Episodes

  • Marfa, Texas: What we would’ve done if we hadn’t had COVID… 😷

    Marfa, Texas: What we would’ve done if we hadn’t had COVID… 😷
    Jan 11 2025
    S12:E1 – COVID caught us. And right in the middle of Gap Year! This episode takes you through our journey of testing, hibernating and recovering from COVID in October 2022. Fortunately, there were no complications, and we made it back on the road – arriving to Marfa, one of Texas’ most unique ghost towns with a supernatural twist to it. Tune in to hear about experiences, including our own footage of the mysterious Marfa Lights. To see our Marfa Lights footage, check out the video that accompanies this podcast – S12:E1 Travel plans interrupted by COVID 😷 (+ What we DIDN’T do in Marfa) – on YouTube (https://youtu.be/lZM5d7n-RGs) as part of our “Middle of Nowhere” season. Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast. ____ Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) Watch their adventures on YouTube and (2) Follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Travel FOMO on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelfomopodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelfomopodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@travelfomopodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@travelfomopodcast
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    34 mins
  • BONUS: Gwen’s Nest | The Perfect Arkansas Getaway Cabin

    BONUS: Gwen’s Nest | The Perfect Arkansas Getaway Cabin
    Dec 8 2024
    BONUS EPISODE – Jamin and Hilarie visited Siloam Springs, Arkansas for a recent weekend getaway, where they stayed in a 120-year-old cottage owned by Hilarie’s aunt, Gwen. Tune in to hear about the thoughtful renovations that turned this private cabin into a modern home-share rental, which is now available on AirBnB and Vrbo. Just 5.5 miles outside of Siloam Spring’s historic downtown, it’s located on 800+ acres of the Lake Frances Preserve and a short drive from the community’s proud new WOKA Whitewater Park, a $33M investment in outdoor adventure. For a video tour – and to meet the sweet face behind the place – check out the video that accompanies this podcast (Gwen's Nest in Siloam Springs | The Perfect Arkansas Getaway) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/SFCjpgI_HF4). Book your stay at Gwen’s Nest: AirBnB: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/760801039230452431?check_in=2025-01-02&check_out=2025-01-07&guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=47f41a6f-e355-49ac-b60f-836eb27cbaad Vrbo: https://t.vrbo.io/hS1SRpYE8Ob Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast. ____ Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) Watch their adventures on YouTube and (2) Follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Travel FOMO on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelfomopodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelfomopodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@travelfomopodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@travelfomopodcast
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    25 mins
  • Panama City Beach: Starring Maggie Moodle the Golden Doodle 🐕‍🦺

    Panama City Beach: Starring Maggie Moodle the Golden Doodle 🐕‍🦺
    Nov 25 2024
    S11:E10 - Where’s the best sand in the U.S.? Maggie Moodle the Golden Doodle believes she found it in Panama City Beach, Florida. Jamin and Hilarie arranged a dog-friendly day with their golden doodle – with everything from dog-friendly beaches to lunch at The Porch in Pier Park to St. Andrews State Park. In this episode of the Travel FOMO podcast, you’ll also learn how the orange streets lights in beach communities help protect sea turtles. For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S11:E10 A Dog-Friendly Day in Panama City Beach 🐾) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/0X8hFZyqLMM). Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast. ____ Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) Watch their adventures on YouTube and (2) Follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Travel FOMO on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelfomopodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelfomopodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@travelfomopodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@travelfomopodcast
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    30 mins
  • Savannah: The State Park at the Top of Our List

    Savannah: The State Park at the Top of Our List
    Nov 11 2024
    S11:E7 - In this episode, Hilarie and Jamin soak in the southern charm of Savannah from their home base of Skidaway Island State Park – a fast fave for these RVers. They learn some history about the city, wander through its spooky streets on a pub crawl and eat some great food. They also uncover some unfamiliar history when they get lost in this historic city. For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S11:E7 Savannah | Skidaway Island + Wormslow) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/_GFhaKvW-7c). Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast. ____ Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) Watch their adventures on YouTube and (2) Follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Travel FOMO on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelfomopodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelfomopodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@travelfomopodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@travelfomopodcast
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    32 mins
  • Charleston, South Carolina: Foodie Heaven in the Deep South

