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10 Lessons Full-Time Travel has Taught Us

In this season finale of TravelEssary, we’re pressing pause to reflect on what full-time travel has taught us (so far).

After a full season on the road, we’re sharing 10 lessons we’ve learned through experience, trial and error, and a lot of windshield time. From redefining what “home” means, to learning when to slow down, stay flexible, and rest instead of rush, these lessons have shaped how we travel and how we live.

We talk about the unexpected value of community on the road, why small towns often leave the biggest impression, and how choosing memories over milestones has changed our perspective as a family.

We also give a sneak peek into Season 5, which kicks off next week, with deeper conversations around RV life, more detailed location insights, and a few special guests joining us along the way.

If you’re traveling full-time, dreaming about it, or just curious what life on the road really teaches you, this episode is for you.

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5 Essential Rules for Respectful Traveling

Travel is not just about the places we visit. It's also about how we move through them and the way our choices affect the people around us.

In this episode of TravelEssary, we share five essential rules for respectful traveling that we believe make the experience better for everyone. These are simple, practical habits shaped by our own time on the road and conversations with fellow travelers.

We talk about being mindful of shared spaces, practicing patience and kindness, and paying attention to how our actions impact foot traffic, roadways, and public areas. We also discuss the importance of honoring local cultures and customs, along with the responsibility we all share to leave places clean and cared for.

This episode is a reminder that respectful travel does not require perfection. It starts with awareness, consideration, and a willingness to think beyond ourselves as we explore new places.

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How We Build Community While Full-Time Traveling

On this episode of TravelEssary, we’re talking about something that matters just as much as the places we visit: connection.

Living on the road doesn’t mean leaving community behind. In fact, we’ve found that travel has a way of opening doors to people we may never have met otherwise. From staying connected with family and friends back home, to forming friendships on the road, this episode is all about how we build meaningful relationships while full-time traveling.

We share how social media helps us maintain connections, how conversations with fellow RV transporters and campground neighbors turn into real connections, and why stepping into local churches and community spaces has been such a grounding part of our journey. We also talk about pushing past comfort zones, showing up in new places, and learning to belong, even when everything around you is temporary.

This conversation is a reminder that home isn’t just where you park, it’s the people you share life with along the way.

We hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired to reach out, lean in, and build community right where ever you are.

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