Podcasts about crazy family adventure

Don't be intimidated to visit our National Parks for any reason, including crowds, knowledge, equipment or planning. Bryanna Royal of Crazy Family Adventure explains how you can enjoy the National Parks this year without overwhelm and make memories in some of America's most amazing landscapes. She shares some of her favorites and tips for making the most of your experience.Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards...Learn moreDownload Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free...https://familiestravefree.com/7hacksResources:Crazy Family Adventure BlogCrazy Family Adventure National Park ItinerariesFamilies Travel Free National Parks Articles and Videos

Today we're chatting with Bryanna Royal of Crazy Family Adventure about what it's like to close a chapter of full time travel, move into a sticks and bricks home and how that affects running an adventure and RV based business. Bryanna, her husband Craig, and their 4 kids sold their house, bought an RV and traveled around North America for 8+ years plus backpacked Europe for 3 months. They have recently settled back into a house and are adjusting to their new normal. They blog about their adventures, road trips, RVing, and top things to do at locations you visit at www.crazyfamilyadventure.com. Their goal is to inspire families to get out and travel more, explore new places and live life on your own terms! You can find them on: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube. Connect with Bryanna: Website:https://www.crazyfamilyadventure.com/ 
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On this episode, Demian chats with Bryanna (Crazy Family Adventure) and in this episode, we get you a fresh perspective from a family that made the leap into full-time RV life over 8 years ago … but like always before I say too much let's get into the episode. Well another good episode and a big thank you to Bryanna for coming on the show and don't forget to connect with them on IG https://www.instagram.com/crazyfamilyadventure/ Don't forget to grab your digital or print subscription to the Rootless Living magazine at RootlessLiving.com How you can support the podcast! 1) Leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever it is you listen to podcasts. 2) Tell a friend or family member to tune in! 3) If you like what you hear, consider supporting us with a small monthly contribution. 4) If you think you might make a great podcast guest, send us an email. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rootlessliving/support

Join the Ordinary Sherpa Facebook Group to interact with other listeners.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ordinarysherpa Will you leave Written Review on Apple Podcasts:  https://ordinarysherpa.com/review/ Subscribe to the email List:  https://ordinarysherpa.com/subscribe/ My path first intersected with this guest in 2018 as I was looking for inspiration for family adventures.  I stumbled upon a podcast of a family who sold everything and lived full-time in an RV.  I later heard them speak as a guest on an unschooling podcast. They spoke openly about the joy and challenges of this simple and authentic life they were creating, inspiring so many other families along the way.  I have always been one to challenge the status quo and found their story inspiring.  Here was a family who just decided that all the stuff was taking over their life and was willing to explore something different.  Originally from Wisconsin, this family of 6 (and 2 dogs I might add) hit the road in 2014 in an RV to explore North America and are still going strong 7 years later.  Having grown up in a traditional family life with school and sporting events, they knew they were embarking on a completely different lifestyle and still question if they are doing the right thing but can't imagine going back.  Along the way, this mom  built 2 remote businesses, had incredible adventures and spent many nights around the campfire. She is a Speaker and Educator on RVing, on being an Entrepreneur, and produces content to inspire others to get on the road with their families. I have been a listener, blog reader, email subscriber, and recently a book launch volunteer absorbing all of their content and appreciating their courage and adventurous spirit they bring to this space.  When Ordinary Sherpa launched I secretly had this guest in mind, hoping one day I might get to speak with her.  It is an honor and privilege to have her here today.  Bryanna Royal, welcome to Ordinary Sherpa.   To Connect with Bryanna Royal:   Website: www.crazyfamilyadventure.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/crazyfamilyadventure Instagram: www.instagram.com/crazyfamilyadventure Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/crazyfamilyadve/ You Tube: www.youtube.com/c/crazyfamilyadventure Book: Full Time RVing with Kids: an Insider's Guide to Life on the Road Key Takeaways Why Not? We saw others doing it so why not us?  When they started there was no determined end date. Look for the Sherpas.  Finding those who can inspire you and also someone to share the same questions and fears with.   “There are things I miss, but I wouldn't give all of this up for those things.” By putting yourself in flexible situations, it created opportunities because they weren't constrained to the 9-5 school/work schedule. “There is Risk, but you can still have a parachute.” “Life is a constant repositioning to focus on joy” “It's okay to live the life you want to live, not the life someone else is telling us we should be living.”  

