The Fun of Volunteering on the Road
Are you a retired RVer with an abundance of free time? Volunteering is an excellent way to spend it and giving back to your local or global community is even more rewarding than you may think. While you won’t get paid for your time, volunteering provides a number of...
Fun Food Trails to Explore On Your Next RV Road Trip
You might want to fasten your seatbelt, because a trip along the food trails of Canada and the U.S. could be a wild ride. And what better way to explore than in your RV? It’s the perfect setting for pandemic-friendly takeout; it provides the opportunity to shop...
How to Make Perfect Pancakes and Homemade Syrup
Five generations of my family have been cooking, serving and enjoying pancakes. These leavened discs of deliciousness remain the top choice for weekend brunch, even when camping. What follows is my hard-earned family recipe and tips for how to make pancakes and...
How to Make the Best Dutch Oven Chocolate Cake
Nothing says I love you like the gift of chocolate. This Valentine’s Day, when you gift your sweetheart a box of chocolate, or the Dutch oven chocolate cake that follows, remind yourself that this delicious confection has a very long history as an aphrodisiac, energy...
New Year’s Resolutions: How to Set & Stick to Them in 2022
We all feel a desire for change from time to time, but it seems to be most potent in the month of December — right before we hit the new year. It's fitting, then, that this is right around the time when we all start thinking about our New Year's resolutions. Do you...
5 Holiday Gift Ideas for the RVer in Your Life
It’s that time of year again! With November coming to an end, the holiday shopping season is well underway. If you’re a planner, you might already be in the process of searching for the perfect gift for someone on your list. Or if you’re a last-minute shopper, you...
How to Make a Delicious Jambalaya Over the Fire
Dutch ovens can be used to bake, boil, fry, sear, simmer, and roast nearly anything you want to cook – and it cleans up with just plain hot water. If you can handle the added weight in your gear, it is a must-have for cooking at basecamp too. This piece of equipment...
How to Prepare Your RV for Storage and Increase its Lifespan
With the camping season winding down, you will find that winter is not far behind. This means it’s time to start thinking about winter storage for your RV. If you are a do-it-yourself kind of person, you can save by learning how to winterize your RV yourself....
How to Celebrate Halloween in Your RV
Planning an RV trip this Halloween? If so, then you may be wondering how you can keep the spooky spirit of this holiday alive even as you travel. Whether you'll be blazing your own trail or spending much of your time at an RV campground, there are some creative ways...
How to Prepare Carnitas on a Swedish Log Fire
Caramelized onions, shredded pork and fresh red and green peppers all wrapped in a warm tortilla make this dish something your guests will brag you up for making. Crimson flames licking a skillet have a way of holding your attention, and it’s not just the delicious...
5 Reasons Why You Should Go Camping With Your Grandchildren
It was July. Our 5th Wheel Trailer was parked in an RV Park in Kingston. We had just finished an early morning game of Pickleball when our daughter arrived with her three children. Grandchildren, — we have more of them than I have fingers, but three is a manageable...
Best Ways to Access Your Cash While Travelling in the U.S
Whether you’re a snowbird planning your annual trip to the warmth of the American South or a short trip to one of the US coasts when the land borders open to Canadians, you’ll need to ensure you can access money. Most of the time, travelling through the US for...
