The ROAMies Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Your best travel souvenirs aren’t magnets, they’re the habits you bring home. We’re taking “G for Gather” and turning it into a real plan for warmer, easier hosting, especially outdoors. We start with gardens because botanical gardens and arboretums teach you how a space can slow you down, tell a story, and make people feel grounded. From memorable garden visits to lessons picked up from people we meet on the road, we share how we’re translating travel inspiration into our own yard in Waco, one small decision at a time.

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PREVIOUS EPISODES and MENTIONS IN THIS EPISODE:
Episodes 171-175 Starts at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/10427895
Bucharest Gardens  Episode 224: https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/14820594
Burgie House and Arboretum: https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/15845252
Clark Gardens in Mineral Wells, TX: hhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/15845252
Slap Ya Mama
Belize episodes 251 + https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/17392667
A is for AirBnb 
Decluttering starts with Episode 46 + : https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/3413764
Robyn Chubey: https://www.instagram.com/life_of_glow/ 

Robyn’s Book Gasther Together: https://amzn.to/4tAqgSR

Then we get practical about the project that’s becoming the heart of our outdoor hosting: our historic late-1800s gazebo renovation. We talk about what’s finished, what’s still in progress, and the big lesson we’re learning the hard way, deciding whether you’re restoring original history or replicating an old look with new materials. If you’re renovating anything, this part will save you stress, time, and money.

From there, it’s all about simple outdoor entertaining tips that actually work: create one clear focal point, lean on lighting for instant ambiance, serve food that can sit and still taste great, and keep the drink station easy. We also go deep on gumbo culture, from dark roux and the Cajun Trinity to the very serious potato-salad-in-the-bowl tradition. You’ll hear a sneak peek from author Robin Tubi (Gather Together) on recipes that “weather well” outside, plus an interview with Jack Walker from Slap Your Mama on how a family gas station prob

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Alexa and Rory
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Family travel can look like a plane ticket and a view, but most of the time it looks like a familiar driveway, a shared grocery run, and a conversation you don’t rush. Rory and I are living that right now. We’re always “gone,” but a huge part of our roaming is simply going home to our parents, building time together into our travel life. 

Fueling and Fulfilling our Flavor Fetishes is Fillos who sponsored this episode.

Visit them at fillosfoods.com and @fillosfoods

We dig into why family is more than a nice idea. It’s the foundation we stand on, and eventually the foundation we start to pour for the people we love. We also get honest about what sharpens that perspective, including grief after losing my sister and Rory’s cancer journey. From there, we connect the same F words guiding our travel to what’s happening inside our historic 1916 home renovation in Waco: a shifting pier and beam foundation, the patience of letting cracks settle, the need for flexibility and flow, and even frugal choices like rescuing reclaimed wood to keep the story and save money.

Then we’re joined by Daniel Caballero, president of Fillos Foods, to talk about a family founded brand built from Cuban and Latin American traditions. We get into what sofrito really is, why shelf stable beans and lentils matter for busy days, and how “walking tamales” became a surprisingly perfect on-the-go meal for hiking, travel days, and quick dinners at home. If you care about meaningful travel, healthy convenience food, and building a life that connects the road to home, this one is for you.

Also mentioned in this epsiode: 

Episodes on Emergency Preparedness - Episodes 94 - 100

Episodes on Which National Parks to Visit Which Time of the Year Episodes 256 - 259

Our Episodes on Big Bend National Park Episodes 273 - 277

Our Latest Music Video with Swedish Duo Markus and Michaela

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A great Big Bend trip starts with a smart plan, not a scramble. We lay out a traveler’s roadmap to Terlingua—where to find the best tacos and tostadas, how to grab a table at the Starlight Theater without burning your evening, and which spots box up trail-ready lunches before you disappear into the park. From a press-lauded barbecue basket to soft-serve pints and breakfast burritos on the go, you’ll get a real feel for the food scene that keeps hikers, rafters, and stargazers happily fueled.

Lodging gets a glow-up with Terlingua Escondido, a pair of thoughtfully built yurts hidden just off the main road. Think full bathroom, a big fridge-freezer, AC and heat, and a stargazing dome under true dark skies. Host Jenny—once a river guide—joins us to share the ghost town’s living history: mercury mining roots, roofless dances at the Starlight, and the creative freedom that birthed today’s A-frames, teepees, restored Airstreams, and hipcamp sites. It’s a portrait of a place with no chain hotels and plenty of character, where neighbors endure summer heat, rare winter ice, and help each other anyway.

We also break down when to go and why it matters. Fall brings green hills after monsoons and flowing river days. Spring surges with energy and crowds. Winter offers mild hiking and the clearest skies. Summer rewards dawn hikers and midday nappers with empty trails and quiet nights. Use our on-the-ground tips to line up dinner, pack better lunches, and pick a stay that lets you savor the desert instead of suffering through it.

