The Wayward Home Podcast

Kristin Hanes
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!

  1. 27/12/2023

    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 through South America in a van they purchased, then building out their own van to continue adventures in Mexico. When Covid hit, they got stuck in Australia and decided to check sailboat living off their bucket list.They ended up falling in love with sail life,...

    37 min

  2. 20/12/2023

    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 she leveraged social media connections to find and befriend fellow nomads online when she first started out. She then eventually met some of these internet friends in person while traveling. Courtney explains how attending van life gatherings and events is one of...

    36 min

  3. 13/12/2023

    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.Heather discusses making the leap from full-time RVer to international traveler, all while running her own business. She explains crucial mistakes that nomadic business owners often make when first getting started, like not tracking expenses properly or failing to open a sep...

    32 min

  4. 06/12/2023

    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 undergone 3 different van builds. She shares the nightmare experience of her first van build and the tough lessons she learned about hiring a custom van conversion company. Kristen walks us through the most important considerations when hiring a van con...

    44 min

  5. 29/11/2023

    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 wheels. Join us as Nate shares his stories, challenges, and the joy of crafting your own space.We discuss the intimidating aspects of van building, including handling electrical and gas systems, and how you can approach these hurdles. Nate introduces th...

    35 min

  6. 22/11/2023

    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. Sam shares how the idea for Grounded was sparked after he converted his own van during COVID and traveled around the country for 6 months, constantly frustrated by issues with the gas engine and lack of available power.These pain points led him to conceptualize an electric camper van, free from ...

    41 min

  7. 15/11/2023

    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 can vary greatly depending on your lifestyle, just as they can in any living situation. But the beauty of van life is how flexible and customizable it is. And you have the significant advantage of saving money on rent or mortgage! Van life is not o...

    25 min

  8. 08/11/2023

    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 last winter and is planning another trip this year. We navigate through the nitty-gritty, like border crossings, military checkpoints, and Mexico's indispensable FMM card. Brooke talks about finding campsites, essential gear, and why she recommends bringing your ow...

    42 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    Kristin Hanes
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Wayward Home Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Wayward Home Podcast

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