by Paty | Dec 24, 2018 | The Great Outdoors, The South
My nephew Kevin is completely obsessed with manatees. His parents took him to Discovery Cove in Orlando shortly after his seventh birthday. While visiting, he was lucky enough to swim with dolphins and see tons of marine life up close. But, the animal that stole his...
by Paty | Dec 20, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Gear, Spain
Everyone develops their own little gear tricks on the Camino de Santiago to make life easier. Sometimes it’s figuring out the best apps that show the amenities in each town. Or maybe it’s discovering how to call/text home for free using WhatsApp. Sharing...
by Paty | Dec 17, 2018 | RV Life
It would be impossible to tell everyone about all the spectacular things we saw since we hit the road full-time on June 22, 2018. Sure, we could share our favorite memories of 2018. Or a few sentences about the best beer, best trails, best fishing spots, etc. Instead,...
by Paty | Dec 13, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Gear, Spain
Fall on the Camino de Santiago can pose some difficult packing challenges. Will it be hot? Will it be cold? Should I expect rain or sunshine? If you’re thinking about heading out on the Camino de Santiago in autumn, this post covers all the major questions you...
by Paty | Dec 10, 2018 | Camino de Santiago, Gear, Spain
Below is a list of all the items I took on the Camino de Santiago in September 2018. I found it incredibly helpful to look at other people’s Camino packing lists on the internet as I was developing and refining my own for this journey. To pay it forward,...
by Paty | Dec 6, 2018 | Day Hikes, The South
The Palmetto Trail probably isn’t the first long-distance trail that comes to mind when I think about hiking in the Southeastern U.S. There’s plenty of more popular footpaths out there. You’ve probably heard of some of them too – the...
by Paty | Dec 3, 2018 | RV Life
Not every RVer is a retired empty nester. We are noticing more and more full-time families with kids hitting the road these days. Some families have toddlers, and want to explore North America before their young ones start school. Others are choosing to roadschool...
by Paty | Nov 29, 2018 | Day Hikes, The South
As a kid, the closest I ever got to the Smokies was looking at my National Geographic calendars. You know the type I’m talking about. The ones with beautiful photos displaying tree-lined mountains of brilliant oranges, reds, and yellows in the fall. Those photos...
by Paty | Nov 26, 2018 | RV Life
When you live in a house, you probably don’t put too much thought into your drinking water. Most suburban neighborhoods have safe, good tasting water. This all changes dramatically after you move into your RV full-time. If there’s a water hook-up at your...
by Paty | Nov 22, 2018 | Books
As we move toward the holidays, many hikers will be hanging up their pack and shoes for the season. The indoors will beckon with its warmth. And we’ll undoubtedly find ourselves longing for spring to come back around so we can get back on the trail. Rather than...