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Join us for Part 2 as we chat with Rory’s parents about their travel experiences and the memories they’ve created along the way. Gain practical tips, inspiring stories, and insights to help you make your own journeys more memorable and meaningful. 

Piggybacking on last week's episode, we explore generations of vacations and share the lasting benefits of family travel. Learn which memories stick out the most and why. This can help inform you so that you can be more intentional in your trip and procure wonderful, lasting memories.

Thanks for your ongoing support!
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Alexa and Rory
The ROAMies
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Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N  and/or feel free to donate to:
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Alexa and Rory
The ROAMies

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Join us as Rory’s parents share their favorite travel experiences, memorable adventures, and lessons learned along the way. Discover tips, inspiration, and insights to help you create meaningful and unforgettable journeys of your own.  

Piggybacking on last week's episode, we explore generations of vacations and share the lasting benefits of family travel.

Click to hear Last week's Episode


Thanks for your ongoing support!
http://paypal.me/TheROAMies
Alexa and Rory
The ROAMies
Please subscribe, rate, and share our podcast!
Follow us at:
http://www.TheROAMies.com
Alexa's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theseasonedvegabond
The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram
YouTube and Twitter.

Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N  and/or feel free to donate to:
http://paypal.me/TheROAMies 

And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.

Alexa and Rory
The ROAMies

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Join us as we explore ways to create unforgettable family travel experiences. Discover tips for making lasting memories, engaging activities that kids will love, and strategies to ensure your summer adventures stay in their hearts—and yours—forever. 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

A U.S. Travel Association survey discovered that not only do family vacations create lasting memories, but also that one's most vivid childhood recollections are of family vacations.

Episode 84: The Powerful Influences of Grandma and Travel - Interview with Aaron Schlein - Part 1
https://podcast.theroamies.com/263670/5182495
Episode 85: Grandma and Intentional Travel- Interview with Aaron Schlein - Part 2
https://podcast.theroamies.com/263670/5182495

Thanks for your ongoing support!
http://paypal.me/TheROAMies
Alexa and Rory
The ROAMies
Please subscribe, rate, and share our podcast!
Follow us at:
http://www.TheROAMies.com
Alexa's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theseasonedvegabond
The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram
YouTube and Twitter.

Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N  and/or feel free to donate to:
http://paypal.me/TheROAMies 

And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.

Alexa and Rory
The ROAMies

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Join us as we share our planning process for an unforgettable European summer tour. Discover practical tips, budgeting strategies, and booking insights to help you plan your own stress-free and memorable European adventure. 

Our Strategy and Approach to Booking our Summer Tour in Europe
Mentioned in this episode:
Momondo.com
Southwest.com


Thanks for your ongoing support!
http://paypal.me/TheROAMies
Alexa and Rory
The ROAMies
Please subscribe, rate, and share our podcast!
Follow us at:
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Alexa's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theseasonedvegabond
The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram
YouTube and Twitter.

Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N  and/or feel free to donate to:
http://paypal.me/TheROAMies 

And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.

Alexa and Rory
The ROAMies

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Check out these summer trends. If you haven't yet booked and planned your  your travel, these trends can help inspire you on where to go and what to do. Trends also help  direct you based on if you are a crowd person or whether you want your privacy and space. :)



Thanks for your ongoing support!
http://paypal.me/TheROAMies
Alexa and Rory
The ROAMies
Please subscribe, rate and share our podcast!
Follow us at:
http://www.TheROAMies.com
Alexa's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theseasonedvegabond
The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram
YouTube and Twitter.

Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N  and/or feel free to donate to:
http://paypal.me/TheROAMies 

And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.

Alexa and Rory
The ROAMies

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http://www.TheROAMies.com
@The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram
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Join us as we explore the latest attractions, hidden gems, and exciting experiences in Nashville. Discover tips, recommendations, and inspiration to make your own visit to Music City unforgettable. 

Rosepepper.com
Nashville Metro Parks
Centennial Park
Big Band in The Park
Harpeth State Park Hidden Lake
Alexa’s TikTok: @TheSeasonedVegabond
Gasbuddy

Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N  and/or feel free to donate to:
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And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.

Alexa and Rory
The ROAMies

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@The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram
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Join us as we break down what travelers can expect during busy holiday weekends. Discover practical tips for navigating flights, avoiding delays, and making your summer travel smoother, less stressful, and more enjoyable. 

Happy Memorial Day! 
We love and honor our military and their families. 

http://www.TheROAMies.com
info@TheROAMies.com

Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N  and/or feel free to donate to:
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And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.

Alexa and Rory
The ROAMies

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@The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram
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