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

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How Many Towels Do You Really Need in an RV? (Here’s What We Use and How We Keep Them Fresh)

May 27, 2025 by solestraveling
woman with turkish towel with hat on at beach with rv in distance

This post is inspired by my mom, who just sold her house and is about to start full-timing. She asked me how many towels we actually use in our RV—and as I started to answer, I realized it might be worth writing down. Because RV life brings its own set of towel challenges: limited space, … [Read more…]

Posted in: RVLife, Travel Gear Tagged: rv life, Travel Gear

RV Life With a Dog: Traveling Full-time with Frankie Dog

February 2, 2025 by solestraveling

Frankie wasn’t always an RV dog. Before we rescued him, he spent a few months surviving on the streets after Hurricane Michael. When he was found by his rescue org, he was matted, skinny, and unsure about everything. But once he moved in with us, he quickly figured out that life with us meant soft … [Read more…]

Posted in: RVLife, Travel Gear Tagged: Travel Gear

15 Essential Beach Items for Your Baby’s First Seaside Adventure

July 15, 2024 by solestraveling
baby on beach

We recently visited family in Florida, and our eight-month-old baby girl had her first beach day in the ocean! We didn’t know what to expect, but it turns out she loved playing in the sand, splashing in the warm waves, and digging for shells. I’m not really the type of mom to drag a ton … [Read more…]

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Packing Light: Four Travel Accessories for Lighter and More Efficient Travel

December 20, 2017 by solestraveling

So, I may have taken a hiatus from writing, but that’s only because I’ve been traveling non-stop (oh, and we moved across the country, bought a house, got engaged, and married…). In my travels (especially for work), I try to never check a bag (think of all the time wasted at baggage claim!) and travel … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel, Travel Gear

12 Mother’s Day Gifts for Mom’s Who Love to Travel

April 17, 2016 by solestraveling

My mom is awesome and while I try to celebrate her often, Mother’s Day is a perfect excuse to call mom, write mom, send her a quick note, or a small gift. My mom loves traveling (must run in the family), and even just recently joined me on some adventures in Seattle. I decided to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Gear Tagged: travel accessories, Travel Gear, travel gifts

My Current Travel Packing Gear: Personal Carry On Luggage

January 3, 2016 by solestraveling
My Travel Packing Gear: Personal Bags

I spend a lot of time traveling, which means that I spent a lot of time planning, researching, and selecting my travel gear. Here’s what I’m currently using for personal carry-ons these days. Obviously, I can’t use all at once, but each bag has its own purpose and use. Tom Bihn Pilot Bag I love … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Gear Tagged: Travel, Travel Gear

15 of the Weirdest and Most Unusual Travel Accessories

December 25, 2015 by solestraveling
15 weird an unusual travel items

I love travel gadgets. I could browse endlessly on travel websites for travel accessories that I do not need, I have no use for, but I desperately want. Sadly, since SkyMall can no longer be found in your seat-back pocket, I have to rely on the internet to show me unique travel gadgets. Well! First … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Gear Tagged: travel accessories, Travel Gear, travel items

Tangled in Wires: I Travel With Too Many Chargers

September 8, 2015 by solestraveling

I was sitting in the Delta SkyClub in Seattle making sure all of my electronic devices were 100% charged for my European trip when I realized, this is a hot mess of devices, chargers, and adapters. I should just get one of those portable power banks from 3000store.lk to save myself hovering around an outlet … [Read more…]

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9 Luggage Tags to Show Off Your Unique Style

July 10, 2015 by solestraveling
trendy luggage tags

Someone recently told me that luggage tags weren’t really necessary anymore since bag tagging is so sophisticated these days. I don’t buy it. First off, they totally help you spot your generic black bag while it’s taking a ride on the luggage version of a theme park ride (or better, help someone else realize your … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Gear Tagged: trendy luggage tags, unique luggage tags

10 Travel Accessories I Wish I Had Not Left at Home

June 30, 2015 by solestraveling

I was recently asked for advice on my must-have items by a friend that is embarking on a four week adventure. Based on my experience traveling by myself for three weeks between Australia and New Zealand, I gave her my run down and then she asked if there was anything I wish I would have … [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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I used tiktok to put this together and apparently I used tiktok to put this together and apparently the sound doesn't match up. Anyway, before you use CapCut -- watch this. It's kind of terrifying what they put in their terms of service. Especially if you protect your child's privacy. 

So, what do I use to edit? Descript? Adobe? 

#ᴄᴀᴘᴄᴜᴛ #capcut_edit #contentcreator
Rainy camper days = slow mornings, warm drinks, an Rainy camper days = slow mornings, warm drinks, and zero pressure to be anywhere else.

Comment RAIN and I’ll send you the link with our favorite ways to make the most of rainy days in the RV. ☔️

#RVlife #RainyDayVibes #TinyLiving #RVcamping #FamilyCamping
New toilet valve, who dis. We’ve changed this t New toilet valve, who dis.

We’ve changed this thing so many times, I’m about to add RV toilet plumber to our resumes under “special skills.”

And the kicker? We did this exact same repair in this exact same campground—two years ago. Same weekend. Same busted valve.

Only difference? Last time, I was pregnant. This time, we’ve got a 19-month-old in the mix. Which means it took twice as long… 

#rvlife #rvtoilet #rvtoilet #rvtips #rvtipandtricks
Baby loves bluegrass, so obviously we had to take Baby loves bluegrass, so obviously we had to take her to see @WilsonSpringsHotel this past weekend in downtown Raleigh. She danced and clapped like she owned the place. 

If you're visiting Downtown Raleigh, check the downtown events schedule because I feel like there's a fun event every weekend -- often with live music. 

P.S. I love when my husband takes these unexpected videos of us. 

#dtr #raleigh
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
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