No matter how you are traveling, by air, train, cruise, or car, there are some standard items you will need. If you are RVing or camping, there are lots more. I have done all so I can try and help.
Nothing beats organized travel bags. Ones that work as carry-ons let you keep important items with you in case of a delay or lost luggage.
Taygeer 40L Underseat Travel Bag 18x14x8 Beige
I keep one of these in my car. It's great when on the road to keep food fresh and drinks cold. Also when you have that hugh meal and want to take home a box.
Ivation 24L Electric Cooler & Warmer w/ Handle
You wouldn't believe how handy this comes in on a cold day driving or camping. I can make a nice cup of tea or even heat soup to add to my picnic lunch.
FVPE 12V/24V Car Electric Kettle 400mL LCD
This was a car camping experience several years ago. I learned a lot from it.
Car Camping at Palmetto State Park
They're just a little thing but really impostant when you want your campfire or BBQ pit lit.
Vezee 6 Pack Handi BBQ Grill Lighter Red
I've RVed in almost all kinds of RVs. And tents before that.
What You Need to Know about RVing
A small pull behind is easiest on gas cost and you can unhitch and drive you car or truck to explore while your home away from home sits at the RV park. A motorhome offers all the comforts of home while on the road but is harder on the budget. Every ...
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If you're camping with your family it pays to have lots of room.
Stansport Grand 18 3-Room Family Tent
Now this is a really sophisticated way to pack your picnic.
Hap Tim Picnic Basket Backpack for 2 with Cooler & Wine Holder
These can come in handy whether camping or experiencing a power outage.
Lichamp LED Camping Lantern 4 Pack Gray
Flight cancellations and delays are common. Prepare before you leave in case of problems. Here are some suggestions from my own experiences.
When flying, it pays to be prepared.
It always pays to book ahead. I have had good luck with Booking.
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We had so much fun RVing around Florida from St. Augustine to the Everglades.
Go RVing around Florida
One of the really fun things we do on our Florida RVing trip was kayak in Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest. I had brought my inflatable kayaks and they were so easy to store and didn't take up much room. Only thing, it was late May near the...
If you want to experiment with an inflatable kayak, Walmart is another good choice.
PROMARINE 1 Person Inflatable Kayak Set Blow up Boat with Adjustable Seats and Air Pump, Blue - Walmart.com
I spent a couple of nights glamping at Elatse’Yi, a Cherokee word meaning “verdant, green earth,” offers a whole new outlook on lodging. I stayed in a geodesic dome set on a six-acre farm amongst the woods with chickens, goats, and a Great Pyrenees a...
Some Glamping choices in Georgia
The natural beauty of Ellijay’s lakes and streams helps you get back in touch with Mother Nature in a way that isn’t achievable in America’s urban metropolises especially when you are glamping. You can kayak at the man-made, 3200-acre Carters Lake su...
A glamping experience in Ellijay, Georgia: Extraordinarily out of the Ordinary