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Solo Women RV Podcast
All Things Kathy B
I've got something a little different this week. I am sharing an episode from the All Things RV podcast where I am the guest. That's right, instead of being the interviewer, I'm the interviewee. It was fun to sit down with Cathy Conrad from the All Things RV Podcast and share a bit of my story. Learn how I got into RV travel, why I travel solo, how I make a living to afford this lifestyle and of course, traveling with a cat as an RV companion. Show Notes: Join our Solo Women RVers...
2024-06-06
36 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Quartzsite for First-Timers
My guest this week is Katie. Katie is fairly new to RVing and she decided to check out the scene in Quartzsite Arizona last year. Quartzsite is a destination for many RVers because it offers a plethora of free camping and a warmer climate in the winter months. There are several gatherings in Quartzsite for nomads to learn from one another, socialize, tour each other's rigs and even find seasonal jobs. Katie talks all about her first time at Quartzsite and why you should go, even if you're solo and don't know anyone there. Show...
2023-11-23
35 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
All About Quartzsite for Solo RVers
This week we are talking with Vanna Mae all about Quartzsite, Arizona and why RVers flock there each December and January. Vanna tells us why Quartzsite is one of her favorite places--for the beauty and community. She tell us exactly where to camp, find water, dump your tanks, get groceries and most importantly, about the events and community meet-ups that make Quartzsite such a special place. Show Notes: Women's RTR and RTR Skoolie Palooza Big tent VanAID: Nomads Helping Nomads Vanlife Pride More about our guest Vanna Mae Vanna Mae’s Youtube Vanna Mae's fi...
2023-11-16
34 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Caravan to Alaska
Have you ever dreamed of traveling to Alaska, but feel intimidated as a solo traveler? My guest this week has been traveling to Alaska solo for many years and this year she's decided to lead a small caravan from Washington to south central Alaska. She tells us all about the trip, what you can expect, how to prepare and how to determine if this is the right trip for you. Show Notes: Find out more: Caravan to Alaska Solo Women RV blog Solo Women RV Facebook Group Keep up with Kathy's travels on Instagram The...
2023-11-09
49 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
How to Find Safe Free Campsites for Solo Women
This week my guest is Joni Zander from The Galavan who is a solo woman who lives full time in her van and primarily stays at free campsites. Joni will go over the different types of free camping available and how to find the best and safest places to stay. Check out the resources section for all of the different apps and resources Joni recommends to find free places to stay in your van, RV or travel trailer. Resources for Free Camping: Ioverlander—a good starting place to start looking for places Avenza - a good re...
2023-11-02
47 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Winterizing Your RV
When freezing temperatures hit, you need to take some extra steps to keep your RV pipes from freezing. My guest this week is Carrie Silverhorn from GST RV. Carrie shares her best tips for everything you need to know to get your RV ready for the winter season. Show Notes: Listen to Carrie's first interview on the Solo Women RV podcast here Download Carrie's winterization guide here What kind of chemicals should you use in your RV? Read my article about RV toilet chemicals here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv...
2023-10-26
38 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Scared to Death, but she Kept Going!
This week on the Solo Women RV Podcast our guest Betsy talks about her very first solo camping trip. Having done a lot of solo international travel, Betsy thought she was all set to handle a solo car camping trip. Until it came time to settle down for the night and fear took over. Learn how Betsy overcame her fear and was able to keep going on her journey. Betsy’s story is a perfect example of having a beginner’s mind. She made a few mis-steps, got scared, but kept going learning from her mistakes along the...
2023-10-19
51 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Why You Should Attend an RV Meet-Up
In this episode I talk about my recent meet-up with a great group of wandering women RVers. I share some of my favorite parts of this group and give three reasons you should attend a women's RV meet-up or caravan. And don't forget, for the month of October 2023, Solo Women RV podcast listeners get $10 off a yearly membership of the WINS (Wandering Individuals Network) RV club. It's a great way to connect with and travel with other solo RVers. Get your discount by entering SOLO WOMEN RV at checkout. --- Support this podcast: https...
2023-10-12
14 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
WINS: Where Solos Wander with Friends
This week I am joined by Jenell Jones from the Wandering Individuals Network, an organization you'll want to know about if you want to travel with other solo RVers. WINS is an RV club for solo travelers of all genders who caravan together in everything from big class A's to car campers. Janell tells us all about the club, their itineraries and how you can get involved and travel with other active RVers. She addresses some of the concerns solo women might have about joining a club with mixed genders and she talks about how WINS has...
2023-10-05
35 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
August Updates and an Annoucement
On this short episode I share some of my updates about my camp hosting job, what I'm thinking about doing this Fall/Winter and also an update on my RV situation. I also talk about an interview I did on The Galavan YouTube channel about the 10 Ways I Make Money as a Solo Woman RVer. Watch it here! Come hang out with us in our free Facebook Group. Become a Podcast Supporter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support
2023-08-26
08 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Adventure Kitty: All About RVing with a Cat
This episode is all about Tucker the Adventure Kitty: how I trained my cat Tucker to be comfortable in the RV and the things and products I use to make traveling with a feline companion so much easier and enjoyable. I share some of the things I learned a long the way. I shared things that worked. Things that didn't and how Tucker and I make the most of our time together on the road. Products mentioned in this episode: This is the backpack I use for Tucker Tucker LOVES this tent/catio Cat...
2023-08-03
31 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
She Needed a Change of Scenery and Escape from an Abusive Marriage
My guest this week is Portia. Portia made the brave decision to leave an abusive marriage and to hit the road. She bought an old RV and hit the road—traveling for three years full time. She talks about the decision to leave the marriage, why traveling in an RV was such a great move for her and share some of her top adventures she had on the road. Key Take-Aways 1. All that really matters when purchasing an RV is the engine. 2. People by their very nature like to help. And it makes them feel...
2023-07-27
51 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Wildfire Safety with Lisa Knight
As I am recording this, there is a wildfire burning just 40miles from me. I can see the smoke from my campground. Firefighters are swooping in with airplanes to collect water from my lake to douse the fire. The place where the fire started is right near a campground that I’ve camped at. I decided to pull this episode from the archives. It’s an interview with Lisa Knight who is a fire fighter, EMT and avid camper. She shares with us her best tips for preventing a wildfire and also what to do in th...
