Photo of Julie Chickery, Author, Freelance Writer, and Public Speaker

Julie Chickery is a travel writer, author, and speaker who inspires travelers to discover extraordinary places through road trips, active adventures, and thoughtful travel planning. After serving 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, she and her husband spent six years exploring North America full-time in their fifth-wheel RV. Today, Julie shares practical travel tips, detailed itineraries, and destination guides through Chickery's Travels, helping others plan unforgettable adventures by RV, car, trail, and beyond. She is the author of The Epic Retirement Bucket List and Full-Time RV Finance, where she combines practical advice with a passion for helping others explore with confidence.

Contact me at julie@chickerystravels.com for well-researched articles optimized for search engine results.

Writing Samples include:

Articles for Poppin Smoke, Military Travel Guide

Articles for Camping World 

Articles for Good Sam

Articles for RV Travel Digest

Articles for Trekaroo

Personal Travel Blog, Chickery's Travels

The Epic Retirement Bucket List provides 150 globe trotting ideas to inspire your next chapter.
Book cover for Full-Time RV Finance

Is a life of full-time RV travel calling to you?

Are you unsure how you can financially achieve that dream?

If you answered yes to these questions, this book is for you! 
In this updated second edition, you’ll learn actionable steps to take toward your new life of liberty, including: 


  • How to Save Money to Purchase your RV.
  • How to Create a Full-Time Travel Budget
  • How to Make Money While on the Road

  • How to Reduce Expenses and Minimize Costs.


Whether you are new to the full-time RV life or looking to improve your financial stability, this book has tips for you! 
Regardless of your current situation, by utilizing the ideas in this book, you can learn how to achieve financial freedom and live the life of your dreams.

Sean & Julie also created the course, Full-Time RV Finance, to help you: 

  • Explore your relationship with and attitudes towards money.
  • Create a strategy to control your finances more effectively.
  • Customize a realistic budget for a full-time RV life.