Hello everyone and welcome back! Today we have Bryanna from Crazy Family Adventure joining us. She is an Unschooling Mama to 4, entrepreneur, and creator of Crazy Family Adventure. Six years ago, Bryanna and her husband Craig decided to sell EVERYTHING and move into an RV to travel full time. Their goal is to enjoy each other, focus on the moment, and spend as much time together as they can while spreading the word that you can truly deepen your family bond through travel.Our discussion spanned from their decision to leave a seemingly normal life, moving into an RV and traveling full time, Unschooling their children, and the trials, tribulations, and rewards of living a life on the road.We truly enjoyed this conversation with Bryanna as she is a very open and genuine person. So grab a seat and join us as we discuss one family's mission of family, freedom, and travel. We hope you enjoy!If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.comAs always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put OutThank you for listening!Show Noteshttps://www.crazyfamilyadventure.com/You can also find Crazy Family Adventure on YouTube, Instagram, and most social media platforms.

Hello everyone and welcome back! Today we have Brad (AKA Sir Bradley) and Melanie Hasse, creators of The Junior Classics Podcast, joining us. Brad is a modern day knight on a mission to preserve the wisdom in the classics before it is lost forever. He served as a member of the First Ranger Batallion and now serves as a Police Officer. With the help of his wife Melanie, they are "inspiring children and families to a love of good reading and a real and lasting interest in Western literature, history, and scholarship". The Junior Classics Podcast is a story-driven podcast for kids that takes classic literature and reads them in a dramatized fashion that is engaging for all members of the family. In this episode we discuss the importance of rich and wholesome literature for children along with the benefits of hearing these stories.As busy parents, we could all use some help in adding more read aloud time to our days through good audio stories!So grab a seat and join us as we discuss one family's mission in preserving the classics for our children's future. We hope you enjoy!Stay tuned next week for a Re-Imagine Series episode. We have Bryanna from Crazy Family Adventure joining us to discuss life on the road as a full-time traveling family of 6! Be sure to check out their website and social media pages in the meantime.https://www.crazyfamilyadventure.com/Please visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put OutThank you for listening!Show NotesWebsite: https://www.juniorclassicspodcast.com/You can also find The Junior Classics Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Other Podcasts mentioned:Read Aloud RevivalThe Music Podcast for KidsArticle quote referenced in episode:https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/03/i-know-how-youre-feeling-i-read-chekhov/#:~:text=It%20found%20that%20after%20reading,gauge%20what%20they%20might%20be

We're relaunching our podcast! This week we talk about what we've been up to in 2019 and where we are going for 2020. We also talk about some upcoming podcast episodes!

