Full Time to Travel Time

About Full Time to Travel Time

Welcome to your new comedic travel podcast, where we guide you through the transformative journey from living a traditional full-time work life to embracing the freedom of being able to travel anytime anywhere. Meet Your Hosts, Kim and Isaac. They spent 2018 building their first business together and figured out how to create more time freedom and impact through entrepreneurship and systems.🚙 Now, with over six years of continuous travel under their belts, 40 of the 63 National Parks explored, and over 35 countries visited, they are excited to share the joy, growth, and outrageous experiences that come from the journey, not just the destination. From driving through a herd of buffalo to walking though 3000 year old forests, the Full Time to Travel Time Podcast will take you on a journey through the amazing landscapes, animals, food and culture that makes up this incredible world.🌎 This podcast heavily features the incredible epicness of the US National Park System and gives you great insider tips and guides to visiting amazing National Parks like Yosemite, Yellowstone, Zion, Rock Mountain National park, and many more. Listen and learn behind-the-scene secrets to growing a business or creating a job that allows you to travel anytime, anywhere. Come along for the journey and be inspired to unlock whatever lifestyle you’ve never thought possible.⛰️ --Disclaimer: This podcast is for general and entertainment purposes only. The opinions and statements of the individuals featured in this podcast should, in no way, be taken as advice or an indication of future results. The opinions expressed during this podcast are only for comedic and entertainment purposes. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. There is an inherent risk to traveling and conditions like weather are constantly changing so you must do your own due diligence before traveling.

Publisher

Kim Coates, Isaac Navias

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jul 2024

Latest episode

11 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Jun 2026

   Ep. 19 - Why Most Travel Creators Are Doing Content WRONG - with Laura Haley

   What if most travel creators are making content way harder than it needs to be?In this episode of Full Time to Travel Time, we sit down with travel content strategist and Travel Creator Podcast host Laura Haley to talk about how she built a location-independent business helping travel creators grow through evergreen content, newsletters, and smarter marketing systems.Laura shares how one cold email completely changed her life, how she built a business helping creators grow through evergreen content and newsletters, and why so many creators are overcomplicating content creation.We also dive into:✈️ How Laura got her FIRST client with zero experience📧 Why email newsletters are still wildly underrated🧠 How creators can simplify content creation and avoid burnout🌍 The truth about building a travel business online🔥 Why “it’s not that serious” might be the advice creators need most🎒 Full-time travel stories, weird Airbnbs, rooftop tents, hot springs & morePLUS:😂 Bathroom horror stories from around the world🏔️ Yellowstone hot springs🧀 European travel chaos🏡 Hobbit houses & unforgettable travel momentsIf you're a travel creator, entrepreneur, digital nomad, or someone dreaming of building a business that supports your ideal lifestyle, this episode is packed with practical advice, honest conversations, and hilarious stories! 👇 Tell us in the comments:What’s the weirdest Airbnb or travel experience YOU have ever had?CONNECT WITH LAURA HALEY:WEBSITE: https://www.travelcontentwriting.com/INSTAGRAM: @travelcontentwritingPODCAST: The Travel Creator Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-travel-creator-tips-for-travel-influencers/id1722885111#TravelPodcast #TravelCreator #DigitalNomad #Entrepreneurship #TravelBusiness #ContentCreation #TravelTips #EmailMarketing #FullTimeTravel #TravelCreatorPodcast #GuestPodcast #Travelpreneur

2. 

   11 Dec 2025

   Ep. 18 - Behind Green Living Magazine: Eco-Friendly Travel & Arizona Hotspots with Dorie Morales

