Travel Journal - The Faiolas

boondocking and free camping tips for getting the most of your free sites

Jul 7, 2021 | Podcast, Where to Stay

We discuss boondocking and free camping tips. Boondocking is camping that is self-contained and off-grid.

All about Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios

Jun 30, 2021 | Attractions and Excursion, Podcast, Where to Stay

We had so much to talk about on the topic of Disney World that we had to break the podcast into two parts. We discuss the other three parks – Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood.

A dream come true at Disney World and RV Full-time tips

Jun 23, 2021 | Attractions and Excursion, Podcast, Where to Stay

We spent two months in the Orlando, Florida area at Disney World and RV campgrounds within 25 minutes of the parks. This is part 2 where we discuss annual passes, COVID, campgrounds, and Animal Kingdom.

The gorgeous Ocqueoc Falls in the lower peninsula of Michigan

Jun 21, 2021 | Attractions and Excursion

Sixteen days after Kylie was born, we visited Ocqueoc Falls in Presque Isle County in the northeastern part of the lower peninsula of Michigan.

Free family things to do in Las Vegas (and surrounding area)

Jun 16, 2021 | Podcast

After spending a month in the area, we have compiled a list of free family things to do in Las Vegas and the surrounding area. It was a lot of fun, and we explored some off-the-beaten-path adventures that didn’t break the bank.

Shafer Trail and Potash Road to the epic Canyonlands National Park

Jun 11, 2021 | Jeep Trails

We took Potash road and Shafer trail on an epic trail ride to Canyonlands National Park.

Move day and road trip tips to keep families happy

Jun 9, 2021 | Fulltime RV Living, Podcast

In this episode, we give you our move day and road trip tips on keeping your kiddos (and yourself) happy.

Exploring Utah from the beautiful Flaming Gorge to Valley of the Gods

Jun 2, 2021 | Podcast

This inaugural episode included a lot of firsts. It was our first time exploring Utah, our first mountain pass, and our first Harvest Host experience.

Our New Podcast: Off the beaten path but not lost

May 28, 2021 | Fulltime RV Living, Podcast

Welcome to Off the beaten path but not lost podcast. We will be telling stories about the RV lifestyle, campgrounds, National Parks, Jeep trails, homeschool, off-the-beaten-path adventures, and so much more.

A day trip through Castle Dome Mountains

Mar 15, 2021 | Jeep Trails

Castle Dome Mountains Trail has a moderately difficult rating, so it looked like the perfect trail for our mildly modified Wrangler.

Galveston Beach – A day with the sand beneath our feet

Apr 30, 2020 | Attractions and Excursion

Our family loves a good road trip. For instance, sometimes our destination is a trail, a cool new city, a forest, but driving a few hours just to see what we see is the main idea. With over 32 miles of beach, Galveston made for a fun day trip.

Campground Review: Lakeland RV Ranch

Apr 21, 2020 | Reviews

Lakeland RV Ranch was a great park located in Farmersville, Texas near Lake Lavon. It was reasonably priced and included 50amp, free laundry, water, sewer, a catch and release pond, workout room, and free wifi.

Welcome to Texas!

Oct 1, 2019 | Fulltime RV Living

We will be spending the first year in the “Lone Star State,” the time will allow us to establish our Texas residency, RV projects, and even some exploring.

The beginning of the Wild West

Sep 22, 2019 | Attractions and Excursion

A day trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards to see the famous cattle drive.

Steps we took to become a full-time rv family and achieve our epic dream

Sep 15, 2019 | Fulltime RV Living

On a road trip to our camping spot for the weekend, sometime before we were even married, Tony and I first discussed how fun it would be to travel the country in an RV. We didn’t know then but this dream would become reality.