Does the winter weather have you down? It is time to start thinking about spring break and summer vacations. This week we are talking about another warm-weather destination, the Florida Keys. Bryanna Royal from Crazy Family Adventure has spent a month in the Florida Keys and shares her tips for visiting the Florida Keys with Kids. ON THE PODCAST 00:32 - Talking with Kim and Tamara about Florida 06:25 - Talking with Bryanna 09:55 - Florida Keys 11:30 - Not about the beaches 12:10 - Getting around the Keys 13:05 - Where to stay 16:30 - How long to stay 17:28 - When to go 19:43 - Must do activities 30:10 - Day trips 33:49 - Campgrounds/Hotels 37:14 - Food 40:30 - Final tips 41:51 - Where to take a family photo 42:02 - Bryanna’s favorite travel gear 45:37 - Where Bryanna is going next ABOUT BRYANNA ROYAL Bryanna, her husband, 4 kids, and dog sold everything, bought an RV and our traveling full-time around North America. If they aren’t out climbing mountains, hiking to a waterfall or playing at the beach they are most likely at the local donut shop trying to find the best donuts in North America! They write about things to do with kids at the destinations they visit, full time family travel and working from the road at www.crazyfamilyadventure.com. Follow Bryanna on Facebook, Instagram, Youtubeand Twitter. TIPS FOR VISITING THE FLORIDA KEYS WITH KIDS There is more to the Keys than just Key West. The Keys are made up of five destinations; Key West, the Lower Keys, Marathon, Islamorada and Key Largo. If you really want to get the most out of the Keys you should think about maybe doing a road trip, where you can hit all of the Keys rather staying and experiencing only one of them. Be aware that the Keys are not about the beaches. The Keys are surrounded by a coral reef, which messes with the white sand beaches that come to mind when thinking of Florida. This means there are a lot of great snorkeling spots that you can do right off of the beach. Since the Keys are so long, you shouldn’t try to stay in one of the Keys and drive to explore the rest since you will be spending a lot of time in the car. It is also not a great drive at night since the roads are mostly two lane. Hawks Cay Resortis a great resort to stay for families located in Duck Key. You could definitely visit the Keys in a week, but if you can spend ten to fourteen days, that would be the best. If you are able to spend at least ten days for your trip you will really get to explore each of the Keys at a more relaxed pace. You can still have some really great weather if you visit the Keys in the Winter or Fall but be prepared, it could always turn rainy and overcast. Must do activities in the Florida Keys could include: John Pennenkamp Coral Reef State Parkis a great place to visit. They offer glass bottom boat tours, kayaking, and much more. This state park is located up in the northern Keys. If you are going into Marathon, Florida, you should think about checking out the Turtle Hospital where you can see all of the turtles that they are rehabilitating. They also have a surgery area, that if they happen to be conducting a surgery there is a window where you can see and learn what they are doing. There are also locations in the middle Keys area were you can rent a pontoon, or even just go kayaking. When you get to Key West, the best activity you should think about doing is a tour through Fury Adventures. They will take you out on a big boat for six hours and do activities like snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing and more. This is a great way to get out on the water! If you want to spend some time off of the water the Key West Aquarium is a great spot to do that. This is a small aquarium but has a lot to offer like signing up to feed the shark! If you are really interested in this, make sure to ask the front desk as soon as you get there to see if they are doing it that day and get your kids or yourself on the list. The Shipwreck Treasure Museumis a really cool place to visit. They have a lot of different artifacts from shipwrecks that happened in Key West and their basement is actually below sea level. There is also the Florida Keys Eco - Discovery Centerthat is free to go to and it is a great place to go to learn more about the reefs, area and the ecosystem! If you like to see the sunset you should check out the Sunset Festival on Mallory Square Dock. You can definitely bring your kids but be prepared for loud people and some crowds. If you are interested in exploring a little bit out of the Keys you should think about visiting Dry Tortugaswhich is an island that has an old fort on it. You have to take a ferry to get there and the trip takes about two hours, but it is so beautiful! If you are really feeling adventurous you can actually camp out on the island. You will need to bring all of your supplies