Travel Blogs
Be a Better Off-Grid camper
How do you make your fresh water last longer? How do you keep your grey and black tanks from filling up too quickly? These are the things that will often send people back to hookups before they’re really ready to leave.
The good news? With a little planning and some simple habits, it’s completely possible
Finding Free Camping
This is how we have mastered the art of finding the best Boondocking and free campsites across North America.
Allen’s Bar – Boondocking
It’s a place where you wake up to the sound of the river, where you can walk barefoot across the rocks to dip into the water, and where the misty beauty of the Pacific Northwest feels like it’s wrapping itself around you.
It’s quiet, it’s simple, and it’s beautiful – exactly what we look for when we head off-grid.
Our New RV Solar Setup
We’ve always loved the idea of boondocking - pulling our RV into the middle of nowhere, away from the crowds, and just soaking up the quiet. But here’s the thing, we also don’t exactly love “roughing it.” We still want cold drinks in our residential fridge, air...
Our Story: Why We RV
Hi, we’re Vern and Kati — we’re 52 and 51, and you might be wondering how we ended up living in an RV - and why we do. Well, here’s our story. And while you’re here, we’d also love to know more about you. Be sure you’re following us on social media so we can connect...
Should You Sell It All and RV
We get asked this question all the time: “We want to do what you’re doing. We want to travel full-time. But should we sell everything and just hit the road?” It’s a big question - and the truth is, there’s not one right answer for everyone. But what we can do is share...
Grilled Rosemary Garlic Butter Steak Recipe
Ingredients: - 2 boneless ribeye or New York strip steaks (about 1 to 1.5 inches thick) - 2 tablespoons olive oil - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter,...
Grilled Peaches with Blueberries and Brie Recipe
Ingredients 1 round brie 4 peaches 1 cup blueberries (or more if you are like me) 1/2 cup nectarine or fruit-flavored balsamic vinegar 1 baguette Instructions Remove some of the casing from the brie. Slice baguette into 1/4 inch slices and mist with avocado or olive...
Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Aioli Recipe
Ingredients For the Artichokes: - 3–4 large globe artichokes - 2 lemons, cut in half crosswise - Olive oil for brushing - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper For the Lemon Aioli (serves 4; double for 8): - ⅓ cup mayonnaise (Hellmann’s recommended) - ⅓ cup low...
Why We Chose RV Life
🚐 Why We Chose RV Life We’re Vern and Kati—youngish empty nesters who call our RV home. We like to say we’re semi-retired, but really, we’re just choosing to live life a little differently. This wasn’t a wild, spontaneous leap for us. It actually felt like coming...