When you’re new to RV life, something breaking feels like a bigger deal than it usually is. Most of the time it’s not a repair; it’s just knowing where to look. Here are three things that have happened in my R-Pod 192 that had me stumped for a minute until I figured out the fix. … [Read more…]
Leveling is one of those things that sounds simple until you’re at a campsite at dusk, rolling forward and backward three times, wondering why your bubble still won’t center. It took us a few trips to get a consistent system down. Here’s what we use and how we do it. Why Leveling Actually Matters If … [Read more…]
Sometimes you just need to get off the road. You’ve been driving for eight hours, crosswinds are pushing the trailer around, or your toddler finally fell asleep and there is no universe where you’re unbuckling her to back into a dark campsite at 11 p.m. Sometimes you just want a free overnight, set the alarm … [Read more…]
This all started in London, in 2015. I was there for a week of training and most of us ended up eating at the hotel because the schedule was packed. Breakfast was eggs, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, toast, and coffee in thick white mugs. Lunch was usually chicken, potatoes, and steamed vegetables. Everything was cooked well, … [Read more…]
The question I hear most People love to ask why I travel with my toddler daughter. “She won’t remember any of it.” And maybe they’re right. Maybe she won’t remember the waterfall we hiked behind last spring. I couldn’t tell you the name of it either. But I remember watching her figure out how to … [Read more…]
We meant to be ready. We packed the night before. Counted diapers. Laid out the cozy car ride outfit. Double-checked the bag. And still—no kid potty. No step-stool for brushing teeth. No extra baby wipes. No time to actually breathe this morning before rushing out the door, tossing snacks and spare shoes into the car … [Read more…]
This summer, we packed up the travel trailer, loaded the truck with gear (and snacks), and set off from Raleigh, North Carolina, heading for the Keweenaw Peninsula, at the tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It was six weeks of campgrounds, great lakes, pine trees, family visits, surprise rainstorms, long stretches of road, Yooper slang, and … [Read more…]
When my husband and I hit the road in our RV for a year, we were excited to explore more than just the scenic routes and national parks. One of the best parts of every stop was discovering the unique flavors and foods that define different parts of the country. Every region has its own … [Read more…]
A few years ago—specifically in September 2018, in the pre-COVID, pre-parenthood stretch of our lives—my husband joined me on a work trip to Chicago. Just before we left, we learned that the Palmer House, where corporate travel had booked us, was on strike. And it wasn’t isolated. Many major hotels across downtown were part of … [Read more…]
There was a time when eating alone felt like freedom. Work trips, new cities, long evenings with no one to answer to. Life looks different now; fuller, louder, and built around someone small. I wouldn’t trade that for anything, but I do miss the quiet. The Last Time I Ate Alone I can’t remember the … [Read more…]