51: When It's Time to Quit Van Life: Why the Russos Gave it All Up for a House

The Wayward Home Podcast

How do you know when it's time to leave life on the road behind and settle in to a home base? Tune in as we sit down with the adventurous duo, Joe and Kait Russo, who recently embarked on their journey from being nomadic wanderers to homeowners after six years of traveling full time. They share their experience of what it was like to initially start life on the road, when they realized it was time for them to transition back to a home base, and everything in between.
Joe and Kait take us through what they did to re-adapt to a grounded lifestyle, and share some of the perks of settling down, like enjoying a consistent routine. We hear how the Russos' nomadic journey has helped them in finding their ideal home base. And they reveal how their new lifestyle has encouraged them to engage with their local community, develop new hobbies, and even connect with nature in new and fulfilling ways.
The Russos also recount the challenges of their transition and share invaluable tips on how to maintain the spirit of travel while enjoying the comforts of a home base. They shed light on the importance of traveling smart with a smaller, easy-to-park camper van and share their advice for those contemplating a shift from a nomadic lifestyle. As they emphasize trusting your instincts and embracing life's transitions, you might find yourself inspired to reimagine your own path, whether that be to start your nomadic journey or settle down after years of travel.
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Check out Joe's two books: Take Risks and Tales from the Open Road
Link to Joe's Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joe-Russo/author/B0756TCVKC

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Chapters

1. Nomadic Living to Home Base Transition (00:00:00)

2. Nomadic Travel to Home Base Transition (00:11:25)

3. Transition to a Grounded Lifestyle (00:20:48)

4. Nomads' Transition to a Home Base (00:26:20)

5. Nomad Challenges and Home Base Advice (00:31:00)

6. Transitioning to a Nomadic Lifestyle (00:41:16)