
Ask Us Anything – Back in Florida
We're back in Florida, trying to escape the cold. It's grey and windy down here, though, and we haven't seen the sun since we arrived late Friday. But it is warm, in the low 70's F in the panhandle along the Emerald Coast. That's still nice enough to hit the beach as...

Ask Us Anything – Back in Florida
We're back in Florida, trying to escape the cold. It's grey and windy down here, though, and we haven't seen the sun since we arrived late Friday. But it is warm, in the low 70's F in the panhandle along the Emerald Coast. That's still nice enough to hit the beach as...
Small towns off the beaten path enrich us all
By Tom & Patti Burkett Off the beaten path travel is all about small towns. The last generation highways and two-lane roads that wind through every state go right down the main street of every county seat, shipping terminal, and stringtown strip built since we...
Sausage and Peppers and a Lasagna
I made some tasty Sausage and Peppers with a splash or 2 of marsala wine in the Slow Cooker for a get together with friends. The following morning I thought... what should I do with the left overs!?!?! I settled on making a lasagna... and the...
The Roadtrek Debacle: Some Personal Thoughts
This whole situation at Roadtrek is so sad. So very, very, sad. It's like a death in the family. The reason? The company is Insolvent, $300 million in debt by some reports. That's what employees say happened when they assembled late Friday afternoon, just before the...
read moreOur Most Epic RV Factory Tour Yet!
We journeyed up to Winkler, Manitoba, Canada to get a Leisure Travel Vans tour from Dean Corrigal and ended up driving out of there in a brand new 2019 Wonder Rear Twin Bed Model, which we will test out for the next month or so. We've never spent time on the road in a...
read moreRV Podcast Ep 229: Trying to make the foolproof RV
We’ve been traveling North America for the past month. Checking out small motorhomes and visiting various RV manufacturing facilities and this week, we want to share the visit we just made to Manitoba, Canada and the factory where Leisure Travel Vans makes its...
read moreOur new RV ride: The new Wonder RTB from Leisure Travel Vans
Last night on our regular Sunday night Ask Us Anything live stream on the YouTube RV Lifestyle Channel we shared the new RV we'll be riding in for the next month or so - the Wonder RTB (for Rear Twin Beds) model from Leisure Travel Vans. Jennifer and I visited the...
read moreDriving in a Blizzard
We have officially had our fill with winter. It's time to move on - to Florida for starters. We just returned from a 1,200 mile trip from Manitoba to Michigan and experienced snow and sub-zero temperatures the entire route. I thought I had seen blizzards before....
read moreValentines S'Mores Fondue for 2
This is a fun dessert to enjoy with that special love of your life on Valentines Day. Easy and delicious Ingredients 4 honey graham crackers 1 cup of chocolate chips 1 tbsp. coconut oil 8 regular sized marshmallows (regular or vegan) cut...
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