Category Archives: Equipment

A discussion of equipment used for a year-long RV trip with a family

Canada to Brazil on Horseback!

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

This isn’t really a road trip per se, but it is such an adventure, I felt compelled to share the article with you. I stumbled upon it while researching portable solar power products; so the link below gets you info … Continue reading →

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Child Safety in crowded places

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

When I was very young, my parents took me to the Los Angeles Zoo along with my brothers. I don’t recall how old I was – perhaps 7 or 8, but I wandered away from my parents to investigate a … Continue reading →

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Audio books on tape etc.

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

One of our favorite tools to occupy the boys on long road trips (and even some short ones too!) has been books on tape. What I like about audio books versus movies, is that kids can still look out the … Continue reading →

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Rest Stop Alternatives

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Rest stops are very useful to long distance travelers – especially those with small children who need to “go” five minutes after leaving the McDonald’s Playplace! But they can be so much more than simply an unplanned emergency stop – … Continue reading →

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Going green – RV Solar and Wind generators

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

One of the things I would like to have on our RV is solar power. We recently had solar panels installed on the roof of our house and they work! One of the things I don’t understand, however, is why … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling conventions

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

If you are new to homeschooling or are just curious about the resources available so you can make a more informed decision, a homeschool convention is a great place to start. Homeschool conventions usually take place in the spring and … Continue reading →

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Free Maps, Visitors Guides, Coupons and Event Calendars

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

One of the things I do in preparation for a trip is to contact the local Visitor’s Bureau. Most Cities, Counties and States have a Convention and Visitor’s Bureau or Department of Tourism which is established in order to bring … Continue reading →

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Google Sightseeing – a Blog review and what I do

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Blog review -  http://googlesightseeing.com/ The first thing I do before any roadtrip is get on to Google Earth. I zoom down to the road I intend to take and “travel” the route as if I am actually on the road. … Continue reading →

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New GPS Camera on the market – Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Camera

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

When I received my Nikon CoolPix P-6000 a couple of years ago for my birthday, there weren’t that many cameras with integrated GPS receivers. There were one or two others but that’s about it. Other options included purchasing an after … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi hotspots and Waymarking

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

A follower of this blog recently commented that she and her husband could possibly go on a trip as we are planning if he had a Wi-Fi hotspot available everywhere he went, among other things. One of the things I … Continue reading →

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