My guest this week is Lucille Reese. Lucille is a solo woman RVer and YouTube host. She shares with us all about her nomad journey and offers some great advice and tips for women just getting started, including how to meet others to caravan with. Listen in!
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My guest this week is author Mary Ellen Telesha. Mary Ellen is the author of three books, all to help women get out on the road. She shares a bit of her own personal journey as a nomad and the advice she has for women considering a nomad lifestyle. I hope you enjoy our convesations. Show Notes:
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Is Kansas a good place to visit and camp? You bet it is! I recently visited Kansas as a guest of the Kansas Tourism Board and have to say, I was quite surprised and impressed with all that Kansas has to offer for RVers and campers.
My guest this week is Colby Sharples-Terry from the Travel Kansas tourism board. She shares about the best state parks to visit and camp in Kansas.
Colby shares a bit of Kansas you might not know about and we chat about all the fun places to see and explore in the state.
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I've got something a little different this week. I am sharing an episode from the All Things RV podcast where I am the guest. That's right, instead of being the interviewer, I'm the interviewee.
It was fun to sit down with Cathy Conrad from the All Things RV Podcast and share a bit of my story. Learn how I got into RV travel, why I travel solo, how I make a living to afford this lifestyle and of course, traveling with a cat as an RV companion.
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What are the do's and don't's of camping in a campground? This week on the podcast I share some of the things I've seen as a campground host that people do that aren't too cool. Some are written rules that people don't follow and others are just basic camping etiquette. Some are things that could actually destroy the natural environment.
# 4 might be controversial. #10 is super important, especially this year. Here are my top 11 Camping Etiquette rules for 2024.
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My guest this week is Sandy Starr. Sandy's whole life changed in a blink of an eye and that led her to a life of RV living and a new career. Sandy went into work one day and a freak accident set her on a whole new course in life. Listen in to Sandy's inspiring story...
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This week I have a replay of a powerful interview with Debra Dickinson. Debra became disabled and thought she would be unable to travel as she always dreamed of doing. When she was told she might not have long to live, Debra decided it was time to start checking things off her bucket list. The first thing was travel. What Debra discovered was that hitting the road and finding quiet and peace is actually the thing that saved her. Listen in to her powerful story.
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I am back with the podcast and back in Oregon at one of my favorite first come, first serve campgrounds near my homebase of Portland. On this week's episode, I decided to share some of my favorite places to camp near Portland that offer first come, first serve reservations. If you're like me, you don't like to plan too far in advance and having the option to find a place at the last minute is key. Listen in and let me know what you think.
If you'd like to get a closer look at these campgrounds, here is an article I wrote that lists information about each one with a lot more details and photos:
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I've got something serious to talk about this week. It's about making a plan for getting sick or injured while traveling. As I record this, I am recovering from an injury that is impacting my ability to drive and travel. I want to make sure that you have a plan in place, incase something happens to you and you're unable to drive your RV. What will you do?
This week I share what's been going on with me and some solutions and ideas that you can use in case you get sick or injured while traveling solo in your RV.
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Sometimes you just need a place to stop and sleep. It doesn't have to be fancy or pretty or even offer any amenities. Thankfully, there are a lot of retail stores that welcome RVers to spend the night in their parking lots. This week's episode, we go over the different stores that allow RV overnight parking and how to find them. We also talk about some overnight parking etiquette and a few places where overnight parking is not allowed.
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This week I have a fun episode for you. Fellow solo female traveler Charlie Grace and I share our top 7 things we wish we knew about before hitting the road. We compare stories of what our expectations were before we hit the road as solo women RVers versus what the reality is of our lives on the road. We banter a bit back and forth. We had a blast and hope you enjoy this episode.
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What do you need to know before you buy an RV? There is surprisingly a lot that goes into the process of buying an RV--new or used. You need to figure out which class of RV is right for you. You need to make sure the rig you're buying is in good condition and once you do find your dream RV, you need to make sure you're not getting ripped off. My guest this week is an expert in all these areas. Cathy Conrad from RV Advisors offers customized one-on-one consulting services for folks who are just getting started in the RV lifestyle, want to make a change or who want to shorten their learning curve.
