MSC Grandiosa vs Norwegian Getaway: Which Ship Wins?
We sailed on both the MSC Grandiosa and the Norwegian Getaway. Here is how they compare on cabins, food, shows and layout, and the one we would book again if we had to pick.
How to Save Money on RV Campgrounds: What Works for Us
Do the math before you buy a membership, make Harvest Hosts purchases do double duty, and mix in state parks, Corps of Engineers parks and monthly rates. Here is how we keep our campground bill down.
Harvest Hosts Sold to Choice Hotels: Should You Cancel or Renew? Our Take After 6 Years
Harvest Hosts was just sold to Choice Hotels for about $130 million. After six years and 60+ stays, here is what changed, what did not, and why we would still renew our membership today.
Is Buffalo Trace Worth It If You Don’t Drink Bourbon? Our Honest Review
Two non-bourbon drinkers tour Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. The free tour, the tasting, bourbon cream root beer floats and tips for RVers on the Bourbon Trail.
Ark Encounter Review: Was It Worth It? An Honest Take From RVers
Our honest Ark Encounter review: what surprised us, Ark vs. the Creation Museum, how much time to plan, and a tip for people who don’t love reading exhibits.
You Can Actually Camp at a Drive-In Movie Theater! Park Place Drive-In with Harvest Hosts
Camping at a drive-in movie theater is real. Our Harvest Hosts stay at Park Place Drive-In in Marion, Virginia: the best RV row, the Dip Dog debate, movie night tips and more.
The FREE National Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio: An RVer’s Guide
Free admission, parking, scooters and strollers. Our RV Crawl visit to the National Museum of the US Air Force near Dayton, Ohio: the four hangars, presidential planes and how much time you need.
RV Dealership Said It Was Fixed… It Wasn’t. What Every RV Owner Should Know About Repairs
Your RV will need the shop eventually. What we learned after repairs that weren’t really fixed: the “call me when all parts arrive” rule, calling the manufacturer directly, and packing for shop time.
RV Fuel Prices Are Out of Control: How We’re Saving Money on the Road
Diesel jumped from about $4 to nearly $7 a gallon. Here is how RV fuel prices are changing our travel plans, and the free Open Roads fuel card that saves us money at the pump.
6 Years Full-Time RVing: What We Got Wrong (and Would We Do It Again?)
Six years of full-time RV life taught us a lot. Over-planning, internet, weather, repairs, family changes, the people we met, and whether we would do it all again.