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 … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
Frankie wasn’t always an RV dog. Before we rescued him, he spent a few months surviving on the streets after Hurricane Michael. When he was found by his rescue org, he was matted, skinny, and unsure about everything. But once he moved in with us, he quickly figured out that life with us meant soft … [Read more…]
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…]
My mom is awesome and while I try to celebrate her often, Mother’s Day is a perfect excuse to call mom, write mom, send her a quick note, or a small gift. My mom loves traveling (must run in the family), and even just recently joined me on some adventures in Seattle. I decided to … [Read more…]
I spend a lot of time traveling, which means that I spent a lot of time planning, researching, and selecting my travel gear. Here’s what I’m currently using for personal carry-ons these days. Obviously, I can’t use all at once, but each bag has its own purpose and use. Tom Bihn Pilot Bag I love … [Read more…]
I love travel gadgets. I could browse endlessly on travel websites for travel accessories that I do not need, I have no use for, but I desperately want. Sadly, since SkyMall can no longer be found in your seat-back pocket, I have to rely on the internet to show me unique travel gadgets. Well! First … [Read more…]
I was recently asked for advice on my must-have items by a friend that is embarking on a four week adventure. Based on my experience traveling by myself for three weeks between Australia and New Zealand, I gave her my run down and then she asked if there was anything I wish I would have … [Read more…]