They Traveled the World — Then Chose RV Life | @Gills_on_Wheels

Some travel dreams don’t happen overnight — they take decades.In this episode of Take the Trip Podcast, I sit down with Patty Gill from Gills On Wheels to talk about what it really looks like to build a life on the road after years of military service, planning, pivoting, and adapting when things don’t go as expected.Patti shares how a dream that started 20 years ago finally became full-time RV life — and how travel doesn’t always follow the plan you imagined (especially when COVID, rough roads, and real life show up).We talk honestly about full-time RV living, the reality of chasing big travel goals, and what travel teaches you when you’re willing to stay flexible.In this episode, we discuss:• Going from a military lifestyle to full-time RV life • What it really feels like when the dream finally becomes real • Traveling through Alaska — road conditions, challenges, and surprises • Why Hawaii looks very different when you travel without your RV • How COVID forced unexpected pivots to get on the road• What it meant to finally visit all 50 states and a country Patty would NOT return to...• Content creation on the road — consistency, connection, and showing up authentically • The life lessons travel teaches you when plans changeWhether you’re full-time RVing, dreaming about life on the road, or just curious what happens after the dream finally comes true — this conversation is real, grounded, and full of perspective.🎙️ Take the Trip Podcast ➡️ Subscribe for unfiltered travel stories, real people, and conversations that don’t fit in a box Come say hey over at @takethetripfamFollow Patty and Shane:Instagram: @Gills_on_Wheels Facebook: @GillsonWheels YouTube: @GillsonWheels TikTok: @Gills_on_Wheels Support our Episode Sponsors: Whether you’re gearing up for winter or dealing with it as it comes, etrailer helps keep you on the road with gear like tire chains, battery chargers, floor mats, and recovery equipment you can trust. Head to ⁠etraile⁠r to find winter gear that fits your vehicle and handles whatever the season throws at you. Thinking about upgrading your RV power system? ⁠Battle Born⁠ offers a full lineup of lithium battery solutions built for reliable, off-grid energy. Whether you’re a weekend traveler or a full-time RVer, Battle Born is a trusted name for powering life on the road so you can spend less time worrying about power and more time enjoying the journey.