   In this episode of Full Time to Travel Time, we’re joined by Dorie Morales, CEO and Publisher of Green Living Magazine, and a powerhouse voice in Arizona’s sustainability scene. She’s taking us behind the scenes of eco-lodges, conscious travel, and what it really means to live green...not just talk green.We’re talking about easy tips for traveling consciously, how to find the best eco-lodges, and the Arizona-based local businesses Dorie personally recommends for travelers who want to explore Arizona through a more eco-minded lens.We’ll also hear the story behind the magazine that’s helped shape Arizona’s green living movement, and play a lightning-round fun game you don’t want to miss! ♻️🌵🛎️ Topics in this episode include:• What makes an eco-lodge "legit"?• Conscious travel tips for beginners• Highlighting the best eco-friendly Arizona local businesses!• What it’s like running a sustainability magazine• Hilarious green travel fails + a fun game!👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe & share with your friends and eco-travel enthusiasts!🎧 Listen anywhere you get your podcasts!📗 Learn more about Dorie & Green Living Magazine:https://greenlivingmag.comdorie.m@greenlivingmag.com 👇 Resources mentioned in the episode:🌎 Beyond Green – Sustainable hotel directoryhttps://staybeyondgreen.com⚡ Buzze EV Charging (AZ-based innovation)https://buzze.biz🧼 Desert Refillery (Phoenix zero-waste refills)http://www.desertrefillery.com/🌾 Zero Waste Store – For travelers & planet-lovershttps://zerowastestore.com✨ Tune into the Full Time to Travel Time podcast and fuel your wanderlust with epic road trip stories and travel tips! https://fulltimetotraveltime.com/travel-podcast/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@fulltimetotraveltime/?sub_confirmation=1

3. 

   5 Nov 2025

   Ep. 17 - Journey Through the Immortal Forest: Sequoia National Park Guide

   Exploring Sequoia National Park and Walk Through The “Immortal Forest” After visiting 40 National Parks this one easily ranks in the top 3! Watch our top ranked 3 Day Sequoia NP Guide on Youtube: https://youtu.be/M4eI8LI_jlM?si=AILwFyskXQPXAjhBWhat you’ll learn in this episodeExactly how to explore the Giant Forest hub without losing your parking spot (hello, free park shuttles), plus how to pick between the Ash Mountain (198) and Big Stump/180 entrances.Beat-the-crowds strategies: when to arrive, what days to target, and how to ask Rangers the one question that leads to hidden-gem hikes.Must-do hikes & viewpointsTrail of the Sequoias (our off-the-beaten-path stunner via Congress Trail)Big Trees Trail (easy boardwalk around a gorgeous meadow; wheelchair accessible)Eagle View (short, quiet, wildly rewarding panorama over the Middle Fork Kaweah and High Sierra)Moro Rock (iconic steps + sweeping views—go early or late)Iconic trees, explained: General Sherman (largest by volume on Earth) and General Grant (third-largest; fun fact: it could “hold” ~37M ping-pong balls), plus that “how is this even alive?” fire-scar cave you can stand inside.Crystal Cave 101: how to time the drive, what to bring (it’s ~50°F inside), why tickets sell out, and how your tour supports the Sequoia Parks Conservancy.Where to stay: Wuksachi Lodge, campgrounds near Giant Forest and Grant Grove, and when to base in Three Rivers or Visalia.Where to eat (and how we save time & money with “trail-day sandwiches”), plus our post-hike pick: The Gateway Restaurant in Three Rivers with river views.Wildlife moment: the adorable baby bear we spotted from the Big Trees boardwalk (and how to enjoy safely).Games & goodies inside“Trail Tale (or Tall Trail?)” — our true/false Sequoia mini-quiz.A rapid-fire Q&A with our favorite views, drives, and “whoa, we’re tiny” tree moments.Listener bonus: Isaac’s 3-Day Sequoia Itinerary—the exact route that let us hit the classics and the hidden gems—coming to our site so you can download it for offline use.Quick tips we swear byArrive 7:30–8:00 AM on busy days to snag hub parking, then ride the shuttle.No gas in the park—fill up in Three Rivers (south) or near Grant Grove (north).Vehicles >22 ft: use the 180/Big Stump entrance (better for RVs; less twisty).Pack layers: alpine mornings, cool caves, sunny meadows—Sequoia serves all seasons in a day.Support the ParksPurchases at park-run gift shops, Crystal Cave tours, or becoming a Friends of the Sequoias member all help fund education, trails, and habitat work. Leave No Trace, be kind to rangers, and pack out what you pack in. 💚Keep in touchIG/YT: @fulltimetotraveltimeSite & newsletter (and that 3-Day Sequoia download): fulltimetotraveltime.comIf you loved this, please follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps fellow travelers find the show!We’ve visited 40 of 63 national parks so far, and Sequoia shot straight into our Top 3 (Isaac might have a new #1). Press play and meet the giants. 🌲

4. 

