Off the beaten path but not lost
Tony and Kristen Faiola
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A podcast about the RV family lifestyle. We share stories about the RV lifestyle, campgrounds, National Parks, Jeep trails, homeschool, off-the-beaten-path adventures, and so much more.
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Jun 11, 2022
35. Driving through the South, visiting a battleship, and we’re getting a puppy
We are excited to let you in on some family news - we're getting a puppy! You get to hear us tell the girls for the first time about the puppy. We drove through Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas to Colorado. We had to stay and go on an adventure to claim the states. https://thefaiolas.com/35
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May 28, 2022
34. Homeschooling on the Road
Homeschooling our children was always the plan, even before we decided to take them on this full-time RV journey. In this podcast episode, we go into how we homeschool on the road and our curriculum. https://thefaiolas.com/34
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May 15, 2022
33. That’s a Wrap Florida!
That's a wrap for Florida until next time. We had so much fun the last few weeks. In this episode of Off the Beaten path but not lost, we talk about the last few weeks in Florida. We discussed some of the fun adventures and great Bondockers Welcome Hosts that we enjoyed. https://thefaiolas.com/33
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May 6, 2022
32. All the questions people ask about Full-time RVing
The RV lifestyle is a hot topic when we meet new people, and they always have many questions. This episode of the podcasts is all the questions we get asked. https://thefaiolas.com/32
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Apr 27, 2022
31. What to look for when getting RV memberships, and are they worth it?
We use a few different memberships to save us money throughout the year. With so many types of memberships, it’s hard to find one that fits your needs. We have been burned before, and we wanted to share things to look out for so it doesn’t happen to you. https://thefaiolas.com/31
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Apr 15, 2022
30. Things to do while spending the winter in Florida
The last few months in Florida have kept us quite busy. We have visited 2 National Parks and visited with family in March. We had four birthdays, explored Weeki Wachi State Park, relaxed on a few beaches, and saw some rocket launches. https://thefaiolas.com/30
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Apr 7, 2022
29. Selling our home and establishing Texas as our domicile (& Chickens lay eggs)
We finish our story about selling our home and establishing Texas as our domicile. You can listen to why we decided to start this journey in episode 27 and how we sold all of our things and got ready to live in an RV in episode 28. Shownotes: https://thefaiolas.com/29
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Jan 25, 2022
28. Selling everything we own to go full-time RV living
January is the month we started our full-time RV journey. Therefore, we are sharing our story over a few different podcasts episodes. Last week we discussed why we decided to start this adventure on the road and buying the RV. Shownotes: thefaiolas.com/28
2017 was our first full year with our new RV, and we decided to test it camping and "living" in it as much as we could. We moved some of our things from the house to the RV in late spring. RVing was entirely new for us. We never even drove one! That summer, we took some short trips and even a week-long vacation across Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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Jan 17, 2022
27. What’s our plan in 2022 and why did we start full-time RVing
We are ready for 2022 and super excited to tell you all our plans for the new year. In this episode, we discuss the route we plan to take and the goals for the year. We will also start telling you why we decided to live in an RV and go full-time. Shownotes: https://thefaiolas.com/27
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Jan 8, 2022
26. 2021 Recap
2021 was full of new adventures for our family. We logged over 26,000 miles while staying in 8 new states and visiting 11 new National Parks! Whew! We had a lot of "firsts" together as a family—Grizzly Bears, Black Bears, Moose, dolphins, manatees, wildfires, and more. Shownotes: https://thefaiolas.com/26
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Dec 31, 2021
25. How do you get packages and mail while living full-time in an RV?
A big question that we get when we talk to people about the RV full-time living lifestyle is how we get packages and mail. In this podcast episode, we discuss options and tips on making sure you get your goodies while on the road. https://thefaiolas.com/25
