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Gearing up for the RV Supershow
January 13th, 2010
RVs, accessories, speakers, campground reps - that's what you'll find at the 2010 Florida RV Supershow. Held in Tampa which is about an hour away from us and having just about everything under the sun-we pretty much have no excuse not to go.....
Frozen in Florida!
January 10th, 2010
When one thinks of Florida, they think of palm trees, sandy beaches, the inability to count votes, and warm weather. Well these last few weeks we have definitely not been experiencing the latter. There has been a most undeniable nip in the air, tonight reaching a low of somewhere around 29 degrees....
Book Review: My Journey to Appalachia
January 8th, 2010
I was originally born in North Carolina, and although my family and I lived on the East Coast, the state has always held as a special place for me. It's a place that is home to many beautiful landscapes and cultures. From the beaches and Outerbanks of the coast to the Smokies of the West, the state of North Carolina can be a magical place. This was the setting of the latest book I finished, My Journey to Appalachia: A Year at the Folk School by Eleanor Lambert Wilson....
Being with your Significant Other 24/7
January 5th, 2010
When people daydream about living life on the road, they imagine seeing new sights, meeting new people and sharing those memories with their better half. What they don't realize is they usually only see their wife or husband part of the day after work, and once you hit the road you will now be with that person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 365 a year!
We Finally Got Our Next Workamping Gig
November 27th, 2009
After a few months of desperately searching, we have finally landed a new workamping job! When we left South Dakota, we weren't able to secure another camp host position before we left....
Book Review: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
November 23rd, 2009
One of my passions is reading. I love to read anything really, but I mainly seem to be drawn to classic fiction, philosophy, and informative books written on subjects that I follow....
Staying Connected On the Road: 3G Internet
November 6th, 2009
We love the road, but a necessary evil of ours is that we like to stay connected to the internet. The internet has made it easy to get tips on new camping places and to keep in touch with friends and family....
Why we do it
November 5th, 2009
Life is hard, and I don't think that I'm putting anything new out there by saying that, just stating a fact. Life is hard for one reason and one reason only... we make it hard....
Choosing Your RV Rig: Pick Up Campers
November 4th, 2009
Part 7 of 7 in a series dedicated to picking the perfect rig. Pick-up campers compact your rig by sliding directly into the bed of your pick up truck....
Choosing Your RV Rig: Hybrid Travel Trailer
October 21st, 2009
Part 6 of 7 in a series dedicated to picking the perfect rig. At first glance it looks like your run-of-the-mill travel trailer. But a closer inspection will reveal....
Choosing Your RV Rig: Travel Trailer
October 17th, 2009
Part 5 of 7 in a series of articles dedicated to picking the perfect rig. The travel trailer is probably the most iconic of all the RV styles. All shapes and sizes, anything from a 13ft Scamp to a 30ft Airstream....
Choosing Your RV Rig: Class C
October 16th, 2009
Part 4 of 7 in a series of articles dedicated to picking the perfect rig. The class C is a common type of RV that you'll see going up and down the highways. Many people are drawn to the Class C for their medium size and ease to drive....
Choosing Your RV Rig: The Fifth Wheel
October 14th, 2009
Part 3 of 7 in a series of articles dedicated to picking the perfect rig. There are many perks to owning a fifth wheel with very few drawbacks....
Choosing Your RV Rig: Pop Up Trailer
October 10th, 2009
Part 2 of 7 in a series of articles dedicated to picking the perfect rig. After we shifted from the 35ft 5th wheel to the 13ft popup, we immediately found many advantages & disadvantages....
Choosing Your RV Rig: Class A
October 8th, 2009
Part 1 of 7 in a series of articles dedicated to picking the perfect rig. Before making the jump into workamping, you need to do a little research on what type of RV you'll want to call home. There are many types out there & each has it's advantages & disadvantages.
Establishing your Workamping Terms
October 3rd, 2009
When you look at postings for a workamper job, keep in mind what you want. If you nod your head and say what you need to just to get the job, you and your future employer won't be happy campers(no pun intended) in the long run....
Making cash while full time RVing
September 30th, 2009
Workamping is one way to make money while living on the road. But there are other ways that you can supplement your income. The situation is going to be different with every season and it's best to not keep all of your eggs in one basket....
The Hunt For A Workamping Job
September 28th, 2009
It's time to find some work. In the best case scenario, you would have your next workamper job lined up before you leave your previous one. But, unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that way. Here are some of the ways to search for a workamping gig....
Road Trip Halts in Salt Lake City
September 21th, 2009
The trip was going well. Very well in fact. We spent a few great days in Yellowstone. From there we were headed to Salt Lake City and that's where things started to fall apart...
Visiting Yellowstone
September 20th, 2009
Yellowstone National Park, beautiful and serene, but not everything was a bed of roses. Here we share some of the obstacles we faced while in Yellowstone that should help make your visit a little easier....
Gearing Up To Hit The Road
September 14th, 2009
Our time in South Dakota is coming to an end and it's time to move on to the next adventure. There's a lot to be done before those tires start rolling on the asphalt so it's a good idea to plan a little to keep things running smooth....
We're Back!
September 11, 2009
We know it's been a while since we've last update.... okay okay, it's been a really LONG while. But fear not, we are doing well and are ready to jump back into it....