by Sean Michael | Nov 12, 2013 | Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Products, Safety, Towing
Last year our old antisway bar got bent (and I don’t mean it developed a drinking problem). So we went shopping for a new antisway bar and discovered the “Value Friction Sway Control” (http://goo.gl/1fiSvP) which is a lower priced antisway bar than the Reese bar...
by Sean Michael | Nov 6, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
When we have full hookups and are given the choice between using our own RV shower or a campground shower, we choose our own. That’s the reason we own special RV shower supplies like the OXO Good Grips basket (http://goo.gl/KPcF5c), the Thetford Storage Staytion...
by Sean Michael | Nov 3, 2013 | "How To", Blog, Cooking, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
TRIVIA QUESTION: “Ice is civilization!” What movie includes this famous quote?* (Answer at the end of the article.) Yes, since ice is civilization, we use an OXO No Spill Ice Tray (http://goo.gl/hQ6OH0) Alas, our Airstream freezer lacks an ice maker. We are reliant on...
by Sean Michael | Nov 2, 2013 | Blog, California, Destinations, People We Meet
People often ask about the places we camp. In truth, there’s such a wide variety that there’s no way to generalize. Sometimes we dry camp in a national park campground like Gros Ventre in Grand Teton National Park. That experience is on the raw and gritty...
by Sean Michael | Nov 1, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
Here on LongLongHoneymoon.com, we often inform RV camping newcomers about products that service the lifestyle. Take the Camco Sidewinder Sewer Support (http://goo.gl/T7j1rg), for example. This is one of those products that pretty much every RV owner acquires, sooner...
by Sean Michael | Nov 1, 2013 | Blog, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
When our bathroom scale started looking like the national debt counter, we began exploring more healthy ways to cook. Towards this goal, one of the best kitchen gadgets we’ve found is the Chef’n Sleekstor VeggiSteam Silicone Steamer (http://goo.gl/2IbB8n)....
by Sean Michael | Oct 31, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
One of our favorite methods of watching TV in the Airstream is by using our Roku box (http://goo.gl/BY0VJp). What is a Roku? It’s an Internet streaming video device that delivers 1000+ different channels of video content. You simply plug the Roku into your TV,...
by Sean Michael | Oct 30, 2013 | Blog, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
Every RV benefits from more insulation. That’s why the good Lord invented RV vent insulators (http://goo.gl/6R6hCW). These fit standard 14-inch RV vents. RV ceiling vents are great when you want to circulate fresh air into your living space. They work well...
by Sean Michael | Oct 30, 2013 | Blog, RV Products, Safety, Tires
If you take care of your tires, you avoid a lot of problems. Even storage can be stressful on tires. That’s why Camco RV tire protectors (http://goo.gl/yLY4ob) exist. Like everything else in the world, RV tires have a shelf life. The usual lifespan figure...
by Sean Michael | Oct 29, 2013 | Blog, RV Products, Safety
Everyone needs an escape tool in their vehicle. The original is called the Lifehammer (http://goo.gl/yN8oFB). Now lower cost alternatives such as the generic Emergency Tool (http://goo.gl/7wKW2h) are available for around a five spot. There’s also a more premium...
by Sean Michael | Oct 28, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
From a pure “bang for the buck” standpoint, a simple inexpensive leveling tool such as the Hopkins Graduated Level (http://goo.gl/0XeVGz) is a wise investment for any RV camper. Everyone needs to camp at an unlevel angle at least one time. Because after you do it the...
by Sean Michael | Oct 27, 2013 | Airstream, Blog, Camping Gear, RV Products, Safety
Every Airstream or other RV needs to be equipped with a well functioning carbon monoxide detector like the Kidde KOSM-B (http://goo.gl/KVidzj). Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that causes thousands of deaths each year in North America....
by Sean Michael | Oct 24, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
With RV travel, sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference. An example is the humble Camco hose elbow (http://goo.gl/1W30Tb). What’s the big deal about this little $5 piece of brass? It delivers great bang for the buck. It makes RV camping...
by Sean Michael | Oct 23, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
Every RV or garage needs a stack of microfiber towels. Zwipes (http://goo.gl/nbRiVm) makes a quality product and sells it at a nice price. Amazon even sells their own microfiber towels (http://goo.gl/u21RE9) under the Amazon Basics brand (and my wife prefers these...
by Sean Michael | Oct 22, 2013 | Blog, Maintenance, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
In addition to a Battery Tender Junior maintenance charger, we own a Schumacher Ship ‘N’ Shore SpeedCharge Battery Charger. We’ve owned our Schumacher for several years and have been pleased with its performance. It ain’t perfect, but...
by Sean Michael | Oct 18, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
Most of us who RV camp own more than one vehicle. Sometimes spare vehicles (and their batteries) sit for a long time. Enter the Battery Tender (http://goo.gl/OfQefc). This ingenious little device helps take care of vehicle batteries when they are in storage or...
by Sean Michael | Oct 17, 2013 | Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Tires
Since tire safety is of the upmost importance, it makes sense to carry a quality tire gauge. My favorite tire gauge is an Accutire similar to the MS-4021B (http://goo.gl/BaFLKj) model. It’s also one of the best selling tire gauges in America, so perhaps I am not...
by Sean Michael | Oct 16, 2013 | Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
Whoever invented microfleece deserves a Nobel Prize. It’s a soft, warm, and durable fabric that puts the old fashioned alternatives to shame. The best microfleece pullovers I have found are made by The North Face, specifically the TKA100 model. They are...
