The Wayward Home Podcast
Explore nomadic living with Kristin Hanes, who splits her time between a campervan in the U.S. and on a sailboat in Mexico. Learn how to work remotely, downsize and transition your lifestyle to full-time travel, whether you want to live the van life, go RVing, or live on a boat. Do you dream of exploring national parks in a campervan or an RV, or living on a sailboat in remote tropical coves? Do you want to ditch your mortgage and 9-5 day job for van life and don't know where to start? You're in the right place!
Episodes
66 episodes
66: Van Life vs Sailboat Life - The Best of Both Worlds?
In this episode of The Wayward Home podcast, host Kristin Hanes interviews Eddie from the Vanabond Tales blog about his experience transitioning from van life to sailboat life.Eddie and his wife Kelly started out in van life, traveling t...
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65: Finding Your People: Building Community on the Road
Feeling connected while living a nomadic lifestyle can be challenging. In this episode, solo female van lifer Courtney Stevenson shares her best tips for combating loneliness and finding community on the road.Courtney talks about how sh...
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Episode 65
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35:49
64: Taxes for Nomads: Tips from the Tax Queen
Running a business on the road as a digital nomad can be incredibly rewarding, but also confusing when it comes tax time. Our guest today, Heather Ryan aka The Tax Queen, breaks down key tax tips for nomadic entrepreneurs.Heath...
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Episode 64
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63: Red Flags to Watch Out For When Hiring a Van Builder with Kristen Bor of Bearfoot Theory
An Instagram-worthy van only goes so far - you need it to be functional and reliable for an enjoyable van life. Our guest, Kristen Bor from the popular outdoor and vanlife blog Bearfoot Theory, has lived on the road for 7 years and underg...
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Episode 63
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62: The Secret to Zero-Cost Van Life with Van Builder Nate Murphy
Want to turn your nomadic dreams into a reality without breaking the bank? Our guest, van builder and YouTuber Nate Murphy, has spent four years living the van life and boasts 18 years of experience building products, houses, and tiny homes on ...
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Episode 62
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34:58
61: Electric Campervans are Coming to Town: How Grounded is Revolutionizing the EV Industry
Imagine traveling the world in your camper van... and you never have to fill up the gas tank! In this week's episode, Kristin sits down with Sam Shapiro, CEO of the electric RV startup Grounded. ...
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Episode 61
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60: How Much Does Van Life Cost? Real Life Examples and Money Saving Tips
Are you ready to save money and live the van life? In this week's episode, I'll share my personal budget for life on the road, as well as some money-saving hacks I've discovered along the way.Of course, expenses for nomadic living...
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Episode 60
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59: Is Baja Safe? Tips and Advice for Touring Baja in a Campervan with Brooke Alexander
Have you wanted to travel to Baja in your campervan but just not sure how safe it is? What documents do you need? How easy is it to find campsites?We take a deep dive with van lifer Brooke Alexander, who drove Baja in her campervan la...
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Episode 59
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58: Nomad Newbie Series - Staying Connected (Online and IRL)
In this third and final episode of the Nomad Newbie series, we're diving deep into connections - how to make them, maintain them, and tips for getting connected from anywhere. First, we cover the ins and outs of maintaining a reliable i...
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Episode 58
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57: Nomad Newbie Series - Downsizing
Ready to lighten your load, both physically and mentally? In the second installment of the Nomad Newbie Series, we tackle downsizing - the first but often one of the hardest steps to transitioning to a life of freedom.With the help of t...
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Episode 57
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56: Nomad Newbie Series - How to Make Money on the Road
Introducing the Nomad Newbie series, where we've compiled some of the top tips from our guests on the hottest topics for aspiring nomads. Our topic this week is how to earn an income to support your nomadic lifestyle.This episode guides...
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Episode 56
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55: Living Vanlife as a Professional Photographer: Behind the Scenes with Quin Schrock
What if you could ditch your 9-5 job, turn your passion into your career, and live life on the road? If you've ever wondered how to break into the world of photography to support your nomadic lifestlye, our guest, Quin Schrok, has y...
