VIDEO: 11AM Campground Checkout Times – ANNOYING?

Today I’m filing a blog entry in the LongLongHoneymoon.com complaint box. Early campground checkout times are one of my chief annoyances with the camping industry. Read more  Read More →

VIDEO: Niagara Falls – Tacky, Timeless, or a Little Bit of Both?

It only makes sense that our “Long Long Honeymoon” should stop in the so-called “Honeymoon Capital of the World,” right? People often describe the town of Niagara as “touristy,” and indeed the description applies. The commercial district assaults your eyes and ears with a cacophony of visual and aural noise. The downside of this “louder is better” approach is obvious. The Clifton Hill area of Niagara is tackier than a grade school bulletin board. You’re surrounded by King Kong, Frankenstein, and wax dummies of Johnny Depp. At times you’ll stroll down a street and your jaw will drop for all the wrong reasons. Read more  Read More →

Need an HDMI Cable? Don’t Get Ripped Off!

Do NOT use HDMI cables as mental floss. With the recent switch to digital broadcast signals and the dropping price of HDTV sets, many of us are upgrading our RV media centers. The best cable connection for HDTV sets is called HDMI. If you walk into any electronics store, you’ll find HDMI cables are expensive, with some selling for $50 or more. Quite frankly, these high-priced HDMI cables are a RIP-OFF. Don’t get suckered into overpaying for an HDMI cable. Digital signals consist of ones and zeros – there’s no discernible difference in signal quality between a $50 cable and a $5 cable. It either works or it doesn’t. Read more  Read More →

VIDEO: Free Overnight Parking in Canada

When we took our Long Long Honeymoon across across Canada, we stayed in a number of private campgrounds. We love staying in nice wooded campgrounds with full hookup amenities. But we also did our share of “overnight parking” — stopping in places such as Wal-Mart, Flying J, and even a friend’s driveway. I’m grateful that we RV’ers have these options when traveling. Even though we prefer to stay in parks, there are times when doing so simply doesn’t make sense. My wife and I often travel during the evening; sometimes we don’t stop for the night until 9 or 10 o’clock. Checking into a campground would be a lot of hassle for a short stay. The beauty of “overnight parking” goes beyond the attractive (free) price tag. It’s also a matter of convenience. There’s no check in procedure, no check out time, and no site assignment. There’s no paperwork or red tape. It’s liberating. If you have ever undertaken a major RV trip across the United States, you know what I mean. But have you tried it in Canada? I’m happy to report that overnight parking works pretty much the same in Canada as it does in the United States. There’s no shortage of Wal-Marts in Canada, and they are generally quite welcoming to RV travelers. Just park in a remote corner, be a good citizen, and do a little shopping. You should also check for signs — some Wal-Marts have designated certain areas of parking lot for... Read more

VIDEO: Parlez-Vous RV? Long Long Honeymoon in QUEBEC!

When visiting different places, travel “experts” tell us to visit museums, tour historic buildings, and generally behave like obedient fourth graders on a field trip. Our Long Long Honeymoon approach, for better or for worse, has always been a little different… Read more  Read More →

VIDEO: “Long Long Honeymoon” in Maine!

For the past six months, Maine has been an ethereal, theoretical destination for our Long Long Honeymoon. If we had a dollar for every time we exclaimed, “This spring, we’re taking our Airstream up to Maine!” our fuel expenses would be covered. So now that we finally made it, has Maine lived up to our expectations? No… Read more  Read More →

VIDEO: Henry David Thoreau — The Original Fulltimer?!

Is it possible to visit Boston without actually, um, visiting Boston? When we rolled into Beantown, we set up camp in a rural area some 30 miles outside the metropolis. Read more  Read More →

VIDEO: RV Camping in NEW YORK CITY?!

On our Long Long Honeymoon, we’ve enjoyed our share of rustic camping locations. Places like Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Glacier National Park come to mind. Getting back to nature is what camping’s all about, right? But what happens when we take our “condo on wheels” into an urban environment like NEW YORK CITY? Read more  Read More →

VIDEO: Long Long Honeymoon hits D.C. & Philly!

As a general rule, our “Long Long Honeymoon” is a lighthearted show. We focus more upon the fun stuff than the alternative. I figure there’s enough bad news in the world. Why add to it? Read more  Read More →

VIDEO: Ever Run Out of GAS?

‘Tis said that the journey is the destination. But what does that mean? Since we tend to travel in heavy doses, our own “destination” extends beyond the campground. I’m referring to life on the road. At LongLongHoneymoon.com, we consider all aspects of the RV experience. Take, for example, the timeless question, “Do you have enough space?” A psychological transition happens a few days into a major road trip. We not only shift gears; we shift lifestyles. Our minds quickly redefine what constitutes “normal.” It’s a reasonable query, and by now the answer is obvious. The reality is that people don’t need a lot of space to be happy and satisfied; we need to be comfortable. And the two of us are quite comfortable, together, occupying our RV. A friend of mine recently analogized our RV trips to an ocean cruise. At first glance this seems odd, but there’s some substance to this analogy. Heck, Airstream once made a travel trailer dubbed the Land Yacht. So, do you have “enough space” on a cruise ship? Of course: you have what you need. Sometimes the more pertinent question is along these lines: “Do you have enough gas?” Sadly, sometimes the answer to this question is no. —— For more timeless questions (and more gas) check out our website: LongLongHoneymoon.com.  Read More →

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