We recently finished a three-month road trip across the United States clocking in at just under 10,000 miles. That’s a lot of mileage. And with gas rates skyrocketing, it’s a lot of dough too! Luckily, we’ve picked up a few … Continued
Saving money and cutting costs are important in all aspects of our lives, but especially important in the midst of economic uncertainties. Our personal efforts to squander away as much as we can and live on a budget has always … Continued
One of the reasons we are able to travel long-term and on a budget is to utilize travel credit cards, loyalty programs, and camping in our minivan. Recently, we stayed at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Clearwater Beach for … Continued
I don’t think you could find one person in the entire world that would disagree with the statement, “2020 sucks.” This year has been challenging in so many ways. You name it, we’ve gone through it. And are still going … Continued
I’ve been traveling with my nephews for years, but I usually keep the road trips under 5 hours for their sanity… and mine! The kids are now 10 and 12 so I decided they are old enough for a longer … Continued
The Essential Camping Gear for Van Life While traveling in our converted minivan, we have found a few travel accessories that we think are must-haves for any van or car camper. Whether you are just starting out or have … Continued
From finding an open campsite to navigating and tracking the weather, these free camping apps will help you have a great trip. We’ve accumulated a few favorites over the years during our many road trips where we camped in either … Continued
It’s our first full day on the road of a three-month trip, we stop for lunch, and when it’s time to pay the bill my husband cannot find his credit card. Despite searching his pockets and my purse, we come … Continued