The ROAMies Podcast

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This travel and inspiration podcast will motivate you to explore the world, make a positive impact, and live your best life. Award-winning musical duo The ROAMies—Rory and Alexa—share insights, resources, and products to make travel and life on-the-go easier and more enjoyable. Whether you're a frequent traveler, super busy and always on-the-go, or simply dreaming of more adventure, you'll find practical tips, helpful info, Rory’s infamous "dad jokes," and plenty of laughs. The ROAMies dive into where to travel, why to travel, and how to travel, sharing personal stories, favorite brands, and tools that support a busy, travel-filled lifestyle. Along the way, they welcome insightful guests who bring fresh perspectives and expert advice. It’s the perfect mix of practical guidance, motivation, and inspiration—designed to spark your own adventures, fuel your creativity, and seamlessly integrate travel into your lifestyle.

  1. C is for Color+ado

    FEB 11

    C is for Color+ado

    Steam rising off the world’s largest hot springs pool. A sunrise balcony at Hotel 1888. Naturally formed vapor caves beneath the Rockies. In this Colorado episode of The ROAMies Podcast, we head to Glenwood Springs for what started as a girls’ getaway and turned into a full-body reset and a reminder that travel can reshape how we live back home. Plan Your Trip Visit Glenwood Springs https://visitglenwood.com Glenwood Hot Springs Resort https://www.hotspringspool.com Instagram & TikTok: @glenwoodhotsprings We toured the property with Aly Ackley, Resort Sales Manager, and explored Hotel 1888 (the boutique 16-room hotel inside the original 1888 bathhouse), the world’s largest hot springs pool, the Athletic Club, and the Lodge. Our spa interview was with Melinda, owner and steward of Yampah Spa. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park https://www.glenwoodcaverns.com We tour Glenwood Hot Springs Resort with Aly Ackley, Resort Sales Manager, learn how 122-degree geothermal water from the Yampah spring is cooled and maintained for everything from lap swimming to pure relaxation, and hear how the resort blends rich history with modern wellness. Then we go underground at Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves with owner Melinda, where naturally occurring mineral vapor caves filled with sulfur, magnesium, potassium, and lithium offer a one-of-a-kind experience focused on recovery, relaxation, and restoration. We compare soaking styles, talk hydration and cooldown strategy, and share how to decide between Glenwood Hot Springs, Yampah Spa, Iron Mountain Hot Springs, or Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park depending on your travel goals: play, pamper, or reset. If you love mountain towns, wellness travel, and experiences that follow you home, this one’s for you. Then something unexpected surfaced: color as medicine. Glenwood’s mineral aqua, canyon rust, slate-white ridges, evergreens, and bold sky blue became a toolkit for life at home. Instead of chasing trends, we asked what feeling we need more of—calm, courage, clarity, growth—and used small, intentional shifts to invite it in: a mineral-aqua mug, a canyon-red throw, a sky-blue screen, a capsule wardrobe built from trip hues. Travel can fade unless we carry it forward; color makes memory tangible. If this journey sparked ideas for your next soak, reset, or room refresh, tap follow, share with a friend who needs a warm-water weekend, and leave a quick review so more travelers can find their way to Glenwood’s healing waters. The information shared in this episode, including discussions about mineral vapors, hot springs, and potential wellness benefits, is for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not medical professionals, and nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new wellness practice, especially if you have underlying health conditions. Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N and/or feel free to donate to: http://paypal.me/TheROAMies And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast. Alexa and Rory The ROAMies Follow us at: http://www.TheROAMies.com @The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.

    51 min
  2. B is for Bath

    JAN 27

    B is for Bath

    Thanks to William Roam for sponsoring this episode! williamroam.com  A single day in Bath reshaped how we travel—and how we unwind at home. We mapped a rail-first route through the UK, hopped off in this honey-stone city to dodge London traffic, and discovered how a smart stop can ripple through daily life. Between a whimsical dinner, a tiny yet brilliantly lit hotel room, and a slow morning perched above the River Avon at Pulteney Bridge Coffee, we gathered more than photos. We left with design ideas, a new recipe to test, and a deeper commitment to bathing as a nightly ritual. Walk with us past the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, and the Royal Crescent as we share practical planning tips: when to rent a car, how to maximize a short stay, and why walkability matters. Then we head indoors, where a simple tub stopper becomes a secret weapon for on-the-road recovery, and warm soaks set up better sleep through the cooling effect. We talk subtle scents, plant-forward ingredients, and travel-ready formats that make a bathroom feel like a boutique hotel without a single renovation. Small luxuries—bath salts, a non-aerosol shaving cream, a calm candle—create a mood you can pack and recreate. We also chase the most unexpected souvenir: a chocolate avocado matcha cake that turned into a home project, proof that the tastiest memories are the ones you remake. Along the way, a museum poster echoes the art in our bathroom, stitching Bath’s streets to our own walls. That’s Roam to Home in action: let cities inspire rituals, let design guide lighting, and let water reset your pace so your nights are calmer and your mornings clearer. If you’re ready to turn travel into lasting comfort, press play. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs better sleep, and tell us the one ritual you’ve brought home that changed your day. Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N and/or feel free to donate to: http://paypal.me/TheROAMies And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast. Alexa and Rory The ROAMies Follow us at: http://www.TheROAMies.com @The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.

