Why Answering “When Will You Arrive?” Is Harder Than You Think When your house has wheels, visiting friends and family takes on a distinctly unconventional flair. As Kacey Musgraves so wisely croons, “If I can’t bring you to my house, I’ll bring my house to you.” And that’s precisely what we’ve done. RV life has … [Read more…]
RV Kitchen Essentials for Cooking on the Road My husband and I love to cook. He is an awesome home chef and he’s always coming up with really inventive meals (with tons of flavor). I love cooking, too, and my specialty is tasty soups/chowders and creative salads. When we set off for our year on … [Read more…]
When we roll into town in our RV, it’s always heartwarming how many friends and family members offer us a place to stay. “You can sleep in our guest room!” “We’ve got plenty of space!” We truly appreciate it—it’s so kind. But most of the time, we stick to our RV. Why? Because it’s our … [Read more…]
Christmas is such a magical time of year, and there’s something extra special about celebrating it in nature. The cozy feeling of being all together in the RV, with the simplicity of a home that only takes 20 minutes to clean, means more time for family and holiday joy. Plus, let’s be honest—campers look absolutely … [Read more…]
Booking a campsite sounds simple enough, right? Pick a spot, click “reserve,” and you’re all set. But ever since the pandemic hit, it seems like everyone’s taken up camping or RVing, making it harder than ever to secure a spot. After a year on the road and several seasons of camping trips—some smooth, some full … [Read more…]
When did RV parks and campgrounds get so expensive?? Fortunately, there are tons of RV travel clubs and memberships out there, many of which cost less than $100 a year. These memberships can more than pay for themselves with the perks they offer—think discounts on campgrounds, fuel, and even free nights at some of the … [Read more…]
Road tripping is always an adventure, and when you have an (almost) 8 month old in tow… it can be it’s own type of adventure. Recently, our little family packed up the car and set off from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Tampa, Florida. It’s about a 620-mile journey, typically 9 to 10 hours, but with … [Read more…]
In April 2024, my extended family was gathering at my uncle’s house in LA. We were excited to go, but a bit nervous about flying from RDU to LAX with our 5.5-month-old. Although my husband and I are seasoned travelers—he works for a major airline (we are stand-by warriors!) and I used to fly over … [Read more…]
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…]
I get it – cleaning the AC air filter is probably not top of mind when you think about RVing. I’ve chatted with quite a few fellow travelers and was surprised to learn that many didn’t know they were supposed to clean it or that it was so easy to do. So today, I’m here … [Read more…]