07 Apr
Ten Reasons Why Your Family Should Start RVing.
Stephanie and I purchased our first RV four years ago and since then we have spent over 100 nights camping with our children. The memories have been magical and the travel has transformed our lives in so many ways. Are you considering taking the plunge and purchasing your first RV? Here are ten reasons why you should do so this spring. 1. Campgrounds are much cheaper than hotels. Much. Cheaper. 2. Campgrounds always have more family-friendly activities than hotels. 3. You save oodles of money by making your own meals instead of eating... Read More
02 Apr
Guest Blog: Exploring Milford Sound, The Wettest Part of New Zealand
Our Guest Bloggers John and Cathy Continue Their Epic RV Adventure in New Zealand. When is a Sound not a Sound? When it is Milford Sound in New Zealand. Arguably one of the MUST experiences of a New Zealand trip is a boat tour of this Sound. Our trip to Milford began in the lovely resort town of Te Anau, where we witnessed a beautiful sunset over La Te Anau. We stayed at the Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park, one of the nicest places we camped. But more about New Zealand’s campgrounds later. We decided not to drive our rented motorhome... Read More
01 Apr
Hate Creepy Crawlers? Get Some Bug Therapy at Insectropolis
A couple of months ago, a reader sent us a link to an article about the increasing presence of nature phobias in our culture. It seems that the more people live and work in urban areas, the less comfortable they are with the great outdoors. Makes sense, right? About a week later, I was on a class trip to Insectropolis, a bug museum (yes, you read that correctly) in Lakewood, New Jersey. I have been there at least eight times before, but this time our tour guide said something that struck me. She told the kids that when she started working... Read More
30 Mar
Guest Blog: Is New Zealand the World’s Most Beautiful Country?
John and Cathy are experienced international RV travelers. They have just returned from exploring New Zealand in a rented campervan and have agreed to blog about their adventures for our readers. Here is the next installment… If heaven has beautiful views, then we certainly saw a preview in New Zealand–where we just completed a trip to celebrate forty years of marriage. Many people regard New Zealand as the world’s most beautiful country. For Cathy and I, it certainly lived up to these claims. With only about 4.5 million people living... Read More
27 Mar
Planning that Vacation? Let a State Park Surprise Your Family…
National Parks get a whole lot of attention and rightfully so. They are (across the board) breathtaking and phenomenal experiences, and one of the highlights of our national heritage. State Parks don’t get as much exposure, but over the last four years they have become a foundational part of our family travel. In general, state parks can be more accessible and affordable, offering wonderful hiking, fishing, canoeing, and swimming without the crowds that many of the national parks attract. Two summers ago we set off for a 16 day jaunt... Read More
24 Mar