    Charleston, South Carolina: Foodie Heaven in the Deep South
    Nov 11 2024
    S11:E6 – Charleston has all the characteristics that Jamin and Hilarie are looking for in a city – a deep respect for history, great shopping options, creative cocktails and incredible food. The city’s restaurants have perfected the fusion of deep southern cooking with, well, pretty much anything. Come along as they discover this city for the first time—from Church & Union to Charleston Market to the Old Slave Mart Museum. For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S11:E6 Discovering Charleston | Food + History + Euro Vibes) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/f4Kg3WVPJ44). Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast. ____ Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) Watch their adventures on YouTube and (2) Follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Travel FOMO on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelfomopodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelfomopodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@travelfomopodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@travelfomopodcast
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    37 mins
  • Key West: Where Scuba Divers Find Emeralds in Their Hair 🤿💎

    Key West: Where Scuba Divers Find Emeralds in Their Hair 🤿💎
    Nov 10 2024
    S11:E9 - This week on Travel FOMO, Jamin and Hilarie explore the Florida Keys in their Airstream, where Hilarie discovers that she’s literally lost her keys to the RV. They also share the scoop on their favorite RV park of their gap year: Jolly Roger RV Park. While in Key West, they discover the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, which is full of incredible jewels and other sunken treasure that were retrieved from the bottom of the ocean, just off the coast of the Keys. And of course, no trip to Key West is complete without visiting the historic home of Ernest Hemingway and learning about his fascinating life as one of America’s best writers. Make sure to tune in as they share their experiences and spill the tea on the controversial Duvall Street tradition of Fantasy Fest. They also explore a long list of recommendations from Travel FOMO listeners. For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S11:E9 RV-ing in the Florida Keys | We took YOUR recommendations) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/qlfNhqxmWwk). Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast. ____ Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) Watch their adventures on YouTube and (2) Follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Travel FOMO on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelfomopodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelfomopodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@travelfomopodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@travelfomopodcast
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    44 mins
  • Miami: Cuban Vibes and Eternal Sunshine 😎🌴🇨🇺

    Miami: Cuban Vibes and Eternal Sunshine 😎🌴🇨🇺
    Oct 29 2024
    S11:E8 - What’s it like to see Miami by Airstream? In this episode, Jamin and Hilarie stay on the west edge of the metroplex and make their way into Miami Beach to sample Cuban food and some top notch mojitos. They take a self-guided art deco walking tour along Ocean Drive and do a little shopping. RV-ing to Miami wouldn’t be completed without a trip to the largest tropical wilderness in the U.S., Everglades National Park. For more context, check out this podcast’s companion video (S11:E8 First timers in Miami | Cuban food, art deco tour + Everglades) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/1RdaSLS2jJU). Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast. ____ Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) Watch their adventures on YouTube and (2) Follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Travel FOMO on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelfomopodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelfomopodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@travelfomopodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@travelfomopodcast
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    27 mins
  • Vermont: Watching Autumn Peak from the Von Trapp Family Brewery 🍁

    Vermont: Watching Autumn Peak from the Von Trapp Family Brewery 🍁
    Sep 17 2024
    S11:E5 – “Fall lovers” everywhere are head-over-heels for Vermont. So Jamin and Hilarie wanted to see what all the fuss was about. In this episode, they haul their Airstream up to Manchester and Stowe, where they catch up with long-time friends, hike the Lye Brook Falls Trail and summit Stowe Pinnacle. Hilarie also get REALLY choked up when she meets a descendent of Maria Von Trapp at the Von Trapp Family Lodge. For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S11:E5 Stowe, Vermont + The Von Trapp Family Lodge 🍁 🍺) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/7X6VeqWwMqo). Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast. ____ Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) Watch their adventures on YouTube and (2) Follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Travel FOMO on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelfomopodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelfomopodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@travelfomopodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@travelfomopodcast
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    30 mins