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  • The “Wait, Are You a YouTuber?” Moment: We Finally Met a Viewer in the Wild

    So, we are getting close to hitting 8,000 subscribers. In the grand scheme of YouTube, we are still a very tiny channel. We’ve been making these travel videos for five years now, and honestly, sometimes it feels like I’m just uploading videos into the void. Well, that changed this week. We were vacationing in Cancun…

  • Why This Little Plastic Clapper Board Meant More Than Any View Count

    What you see in this image is a clapper board. Most of you have probably seen these in movies over the years, but maybe you didn’t know exactly what they’re used for. Well, a clapper board is mostly for the editor. It identifies the scene and the clapping sound, created when the board snaps shut,…

  • Wrapping Up One Chapter, Starting Another

    We just wrapped up a video series, and honestly, it brings up a lot of mixed emotions. On one hand, there’s a huge sense of relief. Finishing a series takes me a while, and getting it done feels like lifting a massive weight off my shoulders. But at the same time, it’s a little bittersweet.As…

  • 5 Years on YouTube: The Famable Journey

    Five years ago, I hit “upload” for the very first time. I had no idea what this channel would be about; I just knew I wanted to create something like a show that included our family. I was obsessed with the idea of YouTube and just enjoyed the process of putting footage together. Back then,…

  • Behind the Scenes: Our Real Cruise Prep

    How do we really prepare for a cruise? You might imagine some elaborate, weeks-long process, but honestly, it often feels like a last-minute scramble around here! With so much going on before a trip, packing sometimes ends up being one of the last things on our minds – a far cry from our early travel…

  • Celebrating the Heart of Our Family: Mother’s Day & Finding My Voice

    Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there, especially to my amazing wife, Brandy. For all the years I’ve known her, she has been the greatest mother I know. I’ve never been a big fan of getting cards for these holidays, so I figured I’d do something more meaningful this year and write…

  • Traveling Through Life: A Nurse, Educator, and Family Adventurer

    If there’s one thing I’ve learned from both my career and my personal life, it’s this: life is a journey. A journey that’s meant to be cherished.  As a proud nurse and nurse educator, I’ve dedicated my professional life to caring for others, teaching future nurses, and being a support in some of life’s most…

  • Carnival Valor: The Cruise That Changed Everything

    Our second cruise ever was aboard the Carnival Valor, a truly memorable experience made even more special as it was our oldest daughter Cora’s very first cruise. We surprised her with this Carnival adventure for Christmas, a trip just for the three of us. Our youngest, Aidric, stayed back home with his grandma while Brandy,…

  • No Regrets: Making Memories in the Sun (and with Family) This Summer!

    Ah, springtime in Ohio! As the days get longer and a warmth returns to the air, there’s a feeling of rebirth all around. It’s one of my favorite times of year, bringing with it a surge of energy and a readiness to embrace new adventures. This feeling of optimism, and sense of life coming back…

  • We Finally Did It! Our Very Own Corner of the Internet!

    Well folks, after what felt like a solid two days of battling with this website builder (apparently “user-friendly” is open to interpretation, especially when you’re a complete newbie to web design), we’ve finally got something live! Yes, you heard that correctly – Famable now has its very own webpage!Now, before anyone thinks we’ve suddenly become…