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

How to Stock Your RV Kitchen

January 5, 2025 by solestraveling

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…]

Posted in: Travel Tagged: rv life, Travel Gear

Why We Prefer to Stay in Our RV When Visiting Friends and Family

December 28, 2024 by solestraveling
rpod rv in driveway surrounded by greenery

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…]

Posted in: RVLife

How to Make Your RV Cozy and Festive for the Holidays (Without the Bulk)

December 5, 2024 by solestraveling
RV decorated with Christmas tree, lights, and two chairs by a campfire

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…]

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Tips and Tricks to Booking Campsites: What I Learned After a Year on the Road

August 27, 2024 by solestraveling

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…]

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9 RV Travel Clubs That Will Save You Big on Campgrounds and More

August 24, 2024 by solestraveling
rv parks to join with an image of a trailer on a wooded koa campsite

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…]

Posted in: RVLife Tagged: rv life

Road Tripping with our 8-Month-Old

August 3, 2024 by solestraveling
baby in a car seat on a roadtrip

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…]

Posted in: Travel Tagged: baby

How We Made Our First Cross-Country Flight with a 6-Month-Old a Success

July 28, 2024 by solestraveling
baby looking out airplane window

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…]

Posted in: Travel Tagged: baby

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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How to Clean Your RV Air Conditioner Filter

July 10, 2024 by solestraveling
Finger pointing at rooftop RV AC filter

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…]

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Discover America’s Best 35 RV Parks and Campgrounds with Indoor Pools: Perfect for Every Season

January 21, 2024 by solestraveling
rv park indoor pool

Picture this: you’ve packed your swimsuit, sunscreen, and a hefty dose of anticipation for a day of aquatic fun. But as luck would have it, you draw back the curtains to stormy skies and gusty winds. Or maybe the thermometer has dipped lower than what you’re comfortable with for a pool day. But who says … [Read more…]

Posted in: RVLife, Travel Tagged: rv life
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About Me

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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The U.P. is so magical, and always full of wonder The U.P. is so magical, and always full of wonder and surprise.

#upperpeninsulamichigan #uplife #lakesuperior #sayyahtodaupeh
Something about abandoned machinery underwater alw Something about abandoned machinery underwater always gets to me, and makes my stomach feel queasy.

Apparently, it's called submechanophobia. 

This is a Quincy Dredge No. 2 in Hancock, MI. And it sank in 1967, and is hanging out in the shallow waters there. 

#upperpeninsulamichigan #quincydredge #abandoned #abandonedplaces #michigan
I LOVE regional dishes. One of the best things ab I LOVE regional dishes.

One of the best things about traveling is trying the local food—the flavors, the lore behind it, the way people talk about it like it’s part of their family.

So I made a list. These are some of the iconic regional foods we tried along the way. Each one told us something about where we were—and usually tasted pretty great too.

Got a favorite local dish? I'd love to add it to my "must-try" list. 

https://solesofmytravelingshoes.com/discovering-americas-iconic-regional-foods/
But shit, it was 99 cents! (Plus $20.) No, for re But shit, it was 99 cents! (Plus $20.)

No, for real, the U.P. is always giving me these little gems. And yes, we bought the liter of Kirkland Vodka for $20.99. 

#uplife #sayyahtodaupeh #kirklandvodka
Just a quick fridge fix... With a view. The front Just a quick fridge fix... With a view.

The front panel of our fridge popped out on the drive from Dollar Bay to Munising. And we actually had to take the handle off in order to pop it back in. 

#puremichigan #rpodnation #rpod #rpod192 #RVlife
Curious what you're paying for Propane, and what l Curious what you're paying for Propane, and what location did you buy it in? 

This is the lowest we've paid for Propane in a bit. This is at the @tractorsupply in Houghton, MI today (Aug 17). 

#rvlife #propane #rvtips
Sauna mornings and sauna nights is the routine her Sauna mornings and sauna nights is the routine here in the Upper Peninsula.  Even my toddler settles right in (on the bottom level, of course) like she’s known this her whole life. She may be only 1/8th Finn, but she def got the sauna gene. 

The sauna has become this warm, steady addition to our days, a pause we all look forward to. 

And...If a sauna company wants to sponsor our little ritual, the door’s open… just not the sauna door, we don’t want the heat escaping.

Also, it's hard to throw water on the rocks while holding a phone. 

#sauna #saunatime #keweenaw #uplife #sayyahtodaupeh
When in the Keweenaw, we sauna everyday. Sometimes When in the Keweenaw, we sauna everyday. Sometimes twice per day. Even when we're short on time and the sauna is not hot enough yet. 

#rvlife #moochdocking #homeiswhereyouparkit #keweenaw #puremichigan #sauna
Keweenaw summers. The nights feel like stolen time Keweenaw summers. The nights feel like stolen time. The sky still glowing long after it should be dark. The water catching every last bit of light. 

#keweenaw #portagelake #rvlife #puremichigan #sayyahtodaupeh #uplife #yooperlife
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