Breakdowns to Breakthroughs: Challenges on the road
This week in the podcast, we break down (pun intended) our latest adventure. The story starts with a simple trip to fetch milk and gas and ends with us driving 400+ miles back to Yuma, Arizona.
Welcome to “Off the Beaten Path but Not Lost,” a podcast hosted by Tony, Kristen, Kylie, and Lexie. We are the Faiolas, a family who traded conventional life for a full-time RV lifestyle in 2019. Our podcast is an audio chronicle of our journey.
We share stories from the campgrounds, National Parks, Jeep trails, homeschooling experiences, and off-the-beaten-path adventures.
Buckle up and prepare for a journey as we take you “Off the Beaten Path but Not Lost.”
This week in the podcast, we break down (pun intended) our latest adventure. The story starts with a simple trip to fetch milk and gas and ends with us driving 400+ miles back to Yuma, Arizona.
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