Many people enjoy a great day trip to unwind and experience the freedom of the open road, but so many of our scenic byways have become over-shared and over-visited. Below are three of my favorite scenic back roads in the U.S. You’ll note that none of them are highly publicized—hence, the reason I love them! …
Lexi Smith and Cody Cheng have been living the van life for almost two years now. Since starting their journey in 2016, they’ve traveled all over the U.S. and are now helping others start their own online businesses and travel full-time. We caught up with Lexi to learn about their business and hear the highlights…
It’s that time of year—apple picking season! If you’re taking a weekend away in your RV or just driving down the road, consider a visit to get some apples, especially if they’re growing near you. It’s a wonderful family outing, and it’s a perfect excuse for an RV excursion. New England The Northeast, and New…
Have you ever driven through a town for the first time and felt like you’ve come home? That’s what it was like when I discovered Southport, North Carolina thirty years ago. Southern charm in Southport A welcoming community of Victorian homes decked out in gingerbread trim, with front porches equipped with swings and cool glasses…
“I’m so happy and fulfilled that I’m like, ‘Where do I go from here?’” It’s not a comment you hear everyday—maybe not even in a lifetime—but it’s the blissful status quo for photographer Andrew Slaton and his wife Ellen, two self-proclaimed nature nerds who ditched the conventional life in Dallas over two years ago to…
Gather around the campfire this all hallows eve to hear tales of haunted RV parks that will bring a chill to your bones. These locations have been the scene of grisly murders and unhallowed nights—spots where restless spirits can be seen stalking the night, looking for revenge! Haunted campgrounds and parks These may look like…
It’s hard to believe that summer is over and Thanksgiving is just around the bend. Not only does the holiday give us a chance to connect with the people in our lives that matter most, but we also usually have a few extra days off work and school to delve into some much-needed traveling and…
One day I was working, and the next I was on a plane, in search of adventure. I had come to the realization that I was spending most of my free time—and some of my time on the job—imagining I was somewhere else, so I bought a ticket to Australia. Upon my journey down the…
Fall is here! Celebrate the changing of the leaves, the cooler weather and the coming of all things pumpkin and spice with a visit to a fall festival this year. Here are nine of our favorites from throughout the U.S. Ellicottville Fall Festival Held Oct. 6 through 7, enjoy New York’s peak fall foliage with…
I listen to the consistent hum of Buttercup as she hits 45 mph, the fastest she’ll go for the next 10 miles. Buttercup is a 1976 VW bus and she’s steadily climbing towards Washington Pass on Highway 20. My husband and I have driven this route multiple times, often in a newer, automatic, and air…
