by Annie Thomas | Jul 18, 2020 | Family Travel, Itineraries, Midwest Travel, North America
On your first visit to a large city, it seems appropriate to see the requisite tourist attractions, but once you have visited a second, third or dozen times, branching out into other neighborhoods allows you get a real feel for the city. Chicago is a city of many...
by Annie Thomas | Jul 7, 2020 | Family Travel, Itineraries, North America, RV Travel
This is the second phase of an epic U.S. Roadtrip. Part one of this detailed itinerary can be found here (link). What is the optimal road trip to visit United States National Parks, Sites, Landmarks, and Monuments? In 2015, Data Scientist Randall Olson calculated a...
by Annie Thomas | Jun 19, 2020 | Family Travel, Itineraries, North America, RV Travel
What is the optimal road trip to visit United States National Parks, Sites, Landmarks, and Monuments? In 2015, Data Scientist Randall Olson calculated a fifty stop road trip that covers all of the 48 contiguous states for at least one stop (Link). The goal of the...
by Annie Thomas | Jun 13, 2020 | RV Travel, Family Travel, Resources
What do you need to buy, bring and know before you take a RV on a first trip? Below is a list of 36 tips and favorite products we have learned through trial and error in our nine seasons of RV camping as a family with small children. Planning Your Trip Choosing the...
by Annie Thomas | Jun 5, 2020 | Family Travel, Resources
What’s your travel budgeting style? Do you make or commit to plans before determining the total cost? Do you save for months to make sure your travel doesn’t impact your day to day lifestyle? Do you always find yourself surprised after a trip at the...
by Annie Thomas | Jun 2, 2020 | Family Travel, Midwest Travel, North America, RV Travel
Are you searching for the perfect spot for an RV vacation? The Midwest is home to several interesting and unique campgrounds that may not be on your radar. From water access, proximity to national parks, full resort amenities or just a place to get away and relax,...
Hi! I’m Annie. I LOVE planning travel. My family seeks to make the world smaller through travel. My goal is for you to go on your next big adventure!