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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…]

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The Best RV Hose Setup for Full-Time or Weekend Travel

May 21, 2025 by solestraveling
hoses for rv

When we first hit the road, I assumed we’d need a hose. Maybe two if we wanted a backup. Something safe for drinking water and we’d be good to go. But RVs come with multiple water ports—each with its own purpose. You’ve got a city water connection for your fresh water. A separate inlet for … [Read more…]

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What It Was Like Living in a Tiny RV Trailer While 8 Months Pregnant

April 13, 2025 by solestraveling

So… yes. I lived in a tiny travel trailer during my third trimester. From July 10 through September 30, I was five to eight months pregnant, working full-time, and living in an R-Pod 192 with my husband, our dog Frank, and an increasingly large belly. Why? Our house was under construction. And I mean fully … [Read more…]

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12 Quiet Surprises I’ve Grown to Love About Full-Time RV Life

April 5, 2025 by solestraveling
rv and jeep in a woodsy camping site

When we first talked about doing this, my husband swore I’d hate not having a bathtub. He said I wouldn’t last a week in a tiny trailer. I reminded him I’ve always been outdoorsy—and that I’d be perfectly fine in a van down by the river, thank you very much. And here’s the thing: I … [Read more…]

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The Best Places to Refill Propane While RVing

April 3, 2025 by solestraveling
propane in the west

If you travel by RV, refilling propane is part of your everyday life. It powers your heat, your hot water, your stove burners—and maybe even your Blackstone if you’re cooking outside. But when your tank starts running low, the question becomes: where’s the best place to refill? Here’s a breakdown of the most common propane … [Read more…]

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The One Travel Item I Never Leave Home Without (And It Could Save Your Life)

April 2, 2025 by solestraveling
broken smoke detector

There’s always that one thing you pack before every trip. Some folks won’t fly without their lucky hoodie. Others swear by packing cubes or a silk pillowcase. For me, it’s something a little less glamorous—but a whole lot more important: a smoke and carbon monoxide detector. I know. It doesn’t exactly scream “adventure,” but it’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Tagged: rv life, Travel Gear

Want to Be a Great Camp Neighbor? Don’t Do These 17 Things

April 1, 2025 by solestraveling

RV camping etiquette isn’t just about following posted rules—it’s about being a good neighbor in close quarters. Morning coffee under the awning. The crackle of a campfire at dusk. That moment when the stars finally pop through the trees and it feels like you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. But nothing ruins the magic … [Read more…]

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What to Ask (and Look for) When Buying a Used RV

March 28, 2025 by solestraveling
rv life trailer sale

RV prices have shot up since COVID, and buying used is one of the best ways to get into a better rig without wrecking your budget. And honestly? A lot of used RVs are barely used. Some sat in storage most of their life and still have that “new rig smell.” But here’s the thing: … [Read more…]

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The Best RV Parks in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula

March 1, 2025 by solestraveling
RV parked at site on lake with campfire

The Keweenaw is my happy place. Seriously. It’s an untouched, natural playground, a peninsula surrounded by the powerful waters of Lake Superior (Gitchigami) and packed with history, adventure, and some of the most down-to-earth people you’ll ever meet. It’s got Finnish roots, deep mining history, and more snow than you can imagine in the winter—like, … [Read more…]

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6 Big Mistakes Even Experienced RVers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

February 15, 2025 by solestraveling
RV with open awning next to silver Jeep

RV life has a way of keeping you humble. No matter how many times you’ve done this, mistakes still happen. There’s a lot to remember every time you set up, break down, and hit the road, and sometimes? You get a little too comfortable. You assume you won’t forget anything… and that’s when it happens. … [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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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
Sometimes RVing isn't about being in nature, the w Sometimes RVing isn't about being in nature, the woods, or magnificent views. Sometimes it's about being centrally located, staying in your own space (vs. a hotel or someone's house), and the convenience of walking (with your pup) to an onsite food truck.

#rvlife #rvlifestyle #rvingwithdogs #homeiswhereyouparkit
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