2023-07-13
45 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
My 8 Favorite Camping Apps
As a solo woman RVer, I rely on my apps to find me great places to camp, places to hike and even places to get cheap gas. There are a lot of apps out there, some free, some paid, that cater to campers and RVers and these are the 8 that I use the most. What apps do you use? My Favorite Camping Apps Campendium iOverlander Harvest Hosts The Dyrt All Trails Gas Buddy Recreation.gov All Stays --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support
2023-06-22
32 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
My Camp Hosting Job Summer 2023
In this episode I share all about my job this summer as a campground host in Oregon. I share a bit about how I got the job, the application process, what is involved in the training and a report from my first few weeks on the job. If you've ever thought about becoming a campground host, this show is for you. Show Notes: Listen to my interview with Jody Anderson Duquette, Executive Director of Workamper News and Workamper.com Come visit the Solo Women RV Facebook group! The 9 Ways I make money as...
2023-06-08
25 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Shannon's Cautionary Vanlife Tale
This week on the podcast I speak with Shannon. Shannon headed out on the road after her first home was destroyed in a storm. She bought a cheap van, did a minimal build and set out. She received some assistance along the way, but when her money ran out, she had some medical and van issues, she now finds herself in a precarious situation. She wanted to come on and share her story so that others can learn from her situation. Shannon definitely had some angels come to her rescue along the way. I really appreciate her...
2023-06-01
51 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
I got a new RV!
This week on the podcast I share all about my new RV. I've been traveling in a 2000 American Cruiser Class B RV and if you've listened to this show for a while, you know I've had my share of break-downs. I was hoping to get one more season out of my RV that I call "Squeaky," but the universe had other plans. What happened? What kind of RV did I ultimately get? And most of all, how do I like it? Listen in for all the details. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
2023-05-25
23 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Supporting Women in the RV Industry: The RV Women's Alliance
My guest this week is Susan Carpenter, the president and chair of the Women's RV Alliance, an organization that supports women who work or aspire to work in the RV industry. She share with us how this organization came to be, how she helped start it, why it's important and how we as women RVers and campers can support women who work in this male dominated industry. Find out more and join for free at https://rvwa.org/ Key Take-Aways: The mission of the RV Women’s Alliance is to elevate, educate, and promote wo...
2023-05-18
36 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
She Hit the Road to Die, It Ended up Saving Her Life
Debra Dickinson was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, so severe that she had to have a trustee help her with her financial decisions. Yet, when she got the news that things were getting worse and she might not live a year and if she did, she wouldn’t remember it, she did something quite brash. Debra set out to travel—something that had been on her bucket list. Debra Dickinson not only did not die--she is now thriving on the road. She's found a way to make solo nomad life work for her and she's even crea...
2023-05-11
54 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Solo Woman Vanlifer Finds Calm in the Chaos
This week on the podcast my guest is Maria Boutzoukas, a solo female vanlifer who dreamed of living in a van since she was a kid. She has so many people, and even the voices in her head, telling her that selling her house and moving into a van wasn't practical. But now that she's done it, she know she made the right decision. We talk about all the ups and downs that came from selecting obtaining a van, building it out and finally hitting the road. Maria has ADHD and she quickly discovered that life on...
2023-05-04
52 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Camp Like a Girl: Lesa McDermott from Girl Camper
The Girl Camper podcast one of the first podcasts I listened to when I was getting started on my RV journey, so it's my pleasure to have Lesa McDermott, the Vice President of Operations at Girl Camper as my guest this week on the Solo Women RV podcast. Girl Camper is much more than a podcast. It's evolved into an organization with chapters all over the US with one purpose--to educate women to get out and enjoy the outdoors. The Girl Campers have different chapters all over the US with events happening in each region. Meet-ups can...
2023-04-20
37 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
A First Solo Camping Trip Story: A heatwave, mishaps and adventures!
My friend Sari reached out to me to let me know she was going on her very first solo camping trip--her first time camping as an adult--at age 47. I first interviewed Sari back in July 2021 and I'm sharing her story again because she is such a good story teller. She shares everything she did to prepare and the funny mishaps that happened along the way. After listening to Sari's story, you'll never look at guacamole the same way again. Connect with Other Solo Women RVers Solo Women RV blog: Solo Women RV Facebook...
2023-04-13
53 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
The 9 Ways I Make Money as a Solo Woman RVer
There are lots of ways to make money as an RVer and I like to joke that I do ALL of them. Here are the 9 ways that I make money to travel in my RV: Freelance Writing Selling Books on Amazon Contract Customer Service Work Wonolo Drive for Postmates (Now Uber Eats) Sell on E-bay Secret Shop Workamping as a Campground Host Podcasting and Blogging --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support
2023-04-06
25 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Why Self-employment is a Great Option for Solo Women RVers
My guest this week is Val Nelson, a career and business coach who works with women who want to start their own businesses. Val and I talk about why coaching can be a great business for women who live on the road and why RVers are especially suited for entrepreneurship. Key Take-Aways: Val is a business and career coach. But that’s had several iterations along the way. She coached on starting an online business, marketing consulting and other iterations before she honed in on coaching introverted and highly sensitive women who want to...
2023-03-30
38 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Prepping to hit the Road as a Solo Woman RVer
This week on the podcast I share all the things I'm doing to prepare to hit the road for a season on travel. I talk about getting my RV ready, getting my home ready for travel and all the things I need to do to for my job this summer as a campground host. Show Notes: 1. Getting RV ready: Uncover it Fill water Replace rod in water tank Turn on all faucets and check for leaks Fill hot water heater and check that Check stove Check Refrigerator Turn on all fans Drive it ar...
2023-03-23
19 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Kristin Hanes: Making Money while you Travel with a Niche Site
My guest this week, Kristin Hanes, is a digital nomad who's figured out a way to make a great living while living in her van and sailboat and she wants to teach you how to do it as well. Kristin runs The Wayward Home blog and podcast--all about RV, van, sailboat and tiny home living. She's learned how to make a living writing about her passion while she travels. And she's come on the show to talk to us about how she does this. If you'd like to dig deeper and sign up for Kristin's course, Niche S...