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Dec 11, 2021
24. How do you live in an RV with your family?
The first question we get 80% of the time is how do you live in an RV with your family? It's funny how many people can't understand how we live in such a small space with our kids or each other. In this podcast episode, we go over tips that helped us in the last couple of years. https://thefaiolas.com/24
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Dec 2, 2021
23. Things to do in Bradenton Florida and why you need to lock up your things
After our stay near Daytona, we headed toward Bradenton, stopping at Orlando on the way. We will tell you some things to do in the city of Bradenton. We also talk about Tony's unlucky (and lucky) lesson he learned at the campground in this episode. https://thefaiolas.com/23
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Nov 24, 2021
22. Driving from smoky mountains to Daytona Beach
After leaving the Smokey Mountains, we had five days to drive nine hours to Daytona Beach. Therefore, we took the opportunity to visit a few Harvest Host locations. In this podcast episode, we talk about the Harvest Hosts we visited driving from the Smoky Mountains to Daytona Beach and our adventures in Daytona Beach! Shownotes: https://thefaiolas.com/22
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Oct 29, 2021
21. Fun things to do in Pigeon Forge with kids and Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Lexie picked the Great Smoky Mountains for her birthday, and I was super worried. I was thinking small mountain town – this was the exact opposite of what I was thinking. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg were super fun towns with tons of fun things to do. SHOWNOTES: thefaiolas.com/21
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Oct 21, 2021
20. Places you should visit in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is Tony's favorite, and after this episode of the podcast, we hope it's at the top of your list to visit. If you are looking for an epic fall trip, this is the place! https://thefaiolas.com/20
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Oct 14, 2021
19. Moochdocking with family and cool places on the East side of Michigan
We stayed two weeks moochdocking with family in Michigan. It was wonderful to catch up and get caught up on some repairs. In this episode, we also talk about places to visit and do on the East side of Michigan. Shownotes: https://thefaiolas.com/19
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Oct 1, 2021
18. Visiting the West side of Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park
We had lived in Michigan our entire lives through January 2019, when we went full-time and started the RV lifestyle. In this episode, we talk about everything you need to know about the West side of Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Shownotes: https://thefaiolas.com/18
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Sep 23, 2021
17. The RV Guide to South Dakota and Badlands National Park
You know you love a place when you find yourself coming back again and again. South Dakota is that place for us. The Black Hills are so gorgeous, and we love this state. In this episode, we tell you about our most recent stay in South Dakota. In our review segment, we talk to you about upgrading the coach to help it drive better. https://thefaiolas.com/17
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Sep 16, 2021
16. RV living is not always pretty -- things do break
It's not all rainbows, bears, and mountains when you live in an RV. Things do go wrong. In this episode, we talk about the last couple of days of the Teton National Park and our drive to South Dakota. Our stairs break - again - and it triggers us to tell you about all the things that have broken in our BRAND NEW RV. https://thefaiolas.com/16
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Sep 10, 2021
15. Staying and visiting Grand Teton National Park and Southern Yellowstone
In our final segment of the Yellowstone National Park area, we stayed in the Teton National Park. We spent a little over a week visiting Grand Teton National Park, and we got to see a TON of wildlife. We spent a day in Yellowstone finishing up a few things we wanted to see in the park's southern half.
Shownotes: https://thefaiolas.com/15
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Sep 1, 2021
14. Staying near the East, Northeast, and North entrance of Yellowstone
In this episode of the podcast, we will talk all about the East, Northeast, and North entrance of Yellowstone. You can hear about the drive from Glacier to West Yellowstone and all the things you can visit in West Yellowstone in our last episode. thefaiolas.com/14
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Aug 25, 2021
13. Visiting Yellowstone and West Yellowstone, Montana
We are officially obsessed with Yellowstone. As of the recording of this podcast, we have already spent about three weeks in the area. It's so extensive and impressive. We will have multiple episodes and posts about our Yellowstone adventures. This episode will focus on the drive from Glacier to Yellowstone and staying in West Yellowstone. https://thefaiolas.com/13
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Aug 18, 2021
12. All the things you need to know about visiting Glacier National Park
Visiting Glacier National Park has been on our dream list forever - even before we started the RV life. It did not disappoint. We give you all the details you need when you visit the park. https://thefaiolas.com/12
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Aug 11, 2021
11. Fun things to do in the Black Hills, South Dakota, with your family
In the 11th episode of Off The Beaten Path but Not Lost, we talk about things to do in the Black Hills, South Dakota with your family.