    28 min
  3. A is For Airbnb

    JAN 13

    A is For Airbnb

    Looking for a smarter way to travel and a richer way to live when you get back? We’re launching Season Eight with A for Airbnb, sharing how a long road trip through Finland and Norway transformed from a checklist of sights into a string of homes. From a lakeside house with a wood-fired sauna in Puolanka to an RV in the Inari village, from the Arctic Circle at Rovaniemi to Norway’s brooding fjords, we used Airbnbs to slow down, meet neighbors, and absorb the quiet routines that define Nordic life. Along the way we chased the northern lights near Levi, learned why Finnish apartments feel so peaceful, and discovered how to spot the small details that make a stay effortless: strong Wi‑Fi, laundry days, clear entry instructions, local tips, and respectful house norms. Historic Kittilä surprised us with an artist-host who kept stories alive along with salvaged wood and open-hearth cooking. Oulu and Turku balanced old-town charm with modern coffee culture and kid-friendly spaces. The big takeaway wasn’t a single perfect property; it was how the right stay turns a map into a neighborhood and a night into a lesson you can use at home. We also flip the script and talk about hosting. Back in Waco, our 1916 fixer-upper doubles as an Airbnb where guest nights help fund restoration. We share our playbook for five-star experiences on both sides: how to filter and book smarter, how to be a great guest who communicates and respects the space, and how hosts can elevate comfort with small, thoughtful touches like printed Wi‑Fi, bedside charging, clear guides, and a warm welcome. Subscribe now, share with a travel-loving friend, and tell us: what’s the one feature that makes a place feel like home to you?P Parikkala Puolanka, Finland Rovaniemi Inari Karisjoke Balsfjord Kommune, Norway Kittilä Oulu Turku Waco, TX - https://www.airbnb.com/h/historicwaco Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N and/or feel free to donate to: http://paypal.me/TheROAMies And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast. Alexa and Rory The ROAMies Follow us at: http://www.TheROAMies.com @The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.

    49 min
  4. Your Guide To Big Bend National Park And Big Bend Ranch State Park With Insider Tips

    12/30/2025

    Your Guide To Big Bend National Park And Big Bend Ranch State Park With Insider Tips

    Think Texas has no mountains? We open the map and prove otherwise with a deep dive into Big Bend’s peaks, canyons, and night skies—and we brought the region’s top insider, Robert Alvarez of Visit Big Bend, to guide the way. From the first “don’t speed in small towns” lesson to the last stargazing tip, this journey is built for travelers who want to plan well and wander slow. www.VisitBigBend.com We break down the real differences between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park so you can match your trip to your style. The national park delivers paved access, the Chisos Basin, the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Santa Elena Canyon, and family-friendly trailheads. The state park trades polish for solitude: high-clearance roads, rugged terrain, and some of the best mountain biking in Texas. Robert shares how to time your visit around the Chisos Basin renovations, why the Rio Grande can surprise you, and where to chase fossils, history, and birds—including the elusive Lucifer hummingbird in the Christmas Mountains. If logistics make or break your trips, you’ll love the practical run of tips: top off your gas before the gate, download offline maps, lock your phone to Central Time, and choose your vehicle wisely. A sedan can reach the headliners, but a high-clearance SUV or guided Jeep tour unlocks Balanced Rock and backcountry gems. We talk safety without fearmongering—pack more water than you think, respect sun and distance, give wildlife space—and we make room for wonder. Sotol Vista, the Marathon star party, and dark-sky pullouts turn the Milky Way from a photo into a memory. Ready to design a trip you’ll actually savor? Press play, then tell us your first move: sunrise in the Chisos, a river day along the canyon, or a night under the brightest sky in Texas. If you’re enjoying the show, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—it helps more travelers find their Big Bend. Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N and/or feel free to donate to: http://paypal.me/TheROAMies And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast. Alexa and Rory The ROAMies Follow us at: http://www.TheROAMies.com @The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.