2023-03-16
37 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
A Roam of Our Own: Solo Women Vanlife Gathering
Have you ever wanted to attend a gathering where you could hang out with other solo women who RV, camp and live in vans? This week on the podcast, I interview Merissa Peterson who is the onsite event coordinator for A Roam of Our Own, a women-only vanlife gathering March 16-19, 2023 in Palm Springs, California. Take Aways: 1. A roam of our Own—March 16-19, 2023 just outside of Palm Springs, CA. Cost is about $100 per person. 2. They are still looking for people to lead events or a craft and discounts are available for workshop pre...
2023-03-09
25 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Michelle Fishburne: Who We Are Now
My guest this week is Michelle Fishburne. In 2020-2021 Michelle traveled 12,000 miles in her RV interviewing hundreds of people about what their lives were like during the Covid-19 pandemic. Michelle turned those stories into a beautiful book Who We Are Now: Stories of What Americans Lost and Found during the COVID-19 Pandemic I had a great chat with Michelle about her travels, about being a third generation RVer, what it was like to travel solo in her RV during the pandemic and some of the key take-aways from the people she met on her journey. Me...
2023-03-02
41 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Loneliness and Solo RV Travel
This week we tackle the question, "Will I get lonely as a solo woman traveling alone in my RV or van?" The answer is, "Probably." Loneliness can be a part of solo travel. But loneliness doesn't have to be a bad thing. There are things you can learn about yourself by being solo that you won't be able to learn any other way. On this episode I share some of my thoughts about loneliness and solo travel and I also share some ideas from other solo female travelers about how they cope with loneliness on the road. ...
2023-02-23
27 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Let's Talk All Things Propane with the Queen Bee RV Brenda Puckett
Today we’re going to talk about propane. Many women are nervous about their propane systems—they’re fearful of a fire, an explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning. Our guest today, Brenda Puckett from Queen Bee RV is here to quell our fears and tell us all we need to know to safely use propane in our RVs. Takeaways: 1. Propane is liquified petroleum and it’s an important fuel for our RVs. The more you understand it and how it works, the more empowered you’ll be to use it safely. 2. Propane can cause issue...
2023-02-16
48 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Everywhere with Claire - Solo Female Vanlife Adventures
My guest this week is Claire Fleming. Claire travels solo in her van with her cute dog Oscar. We talked about her vanbuild, the one thing you need to know when crossing the border into Canada with a dog, (and it's probably not what you think), and how she has fun and keeps Oscar safe when she's away from the van. Claire and I had a great conversation Key takeaways 1. Building out a van always takes longer than you think. 2. Harvest Hosts is a great free option for solo travelers 3. When c...
2023-02-09
34 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Emily Pennington on Feral: Losing Myself and Finding my Way in America’s National Parks
My guest today is Emily Pennington, author of Feral Losing Myself and Finding my Way in America’s National Parks. Emily shares stories from her book, including some of her favorite national parks, some of the things she did to plan for such a trip, experiencing the unexpected and the lessons she learned from taking such an adventure during a global pandemic and in the middle of a break-up. Key Take Aways 1. You can plan as much as you want for a trip—no matter how big or small, but things will happen that will likely...
2023-02-02
38 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Downsizing for RV Travel with Morgan Youngblood
Downsizing and paring down your possessions is perhaps one of the hardest parts of RV travel. Whether you're planning to go full-time, or just spend time traveling in your RV, downsizing and parting with unnecessary possessions is a major project and it's best to have a plan to tackle it. This week on the Solo Women RV podcast we speak with Morgan Youngblood from The Home that Roams about her top tips for downsizing for RV or van travel. Key Take Aways 1. Starting is the hardest part of downsizing. Set a deadline and work back f...
2023-01-26
38 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
All About Vanlife Pride with Kristin Holden
Vanlife Pride! What is Vanlife Pride? This week my guest is Kristin Holden. Kristin is woman behind Where the Road Forks Instagram account, a solo woman Vanlifer and the new coordinator of Vanlife Pride. Vanlife Pride is for the LGBTQ+ community and allies—not just those in vans, but anyone who is living a nomadic lifestyle or aspires to, no matter their vehicle, no matter if they travel once a year or if they travel full time. Vanlife Pride is kicking off 2023 with a gathering Feb 24-26 in Quartzsite, AZ. Listen in for more abo...
2023-01-19
43 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Being Human with Angie Peacock
My guest this week on the Solo Women RV podcast, has perhaps one of the most powerful stories I’ve shared on this podcast. Angie Peacock is a military veteran who suffered a lot of trauma from her time in service. Like a lot of people struggling with mental health issues, she sought out medical help and was prescribed psychiatric medications. They helped for a while, but after years on the drugs, Angie suspected they were doing more harm to her than good. She began the process of healing herself again—and a big part of her story is movi...
2023-01-12
33 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Catherine's Vanlife Adventures
On this episode of the Solo Women RV podcast, Catherine Xu shares her story of getting into vanlife. She shares how an unhappy living situation led her to buy and build out her own van that she lived in for three years. Catherine shares lessons she learned and why she eventually gave up vanlife, even though she is still traveling full-time. Key Takeaways: 1. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from friends when doing something like building out your own van. 2. Catherine built her entire van out by herself usi...
2022-12-29
41 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Black Vegan Nomad Kadedra Holmes
My guest this week is Kadedra Holmes. Kadedra is the founder of Black Nomads Meet and Eat Fresh Veggies. She is a vegan Food Traveler & Educator using her passion for plant-based food and travel to help the world fall in love with food and people again. She’s got a wealth of information about both the Black Nomads community and eating healthy on the road. Including foraging for your own food. I had such a great time talking with Kadedra. This conversation was super inspiring to me. Thinking about the choices we can make in not only our f...