with you but it would be a great experience. If you are thinking of camping in the Keys you should check out the State Parks for their campgrounds but for some of these you will need to book at least eleven months in advance. In Key West there is a place called Island Dogs Barand Lagerheads Beach Barare both great places to eat the beach bar you can literally eat your food with your toes in the sand! Then by the seven mile bridge in Marathon there is a place called the Sunset Grillewhich has a pool in the restaurant and you can sit and relax with your food or even a cocktail while your kids enjoy swimming. You will find a lot of supplies you will need while you are there. For example snorkeling gear, if the place does not provide it there is always places you can rent the gear you will need. Since the weather can be unpredictable be sure to pack layers! BEST PLACE TO TAKE FAMILY PHOTO Bryanna suggests that you take your family photo at the southernmost point of Florida, but be sure to go early in the morning or you could be waiting in line for a couple hours to get your picture taken. If that doesn’t matter to you, taking a family photo on any beach with the ocean behind you will be a great photo! FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR Bryanna loves to wear her Adidas sandalsbecause they are so comfortable and easy to slide on and off. When she is not wearing those she like her plain black flip flops that you can dress up if you want too. This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST RV Travel Tips - Podcast Episode 012 Top Ten Florida Keys Beaches The Ultimate Florida Road Trip Family Fun in the Florida Keys Hawks Cay Resort John Pennenkamp Coral Reef State Park Turtle Hospital Fury Adventures Key West Aquarium Shipwreck Treasure Museum Florida Keys Eco - Discovery Center Sunset Festival Mallory Square Dock Dry Tortugas Casa Marina Resort Bahia Honda State Park Curry Hammock State Park Sunshine Key RV Resort Island Dogs Bar Lagerheads Beach Bar Sunset Grille FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, orGoogle Playand leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035#. You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcaseand We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebookor Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Big Family, Small RV Living - Living in an RV with 4 Kids RV living holds a romantic appeal to some people. In fact, many people dream of dropping out of the 9 to 5 and living in an RV full-time. Many will dream about it, but few families actually pull it off. One of those families are the Royals, and today I talk to Bryanna Royal about RV living. In addition, we discuss what it's like moving from large RV living to progressively smaller vehicles. ::: Like what you’re hearing? Then please subscribe, rate & review Epic Education Radio. We would be extremely grateful! iTunes is a search engine as well, and so when you rate and review us, you help others find us. Thank you! :::   Big Family, Small RV Living - Living in an RV with 4 Kids Living in an RV can be a challenge for many people. Living in an RV with four children can be an even bigger challenge. Now go from a massive Diesel Pusher Class A rig which (think 18-wheeler) to a micro-mini trailer and a 12-passenger van. That's a big drop in size and space! Read on for more about small RV living and living in an RV with children.   IN THIS EPISODE 02:37 Intro to the Royals 04:56 Favorite RV Living Destinations 06:30 Letting Go: From the Big Decision to Actual RV Living 13:28 Transitioning to Small RV Living 18:10 RV Size Pros & Cons & Travel Styles 20:58 Differences Between RV Class Sizes 24:37 Limits of Minimalism: From Large RV to Small RV 32:45 Utilizing RV Space 36:26 Internet & Living in an RV 40:48 Work & RV Living   ABOUT   Names: Bryanna Royal, her husband, and 4 kids (10y/o, 8y/o twins & 6 y/o) Hold passports from: USA Type of travel: Living in an RV - RV Living in the US, Canada & Mexico A few places they've been: All over the US, as well as Baja, Mexico and several places in Canada   RV TRAVEL LINKS & RESOURCES Why They Decided To Downsize How They Afford Fulltime Family Travel  The Steps to How We Became A Fulltime Traveling Family  How To Start A Virtual Business So You Can Travel Full Time  Bryanna's Course on Starting a Virtual Business   RECOMMENDED GEAR FOR RV TRAVEL Solar Panel Sea Eagle 370 Inflatable Kayak Adult Life Vest Kids Life Vest Lap Tray for kids Tablets Headphones Water Bottles Gas Can Gas Can Holder Buff headband TBA Gear Chair   FIND THEM ON Crazy Family Adventure | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Youtube RV Living — From Large to Small Living in an RV can be a challenge for many people. Living in an RV with four children can be an even bigger challenge. Now go from a massive Diesel Pusher