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December 15, 2017 by Julie 5 Comments

Why We Are Traveling Full-Time In Our RV

We’re often asked why we chose to live and travel full-time in our RV, and would like to share our story with you.

Our Background

We have both moved a lot throughout our lives. Sean’s father was in the military and he was raised in England, Spain, Alaska, Montana, and Florida to name a few. Julie moved so often as a child, that she attended 10 different schools (K-12).

In addition, we both served 20 years in the military. During this time, we moved on average every 3 years. Between us, we’ve lived in 12 states and 3 countries. We also traveled extensively on vacations because we love experiencing new places.

Crossroads

In 2014, we found ourselves at a crossroads. Our youngest son had just moved away from home and we became empty nesters. At the same time, we were preparing to transition from the military. Our 3 sons lived in different states, and we weren’t sure where we wanted to settle down. Since we didn’t grow up in one place, there is no specific location either one of us considers “home.” Although we had never owned an RV before, we had been eyeing them with envy for years and thought it would be a great way to travel around the country and enjoy all it had to offer.

To see our RV click here to see the video about our Tiny Traveling Home.

Digital Nomads

Although we were coming to the completion of our military careers, we were not yet ready to retire completely. Instead, we were able to find positions that allowed us work remotely. After 3 years of full-time remote corporate work, we also decided to become entrepreneurs. We now have this blog, a podcast, and YouTube Channel, 2 books, and a financial program called Full-Time RV Finance.

If you’d like to learn more about how you can earn an income while traveling full-time click here to read our article, 5 Ways to Fund Full-Time Travel.

Our Outlook

We aren’t escaping the constraints of society, we simply love the adventure and the ability to travel when we want. We still consider ourselves to be fully engaged in society with the added flexibility of being able to relocate when and where we want. As property owners and land owners for almost 20 years, we do not have a problem with the constraints placed on that ownership such as HOA or property taxes.  We also did not hate our jobs. In fact, we kept them and now work from the road.

After six years of living and traveling full-time in our RV, we recently purchased a home base. Now instead of Full-Time RVers, we call ourselves Fun-Time RVers because we hit the road often to enjoy all that it has to offer. We hope you will follow our adventure!

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October 17, 2017 by Julie Leave a Comment

Fort Belvoir Travel Camp (Alexandria, Virginia)

Fort Belvoir Campground Review

If you have access to military bases, and are looking for a place to stay when visiting the Washington DC area, this campground is for you! It has 52 large, full hook up RV sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. There is also a row of back in sites overlooking the Potomac River. It is pricey for a military campground at $50 a night, but you have to consider the location. You can easily make up the difference by saving on entertainment with a multitude of budget friendly options. You can read the article, Budget Friendly Fun in Washington D.C. here.

Location, Location, Location

Obviously one of the best things about this campground is the location. It is only 23 miles from Washington DC, and just 7 miles from the Metro (Blue Line) which provides easy and traffic free access to D.C.

For days you want to relax and enjoy the base, there is plenty to do within walking distance of the campground. This includes a park, dog runs, two fishing piers, and access Accotink Wildlife Refuge hiking trails. Outdoor Recreation offers additional services to include: firewood, bait, ice, ice cream, equipment rental, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and boating. The base also has a brand new exchange and commissary complex.

Fort Belvoir Flowers
Fort Belvoir Flower
Fort Belvoir Sunset
Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge Sign
Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge Trail
Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge Wooded Path

Reservations

One of the great things about this campground is that you can make reservations up to 1 year in advance. If you make cancellations or changes within one week (7 Days) of your check in, you will get a full refund. For additional information, please check the Fort Belvoir MWR website.

Resources

A great source of information for the Fort Belvoir campground and others is the website US Military Campgrounds and RV Parks. It provides a wealth of information including which gate to enter the installation, as well as reviews.

We plan to post reviews of all the campgrounds we stay at from now on, so please subscribe to get updates. To see a recent review of the MacDill AFB Campground in Tampa, FL click here.

Learn about this terrific military campground outside of Washington DC. Fort Belvoir travel camp is the perfect launching point for visiting the nation's capital. Located in northern Virginia along the Potomac River with access to hiking trails.

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