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This week my guest is Cynthia. Cynthia travels solo in her tow behind trailer with her German Shepard. Cynthia shares her stories of meeting angels on the road who came to her rescue and went above and beyond when she experienced breakdowns on the road.
The first time Cynthia broke down, she was terrified. But now she knows, she doesn't have to be afraid.
Key Take Aways:
1. Everything will not go as planned. And that’s a good thing.
2. I know for me personally, one of my biggest causes of anxiety is the fear of breaking down. I think if I ever do break down again—and I’m sure I will—I will remember Cynthia’s stories.
3. Listen to my interview with Angie Peacock here.
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In this episode we’re going to learn about what it’s like to work at Yellowstone National Park.
When I visited Yellowstone a few years ago, I fell in love and said to myself that I'd love to return to work here one day.
What's it really like to work at Yellowstone National Park? I have two guests on the show today who share their experience and knowledge about working at Yellowstone as solo women RVers.
My guests are Jan, solo woman RVer who has worked at Yellowstone for 12 years and Alden who is the Talent Acquisitions manager, who handles a lot of the hiring at Yellowstone. She shares about what it takes to get hired and succeed as a Yellowstone National Park employee.
Show Notes:
1. Qualities that make someone successful: willingness to learn, to be flexible, to be willing to be part of the community.
2. Some of the RV sites are reserved for couples, but there are still plenty of opportunities at Yellowstone for Solos—and also there is housing provided if you don’t have a fully self-contained RV.
3. Part of your salary will go toward housing—whether you’re in a dorm or in an RV. Meal plans are also offered.
4. You can work at Yellowstone with a pet, but it needs to always be on a leash. And always attended to.
5. Community is a big part of working at Yellowstone. It’s such a big park, you’re likely to find community in the district of the park you’re in.
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I recently joined up with three other women to caravan from Portland, Oregon to Quartzsite, Arizona. I know a lot of women are interested in how to find others to caravan with, so I wanted to share my experience and what I learned from the driving 1200 miles with a group of other women RVers.
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Are you thinking of taking a trip to Baja, Mexico in your RV or van? This week, we've got two experts who will tell you everything you need to know as a solo woman to plan the perfect trip to Baja.
Heather and Keri have traveled to Baja multiple times and just got back from a 6-week trip.
They discuss safety, what to do it you get pulled over by the police, what paperwork and documents you need to do before crossing the border and how to find great traveling companions. It’s a bit longer than my usual episode, but chock full of great information. Listen in.
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My interview with vanlifer and comedian Tamale was so inspiring. She has lots of good tips and advice for anyone who is sitting on the fence of whether or not you should make the leap into this lifestyle.
She’s been traveling for three years in a small Ford Transit, doing stand-up comedy shows and basically making a living any way she can. She travels with 4, yes 4 dogs. We had a wonderful conversation. Listen in.
Key take aways:
I got some great tidbits from Tamale for the way she’s structured her life to make full time van living a thing.
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My guest this week is Emily Wilson from Pets Around the World. Emily is a travel writer who specialized in travel with pets. She's taken her two dogs to many National Parks and she hopes to one day be the one source of information about National Park travel with pets. She tells us which parks are most pet-friendly, what time of year is best to travel with pets to parks, how to keep your pets safe and so much more.
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I sold two RVs this year. Both of them sold really easily and quickly. In this week's episode, I share the steps I took to sell both RVs in just a few days.
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Have you ever thought about renovating your RV's interior? Most RVs don't roll off the lot with the most stunning interiors. But with a few simple touches, you can make your RV feel homey and reflect your personality.
My guest this week is Tessa Terry from Alchemy RV Renovations.
Tessa shares some inexpensive and easy things you can do to give your RV a fresh new look. Listen in!
Key Takeaways:
1. No matter what you’re doing to upgrade your RV, consider that your home is going to be going through an earthquake every time you travel.
2. Everything you put into the RV has to go through the front door.
3. With small spaces, buy the best quality you can afford. It will pay off in the long run.
4. Easy thing to spruce up your space: buy new hardware for your cabinets, replace the lights, paint vent covers, a fresh bedspread will all make your place look new. And don’t under estimate how much difference a deep cleaning can make.
5. Speaking of cleaning, when choosing fabrics and flooring get types that are easy to clean.
6. To avoid overwhelm, don’t gut the whole RV at once. Do one room or area at a time.
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