Class A rig which (think 18-wheeler) to a micro-mini trailer and a 12-passenger van. That's a big drop in size and space! From 2,700 ft Home to Living in a Small RV Bryanna tells me about their gradual transition from a large house to small RV living. Believe it or not, living in an RV was not their dream over the years. In fact, these high-school sweethearts bought a home with the intent of settling permanently. "We thought the house would be where grandbabies would come and visit us," she says with a laugh. However, life as they knew it began to feel confining. They started thinking about RV living as a way to explore more with their kids. The transition wasn't quick or easy. For example, it took almost a year from when they decided to try RV living to actually selling the house and living in an RV. "At first I thought 'Why wouldn't everyone do this?'" says Bryanna upon reflection. "Then once we started I understood. It's hard." We discuss the process of minimizing your belongings. Living in an RV means living with less space. A lot less space. That's why minimalism plays an important part of the process for RV living. Getting rid of furniture and appliances is one thing, but what about kids' toys? What about photo albums? Bryanna tells us more about their process in the podcast. From Big RV Living to Small RV Living The Royals started out living in an RV around 39 feet (11+ meters) long. When they first set out, they thought bigger would be better. Yet while they still see value in large RV living, they soon realized that they wanted to try something smaller. RV living at this size gives lots of comforts and amenities, she explains. On the other hand, it also comes with certain limitations. For example, big RV living can limit where you can go. Some roads and bridges can't handle the weight of RVs this large. Besides, RV vehicles this size don't do well off of paved roads. Bryanna tells me that if you're planning to stay in one place for months, then large RV living might be a good option. Having said that, she and her husband realized that they wanted more freedom of movement. This required living in an RV much smaller than what they had. Bryanna details each vehicle and their pros and cons in the podcast. They first traded in their massive RV for a somewhat smaller one. Then later they went even smaller to the RV they live in today. And they love it. Now they have the freedom to go offroad more often and see and drive to places that were once off-limits to their vehicle. Small RV Living and Managing Space With each move to a smaller RV, the Royals had to assess what they carried with them. What would stay and what would go? Small RV living means utilizing every bit of space available to you. That goes double when living in an RV with kids. Bryanna talks about decision process on what stays and what goes. This deals with everything from clothes to toys to kitchen utensils. How They Work While Living in an RV Before they left on their "Crazy Family Adventure," Bryanna's husband worked a full-time job. At first, he was able to convince his employer to work remotely. Yet eventually, that became a burden as well, since he still sat in front of a laptop 9-5. Fast forward to today, and he has found new opportunities, while Bryanna has her own online business. We discuss that internet is like in RV living, and how they manage. Running an online business while living in an RV is a challenge, but they have found a way. Listen in to hear more. Have You Thought About Living in an RV? Does RV living appeal to you? Have you dreamed of leaving the house and the office for living in an RV and traveling? If so, tell us about it. And get in touch with Bryanna — she has the first-hand experience that may be what you need! Are you living in an RV? Can you help others considering RV living? Let us know in the comments!   Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This means, at no extra cost to you,  we might receive a small commission if you make a purchase or book using those links. My opinions are my own and I only recommend places/services that I believe will genuinely help you with RV living. Are you living in an RV? Can you help others considering RV living? Let us know in the comments!   Full-on family travel fundamentals. Epic Education Radio is interviews, stories and advice for people who decide to make travel a priority in their family's life...and for those who want to. Tune in each week to hear stories and advice from new traveling families, and hear how they've handled various family travel-related issues like education, socialization, working, budgeting, accommodation, road-parenting, safety, technology and more. We talk gear, websites, apps and other resources for traveling & nomadic families, and answer questions from those who would like to do something similar.

