The ROAMies Podcast

The ROAMies
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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. E is for Energy

    2D AGO

    E is for Energy

    What if a mountain town could recharge your body and rewrite your routines back home? We head to Glenwood Springs, Colorado for a girls’ getaway that becomes a masterclass in sustainable energy—powered by hot springs, hydropower history, and a community that treats wellness like a way of life. From laps in the world’s largest hot springs pool to intimate mineral circuits at Iron Mountain’s World Springs, we explore how heat, water, and minerals calm the nervous system, ease pain, and spark creativity. visitglenwood.com Iron Mountain Hot Springs Yampa Spa The Glenwood Springs Resort Staying at Hotel 1888 puts the pools at our doorstep and opens the door to the onsite athletic club where locals and travelers train side by side. A barre class with new friends, a Pilates reformer session that converts us into tower devotees, and quiet balcony moments reshape how we think about motion, recovery, and rest. We compare kid-friendly soaking at the main resort with Iron Mountain’s adult-only section, peek at their upcoming international saunas, and share practical tips on what to bring so your soaking day is stress free. Food is part of the story too: a stroll down 7th Street’s “Restaurant Row,” three standout ice cream shops, and a supper club Brussels sprout dish we can’t stop trying to recreate. Getting around is refreshingly simple and affordable. Ride Glenwood’s free bus loops the spots you want, one-dollar on-demand rides fill the gaps, and budget-friendly regional routes from Aspen, Eagle, Grand Junction, or Denver make arrival painless. Then we turn the trip into take-home energy: 3D history frames that inspire us to tell our home’s story with old plans and photos, reclaimed materials used as art, a humble black makeup towel that makes nightly routines kinder, and a patio rocking chair that feels like instant calm. We leave with stronger habits, better recovery tools, and a clear truth: energy isn’t an accident you find on vacation—it’s a ritual you build every day. If this journey sparked ideas for your next getaway or your next week at home, tap follow, share with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review so more travelers can find the show. 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. D is for Doors

    FEB 24

    D is for Doors

    D is for Colora-DOors :) From cave entrances and grand hotel thresholds to hot springs and historic streets, we explore the literal and metaphorical doors of Glenwood Springs—then bring it home with a master craftsman who’s turning a door into a table and inspiring new life in our own 1916 fixer-upper. MENTIONED in this episode: visitglenwood.com https://www.glenwoodcaverns.com speakeagle.com Connect with Skip Ralls / Mindscape Metal Works: • Facebook: Skip.Ralls • Facebook: Mindscape Metal Works • LinkedIn: Skip Ralls • Web: Mindscapemetalworks.art Mindscapemetalworks@gmail.com Some places don’t just welcome you in—they change the way you walk back out. Glenwood Springs did that to us. We crossed grand hotel thresholds with presidential lore, ducked into vapor caves that once drew visitors just to see Edison bulbs glow, and rode a gondola to a mountaintop park where a gravity coaster let us choose our own speed. Between the laughter and the chill on our gloves, we kept circling the same idea: travel is a series of doors, and every one of them opens something new. We sit down with Lisa Langer from Visit Glenwood Springs to map the town’s origin story—rivers rerouted to cradle mineral waters, a “Grand Dome of the Rockies” built to court the world, and the curious current that connects hot springs, rail lines, and resistance. The King’s Row cavern tour turns geology into theater: 3,000 formations, a UV-lit shimmer, and the slow patience of water shaping a room over thousands of years. A muddy hike to Doc Holliday’s memorial adds grit and myth, while Hotel Colorado’s corridors layer in Roosevelt’s balcony speeches, Al Capone’s retreats, and the enduring legend of a certain teddy bear. Then we bring the theme home, literally. Our friend, master blacksmith and metal artist Skip Rawls, invites us into his forge where 1,800 degrees turns stubborn metal into meaning. He shows us how a weathered oak door becomes a dining table—steel-banded edges, hand-driven rivets, offset legs that make your eyes pause. Art, he says, is a doorway you want to open. From large-scale public works to custom staircases and furniture, Skip’s process is a study in trust, failure as feedback, and the joy of building pieces that people gather around for years. We wrap with simple, practical ways to make your own thresholds speak: clear the path, warm the light, add something living, create a pause point, and let a single intentional detail set the tone. Ready to step through a new door this week—maybe even build one? Press play, travel with us from caves to coasters to the forge, and tell us which threshold you’re opening next. If this story moves you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more curious travelers can find the show. 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.

    1 hr
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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
    285
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The ROAMies Podcast
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