   16 Oct 2025

   Ep. 16 How to Start Living Sustainably Without Feeling Overwhelmed | Ashley Weisman of GreenLight Solutions

   If you’ve ever wanted to live a little more sustainably but felt overwhelmed by where to start, you are not alone!In this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Weisman, Executive Director of GreenLight Solutions, a nonprofit that helps students and businesses turn sustainability into simple, real-world action. Ashley breaks down what it actually means to live sustainably in your everyday life, and how even small changes can create a ripple effect.We talk about: 💚 The basics of what sustainability means👵How to embrace your inner grandma! 🌿 Easy habits that can make a real impact 🎓 How students are driving change and how you can get involved too 🗑️ The solution to diverting 90% or more of your waste & leftover food from events/parties! 🌊 The changes Ashley’s seen after years of diving in oceans around the world ⚡ ️The ‘Work From Home Sustainability Guide’ we created together (that’s now part of Arizona’s Green Business Certification Program!) 🎉 Plus: you know we’ve got a great game, travel stories, and positive news about coral reef restoration!! This conversation is full of encouragement, real talk, and real action items that anyone can take to start living with more intention, for yourself and the planet.👉PS - get Kim’s Favorite European Drying Rack here 👉 https://amzn.to/46lHlqN ✨ Tune into the Full Time to Travel Time podcast and fuel your wanderlust with epic road trip stories and travel tips! https://fulltimetotraveltime.com/trav... 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. / @fulltimetotraveltime

5. 

   13 Aug 2025

   Ep. 15 Top 3 Books To Grow Your Business!

   We said three... but you’re getting SIX. 🤷😁In this episode, we’re breaking down the top business books that helped us go from working full time 👉 to building a business that supports our freedom-first lifestyle. Whether you're launching a new side hustle or growing a full-time travel-based business, these books will shortcut YEARS of trial and error. We made the mistakes and learned what to do and what NOT to do so you can take the fast track to living your best life!📚 From financial intelligence to marketing with storytelling to creating duplicatable systems—this episode is a goldmine of recommendations and just wait until you actually READ these books!We share: 💡 How each book impacted our lives & business 📖 Who these books are great for (and what order to read them in) 🚀 How to start applying the BIGGEST takeaways nowYou'll also hear: – How to read the bare minimum to still magically read 2 impactful books a year! – One of our favorite Free Apps for you to read and listen to books – And how one book completely changed Isaac’s brain forever 🤯

6. 

   23 Jul 2025

   Ep. 14 How to Travel the World Using Credit Card Points with Points Queen and TravelCon Host Katherine Fan

   What if you could travel the world, fly first class, and stay at luxury hotels—all without paying cash!? In this episode, we’re joined by points expert Katherine Fan, who has visited 44 countries and all 7 continents using credit card travel rewards!She shares the emotional side of travel, how to get started with points (without getting overwhelmed), and some of her favorite redemption stories—like flying home from Japan in a lie-flat seat and sailing with orcas in Antarctica.We also play 2 hilarious travel games like “Points or Nope” and “The Most Unexpected Game” where Katherine shares a totally unexpected experience accidentally running into Dr. Dinosaur from her childhood in a place she didn’t expect!Listen To The Episode To Get Some Amazing Knowledge-Bombs From The Points Queen Herself: 💳 Learn the basics of using points to travel & how to start using points today🌍 Understand how to make your credit card points worth significantly more than just getting cash back🧳Learn the best way to get free checked bags✈️Find out the benefits and value of transferring points and when to do it🤣 Stay for the stories, laughs, and real talk about purposeful travelIf you’ve ever wondered how travel hackers actually do it, this episode will inspire you & teach you to book your next trip smarter—and maybe even weirder!

7. 

   11 Jun 2025

   Ep.13 From Professor to Travel Pro: Wolters World on Building a YouTube Brand That Lasts

   Travel vlogger Mark Wolters discusses building a lasting YouTube brand, balancing travel with family and teaching, and offering honest travel advice in this interview with the host of Full Time to Travel Time.

8. 

   28 May 2025

   Ep 12: The Oldest Person to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro - A Guinness World Record Holder with Anne Lorimor

   Anne Lorimor, Guinness World Record holder, recounts her inspiring journey climbing mountains worldwide, including Mount Kilimanjaro, and discusses her non-profit work empowering underprivileged youth in this interview.

9. 