2022-12-15
45 min
The Wayward Home Podcast
18: How to Become a Campground Host with Kathy Belge
Have you ever wondered what it's like being a campground host? RVer Kathy Belge loves it! She spent an entire season being a volunteer campground host around Oregon, and tells us all about and why she recommends campground hosting.Kathy's Links: Podcast host and writer Kathy Belge encourages women to live out their travel dreams by sharing stories, tips and advice from solo women travelers athttps://solowomenrv.com/https://solowomenrv.com/solo-women-rv-podcasts/https://www.instagram.com/kbelge/https://www.facebook.com/groups/3139043422990289
2022-12-13
29 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Solo RV Travel from The Netherlands to North America
What's it like to ship your RV across the ocean to begin a year of adventure? My guest this week on the Solo Women RV podcast is Hanneke from the Netherlands. Hanneke shipped her RV from the Netherlands to travel in the US and Canada for a year. In our interview, we talk about the steps it took to buy and ship an RV to North America from Europe. She shares of the lessons she's learned and has a lot of advice if you're thinking of doing the same. She also shares about all the wonder and beauty she’s...
2022-12-01
44 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Hana Maris: Leaping Over Fear and Manifesting Home
Our guest this week is Hana Maris. Hana is a nomad who put all her things in storage and hit the road in her Honda Element after her kids moved out of the home. She started out, not sure how long she would want to travel, but now that she’s out here, she just wants to keep going. She shares all about how she's able to manifest the place she calls home and why it's so important to leap over fear. Mentioned in this Episode: Women’s Rubber Tramp Rendezvous Facebook group for Solo Women RVers ...
2022-11-10
39 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
I Broke My Foot!
What does a solo RVer do when she gets hurt on the road and can't drive her RV? In this episode I share my saga of breaking my foot while traveling 1,800 miles from home. I detail what I did right, what I did wrong and the guardian angel who came and saved me. Have you had to deal with an emergency on the road? I'd love to hear how you handled it. Drop me a email at Kathy @ Solo Women RV . Com Connect with other Solo Women RVers: Solo Women RV blog Solo W...
2022-10-27
20 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
5 Reasons to Take a Solo RV Trip and One Reason Not To
In this week's episode of the Solo Women RV Podcast, I share a bit of my own experience on the road as a solo traveler. I share 5 reasons I love solo RV travel and one reason I don't. Connect with other Solo Women RVers: Solo Women RV blog: Solo Women RV Facebook Group If you like what you heard today, please consider becoming a podcast sponsor. Details can be found at : https://anchor.fm/kathy-belge Solo Women RV Podcast theme music is Fields Station by Nikole Potulsky.
2022-10-13
16 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Joni The Galavan
Joni Zander from The Galavan YouTube channel is our guest this week on the Solo Women RV Podcast. Joni has a popular YouTube channel where she gives van tours and also shares information to help women get on the road. She shares advice about how to meet community and find work on the road. She also hosts a community to help women RVers and vanlifers connect with one another and owns property in Arizona where she hosts space for women to gather and build out their vans. I really enjoy her perspective and learned a lot from her five...
2022-09-29
37 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Vivian Aldridge - Painting Solo Stealth Travel
My guest this week is Vivian Aldridge. Vivian is an artist and stealth camper who documents her travels via beautiful watercolor paintings. Vivian talks about why she prefers solo stealth camping to any other way of travel. She talks about the cool and interesting people she’s met along the way and talks a bit about her creative process. Vivian would love to connect with other solo women who want to meet up and do art together. You can find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vivianaldridge/ Mentioned in this Episode: Ho...
2022-09-15
31 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
9 RV Maintenance Tasks You Can Do Yourself
My guest this week on the podcast is Shelley Kepford. Shelley is a certified RV inspector and a registered RV technician. She is the owner of Life's RV Adventures and one of her goals with starting her business is to empower women to get out and start living their RV dreams. She shares with us the 9 RV maintenance things we can (and should) do ourselves. Show Notes: Solo Women RV Facebook Group Theme Music: Field Station by Nikole Potulsky You might also like: Towing Safety and Queen Bee RV Inspector Mentioned in this...
2022-09-08
39 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
More Van Troubles and Descend on Bend
Sadly Squeaky's (my RV) mechanical problems continue to be an issue. I am stalled a few hours outside of Bend, Oregon while I try to decide what to do next. Definitely not feeling confident to drive over the mountain passes of Colorado. In this episode I share a bit about the issues I've been having. I want to be real, since breakdowns are a part of RV and vanlife. I also share about my experience attending Descend on Bend, a super cool gathering of nomads in the Oregon Outback. I talk about what it was like attending...
2022-09-01
26 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Solo Women RV: Birding 101
Birds are some of the easiest wildlife to observe in our travels. Whether you're in the city, on a country drive, in the forest, on a beach or in the desert, you're likely to see and hear birds. This week on the Solo Women RV podcast, we talk with birding enthusiast Marty McCann about how to get the most out of bird watching while we're camping or RVing. Show Notes: Books to check out: Sibley’s Bird Guide Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of Eastern & Central North America North American Bird Watching for Beginners: Field...
2022-08-25
28 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
All About Forest Bathing/Forest Therapy
My guest this week on the Solo Women RV podcast is Andrea Kreiner from Red Cedar Forest Therapy. Andrea talks with us about the healing power of nature and how to get the most out of your time in the forest, desert or at the beach. She explains the science behind Forest Bathing or Forest Therapy and why creating a regular practice of consciously connecting with nature is so beneficial. Show Notes: Connect with Andrea: Red Cedar Forest Therapy Find a guide in an area while you’re traveling: Association of Nature and Therapy Guides Sign up...
2022-08-18
37 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Solo Hiking Safety with Tracy Bartlett
I invited hiking expert Tracy Bartlett to come on the podcast after I had a scary experience on a recent solo hike. Tracy has more than 20 years experience with Wilderness Therapy and she knows a lot about how to keep yourself safe in all kinds of environments. Show Notes: Sign up for Roadpreneur School to take your business on the Road Trails illustrated maps All Trails Pro Solo Women RV blog Solo Women RV Facebook Group Theme Music: Field Station by Nikole Potulsky --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support
2022-08-11
37 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Yellowstone National Park as a Solo Traveler
In this week's Solo Women RV podcast I share my top 5 reasons to visit Yellowstone National Park as a solo traveler and one major drawback of visiting Yellowstone as a solo. I share a bit about my own trip to Yellowstone and why it has become one of my favorite places I've visited in my RV--even though I experienced a breakdown there. Show Notes: GyPSy Guides (my affiliate link) Autio (my affiliate link) Solo Women RV Workshop on Aug 7, 2022 Solo Women RV blog Solo Women RV Facebook Group Roadpreneur: sign up for a discounted rate of ju...
