Category Archives: Places to Stay

A discussion of places we are considering staying at. We will evaluate cost, location , accommodations for kids and pets and other factors.

The Becker and Bonga Families

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

When I first came up with the idea of a one year family road trip, I thought it was somewhat unique. Now I keep my eyes peeled for others doing the same and I find families all over the world doing it. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Sleep in a Treehouse!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Have you ever wanted to spend the night in a treehouse? I’m not talking about your kids’ treehouse in the back yard. I’m talking about a real house -  in a tree! Ever since I saw Disney’s The Swiss Family Robinsonas … Continue reading →

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Workamping and other ways to earn a living in an RV

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

I learned a new word recently – workamping. The word was coined and trademarked by Greg and Debbie Robus of Workamper.com back in the 80′s. You can read more about their story on their website. The concept, however, of combining … 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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Best National Parks for Families – Adventure Travel Ideas – Parenting.com

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

http://www.parenting.com/article/best-national-parks-families

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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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New Jersey Travel Expo 2012

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

I just ran across this while doing some travel research. The New Jersey Travel Expo is this Sunday – March 18, 2012. So, if you happen to be in New Jersey on Sunday and are interested in a Travel Expo, … 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. Doing … Continue reading →

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Looking for pet-friendly places

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

I follow many other blogs related to homeschooling, RV travel, travel with kids and traveling with pets. I just found this WordPress blog this morning - http://markingourterritory.wordpress.com/ It chronicles the travels of a man and his dog (not an ordinary dog … Continue reading →

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RV Camping at the Fair

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

I just saw this in an article in the Orange County Register. Apparently RV camping is available on the fairgrounds. This never occurred to me but I suppose it makes sense. The fairgrounds are home to not only an annual fair – for which they … Continue reading →

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