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Send us Fan Mail Visiting the USA for the FIFA World Cup? 5 Things Tourists Need to Know! Visiting the USA for the FIFA World Cup? Here's What You Need to Know! 🇺🇸⚽ Are you traveling to the United States for the FIFA World Cup 2026? In this episode of the TravelEssary Podcast, we're sharing our best travel tips for international visitors coming to America, including some things that may...

Send us Fan Mail Florida: Beyond the Theme Parks When most people think of Florida, they think of theme parks, crowded attractions, and long lines. After spending nearly two months exploring the state, we discovered there's so much more to Florida than roller coasters and character meet-and-greets. In this episode, we're sharing what surprised us most about the Sunshine State, from beaut...

Send us Fan Mail  Unexpected RV Essentials  When we first started full-time RV living, we thought we had everything figured out. As it turns out, life on the road has a way of changing your priorities. In this episode, we're sharing some of the unexpected RV essentials that have become part of our everyday routine after more than a year living in a fifth wheel and several months of full-time...

Send us Fan Mail What We’d Do Different After a Year of RV Living After seven months of full-time travel and more than a year living in a fifth wheel, we’re looking back at all the things we thought we’d need, the things we absolutely didn’t, and the little changes we’d make if we could start this journey all over again. In this episode, we talk about the lessons we’ve learned from life on the roa...

Send us Fan Mail Staying Healthy On the Road Living and traveling full-time sounds like a dream… until you realize how easy it is to stay in vacation mode all the time. In this episode, we’re talking about the real challenge of staying healthy on the road. Short trips are one thing, but when travel is your everyday life, constant splurging can start to catch up with you. We’ve felt it ourselves. S...

Send us Fan Mail Brunch Cafe's: The Ultimate Local Experience When you’re traveling, some of the best experiences don’t come from big attractions… they come from where you choose to eat. In this episode, we talk about why supporting locally owned businesses matters and how it directly impacts the communities we visit. From funding local events to keeping small towns thriving, where you spend...

Send us Fan Mail Are Tourist Traps Worth It? We’re back on the road and settling into our East Coast stretch after leaving Texas over a month ago. Right now, we’re spending some time in Florida, and along the way, we’ve been thinking a lot about one big question… are tourist traps actually worth it? At the same time, Misty just released her third book and her first fiction title, which makes this...

Send us Fan Mail When Travel Stops Feeling Magical We talk a lot about how much we love this life… and we do. We really do. But sometimes, the magic fades a little. In this episode, we’re opening up about a harder stretch of full-time travel. Since mid-November, it’s been one thing after another. Breakdowns, flat tires, our RV fridge completely giving out… and trying to figure all of that out whil...

Send us Fan Mail RVing in Winter: What We Learned the Hard Way Winter RV life hits different. In this episode, we’re sharing what an unexpected ice storm taught us about staying safe, protecting your rig, and keeping your sanity when temperatures drop fast. From the “unhook and drain” rule that can save your pipes, to the little things that make a big difference in staying warm, we’re breaking dow...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of TravelEssary , we’re recording outside of Texas for the very first time after two long travel days that brought us to Alabama and yes, the scenery (and accents) have officially shifted. But today’s stories? They’re still straight out of Texas campground life. When you live full-time in an RV with near 360-degree windows, you don’t just travel, you observe. And c...

Send us Fan Mail The Systems That Save Our Sanity on the Road In this episode of TravelEssary , we’re pulling back the curtain on the systems that keep our full-time RV life peaceful, functional, and (mostly) smooth. Living in a small space as a family means we can’t just “wing it.” Over time, we’ve built simple habits that help everything run better, from daily tidy-ups and giving every item a ho...

Send us Fan Mail The Unexpected Perks of Full-Time RV Travel In this episode of TravelEssary , we’re talking about the perks of full-time RV travel that we didn’t fully expect when we first hit the road. We share how life has slowed down in the best ways, from more flexible sleep schedules and lingering family meals to spontaneous walks and everyday adventures that don’t require much planning. We...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ A Life That Travels | Season 5 Kickoff Season five of TravelEssary starts with a deep breath, a fresh perspective, and a road that’s still unfolding. In this kickoff episode, we’re sharing where we’ve been, where we are now, and where this season is headed as a family living life full-time on the road. From those early Season One days to everything this lifestyle has shaped in...