2022-08-04
14 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
The Art of Catching Creativity While You Travel
My guest this week on the Solo Women RV podcast is Jaime Summer Handley. Jaime is a creativity advocate and writing coach. She is the founder of Montasic Mommas a community for women to reignite their creative spark. She leads accountability groups centered around Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way and is teaching a memoir writing workshop. She is the author of a children’s book, The Clothes Pin Doll. She also just returned from a year of RV travel with her family. I invited Jaime to come on the podcast to discuss ways we can capture creati...
2022-07-28
36 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Montana: A Love Story
I've pretty much fallen in love with Montana. This was my third visit to the state in my RV and my first time visiting Glacier National Park. This week on the podcast, I share about my recent travels to Montana and what it was like traveling with my brother, after traveling solo for so long. Spoiler alert: it was great! Connect with other Solo Women RVers: Solo Women RV blog: Solo Women RV Facebook Group Theme Music: Field Station by Nikole Potulsky Solo Women RV Podcast Affiliates: Sign up with Rover via...
2022-07-21
33 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
One Year Podcastaversary and Breakdown in Yellowstone
It's been one year since I started the Solo Women RV podcast (formerly known as Travels with Squeaky). This week I reflect back on a year of amazing guests and tell the story of my RV breaking down in Yellowstone in an area with no cell service. I share about how my worst fear came true and how I navigated the situation. Connect with other Solo Women RVers: Solo Women RV blog: Solo Women RV Facebook Group Theme Music: Field Station by Nikole Potulsky Solo Women RV Podcast Affiliates: Roadpreneur: sign up...
2022-07-14
30 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Fat Girls Hiking with Summer Michaud-Skog
My guest is Summer Michaud-Skog author and founder of Fat Girls Hiking. Summer talks about how she fell in love with hiking and how she inadvertently started a community just by sharing about the thing she loves to do. Summer is a wonderful photographer and writer and I’ve followed her Instagram account for some time now. She's written a beautiful book also called Fat Girls Hiking-which I have been thoroughly enjoying. Summer shares about some of the barriers that plus-size people face in accessing the outdoors and some things that we can do to make it a more wel...
2022-06-17
43 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
What Solo Women RVers Need to Know about Harvest Hosts
This episode of the Solo Women RV Podcast is all about one of my favorite ways to camp: Harvest Hosts. As a matter of fact, I’m staying at a Harvest Host right now just outside of Moses Lake, WA as I record this. Harvest Hosts is a membership organization that allows you to camp at farms, wineries, museums, and so much more. My guest this week is Leigh Ann Schultz who is the CFO of Harvest Hosts. I invited her on to talk about why Harvest Hosts is a great option for solo women campers. She tal...
2022-06-09
38 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Solo Campground Host at Wallowa Lake State Park in Oregon
This week on the podcast I share about my personal experience as a solo female volunteer campground host at Wallowa Lake State Park in Eastern Oregon for the month of May 2022. I traveled there with my cat Tucker and worked alongside another host volunteer couple and the wonderful Park Rangers at Wallowa Lake State Park. I talk about hosting during an unusually cold May with lots of snow, the best and most challenging parts of being a camp host and how Tucker is adjusting to life on the road. Listen in! Show...
2022-06-03
23 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
The Queen Bee RV Inspector Shares Her Tips
My guest this week on the Solo Women RV Podcast is Brenda Puckett of Queen Bee RV. Brenda is a certified RV inspector and an RV technician who specializes in helping women feel confident in buying a new or used RV. She went through a very extensive training at the National RV Training Academy where she is now also a teacher. She came on to talk how she became an RV Inspector, why it’s a great career for women RVers and also, things to look out for when buying a new or used RV. Show Notes:...
2022-05-26
47 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
RV Women Helping Communities in Need
This is a show you don’t want to miss. My guest today is Brenda Williams who was part of a group of women who went to Dawson Springs, KY to help families whose homes and community were destroyed by a devastating tornado that obliterated their town. A group of women who are part of Sister Corps, an affiliation of Sisters on the Fly camping organization, volunteer their time to help communities rebuild after natural disasters. Brenda came on today to share her experience the first time she volunteered with Sister Corps. It’s quite a story. Show...
2022-05-19
39 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
DJ Dirty Kurty and the Blue Bus
Our guest today is DJ Dirty Kurty. Kurty is a professional DJ who like a lot of people had her livelihood severely impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic. Like a lot of people, she took a long look at her life and made some changes. Interestingly, Kurty says she decided to buy a bus and set out not because she was unhappy in her life, but because she was too comfortable, too happy in her life in San Diego. She needed a challenge, a change. Enter the blue bus... Connect with other Solo Women RVers: Solo W...
2022-05-12
39 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Vicki Burke on Trailer and Towing Safety
My guest this week is Vicki Burke. Vicki has been a campground host in Michigan for 24 years. Not only has she witnessed all the mishaps and mistakes someone can make driving or towing an RV, she’s made a few of them herself. She was brave enough to come on the podcast to share, not only her safety tips, but also her own mishaps so we can all learn from them. Show Notes: 1. Weight- Sticker (inside door) a. UVW- Unloaded vehicle weight or Base weight- may sometimes include built in propane weight b...
2022-05-05
59 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Keri K: The Bear Goes Over the Mountain
This is the original interview I had planned with Keri Kalmbach. Keri came on in episode 36 to talk specifically about Starlink. This is the episode we recorded a few weeks before that one where we got more into Keri’s RV life story, so I wanted to be sure to share it. Keri was following your typical American dream with a successful career, degrees and marriage. But something was always missing. She tells us how she went from being a high-powered Manhattan professional to living in a Class C RV, then pop-up trailer and then built-out Sprinter van...
2022-04-28
36 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Finding Community for Solo Travelers with Dani Riggins
Our guest this week is Dani Riggins. Dani is a solo female who lives out of her van and runs a coffee shop in San Diego. I invited Dani on the podcast after I saw some posts on Instagram where she talked about finding community on the road. Dani shares how she, as a solo traveler, has been able to make friends, find community and even start a relationship all while living in her van. We also talk about how she is able to run a sticks and bricks business, a coffee shop, while she lives and travels in...
