Category: Travel
Travel 50 States Journals
I am very pleased to announce that I am currently creating a set of Travel Journals and Planners, designed to support this traveling community! The first two products to launch will be the TRAVEL 50 STATES JOURNAL and the TRAVEL 50 STATES JOURNAL for Kids! […]
Travel Book Series for Kids
With the Holidays around the corner, it’s a great time to consider gifting books that kids will love! Here are some fun gift ideas and travel book series for kids who love travel: Travel Books for Young Children GOOD NIGHT OUR WORLD SERIES: Toddler and […]
Are You Living the Life You Imagined?
When you were a child, do you remember adults constantly asking you, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Those who asked the question expected you to respond with what job or career you wanted when you grew up. I didn’t really […]
Video Tour of Our RV: Heartland Oakmont 395QB
About a year and a half ago, we were “done” with the RV life. Ready to move on, we sold our 40 foot Fleetwood Bounder Motorhome. However, after 6 months traveling and living without, we realized how much we missed the RV lifestyle. We decided […]
Fun Ways to Track Your Travels
*Some of these products may contain Amazon or Zazzle Affiliate Links, at no extra cost to you, but help to support this website. Thanks! When we travel, I love to have a visual of the places we have visited. It’s always great to have […]
12 Essential To-Do’s Before Traveling Internationally
*Some of these products may contain Amazon or Zazzle Affiliate Links, at no extra cost to you, but help to support this website. It has been over 10 years since our first International trip to Europe, back when I only had to pack and plan […]
Quick Guide: Set Up Traveling Mailbox in 10 Steps
One of the most common questions that we are asked is “What do you do about mail while you’re traveling?” It is actually a whole lot easier to manage mail than you may think. There are a few options out there, but we have recently […]
We Are Now on YouTube
I decided it was time for me to learn how to make videos and start a Travel 50 States YouTube Channel. I have begun with a slideshow of photos and short video clips that give a summary of our travels over the last few years. […]
Podcasts to Prepare You for Full Time Travel
We have found podcasts to be an incredible source of inspiration to us over the last few years. Here are some of our favorites that we found useful in pursuing our personal and travel goals. Finance The Dave Ramsey Show – If you need some practical advice and easy […]
How Can You Afford to Travel Full-Time?
The single most common question about full time travel is financial. People immediately jump to affordability, assuming that only luck or the wealthy can pull off this lifestyle. There are endless ways that full timers make this work, but I will share how we did […]
FAQ’s about Full Time Travel: Taking the Leap
As we began sharing our story with others, we noticed that the same questions kept coming up over and over regarding full time travel. As a result, I have decided to mix in a series of blog posts that address the logistics of how we […]
Apple Picking at All Seasons Orchard in Woodstock, Illinois
For our first time apple picking with the boys this autumn, we found a fun place called All Seasons Orchard in Woodstock, Illinois. Admission included a bag for apples and a hay ride to the orchards, where we were met by guides who explained which […]
The House on the Rock – Spring Green, WI
On a weekend trip to Wisconsin Dells, we made a slight detour back to Chicago via Spring Green, Wisconsin. There we visited The House on the Rock. About an hour southwest from Wisconsin Dells, this impressive home was designed by Alex Jordan. It’s fascinating and […]
9 Reasons to Visit Italy
Day 17 – Final Day in RomeIt is no surprise to hear that Italy is a wonderful country to visit. The language barrier was a small issue, but you can usually get by speaking Spanish. They also seem more willing to speak Spanish than English. […]
