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Formerly airplanes and hotels, now a travel trailer and boondocking.

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The Weirdest, Coolest Little Museum in the French Quarter

April 30, 2025 by solestraveling
pharmacy museum

The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is a must-see stop if you’re RVing or camping near New Orleans If you’re camping or RVing anywhere near New Orleans and looking for something easy to explore between beignets and po’boys, put the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum on your list. It’s right in the heart of the French Quarter, … [Read more…]

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What It Was Like Living in a Tiny RV Trailer While 8 Months Pregnant

April 13, 2025 by solestraveling

So… yes. I lived in a tiny travel trailer during my third trimester. From July 10 through September 30, I was five to eight months pregnant, working full-time, and living in an R-Pod 192 with my husband, our dog Frank, and an increasingly large belly. Why? Our house was under construction. And I mean fully … [Read more…]

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I Didn’t Find Work-Life Balance Until We Hit the Road

April 7, 2025 by solestraveling

After years of nonstop work, long-haul flights, and 19-hour days, I was suddenly laid off. So we did something kind of crazy—we bought a truck and an R-Pod 192 trailer (exactly the type of purchases you should make when you’re laid off, right?). Chad was on extended time off from his airline job, and I … [Read more…]

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12 Quiet Surprises I’ve Grown to Love About Full-Time RV Life

April 5, 2025 by solestraveling
rv and jeep in a woodsy camping site

When we first talked about doing this, my husband swore I’d hate not having a bathtub. He said I wouldn’t last a week in a tiny trailer. I reminded him I’ve always been outdoorsy—and that I’d be perfectly fine in a van down by the river, thank you very much. And here’s the thing: I … [Read more…]

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The Best Places to Refill Propane While RVing

April 3, 2025 by solestraveling
propane in the west

If you travel by RV, refilling propane is part of your everyday life. It powers your heat, your hot water, your stove burners—and maybe even your Blackstone if you’re cooking outside. But when your tank starts running low, the question becomes: where’s the best place to refill? Here’s a breakdown of the most common propane … [Read more…]

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The One Travel Item I Never Leave Home Without (And It Could Save Your Life)

April 2, 2025 by solestraveling
broken smoke detector

There’s always that one thing you pack before every trip. Some folks won’t fly without their lucky hoodie. Others swear by packing cubes or a silk pillowcase. For me, it’s something a little less glamorous—but a whole lot more important: a smoke and carbon monoxide detector. I know. It doesn’t exactly scream “adventure,” but it’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Tagged: rv life, Travel Gear

Want to Be a Great Camp Neighbor? Don’t Do These 17 Things

April 1, 2025 by solestraveling

RV camping etiquette isn’t just about following posted rules—it’s about being a good neighbor in close quarters. Morning coffee under the awning. The crackle of a campfire at dusk. That moment when the stars finally pop through the trees and it feels like you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. But nothing ruins the magic … [Read more…]

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What to Ask (and Look for) When Buying a Used RV

March 28, 2025 by solestraveling
rv life trailer sale

RV prices have shot up since COVID, and buying used is one of the best ways to get into a better rig without wrecking your budget. And honestly? A lot of used RVs are barely used. Some sat in storage most of their life and still have that “new rig smell.” But here’s the thing: … [Read more…]

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RV Survival Gear & Tips: How to Prep Your RV (for Zombies?)

March 15, 2025 by solestraveling
rv life - rv in a field with smoke

If the world ever decides to go full apocalypse mode (or, you know, just another epic storm or maybe even a zombie invasion), our genius plan is simple: pack up the RV, drive deep into the wilderness, and confidently announce that we’ll just “live off the land.” Truthfully, we’d probably last about three days before … [Read more…]

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The Realities of Working Remotely from an RV and How to Make It Work (For Real)

March 10, 2025 by solestraveling
Realities of Working Remotely from an RV

Working remotely from an RV is totally doable. Actually, it’s better than doable—it’s amazing. Wrapping up a call and stepping outside to a mountain view? Taking your lunch break by a lake instead of at a desk? Not being stuck in the same place every day? Yeah, it’s pretty great. But—and this is a big … [Read more…]

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I travel, write, photo, experience, learn. I’m a wanderlust addict and prefer the window seat — be it on a plane or in the R-Pod. Relocated to Raleigh in 2016 after nine years in Seattle, but still a Detroiter at heart. Next destination: wherever.

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Can you imagine the doctor giving you a shot with Can you imagine the doctor giving you a shot with one of these? 

New on the blog: Our visit to the @pharmacymuseum. It's a little gem of a museum, and very affordable. If you're in New Orleans and love history — especially medical and pharmacy — I highly recommend adding it to your list. 

Link in profile. 

#neworleans #medicalhistory #musem #whattodoinneworleans #pharmacymuseum
At the beginning of this year I made a pledge to m At the beginning of this year I made a pledge to myself to do one thing for "me." Writing has always been my outlet and I have a lot of random knowledge in a niche I never expected to have... 

I have written over 20 posts this year so far for my blog, SolesOfMyTravelingShoes.com. My goal is 50.

And when I get to that goal... And I will... I'm actually going to spend some money to upgrade my website that is old and janky and from 2013. 

But for now... I'm excited to hit this milestone. 

#traveler #travelblog #rvlife #rpod192
New on the blog. Just in case we have a zombie apo New on the blog. Just in case we have a zombie apocalypse. Or, more likely, a storm or power outage, bridge wipeout, etc. 

Link in profile. 

#travels #traveltips #rvlife #rvtips #rvtricks #rvtipsandtricks
That one time we forgot to book a campsite after r That one time we forgot to book a campsite after rolling into a tiny desert town with little to no options. So we ended up at a UFO adjacent rest area and witnessed one of the weirdest unexplained phenomenons in the US. 

#marfa #marfatexas #blog #travelblog
Y'all. I just wrote a blog post and pressed publis Y'all. I just wrote a blog post and pressed publish TODAY on Mistakes Even Seasoned RVers Make.. 

...and then we see this a few hours later. 

Do a walk around before you leave. Don't be this person. 

And want to read the blog post? Link in profile. 

And yes, we tried to tell them. 

#rvmistakes #rvers #rvlife #rvchecklist  #rialtarv
Sometimes RVing isn't about being in nature, the w Sometimes RVing isn't about being in nature, the woods, or magnificent views. Sometimes it's about being centrally located, staying in your own space (vs. a hotel or someone's house), and the convenience of walking (with your pup) to an onsite food truck.

#rvlife #rvlifestyle #rvingwithdogs #homeiswhereyouparkit
Walking to Chavis Park. On our way to complete the Walking to Chavis Park. On our way to complete the assignment, with our baby girl in tow. 

#voteforthefuture #voteformydaughtersfuture
Clare's first time in the @delta SkyClub. She enjo Clare's first time in the @delta SkyClub. She enjoyed fresh cut cucumbers and a cheese plate (or maybe just licked a cucumber and took a tiny bite of cheese). 

#deltaelite #deltamedallion #skymiles #eldermillennialmom #laxtordu
Now that we have a baby, we went from daytime wine Now that we have a baby, we went from daytime wine flights to daytime pickle flights. And I'm here for it. 

If you're at @farmersmarketla, go to @kaylinandkaylin and get the pickle flight. Oh, and the horseradish pickle was the surprise sleeper. Just delicious. 

#la #westcoast #leftcoast #pickles #lapickles
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