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Road Trip – Georgia to Quartzsite, Arizona

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Travel Happy

  Every winter catches me itching to head for the Sonoran Desert in southern Arizona. I normally head for Quartzsite, Arizona, a small town with approximately 3500 residents, located on I-10, some 15-18 miles east of the Colorado River and … Continue reading →

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No Plan, No Schedule, No Destination, No Worries

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Travel Happy

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

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Boondocking Tips

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Travel Happy

Boondocking is a term that refers to camping without any amenities or hookups, usually on public land or in free parking lots. It is a popular way of traveling for RVers, van lifers, and overlanders who want to save money, … Continue reading →

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High Clearance Vehicles

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Travel Happy

A high clearance vehicle is a vehicle that has more space between the ground and the lowest part of the vehicle, such as the chassis or the axle. This allows the vehicle to drive over rough or uneven terrain without … Continue reading →

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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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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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Sick While Traveling

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Travel Happy

There are many ways in which all of us travel. This post is devoted primarily to those of us that travel by recreational vehicles (RV). We never really know what is going to happen as we travel. Our RV could … Continue reading →

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Benefits of a Man with a Van

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Travel Happy

I read once that the only constant in the world in which we live is “change.” Nothing could be truer than the change we have all seen in living styles. This subject put so many options out there for anyone … Continue reading →

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