They don’t use the word “hippies,” but Craig and Bryanna—the parents behind Crazy Family Adventure—may fit the modern bill. Along with their four kids and two dogs, they travel the country, roaming freely, and taking in all the sights. They talked to us about traveling with kids and keeping them socialized, some of their favorite locations, and juggling entrepreneurship on the road. You can keep up with Crazy Family Adventure on their Instagram, blog, or look up their business Virtual Powerhouse. Some episode highlights: 5:07 – What started the adventure. 8:53 – How their family has evolved since they hit the road. 10:00 – Their current (and previous and future) RVs. 13:09 – Unschooling their children. 17:07 – The RV Community with kids. 25:20 – Some favorite memories from their favorite places. 33:21 – Unintended entrepreneurship. 39:51 – Their favorite moment from traveling so far. 46:18 – Advice for jumping into an RV and hitting the road.

In this episode, we are going to talk about how we downsized from a 3,000 sq. ft. house to a 39 ft. motorhome. Then, from a 39 ft. motorhome to a 23 ft. class C! We will tell you how we adjusted from being "the family with Toys "R" Us in their basement" to being the Crazy Family Adventure.

Bryanna Royal is an unschooling mom with four children. And as if choosing unschooling wasn’t crazy enough, she and her husband chose to sell their home and everything in it and hit the road in an RV to travel full-time. We have a wonderful chat diving into why they chose unschooling, why they chose to move […]

Bryanna Royal travels with her husband, 4 kids, and 2 dogs in a 23 ft. Winnebago View while running their business, Virtual Powerhouse, and their travel blog Crazy Family Adventure.  This episode features Bryanna's talk from the RVE Summit 2017.  She shares her family's experience with transitioning work on the road, how to lower your burn rate, and why you should push your comfort zone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rve/message

nomadtogether.com/virtualbusiness/   This week's episode focuses on how to earn location independent income. Paul invited Bryanna Royale from Crazy Family Adventure who was already featured in episode #30. If you are aspiring family wanting to explore the world or interested how you can earn online money, then listen to this episode! Bryanna, her husband, 4 kids, and 2 dogs sold everything, bought an RV and have been traveling full-time around the US since May 2014. If they aren't out climbing mountains, hiking to a waterfall or playing at the beach they are most likely at the local donut shop trying to find the best donuts in the US! They write about things to do with kids at the destinations they visit, deepening your family bond through travel, full time family travel and working from the road at www.crazyfamilyadventure.com.   https://nomadtogether.com/virtualbusiness/

NomadTogether.com/CrazyFamily Today's episode features an interview with a really crazy family. No, really. Craig and Bryanna Royal run a website called CrazyFamilyAdventure.com. Craig and Bryanna are parents to 4 young kids and 2 big dogs who sold their home and most of their possessions to travel full-time in an RV. On this week's episode, you'll hear the Royals talk all about what it means to live a "crazy family lifestyle". They'll also discuss freedom and flexibility, and how those two things are not necessarily one and the same. NomadTogether.com/CrazyFamily

What is the new American dream? Is it to sell everything and hit the road for a life of full time travel? Well tune in today to hear from Bryanna who's family has done just that! Her and her husband Craig sold their 3000sq ft house and pretty much everything in it- to travel the USA and live full time in an RV (with 4 kids and 2 dogs!). You'll hear about the adjustments that had to be made and how they were able to create their new American dream. Plus get a behind the curtain look at their RV life on the road at Crazy Family Adventure! Listen Now To Learn: How to truly downsize and change your life The best way to determine if you can live in an RV full time Why going public with your dreams will help make them happen How to see that your new American dream is possible How to deepen your family bond through travel The challenges of moving from 3000sq ft to 400sq ft How to afford the full time travel RV lifestyle The benefits of radical unschooling How to make good friends while on the road How to feel like you are not totally crazy And much more! Resources: Crazy Family Adventure Radical Unschooling - Sandra Dodd Full Time Families Virtual Powerhouse Be sure to head over to the archives for more Zero To Travel Podcasts!

Selling you're company might not be the easiest decision, but Johnny did, and now he's traveling the world with his family

