Cigars, Surrealism, and Socializing in Tampa Bay

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After a glorious stretch of camping at the beach in two places along Florida’s Panhandle, it was time for us to start heading down the peninsula to the Tampa Bay area. Unlike the Panhandle, which was mostly new to us, Tampa Bay is familiar. My aunts, uncles, and cousins have lived in the area for … Read more

Digging the Island Vibes on St. George Island

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After our beach-intensive stop in Pensacola, we headed further east, skimming the southern edge of Florida’s panhandle along scenic Highway 98. We had not previously visited very much of the panhandle and it was fascinating to see the variety of different communities strung along the lovely coastline. The panhandle beachfront has everything from modest little … Read more

Dashing Into Florida to Visit Pensacola

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After our Houston stay we were determined to get to Florida as quickly as possible, so we traveled the 600 miles from Brazos Bend to our next spot in Pensacola in two consecutive days of travel. We had heard horror stories from fellow travelers about the condition of I-10 between Beaumont, TX and Baton Rouge, … Read more

Our 2019 Costs of Full Time RVing

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We have an exhilarating annual tradition for the first day of the new year: watching the sun rise to confirm that there will indeed be another year ahead, followed by a joint financial review to make sure we are prepared for the year and to solidify our long-term financial and personal goals. Our favorite place … Read more