2022-04-21
30 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Cori on the Road
Our guest this week is solo female vanlifer Cori who built her own van and is traveling full-time with her two dogs. Like many people, Cori's life was up-ended by the Pandemic in 2020. She was living in Seattle where she had a job she loved, a community and was even the coach of a lacrosse team. But when she lost all of that and had to move back in with her family, she started to think about what was really important to her and that’s when her vanlife journey began. Cori spent 8 months building the van that she now...
2022-04-14
45 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Solar 101
This week on the Solo Women RV podcast we dive into all things solar with Nathalie and Lillie of Moving Oasis vans. Lillie and Nathalie own a van conversion company and they demystify how solar works and break it down so that you can understand what your solar needs are. So whether you’re building out a van from scratch or are thinking of adding solar to your current set-up, Nathalie and Lillie break down, in plain English, how solar works and how to figure out what your solar set-up should look like. Show Notes: Blo...
2022-04-07
41 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Starlink is Ready for RVers (We think?)
This week on the podcast I interview Keri Kalmbach and we're going to talk about the what might be the next greatest thing to transform RV and Vanlife travel. If you’re an RVer, you know that one of the biggest issues can be finding decent cell service or wifi to connect to while you’re traveling. Starlink could be the solution we’ve all been waiting for. Starlink is a system that allows you to connect to the internet via satellite, rather than via a cell tower or wifi signal. Starlink was created by Elon Musk, the sa...
2022-03-31
27 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Lessons from a Year of Solo Travel
My guest this week is Terri Groves. When Terri was forced to leave the military after a career-ending accident, she had a lot of time to ponder what she wanted to do next. She started out traveling in her jeep with a tent and soon upgraded to a travel trailer and truck. She shares the lessons she's learned after one full year of solo RV travel. Connect with other Solo Women RVers: Solo Women RV blog: Solo Women RV Facebook Group Roadpreneur: sign up for a discounted rate o...
2022-03-24
48 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
The Top 5 Mistakes New RVers Make and How to Avoid Them
My guest this week is professional driver and RV driving instructor Becky Piacente. Becky and I talked about the top mistakes she's seen in teaching women about RV driving and camping. She shares some of her top tips for driving and parking your RV or trailer no matter the length and how to be a better, more safer driver. Show Notes: Becky is available for private lessons. If you’d like to connect with Becky, please drop me a line at kathy@solowomenRV.com and I’ll share her contact details Conn...
2022-03-17
35 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Rethinking Safety with Kelly Beasley from Camp Addict
Is RVing dangerous for solo women? Should you carry a weapon or place extra shoes outside your rig, so it looks like a man is there? While popular opinion on many RV forums seems to be women should be constantly worrying about their safety on the road, our guest today Kelly Beasely has different take. When she started out, she took all the precautions and even carried a weapons. But after 5 1/2 years on the road, Kelly has a totally different perspective now and she shares it with us today. Show Notes: Connect with Kelly at Ca...
2022-03-10
45 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Staying Safe in Severe weather with Carolyn's RV Life
This week on the Solo Women RV podcast our guest is Carolyn Higgins of Carolyn’s RV Life blog and YouTube channel. Carolyn has been living for six years as a solo woman on the road and she’s been documenting all if it on her very popular YouTube channel. She agreed to come on and share a bit of her story and also some key things she’s learned about staying safe in severe weather. She’s a delight to talk to and such a kind human. I really enjoyed this conversation and I think you will get a lot ou...
2022-03-03
46 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Making the Most of Remote Work for Solo Women Travelers
My three-part series on remote work has turned into a four-part series after I learned about today's guest. Debra Dinnocenzo literally wrote the book on remote work and she's been an expert on remote work since we called it "telecommuting." We dive a bit deeper in this interview about ways remote leaders can be successful and she offers four specific key steps to ensure success while working remotely. Show Notes: Free download for the Make a Case for Remote Work Guide Connect with Debra: Virtual Works! Public Speaking and Training Remote L...
2022-02-24
42 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Taking your Job on the Road - How to Successfully Transfer to Working from your RV
My guest this week is Michelle Coulson from Remote Rebellion. Michelle is a former employment recruiter turned remote work advocate. She specializes in helping people find remote employment so that they can travel travel more and enjoy life. She shares many tips and one key mindset shift that will help you successfully transition into working from your RV or van. Show Notes: Connect with Michelle: Free remote job resources: Follow Michelle on Instagram: Connect with other Solo Women RVers Solo Women RV blog: Sol...
2022-02-17
31 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Making a Remote Business Work from Your RV
This episode is the second of a three-part series about earning an income on the road while traveling as a solo woman RVer. My guest is Kimberly Crossland from Crusin and Campfires and the Roadpreneur community. Kimberly runs three successful businesses while making time in her life for lots of RV travel. She shares how she left the corporate world behind, started her own business that allows her plenty of time to travel in her RV with her family and offers lots of solutions for solo women who want to create or take their business on the road in...
2022-02-10
47 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Workamping for Solo Women
This week we have the first of a three-part series about earning an income while on the road. My guest is Jody Anderson Duquette, Executive Director of Workamper News and Workamper.com. Jody has so much information to share about how to find a great job in beautiful places while you live in your RV or motorhome. Show Notes: Join the Solo Women RVers Facebook Group Find more info for Solo Women RVers at Solo Women RV Join our email list Travels with Squeaky theme music is Fields Station by Nikole Potulsky. And if you h...
2022-02-03
56 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
VaRonica Jackson: An Empty Nester Hits the Road
The Solo Women RV podcast is for solo women RV-ers, campers and vanlifers. This week our guest is VaRonica Jackson. VaRonica started her RV journey after her sons moved out of the house. She's enjoyed some great solo trips and she shares some of her tips for other new solo women RV travelers. She's a lot of fun and has a great laugh and an even better outlook on life. Show Notes: Follow VaRonica on Instagram Follow VaRonica on YouTube Join the Solo Women RVers Facebook Group Find more info for So...
