Tiny Home Tours
Welcome to the Tiny Home Tours podcast, your ultimate guide to the world of tiny living. Join us as our team engages in captivating conversations with nomads and members of the tiny living community. Whether you’re seeking design inspiration, build tips or craving tales from the road, the Tiny Home Tours podcast has it all. Tune in each week as we explore what it means to dream big and go tiny!
Episodes
115 episodes
From the Archives: Solo Female Vanlife with Ellie
In this week's episode we are revisiting a conversation that Chris had with solo female vanlifer Ellie back in 2020. Ellie is a strong independent person that loves travel! She worked and saved for 5 years to make her nomadic dream come true an...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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1:03:30
Exploring Tiny Living: Tia's Journey to a Traditional Tiny Home Community in Texas
This episode of the Tiny Home Tours podcast features an in-depth conversation with Tia, a resident of a traditional tiny home community in Texas. Tia shares her journey into tiny living, detailing her motivations, lifestyle adjustments, and the...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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58:12
Alaskan Off-Grid Living with Robert Stark: A Veteran's Adventure into Homesteading
In this episode of the Tiny Home Tours podcast, join us for a captivating conversation with Robert Stark, a combat veteran whose journey led him to embrace off-grid, sustainable living in the wilds of Alaska. From his military service to profou...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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1:17:16
Investing in the Road Less Traveled: Achieving Financial Freedom with Brenda
In this episode, join Ally in a captivating conversation with Brenda from The Road Through My Eyes as they delve into the world of van life and financial empowerment. Brenda shares her inspiring journey of embracing minimalism and leveraging in...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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46:20
Tiny Kitchen Cooking Tips with Andy from The Buslife Kitchen
In this episode of the Tiny Home Tours podcast, host Ayana chats with Andy, her husband, and the mind behind The Bus Life Kitchen! They delve into Andy's nomadic lifestyle and his journey from living out of a Prius as a wildland firefighter to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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46:01
Content Creation & Social Media Hacks with our Nomadic Instagram Wizard Amanda
In this week's episode, join host Ayana as she chats with Amanda, a fellow nomad and the creative genius behind Tiny Home Tours' Instagram presence. Dive deep into Amanda's adventurous journey of bus life, exploring her insights on living in a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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37:57
Trading In High Paying Corporate Jobs for Nomad Life with J & Eric
In this episode of the Tiny Home Tours Podcast, J and Eric Aldape share their transformative journey from working corporate jobs and living in a traditional house to adopting a nomadic lifestyle. They recount their initial leap into nomadism, w...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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45:33
Choosing the Right Tiny Home on Wheels: Insights and Experiences
In this episode of the Tiny Home Tours podcast, hosts Ayana and Ally delve into the complex decision-making process of selecting the right rig for a lifestyle on the road. They share their personal experiences and considerations in choosing bet...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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41:24
Sixteen Border Crossings, a Thirty-Nine Foot School Bus and One Shared Passion: The Making of Noovo Vans
Join Ayana in this episode as she chats with Paul Aubert, a co-founder of Noovo Vans. Discover the fascinating confluence of entrepreneurship and travel that propelled Paul and his close friend Benoit to transform a school bus into the ultimate...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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59:27
From Nomadic Dreams to Real Life Adventure with Sahil & Maggie
Click here to sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!In this week's episode, join Ayana as she chats with Sahil & Maggie, an adventurous couple embracing the nomadic lifestyle in their self-co...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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41:35
Exploring Creativity, Discipline, and Vulnerability with Nomadic Musician C.J. Rislove
In today's episode, join JonLuc, a member of the Tiny Home Tours team, as he chats with C.J. Rislove. As a fellow nomad, exceptional musician, and Season 22 American Idol contestant, C.J. brings a unique wealth of experience and insight t...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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52:04
How To Design Your Tiny Home: Top 5 Tips from Interior Designer Sarah Bronstein
Join Ally in this week's episode as she sits down with Sarah Bronstein, the creative force behind Sukkha Interior Design. Discover Sarah's remarkable journey from a New York studio apartment to fully embracing tiny living in her refurbished vin...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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39:38
