Author Archives: Travel Happy

No Plan, No Schedule, No Destination, No Worries!

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Travel Happy

Not long ago, I was on a road trip/camping trip out west and met a guy and his wife while boondocking in the desert. We chatted around his campfire a bit over a cup of coffee discussing various rigs, the … Continue reading →

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Is This Even Legal?

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Travel Happy

Boondocking is a term for camping in an RV without any hookups to water, electricity, or sewer services. It is a way of enjoying nature and living off the grid. However, boondocking in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona requires some … Continue reading →

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You’re Doing What?

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Travel Happy

After I retired from my business, I wanted to travel and enjoy this great country from an RV (recreational vehicle). I purchased a motor home and made several trips in it before deciding that it was just too big for … Continue reading →

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That’s Hard To Believe…

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Travel Happy

Boondocking, also known as dry camping, is a type of camping where you park your recreational vehicle (RV) or tent in a remote location without the benefit of hookups for electricity, water, or sewage. Boondocking on free land refers to … Continue reading →

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Traveling in a Camper Van

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Travel Happy

When you’re ready for that next vacation or even a long weekend, you might consider traveling in a camper van. Let the adventure begin… Camper van traveling offers a unique and adventurous way to explore this big, beautiful world. With … Continue reading →

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Boondocking Safety in An RV

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Travel Happy

Too many RV’ers are unable to enjoy the wonders of boondocking because of safety concerns. Most RV’ers look for amenities and full hook-ups when camping. The reason for this seems to be their concern for safety, therefore they will opt … Continue reading →

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Dental Tourism – Los Algodones, Mexico

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Travel Happy

NOTE:  A fellow snowbird whom I met a few years ago in Arizona contributed to this blog.  Los Algodones is the medical tourism capital of Mexico. When I travel to Arizona during the winter months, I always visit Los Algodones … Continue reading →

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Road Trip Tips

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Travel Happy

I would suggest you not confuse a business trip with a vacation trip. I’ve made too many business trips by an automobile of one type or another to count and I don’t classify those as road trips. An early road … Continue reading →

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A Bridge in the Desert

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Travel Happy

After retiring and purchasing a van that I converted to a small mobile home, I began traveling and exploring the western part of our great nation. Of all the beauty in our western states, Arizona won me over almost immediately … Continue reading →

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Categories of RV People

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Travel Happy

RV people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in my travels include at least four kinds, all of whom are a part of the lifestyle, they just happened to go about it differently. I’ve been friends with every kind and … Continue reading →

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