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

Why the Forest River R-Pod 192 is the Best Travel Trailer

June 4, 2020 by solestraveling
r-pod 192 best travel trailer

We are so excited for our new home away from home. Meet our 2020 Forest River R-Pod 192 and learn why we thought it was the best travel trailer to match our needs. So, as I said in my previous post, we watched thousands of hours of videos and scoured blogs, forums, and manufactures websites … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Tagged: travel trailer

6 Lightweight Travel Trailers That are Perfect for Couples

June 3, 2020 by solestraveling
6 lightweight travel campers

My husband and I have been on the search for the perfect travel trailer for almost a year. After many nights of researching on manufacturing websites, RV forums, and watching thousands (seriously, we think it’s about 3,000) YouTube videos we realized… The perfect travel trailer doesn’t exist. However, here are a few that come pretty … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Tagged: Travel Trailers

How to Avoid Sickness and Stay Healthy while Traveling

March 11, 2020 by solestraveling
items to use to stay healthy while traveling

9 tips and tricks I use to avoid colds, flus, viruses I’ve been working from home and traveling for work the better part of the last 13 years. We all know what cesspool of germs hang out in public spaces, airplanes, crowds, and hotels – plus if you travel to a conference or office and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Tagged: travel tips

Quick Weekend Getaway from London: What to Do in Brighton Beach

November 3, 2018 by solestraveling

Last June (2018) I found myself in London for work. When you fly to the UK from the States, and don’t stay a Saturday, it can be pricey. Sometimes I’ll fly in early on a Saturday, but I was just coming off another work flight from NYC and had to stop back home in Raleigh … [Read more…]

Posted in: Business Travel

Fun with Business Travel: Four Las Vegas Strip Time Lapse Videos

November 1, 2018 by solestraveling

I travel a lot and find ways to amuse myself. Lately, I’ve been all about the time lapse videos, especially in Las Vegas. Here are a few of my faves.

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Time Lapse of Charlotte, NC from the 22nd Floor of the Hilton Charlotte Center City

March 24, 2018 by solestraveling

I recently stayed a few nights at the Hilton Charlotte Center City, which is located in Uptown. It’s a great location, walk-able to most places in Uptown and right near the Lynx light rail line. Plus, I had an awesome room on the 22nd floor that looked north. From my view you can see the Charlotte … [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

5 Creative Ideas for Your Travel Photos

August 20, 2016 by solestraveling

If you’re like me, you probably have a TON of photos from your travels. I post a few of my best travel photos on my social accounts, but what happens to the photos that didn’t make it to Instagram? Here are five creative ideas that I personally use for my plethora of travel photos: 1. Sell … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Tagged: travel income, travel photos

Go Outdoors: 10 Things to Do & See in Beautiful North Dakota

May 20, 2016 by solestraveling

This post has been sponsored by North Dakota Tourism, but, of course, all words and opinions are my own. When you think of North Dakota, you probably think of Fargo and maybe Teddy Roosevelt. But did you know that North Dakota is home to some of the best biking, hiking, fishing, and boating in the … [Read more…]

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An Update… We’re Leaving Seattle for Raleigh

May 18, 2016 by solestraveling
North Carolina State Capitol Building

“And If I Die in Raleigh, At Least I Will Die Free…” Well, that’s what Old Crow Medicine Show thought when they wrote that song in 2006, about six years before the republicans took over what was a moderate state, and ten years before HB2. More on that in a bit… These past few weeks … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Adventures Tagged: Seattle
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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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Opened the door and this was our view of Lake Supe Opened the door and this was our view of Lake Superior.

Munising Tourist Park ended up being one of those stays that stick with you.

I put together a full campground tour (what the sites are actually like, what to expect, and the views).

Full video on YouTube, link in profile
 
#rvlife #rvparks #upperpeninsulamichigan #sayyahtodaupeh #homeiswhereyouparkit
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
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