I often wondered why on earth so many RV manufacturers design the outsides of their RVs with (IMHO) eye-sore, cringe-worthy swishes. I imagine that some people like them or even love them, but for this artist, they make me feel like something has ultimately gone wrong. For years I've been uncomfortable with the swishes that... Continue Reading →
When you live full-time in your RV, the weather plays a big part in how you manage your lifestyle and where you spend your time. The great beauty of living in a home on wheels is that you can move it to wherever you can drive it to. Basically, you can drive your home to... Continue Reading →
Some may say that this gem of a place isn't really off the beaten path because it is just off of one of the most famous highways in North America, the Icefield Parkway, in the northern portion of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. You could easily lose your "self" while staring into the rushing... Continue Reading →
Luckily, I'm quite familiar with the beautiful city of San Francisco having lived in the area for many years, so the intimidation factor for driving Gypsy Rose in and around the city is quite low when I'm there for a visit. By sharing my personal experiences and offering some tips my hope is that these... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I just get the urge the head off the beaten path and experience something that is a little harder to find and that doesn't offer the convenience of being along or near the main highways. Doing so will allow you to discover some hidden gems. The roads may be bumpier and narrower, but most... Continue Reading →
When you are dry camping or boondocking it means that your RV is not connected to a water source or any other utilities. It means that you have to carry your water supply in your RV whether it is in your freshwater tank and, if you desire, in additional portable containers. For the sake of... Continue Reading →
Ever felt nervous driving your car in strong winds, feeling the vehicle getting blown around precariously and wondering if you're able to keep it under control? Well, if that's got your nerves, it hardly compares to what you will experience driving an RV. Now, I can only speak for the conditions that I have found... Continue Reading →
Well, I didn't exactly drive 3,000 miles FOR the sandwich. It was more like, at the end of my 3,000-mile journey there was this sandwich, that I had fantasized about for over 10 years since I last had one, waiting for me to devour and savor in my memory until the next time. I come... Continue Reading →
When I first starting dreaming about life on the road in an RV about 10 years ago, I knew very little about the subject. I just knew that it was something that I felt would suit my personality and lifestyle well. For years I dreamed about it, but when it came down to getting serious... Continue Reading →
There are so many natural wonders that exist here on earth. Many of them are often described as heavenly. I guess that's because the feeling that we experience is so unique and elevated that we feel like it is something beyond our earthly existence. Something that we imagine we might feel after we have left this... Continue Reading →
*Note: This article was written in January of 2019. This is a question that I am asked quite a bit and mainly from people who are considering life on the road either seasonally or full-time. Currently, my living expenses hover around $800 a month (this is in U.S. dollars and includes medical and dental insurance)... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, due to timing, distance and other circumstances, traveling by air is necessary for even the most robust full-time RVer. Especially if you are traveling overseas. We're not quite there yet with the RV that converts to a high-speed powerboat, although I believe there are some innovative prototypes out there. ...you sit crammed into small... Continue Reading →
In the summer of 2017, I made my way across the country, in Gypsy Rose, from Napa towards Chicago for 8 back-to-back weekend art festivals. On my way there I camped in a beautiful campground in Breckenridge, Colorado and enjoyed being in the Rocky Mountains for the first time, for a couple of days. However,... Continue Reading →
There really is a lot to be discovered in the not-so-popular and lesser-known parks and campgrounds. The National Parks are wonderful, but there are also other interesting parks to discover on your road adventures that will nurture your soul. When you're seeking out campgrounds to stay in don't forget about the hundreds of State, Provincial,... Continue Reading →
In 2008, when the economy took a major downturn, I started dreaming about what my next step as an artist would be. The dream of traveling around the country in an RV and doing art festivals began to get firmly planted in my head and so it began - the process of turning the dream... Continue Reading →
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