Raw and Roaming

Aurelia Arkens
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Hi, I’m Aurelia. I left my country to chase the American dream, and this is my story. Unedited, unscripted… just real life.

Episodes

  1. May 9

    A Boat For The Road

    The morning my husband said "We need to stop dreaming" — and I completely fell apart. I woke up excited. He woke up with a list. Marina costs, maintenance, planning, expenses… and just like that, the dream of living on a boat started to sink. I cried. Not because I couldn't have the yacht — but because it felt like 3 steps forward, 2 steps back. And I was exhausted from that dance. For the first time, I doubted us. I doubted everything. We had left behind a beautiful home, incredible neighbors, a real sense of community — something that's genuinely hard to find in Belgium. I was spiraling. But then my husband said two words: RV life. I had zero clue what that meant. Belgium is the size of Maryland — there are no wide open highways, no RV dealerships on every corner, no community of families rolling across the country in their homes on wheels. It simply doesn't exist there. I didn't know this lifestyle was even an option. One hour later, we were at an RV dealership in the US. Three seconds after stepping inside one? I said yes. In this episode, we walk you through the emotional rollercoaster of ditching the boat dream, discovering full-time RV living, choosing our floor plan, staying debt-free, and — somehow — buying a truck in Miami and an RV in Caldwell, Idaho… over the phone… before our visa ran out. Buckle up. 🚐 👇 Don't miss what's coming next — hit subscribe and follow the journey! 📍 Raw and Roaming | Episode 7 #RVlife #FullTimeRV #RVfamily #VanlifeAlternative #RVliving #RawAndRoaming #NomadFamily #MovingAbroad #RVdecision #ToyHauler

    8 min

  2. May 1

    Credit Score Zero

    When you move to the US, your past does not matter, your credit score does.In this episode, I talk about the difficulties we encountered when moving to the US, the struggle of buying a house as foreigners.New episode of Raw and Roaming every Friday.

    5 min

  3. Apr 25

    3 Months Countdown

    We left our country with 3 suitcases, no plans and 3 months to figure it out.Can we make it work or was this the biggest mistake of our lives?!Tick-tock.#newlife #fulltimetravelfamily #startingover #vodcast #vlogcast

    4 min

  4. Apr 18

    The Exploration

    When you start your new life as a family with nothing but 3 suitcases, a new country, no plans and no turning back the stakes are as high as the excitement. The risk is rewarding and the sky knows no limits, it feels like freedom.#lifeontheroad #newlife #fulltimetravelfamily #vlogcast

    6 min

  5. Apr 11

    The Decision

    The moment we decided to sell everything, leave our country with no clear plan.We didn't know it back then but this was actually Phase 1: The decision.It didn't feel like a big move at the time, just checking things out of a to-do list without looking back.#fulltimetravelfamily #lifeontheroad #newlife #vlogcast

    5 min

  6. Apr 4

    Just a vacation?

    I’ve always been a traveler…the kind that lands in a country without speaking the language, with no plan, and just figures it out. In this second episode of Raw & Roaming, I’m taking you on the vacation that changed our lives. This is where the story begins. If you want the full journey, start from Episode 1 and follow along. New episodes every Friday.

    6 min

  7. Mar 31

    I was always an adventurer

    I’ve always been a traveler…the kind that lands in a country without speaking the language, with no plan, and just figures it out. In this first episode of Raw & Roaming, I’m taking you back to who I was before everything changed — how I used to travel, what I was chasing, and how becoming a mom slowly shifted everything. This is where the story begins. If you want the full journey, start from Episode 1 and follow along. New episodes every Friday.

    5 min

  8. Mar 28 ·  Bonus

    Open Doors

    Open doors. That’s what we’ve been following — not a plan, not a perfectly mapped-out future, just doors that open… and the courage to walk through them making sure no to close too many others. In this episode, I talk about how “open doors” slowly became a guideline for our life decisions. Not overthinking everything. Not forcing what doesn’t fit. Just noticing what feels right, what flows, and what makes us feel alive. This isn’t a method. It’s not advice. It’s just our way of moving through life right now — raw, imperfect, and constantly changing. If you’ve ever felt torn between security and freedom… or wondered what would happen if you trusted the path a little more — this might resonate. 🎙️ Listen to the podcast: Raw and Roaming is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 👉 I’m curious — do you follow open doors, or do you prefer a clear plan?

    8 min

  9. Mar 26 ·  Bonus

    Homeschooling worked… until it didn’t.

    Homeschooling worked… until it didn’t. We started homeschooling because we wanted freedom — the ability to travel, explore, and live differently. But somewhere along the way, it started to feel like we had just recreated school… in a different place. In this episode, I share why we made the shift to unschooling, what didn’t sit right anymore, and how our approach to learning has completely changed. This is just our experience — raw, honest, and still evolving. If you’ve ever questioned school, homeschooling, or what learning “should” look like… this might resonate. 🎙️ Listen to the podcast: Raw and Roaming is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 👉 If you’re on a similar journey, or just curious… I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

    16 min

  10. Mar 25 ·  Bonus

    I Left My Country for the American Dream

    This is where it starts. I left my country to chase the American dream, and somehow, we ended up living in an RV. No plan, no script — just the real story, as I remember it.

    10 min
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Hi, I’m Aurelia. I left my country to chase the American dream, and this is my story. Unedited, unscripted… just real life.

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    Aurelia Arkens
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