   14 May 2025

   Ep. 11 Top 50 Funniest Moments While Traveling To The National Parks: 50-45

   Join us for a new adventure of totally unhinged & hilarious segments called the Top 50 Funniest Moments, where we relieve our top 50 laughable experiences from our national park travel adventures! In this episode, you’ll get to hear 5 crazy stories including a sandwich that attacked Kim, the golden retrievers who were very polite drivers, how to eat a crab off the street, what a park ranger yelled at Kim, & find out what’s not for the buffalo…What made Isaac yell “that’s not for you buffalo!” The noises and imitations of each other will have you dying laughing in this episode!

10. 

    30 Apr 2025

    The National Park Quest: #1 Grand Canyon Hacks You Need To Know!

    Planning on visiting Grand Canyon National Park? In this jam-packed episode of Full Time to Travel Time, we share how to avoid common mistakes during your trip, including best trails to hike, where to eat, where to stay, best viewpoints, how to avoid the crowds, how to get to each entrance of the park, and how to catch free rides using the shuttle bus system! After having visited Grand Canyon NP 3 times, we’re excited to share our knowledge, expertise, and our own mistakes with you so you can have a great trip! Tune in now!

11. 

    16 Apr 2025

    Ep. 9 Uncovering Cultures: Marina's Guide to Dating Beyond Borders

    Join us as we chat with Marina Iakovleva, the founder of the show Dating Beyond Borders, which has 215,000,000 views on Youtube. Marina shares her journey of exploring international dating dynamics and cultural quirks. Discover her insights on building relationships across borders, her biggest lessons from dating internationally, and the unique challenges of creating a successful YouTube channel. Marina also reveals her thoughts on the role of culture in dating profiles and some of her favorite (and funniest) cultural misunderstandings. Tune in for a fun, engaging, and enlightening conversation that dives deep into the world of cross-cultural dating!

12. 

    12 Mar 2025

    Ep. 8 🌎Road Trip 101: Your Guide to the Ultimate Adventure🛣️

    Planning your first road trip?🚙Or want to take your road trip game to the next level? In this mini episode of Full Time to Travel Time, we share how to plan an epic road trip from start to finish. Learn how to pick a destination, find the best scenic routes, discover unique attractions, and pack like a pro. We also reminisce about our early road trip adventures—including that time Isaac surprised Kim with an Airbnb without electricity in the middle of nowhere! From road trip snacks to finding hidden gems, we cover it all in this fun, bite-sized episode. Tune in now!

13. 

    19 Feb 2025

    Ep. 7 - How 4 Friends Travel the World Together Every Year

    Ever wondered how four friends manage to travel the world together every single year—without losing their minds (or their friendships)? In this episode, we spill all the secrets on how we've been able to create (and stick to) an awesome travel pact with our friends every year and how the HECK our friends are able to travel for years, with no home base, and live out of 1 suitcase each!𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀: 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘆 & 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗲!These two have been adventuring together since 2017—and their travel stats are seriously impressive:✈️ They've explored 20+ European countries & in 8 years of traveling, they've only ever missed ONE flight. (impressive right!?)EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:✅ The #1 relationship tip for couples who travel✅ The secret to loving each other (and not just tolerating) while traveling😉✅ Why "fair" relationships aren't actually the best relationships (aka if I (KIM) am navigating, we will get lost and end up in a fight 😂)✅ Money-saving travel hack✅ Lesser-known European gems: like Georgia (yes, the country!) and its epic food—helloooo…jk, I'm not gonna tell you here! Lol🍕✅ Find out what's in the vending machines in Switzerland!🤔✅ Jessie's most romantic scenic drive (Hint: it's surprisingly in the US!)✅ What the heck is a DINK? (Jessie & Cory got called this and we're still laughing lol)Get ready for some laughs, juicy travel hacks, and stories that will have you planning your next adventure with friends. SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH 𝗔 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛!

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    25 Dec 2024

    Ep. 6 Travel Europe Like a Pro: Insider Tips for Americans to Travel Smart and Stress Less!

