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Visit Cambria – the central coast hidden gem

Camping & RV Life, U.S. Travel Destinations

Cambria is a small beach town in the central coast area of California that blew us away. The jagged coastlines are abundant with wildlife and walking paths that are spectacular from every angle. If you've never thought to visit Cambria, keep reading… you might just change your mind. Is Cambria worth visiting? Absolutely yes, you should visit Cambria. It has something for everyone - whale watching, hikes, bike paths, delicious seafood, and spectacular views. One of our favorite ways to …

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Yosemite First Come First Serve Camping

Camping & RV Life, Off Grid Camping, U.S. Travel Destinations

Yosemite National Park is one that you can’t skip if you’re in California. The endless waterfalls visible for miles and beautiful hikes attract everyone from new RVers to avid backpackers and climbers. But… it can be hard to get a campsite, especially this season. As two full time RVers that don’t book in advance, we’re excited to share the best Yosemite first come first serve camping for 2021.  Does Yosemite have first come first serve camping? No, Yosemite National Park does NOT have …

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Santa Monica Camping – how to stay overnight

Camping & RV Life, U.S. Travel Destinations

Since we first found our RV, Cream Puff, Santa Monica camping was at the top of our list. One of our closest friends moved there just before the pandemic, and it was the longest we had gone without seeing her! Our plan was simple: get the RV, park on the street by her apartment, and enjoy beach days together. We quickly realized Santa Monica camping is not that simple… especially in an RV. Parking laws vary by city, LA County has beach restrictions, and certain areas are closed during the …

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Top 10 Things to Do In Downtown LA – on a budget!

U.S. Travel Destinations

Since Mike and I were both born in Southern California, you’d assume we were familiar with all things Los Angeles and Hollywood. Our family is spread out throughout Orange, San Diego, and Riverside Counties, so surely ventured to Downtown LA during our younger days. Well… it’s pretty much been the complete opposite! I had only been to Los Angeles when getting picked up from LAX - and most people even avoided that chore. Fast forward 15 years.... Downtown Los Angeles is now one of our go-to …

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The Ultimate Road Trip Stop With Kids – White Sands, New Mexico

Camping & RV Life, U.S. Travel Destinations

Imagine taking your 1-year-old and 3-year-old kids on a 50+ hour road trip over the holidays, covering most of the southwest. Now, Mike and I don’t have kids yet, but when I heard this was my sister-in-law’s plan for Christmas and New Years, I thought it was a little crazy and knew I had to hop along for part of the ride. I’m so glad I did! We ended up at the ultimate road trip stop for kids - White Sands, New Mexico. I’ve been there before with my sister, but I didn’t realize just how perfect …

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Driving vs. Flying – cost comparison for traveling

U.S. Travel Destinations

Driving used to always be the cheaper way when we were growing up, but now... flying can actually be cheaper (and faster) than driving. That's why we seem to always question... to drive or to fly?? You'd think it's just about cost, but there are a lot more factors we consider when deciding how to get to our next destination through cost comparison. To make it a little easier, we made a flow chart for you. Click to download! Here's how we use this decision tree: 1. How far is the trip …

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