The ROAMies Podcast
This travel and inspiration podcast will motivate you to explore the world, make a positive impact, and live your best life. Award-winning musical duo The ROAMies—Rory and Alexa—share insights, resources, and products to make travel and life on-the-go easier and more enjoyable.
Whether you're a frequent traveler, super busy and always on-the-go, or simply dreaming of more adventure, you'll find practical tips, helpful info, Rory’s infamous "dad jokes," and plenty of laughs. The ROAMies dive into where to travel, why to travel, and how to travel, sharing personal stories, favorite brands, and tools that support a busy, travel-filled lifestyle. Along the way, they welcome insightful guests who bring fresh perspectives and expert advice.
It’s the perfect mix of practical guidance, motivation, and inspiration—designed to spark your own adventures, fuel your creativity, and seamlessly integrate travel into your lifestyle.
Episodes
288 episodes
H is for Happy Place
A “happy place” isn’t always a pin on a map. Sometimes it’s a flash of memory that hits while you’re doing dishes, and suddenly you’re back in Switzerland or on a quiet stretch of the Oregon coast. We unpack what’s really happening in those mom...
G is for Gather
ENTER THE GIVEAWAY! :https://kingsumo.com/g/3zj0oe1/the-roamies-with-slap-ya-mamaYour 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,...
F Is For Family
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 o...
E is for Energy
What if a mountain town could recharge your body and rewrite your routines back home? We head to Glenwood Springs, Colorado for a girls’ getaway that becomes a masterclass in sustainable energy—powered by hot springs, hydropower history, and a ...
D is for Doors
D is for Colora-DOors :)From cave entrances and grand hotel thresholds to hot springs and historic streets, we explore the literal and metaphorical doors of Glenwood Springs—then bring it home with a master craftsman who’s turning a ...
C is for Color+ado
Steam rising off the world’s largest hot springs pool. A sunrise balcony at Hotel 1888. Naturally formed vapor caves beneath the Rockies.In this Colorado episode of The ROAMies Podcast, we head to Glenwood Springs for what started as a g...
B is for Bath
Thanks to William Roam for sponsoring this episode! williamroam.com A single day in Bath reshaped how we travel—and how we unwind at home. We mapped a rail-first route through the UK, hopped off in this honey-stone city to dodge Lon...
A is For Airbnb
Looking for a smarter way to travel and a richer way to live when you get back? We’re launching Season Eight with A for Airbnb, sharing how a long road trip through Finland and Norway transformed from a checklist of sights into a str...
Your Guide To Big Bend National Park And Big Bend Ranch State Park With Insider Tips
Think Texas has no mountains? We open the map and prove otherwise with a deep dive into Big Bend’s peaks, canyons, and night skies—and we brought the region’s top insider, Robert Alvarez of Visit Big Bend, to guide the way. From the first “don’...
From Ruin To Welcome: Terlingua’s Revival Through One Family’s Vision
A ghost town with a beating heart. That’s the promise—and surprise—of Terlingua, where rock walls, open skies, and a stubborn love of place turned ruins into a living community. We sit with Bill Ivey, whose father-son land deal on a car hood se...
Big Bend, Big Wonder - Scenic Tours and Drives
The desert doesn’t whisper here—it sings off canyon walls. We headed to Big Bend to chase that sound and came back with a pocket full of must-do hikes, a few hard-won driving tips, and a fresh respect for how wild West Texas still is. From the ...
Terlingua Eats And Yurt Retreats
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 b...
Our Big Bend Launchpad: Marathon, Texas
What if your Big Bend trip started with stillness? We kick off a West Texas series by dropping into Marathon, a tiny town that appears like a mirage after miles of open desert—and turns out to be the smartest basecamp for exploring Big Bend Nat...
Meet Victor And MJ: Travel, Stories, Couplehood, YouTube, And A Wild Safari
We kick things off with their origin story in Las Vegas before diving into how they built a channel that’s equal parts inspiration and problem-solving. If you’ve ever tried to choose between eight near-identical resorts or wondered whether a ri...
Riding Europe by Rail: Our Stories from European Trains & Your Complete Guide to Eurail
Trains changed the way we see Europe—less stress, more story. We break down how a Eurail pass turns a tangled map of national railways into a flexible, budget-friendly way to hop countries, chase views, and make room for the unexpected. From la...
Nine Days Wthout My Suitcase: What To Do Before, During, And After Delayed Baggage or Flights and Lost Luggage
A suitcase goes missing for nine days across multiple airlines and countries, and we turn the chaos into a clear, repeatable travel system. Alexa walks through the exact steps that lowered stress, sped up delivery, and maximized reimbursements ...
Small World, Big Travel Wins - Lessons and Stories from Travel Advisors
You know those trips where everything teeters on the edge until someone steps in and saves the day? That’s the energy of this episode. From a Disney cast member gifting a last-minute Lightning Lane to an advisor coaching clients through an Ital...
Spanish For Travelers Made Simple
Ready to order coffee without pointing, find the station without panic, and ask for help without freezing? We sat down with language coach David Durham to build a traveler’s toolkit of Spanish you’ll actually use in real life—from warm greeting...
Dutch with David Durham: Travel Phrases That Open Doors
Join us as David Durham shares essential Dutch phrases that will help you navigate the Netherlands with confidence. Learn how speaking a few key words can enhance your experiences, connect you with locals, and make your travels smoother and mor...
Learn Portuguese for Travel: greetings, getting around, ordering well, and increasing connection
Join us as we teach essential Portuguese phrases for travelers. Learn how to navigate with ease, order meals confidently, and connect meaningfully with locals to make your trip more enjoyable and authentic. Want Portuguese you can a...
Learn the Finnish you’ll actually use, plus why this “secret language” makes Finland irresistible
Join us as we share practical Finnish phrases you’ll really use while traveling, along with cultural insights that make Finland a must-visit destination. Discover how a few words can enhance your experience and deepen your connection with this ...
Polite French Phrases That Unlock Paris, Switzerland, and Beyond
Join us as we share essential French phrases to help you navigate Paris, Switzerland, and other French-speaking regions with confidence. Learn how politeness and the right expressions can open doors, create connections, and make your travels mo...
Speaking German for Travel: Essential Phrases
Planning a trip to Germany, Austria, or Switzerland? Learn key German phrases and pronunciation tips to help you communicate confidently, connect with locals, and make your travels smoother and more enjoyable. Learning a few phrases...
Beyond "Ciao": How to Navigate Italy Without Being "That" Tourist-Learn Italian for Travel
Join us as we share essential Italian phrases, cultural insights, and practical tips to help you travel confidently and respectfully through Italy. Discover how learning a little language can lead to deeper connections and a more authentic trav...
Breaking Language Barriers: Arabic for Travelers
Learning to speak Arabic as a Traveler. Here's a beginner's guide to unlocking a meaningful language, embracing the culture, and navigating travel in an Arabic-speaking country. Unlock the doors to meaningful cultural connections i...