Have you ever wanted to take an RV vacation or maybe even sell everything and travel full-time? Get some RV travel tips from Bryanna from Crazy Family Adventure as you learn how her family of six travels the United States in an RV. We talk about how to pick a campground, what you need to pack and how to cook during an RV trip.   ON THE PODCAST 0:44 Kim and Tamara talk about their "camping" and RV experience 5:46 Camping menu planner 7:23 Bryanna from Crazy Family Adventure 11:15 Where they have traveled 13:49 How they make it work financially 19:00 The difference between travel and vacation 20:01 Getting started camping/RVing 21:12 What to look for in an RV 22:12 What to look for in an RV park 24:00 Boondocking vs. State/National Parks 24:50 Hook up differences 25:45 What to pack for an RV trip 28:30 Other RV travel tips 31:10 When to book your stay 32:25 Bryanna's favorite travel outfit 35:13 Tips of the week 36:24 Stay tuned next week to hear about Iceland from a special guest! ABOUT BRYANNA FROM CRAZY FAMILY ADVENTURE Bryanna, her husband, four kids, and two dogs sold everything, bought an RV and are traveling full-time around the US for the past two years. They write about family travel and what life is like on the road at Crazy Family Adventure. They also post daily on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. So far they have road tripped through the midwest and southeastern United States and also spent five weeks in Yellowstone National Park. RV TRAVEL TIPS If you aren't traveling full-time, just look for the basic necessities in an RV and go as small as you can for ease of travel because you will be spending your time outside and doing things Look to state and national parks if you want more of a camping experience, whereas if they have a pool, it is probably more of a resort feel Be sure to look at the size of the RV sites (60x80 +) to see how much space you will have between you and your neighbors Boondocking / Business Land Management -- no hook ups are available and there isn't anyone nearby Investigate what types of hook ups are available -- with a sewer hook up you can shower, go to the bathroom, etc.; whereas an electric only hook up will be more limiting When it comes to packing, don't overdo it. Bring things that are easy to grill and eat outside. Frozen veggies last longer but fridges/freezers are small so keep that in mind when you are shopping. Other good things to have include outdoor chairs, outdoor games/balls, flashlights and other things to keep kids occupied When planning your trip, be prepared that getting set up and situated can be very tiring and time consuming so plan on spending at least two nights in each location If possible, towing a car makes it easier to see more of the sights without moving the camper/RV If you are traveling during prime season, book your camping spot in advance. National parks may book up a year in advance FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR Without a lot of space to store clothes, Bryanna's favorite travel outfit consists of black yoga pants from Target, Adidas sandals or Keen sandals for hiking, and a tank top or a t-shirt and a buff/headband. TIP/APP OF THE WEEK Taking firewood across state lines is illegal so plan on purchasing firewood after you arrive. Also, be sure to bring along cash or a check because many campsites do not accept credit cards. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Camping is Cool Pinterest Board Camping Menu Meal Planning Camping at the KOA   Follow Along and Spread the Word! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or the podcast app of your choice and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035#   You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Bryanna from Crazy Family Adventure discusses how having multiple income streams is the key to funding a full-time RV lifestyle that she, her husband, their four young children, and two dogs currently live.

Bryanna from Crazy Family Adventure discusses life in a RV with a family of six and two dogs.

Do you have a dream of jumping in an RV and hitting the road? Crazy Family Adventure joins KYD to share how they managed to travel by RV full-time with a family of 6 plus 2 dogs! But first they needed to sell the house and all their stuff. Join the Crazy Family Adventure and learn how you can create quality time with your family too. How about sharing KYD with your friends! Copy the iTunes or Android link below and text the link to a friend so they can Subscribe! iTunes: http://bit.ly/kydit Android: http://bit.ly/stitcr Let’s get social: Click here to follow us on Instragram: https://instagram.com/keepyourdaydreamFollow-us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepyourdaydream  

Epic Exploration!  Today we hear from Brianna with Crazy Family Adventure. Her family adventure equation consists of her + husband + 4 kids + 2 dogs + one RV + permanent travel throughout the United States = ambitious! Listen for her Wisconsin accent as we dive into subjects like unschooling, having a "Bridge Business", adjustments to living in close quarters, and family bonding. Check out the family blog at: http://www.crazyfamilyadventure.com

Traveling with kids any time soon? Take some advice from adventure photographer Bruce Kirkby, and his wife, Christine Pitkanen. They traveled with their two sons, 7 year old Bodi and 3 year old Taj, to see seven countries - and covered 13,000 miles in 96 days. Get this - they never stepped foot on an airplane! They have some absolutely sane advice for every insane parent journeying with kids in tow. Their voyage was captured by The Travel Channel for the new show "Big Crazy Family Adventure," airing Sunday nights at 8pm CT. Visit: www.travelchannel.com/shows/big-crazy-family-adventure Get an inside look into the lives of artists & creatives. We're Rachel, Bo, & Allie - 3 sisters who are also a music group (formerly on MCA records)- and The Mulberry Lane Show brings you closer to music, the artists you like, people doing creative things... but most of all to inspire you in your life. Why? Because we believe the world is a better place when you follow your own unique creative passion. Leave us a comment here or connect with our show at themulberrylaneshow@gmail.com. For more interviews visit us on iTunes, Stitcher, or www.mulberrylane.com