Destination Unknown

After spending most of the summer on the East Coast, I began my yearly trek west for the winter. October brought me to the Midwest and my elusive 48th state. I finally ticked Indiana off the list. I’m not sure how I missed Indiana for so long—I’ve driven across the country seven times and somehow managed to go around it every time. One of the more unique places I visited in October was Casey, Illinois, home of the World’s Largest Everything. I originally saw on Google that they had the world’s largest golf tee, so I decided to check it out. When I arrived in town, I noticed a directional sign pointing to all the other “World’s Largest” attractions. I really enjoyed my time walking around town and talking with the locals. It’s a pretty quirky little place. I spent a few days with friends at a nomad gathering called Nomad Nexus at the fairgrounds in Oakwood, Illinois. It was a weeklong event, but I stayed for just a couple of nights and had a great time ...

I f not, you should, it’s a magical place. The people, the views, the history, the access to free camping, everything. I visited ‘The Rock’ this past summer and I will be heading back in 2026. There’s so much to do and to see that it’s nearly impossible to see and do everything in one visit. My only mistake on my first visit was going a little late in the summer. I spent the month of August exploring the island, which is a bit too late to see the whales, icebergs, and some other things Newfoundland is famous for. I’ll be remedying that on my next visit in 2026 by arriving in early June. I am no expert on Newfoundland or travel, but I want to share some of my experiences, traveling planning methods and route planning. I hope you find these at least a little bit helpful when you begin your plans to travel to Newfoundland. -        When to visit.  June-August are best for whale watching, icebergs, and pleasant weather. September-early October is best for ...

Find my device - I'll admit I've lost/misplaced my devices more than once since I've been traveling full-time. Usually it's my iPhone, but I've also needed to locate my iPad and MacBook on a few occasions.  This app has saved me many times. AllTrails - This is my goto app for finding and navigating trails. You can search for trails in your local area or just about anywhere. You can download your trails to use off-line, it keeps you on track while on the trail, and provides stats while you're hiking. Goodnotes  -  Good notes allows you to either type or write on your device. I use it for journaling, todo lists, etc. I also download all my manuals to it so I can take notes and highlight important sections. I use this app daily. Blue Beacon - My favorite place to get my RV washed. They do a fantastic job, even spraying the undercarriage, and dousing my roof and solar panels. The app gives you directions to the nearest location and lists the services available. i...

This isn’t a paid or sponsored endorsement…although I did get a free hat! :-)  I have stayed in campgrounds around the country, although I typically prefer boondocking.  I typically book a campground site once a month for a night or two just to recharge myself and my RV. In my ‘unbiased’ opinion Oceanfront Camping @ Reach Knolls (OCRK) in Brooklin, Maine is the absolute best place to stay! I rate it 9 stars out of 5.  I found OCRK 3 years ago online, I was waiting around for my brother and his family to arrive in Bar Harbor for their vacation and just needed a place to post up for a few nights. I emailed Lori, the owner (more about her and her husband and mom Carol later) and inquired about staying for a few nights. She replied that they had an opening on my requested days and that I was all set. I responded asking her about a deposit, every campground I’ve stayed at requires a deposit, she replied that they ‘kick it old school, no deposit required just show up’...