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

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How to Handle Freezing Temperatures While RVing

January 29, 2025 by solestraveling

Let’s get one thing straight: we are not cold-weather campers. Sure, I’m from Michigan, I love the Upper Peninsula, and my Finnish roots mean I probably should thrive in freezing weather. But, I don’t. If it’s below 50 degrees, you’ll probably hear me complaining. That said, weather can surprise you. You could head out expecting … [Read more…]

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11 RV Upgrades We Made Immediately (and Why They’re Worth It)

January 26, 2025 by solestraveling
RV Parked on a beach with RV Upgrades we made immediately text

When we picked up our R-Pod 192, we thought it was road-ready—and technically, it was. But after our shake down trip, we realized a few things needed to change. Whether it was about comfort, safety, or making day-to-day life easier, these upgrades made a huge difference in how we travel. If you’re new to RVing … [Read more…]

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Ultimate List of RV Shows in 2025

January 14, 2025 by solestraveling
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Your 2025 RV Show Calendar Updated MonthlyLast Update: 2/10/2025 Why Attend an RV Show? RV shows are where you go to see what’s next. Whether you’re buying your first travel trailer, upgrading your motorhome, or just looking for smarter ways to make life on the road easier, these events deliver. You can walk through dozens … [Read more…]

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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…]

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

August 24, 2024 by solestraveling
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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…]

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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
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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…]

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14 RV Resorts with Private Hot Tubs

February 7, 2023 by solestraveling
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Experience the Ultimate in Glamping with a Private Hot Tub at Your RV Site I love a good soak in a private hot tub, and I love glamping. So it would only make sense to me that RV glamping sites have private hot tubs, right? Well, it turns out — hot tubs at RV sites … [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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