TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH RENEE ROAMING
TAKE THE RISK & KNOW YOUR WORTH FT. RENEE ROAMING
My Solo Road Episode 46 | ft. Renee Roaming
Are you dreaming of traveling the world and working online? Take a lesson from today’s guest Renee Roaming who has been traveling since she was a child. She has a passion for travel and photography while sharing it with the world. Listen in as we talk all about her experiences and how you too can travel.
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INTRODUCTION
Renee has traveled all around the world with her husband from South America to finding themselves falling in love with the United States. Their travel eventually created her brand, Renee Roaming a travel blog and photography site which supports their travels. In this episode she talks all about her experiences and shares advice on how others can begin traveling and what it is like to start your own business with a partner.
The start of full-time travel
- From around her Kindergarten days and until she was on her own, her family constantly took road trips around their home country of Australia. This started her love of travel and ended up stemming into travel in her teens and 20s.
- Since 2012 Renee and her husband quit their jobs and decided to travel the world. Starting with a three month trip in the United States, it solidified for them the desired to travel full-time.
- They decided they wanted to move to the US on the green card lottery. After the second year of applying they won.
- Their plan was to come the United States, work 9-5 jobs and travel when possible.
- They started in Colorado and have moved since to Seattle which is now their home base.
tips for starting travel
- Start by saving as much as possible. Cut out eating out, coffee stops, random subscriptions etc.
- Don't forget to travel locally, take day trips or short weekend trips to places 1-2 hours away.
- Roadtrips and camping are a fun and budget friendly way to begin traveling.
- If you are nervous about traveling, Renee recommends getting a group of friends together or going on a group tour like Contiki. This can take some of the pressure off of traveling for the first time.
- Once you start traveling, if you are open to the experience you end up making friends from all over the world which can spiral to new travel experiences/partners.
Having a business with a spouse
- When Renee and her husband started travel photography they had completely seperates websites and instagram accounts. They quickly learned working together was way more effective.
- Renee Roaming began to produce more work and it only made sense for them both to focus on her brand.
- They both split tasks and are feel equally talented at photography, editing, and writing.
- Renee recommends if possible, to share finances as it makes the process much easier and produces less fights or issues.
FINAL ADVICE
Traveling and pursuing a business in travel is completely achievable. Take the time to save up, travel slow, and get an idea of how you like to travel. There are many ways to travel from solo travel, group travel, and travel with a partner. If it is your dream then take the steps to make it possible. Find Renee on Instagram and on her website, Renee Roaming.
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