    59 min
  5. From Ruin To Welcome: Terlingua’s Revival Through One Family’s Vision

    12/24/2025

    From Ruin To Welcome: Terlingua’s Revival Through One Family’s Vision

    A ghost town with a beating heart. That’s the promise—and surprise—of Terlingua, where rock walls, open skies, and a stubborn love of place turned ruins into a living community. We sit with Bill Ivey, whose father-son land deal on a car hood set off decades of stewardship: preserving the look of history while opening doors to comfort, music, and belonging. Bill takes us inside the restoration of Perry Mansion and the hard call to add a roof to the Starlight Theater so the beloved adobe wouldn’t melt away. We talk about why good preservation sometimes looks like change, and how the most vocal skeptics often become the first allies once a bold choice proves itself. Food and lodging become experiences here, with nights that stretch into stories and new friends made on the porch. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep authenticity without freezing a place in amber, this is your field guide. We also trace the roots of the Terlingua chili cook-off—from a ragtag promotional party to a world-stage tradition that still brings thousands to the desert each November. Then the tone turns intimate at the cemetery, where Dia de los Muertos gathers locals and travelers to remember the unnamed and the loved with hundreds of candles. Between tales of a goat mayor and a pink-painted music video, you’ll hear how St. Agnes Church was saved with adobe, volunteers, and the kind of community that shows up. Along the way, Bill shares what mindset makes the best traveler in remote country: low expectations, high curiosity, and a sense of humor when the nearest Walmart is hours away. If you’re drawn to Big Bend, historic restoration, community-led tourism, or the art of turning scarcity into welcome, you’ll find something to carry with you here. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves West Texas lore, and leave a review to help more curious travelers discover the show. visitbigbend.com Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N and/or feel free to donate to: http://paypal.me/TheROAMies And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast. Alexa and Rory The ROAMies Follow us at: http://www.TheROAMies.com @The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.

    39 min
  6. Big Bend, Big Wonder - Scenic Tours and Drives

    12/16/2025

    Big Bend, Big Wonder - Scenic Tours and Drives

    The desert doesn’t whisper here—it sings off canyon walls. We headed to Big Bend to chase that sound and came back with a pocket full of must-do hikes, a few hard-won driving tips, and a fresh respect for how wild West Texas still is. From the instant payoff of Santa Elena Canyon to the echoing turns of Boquillas, we show you how to thread quick stops with immersive moments so you actually feel the place, not just check it off. We start along the Rio Grande, where pale desert frames a sudden surge of green. The Rio Grande Village Nature Trail surprised us with boardwalks and birdsong that felt more Louisiana than Chihuahuan Desert. A flood-damaged road kept us from the Hot Springs Historic Trail, so we traded soaking for summits and took local advice to tackle Lost Mine. With a knowledgeable guide from Big Bend Boating and Hiking, the Chisos Basin unfolded in layers—geology, plants, and long views that shift every step. If you’ve only got one big hike in you, make it this one. Then we swapped boots for a Jeep and rolled out with Far Flung. Abandoned mercury mines, Terlingua ghost-town lore, and the red-tinged bones of the desert gave the landscape a different edge. Our guide balanced history and wonder, a combo that matters in a park where beauty and risk run side by side. We also mapped the drives that tie it all together: Barton Warnock’s museum-like visitor center, the overlook to Closed Canyon, and a free dark sky star party where the Milky Way looked close enough to touch. Finish with a golden-hour ascent to the Chisos Basin Lodge road—less for the lodge itself and more for the light that sets the ridges on fire. If you’re planning Big Bend, this guide packs quick wins, deeper routes, safety smarts, and the best ways to see more with less stress. Subscribe for more West Texas stories, share this episode with your travel crew, and leave a review to help fellow hikers find it. Where should we go next? Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N and/or feel free to donate to: http://paypal.me/TheROAMies And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast. Alexa and Rory The ROAMies Follow us at: http://www.TheROAMies.com @The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.

