Adventures
We downloaded Rick Steves' Audio Europe travel app and enjoyed a fantastic, free walking tour around the heart of Rome.
It's been just under two weeks since we arrived at our Airbnb in Rome - time is flying fast! But not everything has been plain sailing this week.
Did you miss us? It's been a little while, and a lot has happened. Not least we're now thousands of miles away from Vermont in Europe! Let's catch you up.
The time has finally come for a new set of tires on our F-150, but this time we decided to change the wheels too - find out why and what we chose!
About National Parks
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We've had several National Park Passports over the years, but what exactly are they, and why do you need one? Here's what you need to know!
Join us for Season 3 of our National Park adventure as we spend the summer in Colorado to explore 10 National Park Units.
National Park Visits
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It stands apart as the only National Park Unit that celebrates a single art form: jazz. Join us as we visit The Big Easy, learn about jazz and even try some jazz yoga!
Despite being one of the most significant Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in Colorado, it's very rarely visited - and maybe that's a good thing.
Off-Roading
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We replaced the OEM tow hooks on our Ford F-150 with the Rough Country tow hook shackle mount and D-rings to improve our recovery capabilities.
What happens when off-roading goes wrong? We found out when a normally straightforward 11-mile trail turned into a 24-hour ordeal.
International Travel
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When I lived in England, I spent over 8 years in and around the North Yorkshire area. It's a beautiful part of England, with several National Parks within easy reach. One of these is the North York Moors National Park, and I was excited for the opportunity to take Diana there when we were back in the UK recently.
Within our busy schedule for our trip to Europe, we had carved out 10 days to visit Scotland. Although I've been to Scotland several times before, it's been years since I last visited and Diana has never been. Scotland is a beautiful country and we were keen to see as much as we could in the short time available to us. Looking back, I think we ended up with the perfect itinerary.
Road Trips
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Our last chance to see the fall colors before they peak in New Hampshire - and it was amazing! Plus, we begin to prepare for winter camping.
We've come to New Hampshire this fall to see the foliage change color and follow the change as it moves south - an activity known as leaf peeping!
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From Florida we headed to Texas to empty our storage unit, then drove it all the way to Vermont - and visited our property for the first time in 2 months!
After a busy November finishing up some jobs on the property, it was time to head south in search of warmer weather...we have become snowbirds!
We took an impromptu weekend vacation to Portland, ME in late September 2021 and fell in love with its stunning coastline and delicious food.
In just one week we've traveled almost 2,500 miles across 12 states on our way from Washington to New York - and we've hit a lot of firsts!
Considered by some to be the most important site in American history west of Independence Hall, we did more than just learn history here!
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We built a DIY monitoring system using Wyze cameras, cellular modem, Raspberry Pi and Home Assistant to keep an eye on our RV this winter.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do - so yesterday we took a cooking class with Emanuele Faini to learn how to make perfect handmade pasta at home.
After a hectic year bringing in utilities and developing our site, we're ready for a break. This year we've set our sights a little further afield!