and their kids. We talk about what it really looks like to maintain routines on the road...

Some travel dreams don’t happen overnight — they take decades. In this episode of Take the Trip Podcast , I sit down with Patty Gill from Gills On Wheels to talk about what it really looks like to build a life on the road after years of military service, planning, pivoting, and adapting when things don’t go as expected. Patti shares how a dream that started 20 years ago finally became full-time RV...

Some conversations hit deeper than expected — this was one of them. In this episode of Take the Trip Podcast , I sit down with Jenn Bethune , a well-known voice in the bus/RV life community, for an honest, heartfelt conversation about full-time travel with family , vulnerability, healing, and what it really looks like to share your life online while you’re still figuring it out. We talk about livi...