It’s fall y’all, which, by many, is thought of as a prime time to purchase a new car. But for those of you considering buying a new RV, you may be wondering if the same logic applies. While the RV industry does have a few similarities to the car industry, it also has many differences. […]
6 Reasons To Consider Renting an RV Before Buying One
As someone who lives out of their RV full-time, I can tell you the number one thing I wish we would have done before switching over to this lifestyle was rent an RV. I promise I am not making this up. If you don’t believe me, feel free to check out where I have already […]
An #RVlife Travel Day Told Through Twitter
Below is the story of an #RVlife travel day told entirely through tweets. I’m making a few small changes to clean up the story a bit, but otherwise, this is copied and pasted directly from Twitter. As full-time RVers, we feel the need to move and explore a new spot fairly often. Travel days are […]
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A Thrill Ride Lover’s Guide to Everything NOT to do at Dollywood
This past spring, my husband and I went to Dollywood for the first time ever. In case you’re new to this blog, here’s a quick bit about us. We are full-time RVers. I love to trip plan and help people digitally market their businesses. Barrett is going back to school (online), working toward a degree […]
How to Keep Calm while Parking your Camper
In RV life, there are plenty of situations that are capable of turning a pleasant day sour. Converters fail, refrigerator fuses go out, and trucks breakdown. Mechanical disruptions are an inevitable part of this lifestyle, but a fair tradeoff when you also think of all of the good that comes along with full-time RV living. […]
Blog Takeover: Successfully Unplugging the Family in Denver
The Unapologetic Working Mom is taking over the Cinders Travels blog to take you on a relaxing family vacation in beautiful Colorado! First off, allow me to introduce myself! My name is Sarah, I’m an Assistant News Director in Omaha, and a busy wife and mom of two. I put in at least 50 hours […]
How to Pick the Best RV Park to Stay at During Your Trip – Part Two
Getting ready for a trip, but not sure how to pick the best RV park for your stay? To make the process of figuring out where to hunker down a bit easier, last month, I laid out the five most important topics you should consider before booking a spot. They are: What amenities do you […]
Vogel State Park Campground Review
Introduction We have been traveling in our Fifth Wheel since November 2018 with our two cats! We were initially drawn to Vogel State Park while we were visiting one of our favorite places, the Great Smoky Mountain region. A friend had told us we shouldn’t leave the vicinity without seeing what Georgia had to offer. […]
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Everything You Need to Know about Mackinac Island
Every summer, I get a decent amount of questions about Mackinac Island. As a kid, I grew up vacationing there as a “fudgie” (a tourist), and then as a college student, I worked and lived there as a seasonal worker. And while I would never call myself an “islander” (someone who grew up on the […]
How to Pick the Best RV Park to Stay at During Your Trip – Part One
So, you’re planning a trip with your newly rented or purchased RV. How exciting! It’s likely you already know where you want to go and what you want to be doing there. After all, those tend to be the first decisions made when planning a getaway. But you may not be as sure about where you want […]
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DIY Suttons Bay Bike-n-Ride Wine (& More) Tasting Tour
Looking for a unique way to explore some of the tasting rooms around the Traverse City area? Awesome! Then I have a blog post for you! In this article, I am going to break down my tried and true DIY Nothern Michigan bike-n-ride tasting tour, specifically taking place throughout the Suttons Bay Wine region of […]
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How a Smoky Mountain Llama Train Gave Me Some Much Needed Perspective
This past month a Smoky Mountain llama train helped me step back and reassess my plans. You might wonder how. Let me explain. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve piled on too much for the week or like you’ve had your eye so attached to the prize, that you’ve forgotten to stop and smell the […]
How to Find an RV Camping Spot Near National and State Parks During Peak Season
Lately, the weather has been warming up all across the United States. Odds are good you’re starting to dream about getting away from the hustle and bustle and pondering a trip out to one of our beautiful national or state parks. You’re not the only one. Summer is the most popular time for Americans to […]
The Top 12 Gadgets You Need After Purchasing Your First RV
These are the Top 12 Gadgets you need to buy after purchasing your first RV – Plus one more for those who travel with cats! Once we purchased our Fifth Wheel, everyone started telling us about all of the things we NEEDED to buy for our new full-time RV life. We only bought one of […]