Raising Twins on the Road with Tal
In today's episode, Ally sits down to chat with Tal from @twins_on_wheels. After selling their belongings and flying to the U.S. from Israel, Tal and her family dove headfirst into life on ...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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40:37
Making Vanlife Wheelchair Accessible with Lisa Franks
In today's episode, Ayana sits down with Lisa Franks, a trailblazer in multiple worlds! Not only is Lisa a Paralympian, but she's also a seasoned van-dweller. Dive into Lisa's journey as she shares her unique experiences and the obstacles she h...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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28:32
The Financial Side of Tiny Living with Laura Lynch
In today's episode Ayana sits down with Laura Lynch, a seasoned financial advisor specializing in empowering individuals to embrace minimalism and the tiny house movement. Laura delves into her transition from the corporate realm to focusing on...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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42:27
The Rising Tide of Tiny Home Living: Insights from Tiny Home Tours Founder Chris Penn
In today's episode Ayana sits down with Tiny Home Tours Founder Chris Penn. Chris shares the evolution of his nomadic journey over the past 14 years, as well as insights around tiny living as a whole. Chris and Ayana discuss the changing demogr...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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51:29
Rolling with Resilience: Krissy's Nomadic Journey
In this episode, Ayana sits down with Krissy, a seasoned nomad boasting 3.5 years on the road. Krissy's introduction to the nomadic lifestyle unfolded during her military service, fueled by a yearning for new horizons and increased travel. The ...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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33:30
From Backpacking to Buslife with Karson & Brendon
In this week's episode Ayana chats with Karson and Brendon, two buslifers who have called the road home for over a year. They discuss their adventurous journey from living out of backpacks to building their very own home on wheels. Listen as th...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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41:19
Living Outside the Box: Turning Unconventional Dreams into Reality with Mike & Mandi
In today's episode Ayana sits down with Mike and Mandi, a couple who have lived full-time on the road for over two years now! They share their tiny living origin story, how they manage nomad life financially, and their unique insights into taki...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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46:05
Vanlife Planning: Choosing the Perfect Rig with Anna La Mare
In the latest episode, join Chris in a conversation with musician Anna La Mare. They discuss Anna's transition into full-on van life, focusing on selecting the ideal rig to suit her evolving needs. Anna candidly shares her non-negotiables, fina...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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57:19
Finance, Flexibility, and Freedom: Adventures with Shuttlebusbessie
In today's episode Ayana sits down with Sam & Kate of Shuttlebusbessie. This couple has been nomadic for over 5 years after leaving their full time jobs in restaurant management. Although the pandemic brought their international travel to a...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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38:01
Sean Lavilla's Journey from Military Service to a Life on the Road
In today's episode Tiny Home Tours founder Chris Penn and Sean Lavilla dive into Sean's fascinating nomadic lifestyle. From his military background to fully embracing truck camper life, Sean takes us on a journey filled with unique experi...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:02:21
Earning a Living On the Go with D.J. Aaron
In this week's episode Ayana chats with fellow nomad D.J. Aaron. Together, they unravel the secrets of making a living on the road, delve into the costs of van life, and share insights on the flexibility and perseverance required to live life o...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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48:57
Taking The Leap Into Nomad Life with Parish Skoolie
In this in-depth conversation, Amber & Eli of Parish Skoolie share their journey from transitioning into a nomadic lifestyle by living and working in a bus yard in Alice, Texas. They discuss overcoming the challenges of the bus conversion p...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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42:13
Innovative Van Design with Nicole & Edden
In today's episode Ayana sits down with Nicole & Edden, two truly incredible innovators in the van building space. This couple has blown us all away with their beautiful build, and take time to share their wisdom with us! Listen in as the t...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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48:01