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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Whether you’re heading in for a college football game, a Hurricanes game, a graduation weekend, a big concert, or just a few days chasing good food and better art, the Triangle makes a great base. And camping can be one of the best ways to experience it. There’s no shortage of options. From full-hookup RV…
How We Actually Conserve Water in Our Small Travel Trailer We spent last week at a state park in an electric-only site. No water hookup or sewer. Just a shared spigot a few campsites away. It was $27 a night (awesome), and we knew exactly how to make it work. But even with solid habits,…