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Our First Time Tent Camping: What We Learned (and Overpacked)
Travel Camille Strachan-Forte 8/5/26 Travel Camille Strachan-Forte 8/5/26

Our First Time Tent Camping: What We Learned (and Overpacked)

Our first tent camping trip happened in winter, with kids. The gear that saved us, the rookie mistakes we made, and tips for your first night out.

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72 Hours in Chicago: A First-Timer’s Guide to the Windy City
Destinations, City Adventure, Travel Camille Strachan-Forte 7/15/26 Destinations, City Adventure, Travel Camille Strachan-Forte 7/15/26

72 Hours in Chicago: A First-Timer’s Guide to the Windy City

World-class museums, a skyscraper skydeck, deep dish, and The Bean. Here is how we spent three unforgettable days in Chicago.

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Our First RV Trip: What 2.5 Hours of Setup Taught Us About Being Total Beginners
RV Travel, Travel Camille Strachan-Forte 7/14/26 RV Travel, Travel Camille Strachan-Forte 7/14/26

Our First RV Trip: What 2.5 Hours of Setup Taught Us About Being Total Beginners

We took our brand new RV out for the first time, a short shakedown trip to figure everything out before going anywhere real. Setup took 2.5 hours. We forgot snacks. We’d do it again tomorrow.

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A Week in Seattle: The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide
City Adventure, Destinations, Travel Camille Strachan-Forte 7/9/26 City Adventure, Destinations, Travel Camille Strachan-Forte 7/9/26

A Week in Seattle: The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide

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Riding the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad in Elbe, Washington
Destinations, Travel Camille Strachan-Forte 7/3/26 Destinations, Travel Camille Strachan-Forte 7/3/26

Riding the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad in Elbe, Washington

A restored historic train winding through the Cascade foothills, just minutes from Mount Rainier. Here is what the ride is like, and how to catch the best views.

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First-Time RVing at Sun Outdoors Myrtle Beach (What We Learned Renting a Class C)
Southeast, RV Travel, Travel Camille Strachan-Forte 6/30/26 Southeast, RV Travel, Travel Camille Strachan-Forte 6/30/26

First-Time RVing at Sun Outdoors Myrtle Beach (What We Learned Renting a Class C)

The trip that started it all. Here is our honest take on renting our first RV as total beginners and pulling into Sun Outdoors Myrtle Beach: what we rented, what it cost, and what we wish we had known.

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Charleston Weekend Getaway for Couples: Magnolia Plantation, the Aquarium, and Where to Eat
southeast, Travel Camille Strachan-Forte 6/27/26 southeast, Travel Camille Strachan-Forte 6/27/26

Charleston Weekend Getaway for Couples: Magnolia Plantation, the Aquarium, and Where to Eat

We went to Charleston for Camille's birthday and came back with one of our favorite weekend trips. Here's what we did, what's changed since 2016, and why Callie's Hot Little Biscuits deserves its own section.

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Savannah, Georgia: 10 Top Things to Do on a Weekend Getaway
City Adventure, Travel, Ghost Tours Camille Strachan-Forte 6/22/26 City Adventure, Travel, Ghost Tours Camille Strachan-Forte 6/22/26

Savannah, Georgia: 10 Top Things to Do on a Weekend Getaway

Cobblestones, riverboats, and just the right amount of haunted. Our top 10 things to do on a Savannah weekend, plus the honest heads-up on heat and bugs.

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