    38 min
  7. Terlingua Eats And Yurt Retreats

    12/09/2025

    Terlingua Eats And Yurt Retreats

    A great Big Bend trip starts with a smart plan, not a scramble. We lay out a traveler’s roadmap to Terlingua—where to find the best tacos and tostadas, how to grab a table at the Starlight Theater without burning your evening, and which spots box up trail-ready lunches before you disappear into the park. From a press-lauded barbecue basket to soft-serve pints and breakfast burritos on the go, you’ll get a real feel for the food scene that keeps hikers, rafters, and stargazers happily fueled. Lodging gets a glow-up with Terlingua Escondido, a pair of thoughtfully built yurts hidden just off the main road. Think full bathroom, a big fridge-freezer, AC and heat, and a stargazing dome under true dark skies. Host Jenny—once a river guide—joins us to share the ghost town’s living history: mercury mining roots, roofless dances at the Starlight, and the creative freedom that birthed today’s A-frames, teepees, restored Airstreams, and hipcamp sites. It’s a portrait of a place with no chain hotels and plenty of character, where neighbors endure summer heat, rare winter ice, and help each other anyway. We also break down when to go and why it matters. Fall brings green hills after monsoons and flowing river days. Spring surges with energy and crowds. Winter offers mild hiking and the clearest skies. Summer rewards dawn hikers and midday nappers with empty trails and quiet nights. Use our on-the-ground tips to line up dinner, pack better lunches, and pick a stay that lets you savor the desert instead of suffering through it. Loved the guide? Tap follow, share this with a Big Bend-bound friend, and leave a quick review so more travelers can find the show. Got a Terlingua favorite we missed? Tell us and we’ll add it to the map. Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N and/or feel free to donate to: http://paypal.me/TheROAMies And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast. Alexa and Rory The ROAMies Follow us at: http://www.TheROAMies.com @The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.

    52 min
  8. Our Big Bend Launchpad: Marathon, Texas

    12/02/2025

    Our Big Bend Launchpad: Marathon, Texas

    What if your Big Bend trip started with stillness? We kick off a West Texas series by dropping into Marathon, a tiny town that appears like a mirage after miles of open desert—and turns out to be the smartest basecamp for exploring Big Bend National Park. With guest insights from Samuel, guest services manager at the Gage Resort and Spa, we unpack how a 1927 hotel became an oasis of warm wood, courtyards, and gardens where the noise of the world finally lets go. gagehotel.com  We trace the property’s roots from Alfred Gage’s original build to JP Bryan’s restoration and careful expansion, including Los Portales rooms, casitas, and the historic Captain Shepherd House. Samuel walks us through the event-ready Gage Gardens, where desert chic meets rose-lined paths, and explains why weddings here feel close-knit and unhurried. Need recovery after a canyon day? The spa delivers massages, facials, an outdoor hydrotherapy pool, steam room, and an infrared sauna, with a full gym included for guests. Food lovers get plenty to savor. The White Buffalo Bar pairs a legendary mount with a standout prickly pear margarita. 12 Gage serves contemporary American with West Texas flair, while Ghost Fire Pizza fires sourdough pies in a Napoli oven, and Brick Vault Brewery and Barbecue brings weekend smoke and house beer. Mornings belong to V6 Coffee for roastery-fresh drinks, hearty breakfasts, and boxed lunches for the park—because inside Big Bend, options are limited. We share practical trip planning: why Marathon’s 45-minute run to the park entrance is a fair trade for comfort and culture, how to structure a two to three day stay, and where to fly (Midland–Odessa commercially, with private options nearby). Along the way, expect stories of quiet balconies, birds in old trees, and the kind of community warmth that makes you think, I could live here. If West Texas has been on your list—or if it’s never crossed your mind—this guide will make you see the desert differently. Enjoyed the story and the tips? Follow, share with a friend who needs a desert reset, and leave a quick review so others can find their way to Marathon and Big Bend. Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N and/or feel free to donate to: http://paypal.me/TheROAMies And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast. Alexa and Rory The ROAMies Follow us at: http://www.TheROAMies.com @The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.

    50 min
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This travel and inspiration podcast will motivate you to explore the world, make a positive impact, and live your best life. Award-winning musical duo The ROAMies—Rory and Alexa—share insights, resources, and products to make travel and life on-the-go easier and more enjoyable. Whether you're a frequent traveler, super busy and always on-the-go, or simply dreaming of more adventure, you'll find practical tips, helpful info, Rory’s infamous "dad jokes," and plenty of laughs. The ROAMies dive into where to travel, why to travel, and how to travel, sharing personal stories, favorite brands, and tools that support a busy, travel-filled lifestyle. Along the way, they welcome insightful guests who bring fresh perspectives and expert advice. It’s the perfect mix of practical guidance, motivation, and inspiration—designed to spark your own adventures, fuel your creativity, and seamlessly integrate travel into your lifestyle.

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  • Creator
    The ROAMies
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    283
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The ROAMies Podcast
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