    This super useful, exciting episode is jam packed with all the best things to know as an American traveling to Europe for the first time! Even if it’s not your first time, listen in for our insider tips about:💲The best credit cards for traveling to Europe (how to actually SAVE 💲!)🚗How to get your International Driving Permit so you can drive in Europe 🚂How to navigate public transportation & the best apps to use for certain countries🧳The best size luggage to bring to Europe (and what size NOT to bring!)🥐The best way to get around Paris🐦The best travel insurance with the best customer service!📱One of the best apps to find great attractions and things to do in many European countries! …and of course it wouldn’t be a great episode without a game! Join us for the True👍 or False👎 Game: European Edition! Some of these facts are going to 🤯 your mind!! PS, as promised in this episode, here’s the details on the different places we experienced that we totally recommend! 👇👇👇Some of the following links are affiliate links Your support helps fuel our journey and keeps the podcast going—thank you! 🌍✨🍽️RESTAURANT IN PARIS🍽️L’Annexe👉Find it on Google Maps: https://bit.ly/lannexeparis 📣BEST CREPE IN SOUTH FRANCE📣Crêperie Les Deux Frères👉Find it on Google Maps:https://bit.ly/bestcrepeinfrance 🥾INSANELY EPIC HIKE IN SWITZERLAND🥾Alpenblumenweg AKA Mürren Flower Trail👉Find it on AllTrails:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/switzerland/bern/murrener-blumenweg 🔌HOW TO CHARGE YOUR DEVICES🔌EUROPEAN OUTLET ADAPTERhttps://amzn.to/41KBtWg

15. 

    27 Sept 2024

    Ep. 5 Canyons to Concerts Our Colorado Journey

    In this awesome episode, we share our adventures at one of our top 3 favorite US states: Colorado! Discover the unique features of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and the ancient rocks (over 1 billion years old!!) of the canyon. We also share info about thee BEST concert venue in ALL of the United States where our concert adventure resulted in a shocking, terrifying, but overall 'turned out just fine' story after the concert! Lastly, we'll share a funny story about Isaac's experience at the Denver Art Museum and the weird animal noises following us through the streets of Denver! Listen in for more adventures with Full Time to Travel Time!

16. 

    26 Aug 2024

    Ep. 4 The Best Pies in America?

    This episode is short, sweet, & delicious!! Listen in about the riddles of Bell Rock in Sedona, Couchsurfing, the EPIC Mighty 5 of Utah including Capitol Reef, Arches, & Canyonlands National Park. We also talk about one of the most photogenic state parks in America, a fun place to hear yourself echo echo ECHO at a National Park AND a ridiculous story about our adventure to get Kim’s birth control and the wild route Isaac decided to have us take to get it! We lay out the awesome details of how YOU can take the stress out of your adventure to see all Epic Mighty 5 National Parks in Utah in our guide, including foodie links, lodging recommendations, and trail info! https://fulltimetotraveltime.com/iconic-usa-roadtrips/

17. 

    7 Aug 2024

    Ep. 3 Travel Made us Poor... Plus Networking and Flying Turkeys

    In this episode, Kim & Isaac share the surprising lesson they learned at the end of their 1st epic 3 month road trip that helped fuel their motivation for creating a lifestyle business that allows them to travel so often! They also share fun facts and things to do in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, including a story about an unexpected animal they found in a tree!

18. 

    7 Aug 2024

    Ep. 2 The Road to Zion National Park & Vehicular Exorcism!

    In this episode, join Kim & Isaac as they dive into their awesome trip to Zion National Park. This episode is packed with useful info like fun facts about Zion, where to stay & things to do when visiting Zion National Park, ridiculous stories like how Kim's car was possessed and needed an exorcism, and a must see National Monument in Utah along with a unique slot canyon that not many people know about in Utah! Learn about some of the best hikes in Zion NP and listen in on a Cedar Breaks National Monument adventure. This episode is topped off with a hilarious animal guessing game that you can enjoy as well. See if you can guess correctly!

19. 

    28 Jul 2024

    Ep. 1 - The Journey Begins - Creating Travel Freedom

    Get ready for a travel adventure with the debut episode of the "Full Time To Travel Time" podcast! Join Kim and Isaac, seasoned travelers who have cracked the code to balancing business and full-time travel. Whether you dream of having more time freedom to explore the world, seek practical tips for working remotely, or just love hearing real life travel stories that'll make you laugh and actually learn something, this podcast is for you! In our first episode, Kim and Isaac share their backstories, reveal the motivation behind their nomadic lifestyle, and drop golden nuggets on how to find epic adventures right in your local area. They even share a hidden gem in Utah that'll WOW you!! Tune in every other week for travel inspiration, actionable advice, and a taste of the adventurous life!**A big thanks for all of the support! We know in this first episode that there a few places the audio is a little wonky. We have learned a ton and improved audio significantly for future episodes.**

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