To claim a state, we have to stay in the state and actually do something. It also has to be a state we visited after we started our full-time Journey. Of the 17 states, we are claiming - South Dakota sits at the top. Shownotes: www.thefaiolas.com/11
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Aug 4, 2021
10. Adventuring with the Jeep Badge of Honor Program and their fun 60+ trails
We love going on trails and adventures in our Jeep. One way to get outdoors and visit some great trails across the U.S. is through the Jeep Badge of Honor program. Shownotes can be found at thefaiolas.com/10
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Jul 28, 2021
9. Things to do in Idaho with your family and where to camp
In this episode of Off the Beaten Path but Not Lost, we talk about things to do in Idaho with your family and where to camp. After spending months in the desert (Utah, Arizona, and Nevada), we were ready for some green trees and water. Idaho delivered. https://thefaiolas.com/9
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Jul 21, 2021
8. All the things you need to know about the Utah Mighty 5
In this episode, we talk about Utah's Mighty 5 and then dive into other thoughts about National Parks. Shownotes - https://thefaiolas.com/8
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Jul 14, 2021
7. Places to visit, Jeep, and stay in Arizona
Arizona is a popular winter destination for RVers. We spent the winter visiting and playing in Arizona. On this episode of Off the Beaten Path but Not Lost we share places to stay in Arizona and some fun Jeep trails. Shownotes: thefaiolas.com/7
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Jul 7, 2021
6 - Boondocking and free camping tips for getting the most of your free sites
In our latest episode, we discuss boondocking and free camping tips. Boondocking is camping that is self-contained and off-grid. You might also hear it called dispersed, primitive, wild, or dry camping. It all means the same thing - not connected to commercial power, water, or sewer.
https://thefaiolas.com/6
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Jun 30, 2021
5 - All about Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios
We had so much to talk about on the topic of Disney World that we had to break the podcast into two parts. Last week we spoke about annual passes, COVID, campgrounds, and Magic Kingdom. This week we're going to wrap up our Disney conversation talking about the other three parks - Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios. https://thefaiolas.com/5
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Jun 23, 2021
4 - A Dream Come True At Disney World And RV Full-time Tips
We spent two months in the Orlando, Florida area at Disney World. In this episode, we discuss annual passes, RV campgrounds within 25 minutes of the parks, COVID, and Magic Kingdom. This is part 1 and part 2 will be next week.
Show notes: https://thefaiolas.com/4
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Jun 16, 2021
3 - Family things to do in Las Vegas (and the surrounding area)
After spending a month in the area, we have compiled a list of free family things to do in Las Vegas and the surrounding area. We stayed in Las Vegas at the end of 2020 and into the new year. It was a lot of fun, and we explored some off-the-beaten-path adventures that didn't break the bank. You will find Jeep trails, road trips, attractions, and fun things to do on the strip.
Shownotes: https://thefaiolas.com/3
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Jun 9, 2021
2. Move Day and Road Trip Tips
In this episode, we give you our move day and road trip tips on keeping your kiddos (and yourself) happy. Our road trips in the Jeep can be a couple of hours to all day in the car. Many of our road trips are going to a Jeep trail, so that's even longer in the Jeep. Our move days can be from an hour to five hours. We have even had a couple of nine-hour days, and that's a long time driving in an RV.
Shownotes - https://thefaiolas.com/2
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Jun 2, 2021
1. Exploring Utah from the beautiful Flaming Gorge to Valley of the Gods
This inaugural episode included a lot of firsts. It was our first time exploring Utah, our first mountain pass, and our first Harvest Host experience. We also dive into a discussion about boondocking near Moab, fun off-road trips, dinosaur tracks, and so much more. This trip was on the east side of the state, and we will be returning to visit the other side of the state at a different time.
Shownotes - https://thefaiolas.com/1/
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May 26, 2021
Trailer: Off the beaten path but not lost with the Faiolas
Join us on Off the beaten path but not lost as we tell stories about the RV lifestyle, campgrounds, National Parks, Jeep trails, homeschool, off-the-beaten-path adventures, and so much more.
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