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Episode 55
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54: My Campervan Adventure Exploring Italy's Dolomites
Join me in this special episode recorded in Italy as I explore the stunning Dolomites, also known as the Italian Alps. Get an insider's look into my rental Road Surfer camper van, affectionately named the Cozy Cottage, as well as a rundow...
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Episode 54
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53: Van Life 101: Your Guide to Living on the Road with Veteran Nomad Katie Larson
Want to live life on the road but don't know where to start? Our guest, Katie Larson from So, We Bought a Van, is here to share her wealth of experiences and insights as a seasoned full-time van lifer. Not only will she guide you th...
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Episode 53
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52: Solo Traveler Tell All! Airstreaming Across America with Travel Blogger Deborah Dennis
Ever dreamt of selling everything and hitting the open road? Digital nomad and travel blogger Deborah Dennis did just that. This fearless world traveler decided it was time to explore her home country so she packed up her life, her two dogs, an...
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Episode 52
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51: When It's Time to Quit Van Life: Why the Russos Gave it All Up for a House
How do you know when it's time to leave life on the road behind and settle in to a home base? Tune in as we sit down with the adventurous duo, Joe and Kait Russo, who recently embarked on their journey from being nomadic wanderers to home...
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Episode 51
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47:03
50: Van Life with a Baby?? Tips & Advice from Two Wandering Soles
This week we're joined by Katie and Ben Zweber, the adventurous duo behind the popular travel blog, Two Wandering Soles, as they share their incredible experiences of exploring the world with their baby, Juniper. From the comfort of their custo...
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Episode 50
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49: Van Life WiFi: My Secret to Seamless Connectivity on the Road
Ever wondered how to maintain a digital lifeline while leading a nomadic lifestyle? Envision the freedom of living on a sailboat or campervan, while still running an online business. My secret? The potent combo of a Visible cell phone hotspot a...
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Episode 49
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48: Transitioning from Van Life to House Life: An Emotional Journey
What's it like to swap the nomadic freedom of van living for the bricks and mortar security of a house? As I temporarily exchange my van life for house life, I've encountered an array of emotions and hurdles. The transition hasn't been smooth s...
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Episode 48
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47: How to Design Your Dream Van Layout with Pro Builder Steven Stolp
Ready to transform your van into a dreamy home on wheels? We're bringing you something special with Steven Stolp, a pro in campervan conversions, who lays out the roadmap to help you envision and create your ideal van space. In our chat, he unv...
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Episode 47
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46: Eurovanning 101: What RV Travel in Europe is Really Like with Kathryn Bird
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a nomad abroad, traversing the beautiful landscapes of Europe in a van? That's precisely the life Kathryn Bird from wanderingbird.com leads. In our enlightening conversation, she reveals her experienc...
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Episode 46
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45: Sprinter Van or Truck Camper: Which is the Ultimate Adventure Rig?
Overlanding in a truck camper in the Western US or exploring Europe in a self-built camper van? Join us as we embark on a journey of exploration with our guest, Sebastian Santabarbara. As a seasoned traveler and author of the books 'Van Life fo...
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Episode 45
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44: An Epic Seven-Month Bikepacking Journey Across Europe with Tobias Renggli
Ride along on a thrilling seven-month bikepacking journey across Europe, guided by our adventurous guest, Tobias Renggli, a 19-year-old Swiss university student. Toby's nomadic living took him through 44 countries, covering an average of 200 ki...
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Episode 44
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43: Living The Van Life: An Inside Look with Author & Activist Noami Grevemberg
Ever dreamed of living life on the road, with the world as your backyard? Well, our guest Noami Grevemberg has not just dreamt it, but she's been living it every day since 2016! From adjusting to a Volkswagen Vanagon from a full-sized apartment...
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Episode 43
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42: Trading Ocean Waves for Highway Lanes: My Journey from Boat to Van Life
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to abandon traditional living arrangements and embrace life on the road - or sea? Tune in for a little taste of both as we share what it's like to transition from winter on the boat to summer...
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Episode 42
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