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The ROAMies PodcastAuthor: The ROAMies
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 ROAMiesRory and Alexashare 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, Rorys 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.Its the perfect mix of practical guidance, motivation, and inspirationdesigned to spark your own adventures, fuel your creativity, and seamlessly integrate travel into your lifestyle. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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V is for Volunteer
Episode 299
Tuesday, 3 November, 2026
A poolside vacation can be relaxing, but it rarely changes you. We want travel that restores us and reshapes us, and that is why we are talking about volunteering as a real way to roam with purpose. Many thanks to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture's Taste the Tradition® and Grown With Tradition® Logo programs along with Big Jim Farms who are supporting this episode! When you build even a small service project into a trip, you get something most itineraries cannot offer: genuine connection with local people, a clearer view of what matters, and a “bring it home” kind of motivation that sticks long after you unpack.Chris Hill, founder of Hands Up Holidays, joins us to explain how volunteer travel can be done thoughtfully and comfortably, especially for families. We dig into what it looks like to blend luxury travel and sightseeing with two to four days of hands-on service, plus the behind-the-scenes work of finding partners and choosing projects that are meaningful on the ground. Chris shares examples like installing eco-friendly stoves in Belize, supporting wildlife conservation and schools in Costa Rica, and a Morocco library project that sparked a lasting generosity shift in the kids who traveled there. If you have been searching for “family volunteer vacations,” “purpose-driven travel,” or “meaningful travel experiences,” this conversation gives you a clear picture of what is possible.Then we bring it closer to home with Chantelle Wagner from Big Jim Farms in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the only green chile U-pick farm in the world. We talk agritourism, farm volunteering, seasonal events, workshops, and why getting your hands in the soil can be surprisingly therapeutic. You will also hear how to take the experience home through their shipped products and even seeds you can grow in your own garden.Also mentioned on this episode:A Conversation with Jonathan from World Hunger Relief - Let Your Next Vacation Be One with Lasting Impact for Good Episode 170 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/10385653S is for Santa FeYou might also enjoy this episode: Giving Back, Gives Back to you. Check out these volunteer vacation opportunities in Arizona! Episode 115 https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/8344426And Q is for Quaint where we explore Silver City, NMAnd L is for Lavender where we explore a Lavender farm in NMIf this sparks an idea for your next trip, subscribe, share this with a friend who loves travel with meaning, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Where would you volunteer first?Wanna hit the road? Get 10% OFF your own roadsurfer adventure!https://link.roadsurfer.com/roamiesCODE: ROAMIES10And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.Alexa and RoryThe ROAMiesFollow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.com@The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.