2022-01-29
34 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Goodbye Sweet Friend
This episode of the Solo Women RV podcast is a little different than most. Today I pay tribute to my traveling companion, my 13-year-old Alaskan malamute Olive, who passed on this week and is watching down on me now from that great RV park in the sky. Next week we'll be back with our regularly scheduled episodes. Show Notes: Join the Solo Women RVers Facebook Group Find more info for Solo Women RVers at Travels with Squeaky Join our email list Travels with Squeaky theme music is Fields Station by Nikole Potulsky. ...
2022-01-27
08 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Staying Healthy on the Road
This week we’re going to talk all about staying healthy and fit in the RV or Van lifestyle. My guest is Heather McDaniel. Heather is a fitness and nutrition coach and she’s actually helped me set up a few systems to stay in shape while I travel. You can find more content over at SolowomenRV.com If you like what you heard today, please consider becoming a podcast sponsor. Details can be found at : https://anchor.fm/kathy-belge If you heard something today that you think someone else could benefit from...
2022-01-20
37 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
The Healing Power of Solo RV Travel
Travels with Squeaky is now the Solo Women RV podcast. The Solo Women RV podcast is for solo women RV-ers, campers and vanlifers. This week our guest is Debbie Minnick. Debbie began her solo RV travels after she became a widow at the young age of 38. Debbie discovered that solo RV travel helped not only heal her grief, but the reduced stress and more healthy lifestyle also helped her overcome several auto-immune diseases. As she spent more time alone, she began to write poetry and that helped her heal from some of her childhood trauma. H...
2022-01-06
41 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Clamming on the Oregon Coast
Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women RV-ers, campers and vanlifers. This week on the podcast I share all about my adventures clamming on the Oregon Coast. Oregon is known for delicious Pacific Razor clams. When some friends invited me to meet up to go clamming at one of my favorite state parks during a King Tide, I had to say yes! This was my first time clamming and I really enjoyed it and came home with quite a few of the tasty mollusks. My kitten Tucker came along for the adventure. This is the l...
2021-12-16
20 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: All that RV Life inCompasses
Our guest this week is Carrie Sliverhorn. Carrie is the editor and publisher of InCompass magazine. Carrie only started her full-time solo RV living in May 2021, but already she is giving so much back to the community. Carrie started the magazine to help other nomads with all the information she was looking for when she first started out. She shares about how she was kind of thrust into RV life and how that was one of the best things that ever happened to her. Travels with Squeaky theme music is Fields Station by Nikole Potulsky. ...
2021-12-09
50 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Kimberly Anne Getting Started in Vanlife
Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women RV-ers, campers and vanlifers. This episode is we speak with Kimberly Anne. Kimberly hit the road in August as a full time vanlifer. She was excited and looking forward to this lifestyle, however, things did not go as she dreamed about. She hit a few bumps along the way—literally hitting her head all the time in her new tiny space. She also had a hard time meeting people and making friends and even had a van fire. But now, three months into her journey, Kimberly is hitting he...
2021-12-02
45 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Sarah Van Dweller with Wanderlust
Our guest this week on the Travels with Squeaky podcast is Sarah Leamy. Sarah is a writer, editor, public speaker and full-time van dweller. I just finished her book Vanlife and I highly recommend it for a look into her first few months of travel in the Pacific Northwest with two dogs and a wild cat named Stevie. Sarah shares the ups and downs of vanlife with honesty and a lot of humor. We had a wonderful conversation about what it takes to live a life on the road (not a lot), traveling with furry friends and meeting strangers...
2021-11-25
37 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Camping and Pet Etiquette
In this episode of Travels with Squeaky I talk with Ellen the Dog Trainer. Ellen is a certified Professional Dog Trainer and Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor. She also lives full time in her 25 foot RV. Ellen and I had a great conversation about pet etiquette while camping as well as some training tips and what to do when you encounter an aggressive or unruly dog. She had some really great information, some of which I hadn’t heard before. Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women campers, RVers and van...
2021-11-18
54 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Finding Common Threads through RV Travel
In this episode of Travels with Squeaky I talk with Vanna Mae. Vanna is an artist, a writer for RV Share and also has a very popular Youtube channel. She lives full time in her 19 foot RV with her cat Indigo. We talked about her decision to leave behind a life that looked perfect from the outside to create a new life on the road. Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women campers, RVers and vanlifers hosted by Kathy Belge of TravelswithSqueaky.com. Travels with Squeaky Theme music is Fields Station by Nikole...
2021-11-11
41 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: One Year of Full Time RV Travel
JennHawk just celebrated one year on the road as a full-time RV traveler. When the pandemic took her job, she decided to hit the road full-time in her 29-foot RV. She shared with us everything she did to prepare for the trip and how she handled the unexpected adventures that happened along the way. She travels solo and with her husband, when he's able to join her. Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women campers, RVers and vanlifers hosted by Kathy Belge of TravelswithSqueaky.com. Travels with Squeaky Theme music is Fields Station b...
2021-11-04
41 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Finding Work on the Road
Have you dreamed of a life on the road, traveling from place to place and picking up work and jobs here and there? That's exactly the life Randy Williams has set up for herself. For four years, Randy has been on the road traveling and working gigs as diverse as running a ring toss game at a carnival, harvesting sugar beets and reupholstering furniture. She shares some great stories and her best tips for finding work on the road as a solo woman RVer. Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women campers, R...
2021-10-28
42 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: The Boomer Nomad
In this episode of Travels with Squeaky I talk with author Katt Annie who’s new book, The Boomer Nomad: How I Stay Safe and Sane on the Road, is all about how to stay safe and sane on the road as a solo woman RVer. Katt’s been on the road for four years and she’s got some great stories and tips like how she camps for just $4 a night and all the little things she does to make her trailer home cozy and cute. Katt's website Travels with the Tiny, where you can read all abou...
2021-10-21
46 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Solo at Sisters Folk Festival
This episode I tell about my solo RV trip to the Sisters Folk Festival where I volunteered and saw lots of great live music. I stepped a little out of my comfort zone to go to an event like this all by myself, but the payoff was immense. Let me tell you all about it. lTravels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women campers, RVers and vanlifers hosted by Kathy Belge of TravelswithSqueaky.com. Travels with Squeaky Theme music by Nikole Potulsky Introduction to RV Travel Class Oct 17 Mentioned in t...
