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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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Solo Camping

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Travel Happy

Being a solo camper who always enjoys camping off grid, I’m occasionally asked about this lifestyle. I’m one of those guys that enjoys a certain amount of solitude. That’s not to say I’m a total loner or dislike people; on … 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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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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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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How to Boondock & Avoid Crowds

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Travel Happy

Want to get away from the crowds by boondocking? If so, make sure you have these essentials before going off-grid. Boondocking, also known as dry camping or free camping or several other names has become very popular in the past … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons Why I Love the Van Lifestyle

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Travel Happy

The views out of the windows of my van are totally amazing and would cost millions to have these type views from a normal (sticks & bricks) home.   I have discovered that the experience of traveling this great nation … Continue reading →

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