The Wayward Home Podcast

Explore nomadic living with Kristin Hanes, who splits her time between a campervan in the U.S. and on a sailboat in Mexico. Learn how to work remotely, downsize and transition your lifestyle to full-time travel, whether you want to live the van life, go RVing, or live on a boat. Do you dream of exploring national parks in a campervan or an RV, or living on a sailboat in remote tropical coves? Do you want to ditch your mortgage and 9-5 day job for van life and don't know where to start? You're in the right place!

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06: Campervan Conversion Kits: An Easier Way to DIY Your Van

If you’re dreaming about a campervan but don’t want to spend months, if not years, building out a van, campervan conversion kits might be what you’re looking for. Campervan conversion kits are somewhere between a DIY conversion and a custom build. You get quality parts, and either install them yourself or hire an installer. We used a couple of conversion kits on our new Sprinter van: The Flarespace system with Super Flyweight Bed, and the Titan Vans paper templates and structural assembly for Sp...

Dec 02, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 5

05: What is Workamping? The Truth about Amazon Camperforce and Workamping Jobs with Sharee Collier

Workamping is a great way to start the RV lifestyle. In some cases, you'll get a little income to help you out on the road, or you can choose workamping jobs that provide you a place to stay in exchange for your service. Or, it can be a combination of both. With workamping jobs, you can do a variety of activities like being a campground host, working at Amazon Camperforce, participating in the Sugar Beet Harvest, or running a Christmas tree stand. Workamping is also a great way to meet other RVe...

Nov 16, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4

04: Downsizing Your Life to Live Tiny with Sailor Chris DiCroce

Do you want to downsize your stuff to live in a campervan, RV, sailboat or tiny home? Do you feel overwhelmed by the process and don't know where to start? You’re not alone. In fact, more Americans want to downsize their life than supersize their houses, with 37% of Americans saying they’d prefer a smaller house than a larger one. But getting there isn’t easy! Downsizing your life will take dedication, encouragement and grit, but you can do it. You'll feel way more freedom, like you've been set ...

Nov 01, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3

03: How to Work from Your RV or Van with Camille Attell

Are you wondering how to work from your RV or campervan? Where will you find remote work jobs? Will you make enough money? Where should you even start? How to find work from your RV is one of the biggest challenges nomads face. It's hard to pick up and leave your 9-5 job with benefits to pursue a lifestyle of freedom and adventure. Luckily, there are more and more ways to make money while full-time RVing. More companies are offering remote positions, or you can create your own business, like bec...

Nov 01, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2

02: How I Got Started with Van Life + Four Van Life Tips For You

Ever wonder how people get started living in a van? What was it like? What type of van did they choose and why? How can you get into a van yourself? Starting van life can be overwhelming. You're moving out of a comfortable house and into a vehicle, a practice that's often looked down upon, and sometimes even illegal . Like me, you might feel like an outsider, not knowing where to park and worrying about that dreaded nighttime knock. Van life is full of freedom and adventure, of nature and beauty...

Nov 01, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1

TEASER: What is The Wayward Home Podcast?

Welcome to The Wayward Home Podcast! I'm Kristin Hanes, founder of www.thewaywardhome.com. I'm here to help you live your nomadic dreams, whether that's in a campervan, RV or sailboat. I live part of the year in a campervan and part on a sailboat. In this podcast you'll find: Van life tips & tricks Interviews with van lifers, RVers and sailors Remote work ideas Real stories from my life on the road and on the water Resources and advice to help you live in van, RV or sailboat I hope you'll jo...

Oct 04, 2021•1 min

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