by Sean Michael | Mar 21, 2011 | Blog, Photos
One of the reasons we camp is to get closer to nature. But in this instance, “nature” just happened to be getting closer to us. And even though it was a couple hundred thousand miles away, it was still quite spectacular. Every once in a while, the wonders...
by Sean Michael | Mar 18, 2011 | Airstream, Blog, Essays
As I roll out my first novel, The Lost Spyder, I’m sure that a few readers of our Long Long Honeymoon blog are scratching their heads. This particular mystery/suspense novel begs the question: “Sean, what are you thinking – just what the hell does Porsche have...
by Sean Michael | Mar 4, 2011 | RV Products, Video
Most vehicles built in the last couple of decades come equipped with on board “check engine” lights. There are other lights on the dashboard, often referred to as “idiot lights” because they were originally invented for mechanically challenged folks who could not read...
by Sean Michael | Feb 20, 2011 | Airstream, Blog, Video
When I was a wee lad, I daydreamed about owning a boat. I didn’t care so much about owning a speed or leisure boat, but rather a larger ocean-going vessel equipped with all sorts of creature comforts – a cozy bedroom, a spacious living room, a comfy couch. For...
by Sean Michael | Feb 10, 2011 | Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Products
“Hey dude, what kind of camera do you use?” I get this question from time to time. The honest answer is that I use more than one camera. You need different tools for different jobs. My cameras range from the point-and-shoot Panasonic TS1, to the ultra...
by Sean Michael | Feb 4, 2011 | RV Lifestyle, Video
Mail delivery and receipt is of ongoing concern to most Americans, at least those of us who pay bills and taxes. Thus, one of the dilemmas of full-time RV travel: how to handle the daily influx of paper documents demanding our money? Those of us who forego a fixed...
by Sean Michael | Jan 22, 2011 | Blog, RV Lifestyle
Reading and camping go together quite well. There are few things in life more satisfying than an engaging story, well told, after dark. One of Kristy’s favorite evening pastimes is to settle down with a good book. (That’s usually when I’m editing...
by Sean Michael | Dec 23, 2010 | Blog, RV Lifestyle
When we travel in our Airstream, we often reference the philosophy of “less is more.” You know, sometimes bigger is not necessarily better. Indeed, one reason we camp is to purposefully experience a simpler life. Here’s an unlikely “less is more” tale...
by Sean Michael | Dec 19, 2010 | Blog, Photos, RV Products
What’s that burning smell? A propane leak? No, it’s chestnuts roasting on an open campfire. But I digress. It’s the holiday season. If you’re like me, you’ve still got gifts yet to purchase. That’s where we come in. By popular...
by Sean Michael | Dec 1, 2010 | Blog, Tires, Video
“When things go wrong, the adventure begins!” Someone emailed me this expression. I’ve found it quite useful. In the early days of our road tripping travels, my attitude was not quite so chipper. I recall a couple of Airstream-related temper...
by Sean Michael | Nov 23, 2010 | Blog, RV Lifestyle
In our home state of Alabama, the most popular spectator sport is college football. The passion and intensity with which this sport is followed can hardly be exaggerated. It’s kind of like England and soccer, only without all the hooligans and riots. Or at least...
by Sean Michael | Nov 8, 2010 | Airstream, Blog, California, Destinations, Video
Suppose you had an extra couple of billion dollars in your bank account that you wanted to give back to your community. What would you do with it? Here in the United States, you could just cut a check to each individual resident. It would be one hell of an automatic...
