We’ve done some version of no-hookup camping in some genuinely uncomfortable heat. Two weeks in my cousin’s driveway in Dollar Bay, Michigan, where it hit 90 on several days. One night in a Cracker Barrel parking lot in Bay City in August where the temperature didn’t drop below 76 by 6am. And four days in … [Read more…]
I need coffee in the morning. That part is not optional. But somewhere along the way it stopped being just about the caffeine and became one of my favorite parts of the day — the grinder, the smell of fresh beans, the kettle heating up, that first sip while it’s still almost too hot to … [Read more…]
Munising is a small town on the southern shore of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and it holds its own—art, breweries, good food, and beaches that would stop you in your tracks even if Pictured Rocks didn’t exist. Chad and I actually spent a week here when we were living in the RV full-time, … [Read more…]
One of my favorite things about living in a small space is how fast I can clean it. Our R-Pod 192 takes me about 20 minutes for a solid once-over, and if I’m doing a real deep clean—every surface, every corner—I’m done in 45. The right products help, but honestly it’s mostly just the math … [Read more…]
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…]