The perfect lunch stop on I-75 in Georgia On our 17 day RV adventure we had to rent a car one-way from Tampa to Chicago. While we were anxious to get there we allowed a little time for a few stops. We don't like the ten minute stops at an interstate exit so we budget … Continue reading Lunch in Macon, Georgia
Scenic and Historic Byways in Indiana
Indianapolis to Richmond, Indiana on the historic National Road After trying to outrun a storm and rushing south from Chicago to Indianapolis where we pulled into the Lake Haven Retreat RV Park, south of the city and easily accessible from Interstate 74/465 and US 40 (the National Road). The RV park included a five acre … Continue reading Scenic and Historic Byways in Indiana
Downtown Martinsburg, West Virginia is a Delight
Downtown Martinsburg, West Virginia is Worth the Detour Another stop along our 17 day RV adventure was Martinsburg, West Virginia. We left Frederick, Maryland in the morning and took the interstate highway 81 south so as to try to outrun some cold weather and an incoming snow storm. But we weren't in too much of … Continue reading Downtown Martinsburg, West Virginia is a Delight
10 Surprising things I learned on a 17 day RV trip
Top Ten Surprising Things I Learned in 17 Days on the Road in 16 States 1. In rural America, if a town has a name, it has a Dollar General or Family Dollar store. 2. Texas actually is a very poor state with considerable poverty - at least East Texas is. 3. I discovered a … Continue reading 10 Surprising things I learned on a 17 day RV trip
Champaign, Illinois Makes for a Perfect Rest Stop
Downtown Champaign With a location on the Interstate system's route 74 and 57 (and the origination of 72), you may find yourself passing by Champaign, Illinois. Rather than pulling off at a non-descript exit with the usual fast food restaurants and gas stations, why not take a little extra time and go into downtown Champaign … Continue reading Champaign, Illinois Makes for a Perfect Rest Stop
Nashville’s Neon on Broadway
Nashville, Tennessee's Neon-filled Broadway On the first day of our 17 day RV journey, we rented a car from Tampa to Chicago to pick up a brand new RV we rented from Cruise America. We started out from Tampa early in the morning and by the time we got to Nashville, we needed more than just … Continue reading Nashville’s Neon on Broadway
17 Days on the Road in an RV in America
The Journey around America in 17 days in an RV So we rented our RV and everything went fine, both getting there top pick it up as well as the process of picking it up. We found a special deal for $19 per day if we rent an RV and pick it up in Chicago … Continue reading 17 Days on the Road in an RV in America
Oklahoma and Kentucky Tourism Marketing Material
A look at the Marketing and Tourism Materials of Oklahoma and Kentucky Overview If you follow this, you'll know I'm planning an RV vacation later this month with a rented 31 foot brand new motor home from Cruise America. I've started collecting digital and print versions of visitor guides from each state we potentially will … Continue reading Oklahoma and Kentucky Tourism Marketing Material
DIY Shore Excursions in Cozumel and Grand Cayman
Save money by easily doing your own shore excursions in Cozumel and Grand Cayman The Carnival Paradise departing from the Port of Tampa does four and five day cruises and calls into Cozumel on the four day itinerary and adds Grand Cayman to the five day runs. Other cruise ships that include these two ports … Continue reading DIY Shore Excursions in Cozumel and Grand Cayman
We booked an RV rental – now what?
Trying an RV rental in the winter So we all go through various stages of decision-making when it comes to precious time off from work. In our case we were weighing timing of a cruise, trip to the UK or possibly renting an RV. A cruise out of Florida was the most reasonably priced option … Continue reading We booked an RV rental – now what?
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