Send us Fan Mail 10 Lessons Full-Time Travel has Taught Us In this season finale of TravelEssary , we’re pressing pause to reflect on what full-time travel has taught us (so far). After a full season on the road, we’re sharing 10 lessons we’ve learned through experience, trial and error, and a lot of windshield time . From redefining what “home” means, to learning when to slow down, stay flexible,...

Send us Fan Mail 5 Essential Rules for Respectful Traveling Travel is not just about the places we visit. It's also about how we move through them and the way our choices affect the people around us. In this episode of TravelEssary, we share five essential rules for respectful traveling that we believe make the experience better for everyone. These are simple, practical habits shaped by our o...

Send us Fan Mail How We Build Community While Full-Time Traveling On this episode of TravelEssary , we’re talking about something that matters just as much as the places we visit: connection . Living on the road doesn’t mean leaving community behind. In fact, we’ve found that travel has a way of opening doors to people we may never have met otherwise. From staying connected with family and friends...

Send us Fan Mail  Finding Our New Rhythm: Freedom, Flexibility, and Life on the Road  In this episode of TravelEssary , we’re slowing things down and reflecting on how life has shifted since choosing full-time travel... not just where we go, but how we live . We talk honestly about letting go of old routines and learning to build new ones on the road. The kind that bend with travel days, quiet mor...

Send us Fan Mail Life on the Road: Where Our Income Comes From.  We’re diving into one of the most-asked questions we get: how do we afford full-time RV life? With Jeremy out on the road, Misty takes the lead alongside Justin to unpack the different ways our family makes it all work. From Jeremy’s RV transport job (our main source of income) to the creative side hustles we’re building through Patr...

Send us Fan Mail Making Full-Time Travel Affordable: Our Financial Strategy Ever wondered how we make full-time travel work without breaking the bank? 💸 In this bonus episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and answering one of the questions we get asked the most: “How will you afford to travel full-time?” We’re sharing the details of our financial game plan, including how we keep costs low with...

Send us Fan Mail Visitor Centers 101: Your Shortcut to the Best Local Experiences We’re doing something extra special in this episode of TravelEssary . We’re welcoming our very first guest host , and honestly, we couldn’t have picked a better one. Meet Amy Constancia , the Marketing Coordinator for the  Visitors & Events Center in Early, Texas. If you’ve ever driven into a town and wondered, “...

Send us Fan Mail Going Home After Full-Time Travel In this episode of TravelEssary, we’re unpacking what it feels like to come home after two solid months on the road. As a family, we don’t always see this the same way: some of us thrive in the rhythm of full-time travel, while others are more than ready to sink back into the familiar comfort of home. We talk about what “home” feels like after bei...

Send us Fan Mail Traveling During the Holiday Season In this episode of TravelEssary , we talk about what it’s really like to travel during the holiday season, which for us means October 31 through January 1. We share the upsides, like stacked vacation days that make it easier for families to explore, plus festive small-town events, local experiences, and holiday deals. We also cover the challenge...

Send us Fan Mail Life as Full-Time Travelers In this episode of TravelEssary , we’re giving you a real-life look at what our weeks actually look like as a “mostly” full-time traveling family. From move days and prep days to exploring new places and embracing the freedom of an ever-changing routine, this episode offers an honest, heartfelt glimpse into the rewards, challenges, and everyday magic of...

Send us Fan Mail Why You Should Explore America In this episode of TravelEssary , we’re digging into the heart of why exploring America is so special. From sandy deserts and towering forests to small-town diners and hidden roadside gems, we’re breaking down four big reasons we believe everyone should experience America up close. We talk about the wildly different landscapes across the country (yes...

Send us Fan Mail  Traveling Together Without Losing Your Mind (or Marriage)  Traveling with your partner can be one of the best (or most stressful) experiences you share. In this episode of TravelEssary , we’re diving into the real-life challenges of traveling as a couple (without losing your mind or your marriage). We share honest stories from the road and practical tips for staying connected whi...