Lisbon is the most visited city in Portugal, as well as one of the top visited cities in Europe. Lisbon has so much to offer to visitors. There’s incredible architecture, sweeping views, its riverside location, a temperate climate, terrific food and warm people. It feels like the perfect blend of old and new. A rich, […]

Hey there! We’re Dan and Lindsay McKenzie.
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Latest Posts!
If You Dislike These 5 Things…Don’t Buy an RV
This post is part of a partnership with Kampgounds of America (KOA) to help spread the word about their Behind The Yellow Sign RV Giveaway going on now through May 31, 2018! We received a complimentary 2-night stay at the KOA in Moab, Utah, however all opinions shared in this post are our own. In […]
How We Travel Full-Time, Accommodation Free
This is a guest post by Tracy Kellermeyer, from The Money Smart Nomad. Tracy and her husband Dan are nomadic entrepreneurs and personal finance experts. When we first connected with Dan and Tracy over a FaceTime chat, we instantly hit it off with our mutual love of full-time travel and budgeting. We knew they’d be […]
Boondocking for Beginners: A Guide to FREE RV Camping
In case you’ve never heard the term “boondocking” before, it’s just the cool RVer’s term for free dry camping (no electric, sewer, or water hook ups). When we first started full-time RVing, we were a little intimidated by boondocking. How do you find free spots? What if you park somewhere you’re not actually allowed to? […]
A First Timer’s Guide to Visiting Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park is such a unique and beautiful place to camp! The sweeping views of it’s diverse landscape will have you constantly pulling off the road for photos. Even better are the beautiful sunsets and star filled night skies. You’ll also see a variety of wildlife and have so many adventurous activities to […]
5 Items That Improved RV Life For Us!
When we first hit the road full-time in our RV, we had no clue what we needed. Everytime we make a trip back home, we get rid of items we thought we’d use and didn’t. We also stock up on other items we wished we had. We wrote our tips for packing an RV for […]
30 Must-Have Apps For Full-Time RV Living
Let’s be honest, what did RVers do without smart phones? When it comes to life on the road, technology helps in so many ways – not just for convenience but it can also help us stay safe, save money, and make the most of our travels. There are so many different apps out there geared […]
5 Must-Do Activities in Acadia National Park
Acadia quickly became one of our favorite national parks. It’s so unique with it’s mixture of mountain and ocean landscape and the way it intertwines within the towns throughout Mt. Desert Island. It’s hard to know where the park begins and ends! We especially loved that Acadia National Park is pet friendly. Our dogs were […]
How I’m Earning an Income While Traveling Full-Time (+ Tips For YOU!)
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning if you purchase any products or resources we recommend through the links we provide, we will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. However, we will never recommend a service or product that we don’t 100% believe in and love/use ourselves. Shortly after launching our […]
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