2021-10-14
27 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Camping with Cats
In this episode of Travels with Squeaky we talk all about camping with cats. I invited my friend Nancy who’s been traveling for 12 years with her 18 year old cat to share her experience and know-how as I begin to travel with my kitten Tucker. Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women campers, RVers and vanlifers hosted by Kathy Belge of TravelswithSqueaky.com. Travels with Squeaky Theme music by Nikole Potulsky Introduction to RV Travel Class Oct 17 Camping with Cats: Some essential items: Cat harness Cat tent Cat ham...
2021-10-07
44 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: The Magic of Solo Travel
This week our guest is Jody Bitzenhofer. Jody talks about how her first solo camping trip changed her life. After a spilt from a partner, she headed out on her own for a six-week adventure where her only agenda was to say YES to things she normally wouldn’t. It’s amazing all the cool things that she did and experienced, but more importantly, how it changed her life forever. Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women campers, RVers and vanlifers hosted by Kathy Belge of TravelswithSqueaky.com. Travels with Squeaky Theme music by Niko...
2021-09-30
50 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Descend on Bend and Beyond
Heather Knight is an adventurer and solo traveler, curator of the Traveling while Butch Instagram account. She spent the past year building out her Honda Element with a roof-top tent for some off-the-beaten-path adventures. She recently attended Descend on Bend, a meet-up of fellow nomads. She came on the podcast to share her best boondocking tips, how to cheaply outfit everything you need for a great adventure and what it was like to travel to Descend on Bend as a solo woman. Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women campers, RVers and vanlifers hosted by K...
2021-09-23
32 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Running a Mobile Business from Your RV
If you travel a lot for your job, doing it from an RV might be a great solution. This week on the podcast, our guest is Samantha Bettam. Samantha is a pet photographer who travels to dog shows in her converted bus to take pictures for her clients. Running a mobile pet photography business is a great way for Samantha to combine her love of travel, animals and photography--and get paid to do so! Samantha comes on the show this week to talk about how she set up her business, the challenges and lessons she's learned along the way...
2021-09-16
34 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Camping Naked
Our guest this week on the podcast is Shirley Gauthier. Shirley is a nudist who enjoys naked camping and boondocking. We had a great conversation about camping and hiking in the nude and ways to get involved with nude recreation in a safe and fun way. If you've ever enjoyed skinny dipping or the World Naked Bike ride, then you might also enjoy naked camping and hiking. Tune in to learn more about camping naked. Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women campers, RVers and vanlifers hosted by Kathy Belge of TravelswithSqueaky.c...
2021-09-09
52 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Digital Nomad Brenda Uekert
What is it like to live and work full time out of an RV while also traveling with two cats? This week our guest Brenda Uekert, founder of the Gutsy Women Club, shares with us her journey into RV travel and offers some tips for running a successful business from the road. Brenda Uekert is a sociologist, a financial coach, full time RVer and digital nomad. She shares her biggest challenges and also rewards of running a business from the road. Brenda is offering a special discount to all who sign up via this link...
2021-09-02
43 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Wildfire Safety
What would you do if you were camping and found yourself in the middle of a wildfire? That's the topic we cover this week on Travels with Squeaky. My guest is Lisa Knight, a firefighter, EMT and avid camper. Lisa shares her top advice for preventing forest fires, fire safety and what you should be doing now to prepare to keep yourself safe if you end up in the middle of a wildfire while camping. Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women campers, RVers and vanlifers hosted by Kathy Belge of TravelswithSqueaky.com.
2021-08-26
43 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Who is Squeaky Anyway?
Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women RVers, vanlifers and campers. This week I back up a bit to introduce myself as the host, let you know a little about my background in solo RV travel and why I wanted to start a podcast. If you have an interesting solo travel story or have some expert advice to share, please reach out. I'd love to hear from you! info at travels with squeaky dot com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support
2021-08-19
15 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Sari Meline's First Camping Trip
Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women Rvers, campers and van-lifers. Our interview this week is with Sari Meline. At age 47, Sari got it in her head that she wanted to try camping for the first time as an adult. She spent a year preparing before she headed out on her first camping trip--solo in a tent. Sari is a great story teller and she shares about her first solo camping adventure: where she chose to camp and why, how she acquired all her gear for very little money and the near disaster that almost ruined the...
2021-08-12
53 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Camping in a Tesla
Did you know Teslas and other electric vehicles are perfectly set up for camping? This week I interview Tesla enthusiast Kim Wagner where we talk about all the cool features of a Tesla that make it the perfect camping vehicle. Kim also shares with us about her solo camping adventures, how she stays safe, great ways to meet people while traveling and that one time she got locked out of her car in a "dead zone." Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women campers, RVers and vanlifers hosted by Kathy Belge of TravelswithSqueaky.com. ...
2021-08-05
41 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Geocaching and Solo Women Travelers
Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women Rvers, campers and van-lifers. This week, we have a great conversation with Margaret Dunn, who teaches us all about geocaching and why it's a great activity for solo women travelers. Margaret tells us about the type of equipment you need to get started, (not a lot!) where to find geocaches and how to find geocaching community. It was a super fun and interesting interview. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support
2021-07-29
44 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Beth Ballance Full-Time RVer
Beth Ballance had an aha moment seven years ago, when she decided to sell everything she owned, get an RV and travel the country. She's never looked back for a second. Beth and I met at LaPine State Park where we were both volunteering as campground hosts. She shares her fun and unique story of how she got into RV travel as a solo woman, some of the adventures she's had along the way and her tips for women who are just getting started in solo RV travel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/s...
2021-07-22
31 min
Solo Women RV Podcast
Travels with Squeaky: Debra Allen of Solo Explorers
Travels with Squeaky is a podcast for solo women campers, RVers and vanlifers hosted by Kathy Belge of TravelswithSqueaky.com. This week we interview Debra Allen who is a solo woman explorer. She sat down to talk with us about her unique car camping set up and how some of her favorite travels are close to home. She shares some of her tips for women who may be reluctant to head out and travel on their own. Learn more about Debra at soloexplorers.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support
2021-07-15
24 min