by Sean Michael | Oct 14, 2013 | Blog, Maintenance, RV Products, Safety, Tires
One of the most useful tools you can carry in your RV is a tire inflator. The best selling tire inflators (http://goo.gl/iKSzm6) on Amazon are made by companies like Viair and Campbell Hausfield. Top units (like the Viair 85p) are praised for their robust build...
by Sean Michael | Oct 10, 2013 | Blog, Maintenance, RV Products, SEEMORE, Tires
Recently we bought two new Michelin tires (http://goo.gl/GKwaEg) for our tow vehicle, a Ford F250 truck we call SEEMORE. We bought them via the Internet at a significant savings over what we could find locally. TWO INSTEAD OF FOUR First of all, why did we buy two new...
by Sean Michael | Sep 30, 2013 | Airstream, Backing, Dry Camping, National Parks, RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Video, Wildlife
People often ask us to name our favorite places to camp. One of the first we always mention is Grand Teton National Park (which sits in Wyoming just south of its big brother Yellowstone). We’ve enjoyed some special experiences here. It’s a part of North...
by Sean Michael | Sep 21, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
When outfitting our RV rig, not even the humble door mat escapes our attention. Yes, I said door mat – after much diligent research, we have discovered the latest and greatest in door mat technology. Our door mat is the famous/infamous Clean Step Mat...
by Sean Michael | Sep 17, 2013 | Airstream, Product Review, RV Products
If you plan to take a serious RV road trip, a GPS is a “must own” device. We recently bought our second portable GPS unit. Our GPS is a Garmin 2455LMT and after testing it for several weeks, we are pleased with it. Over the past few years, GPS prices have dropped and...
by Sean Michael | Sep 13, 2013 | "How To", Backing, Blog, Camping Gear
Some of the most useful communication tools that we carry are our “walkie-talkies” (also known as two-way radios). Every RV camper should have a pair of these devices. We store ours inside our truck’s glovebox, so they are always within quick reach. Our units...
by Sean Michael | Sep 12, 2013 | Interviews, Motivational, RV Lifestyle, Video
An RV is a product. Camping is an activity. But RV camping? It’s a lifestyle. For us, it’s an ongoing process. There’s always something new to learn. We are avid travelers. From the outset, we approached our Airstream purchase as a fun alternative...
by Sean Michael | Sep 7, 2013 | Airstream, Maintenance, RV Lifestyle, Safety, Towing, Video
One of the most vital regular trailer maintenance jobs involves wheel bearings. Wheel bearings are a key component of the trailer axle. They are lubricated with grease. It’s absolutely critical that wheel bearings on an Airstream or other travel trailer are...
by Sean Michael | Aug 24, 2013 | Airstream, Choosing an RV, Dealership, Video
Ever wanted to peek inside our 25-foot Airstream travel trailer? Now’s your chance! Recently we stopped to visit with the folks at Dixie RV Superstores in Hammond, Louisiana where we produced this video walkthrough of our Airstream – which we sometimes...
by Sean Michael | Aug 15, 2013 | Airstream, Blog, RV Products, Safety, Towing
Driving visibility is always important, even moreso when we are towing our Airstream and faced with longer stopping distances. While you can stop a Porsche on a dime, an Airstream can be stopped on a football field – if you’re lucky. Thus, Rain-X is a...
by Sean Michael | Aug 13, 2013 | Airstream, Blog, Fuel Costs, Generators, Overnight Parking, Product Review, RV Products
Lately our 3000 Watt generator “Franklin” has been having trouble powering our Airstream air-conditioning unit. It runs the A/C for a while, then overloads. Then it takes a smoke break. Then we get all hot and steamy, and not in an enjoyable way. So...
by Sean Michael | Aug 10, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
I’m a confirmed work glove fanatic. I carry several pairs when we RV camp, and find them extremely useful for all sorts of tasks like hitching our rig, not to mention establishing and breaking down camp. My current favorites are my Custom Leathercraft Handyman...
by Sean Michael | Aug 6, 2013 | "How To", Airstream, Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
When you go RV camping, you need to pack light – literally. I’m talking about actual light. You better pack plenty of flashlights because most campsites are dark after sundown, and the tasks don’t end just because the sun called it quits. That’s why...
by Sean Michael | Aug 4, 2013 | "How To", Blog, Camping Gear, Generators, Maintenance, Product Review, RV Products
Most gasoline today contains ethanol additives. The ethanol is intended to reduce carbon emissions. As the poet John Michael (Ozzy) Osbourne once observed, “Good intentions pave the way to Hell.” (I’m afraid ol’ Ozzy ripped off St. Bernard of...
by Sean Michael | Aug 2, 2013 | "How To", Airstream, Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
If you are located anywhere near a city with TV stations, you can get free over-the-air broadcasts of HD programming from the likes of ABC, CBS, NBS, FOX, & PBS – plus scores of other channels. Adding a Winegard “Wingman” RV booster antenna to our 2003...
by Sean Michael | Jul 31, 2013 | "How To", Airstream, Blog, Camping Gear, Dry Camping, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
RV camping is all about water management. When you need fresh water, you better have it. Life without fresh water quickly becomes intolerable. If you are camping at a campground with water hookups, then your needs are mostly met. You don’t need to worry too much...
by Sean Michael | Jul 30, 2013 | "How To", Airstream, Alaska, Blog, RV Products
Through the years, we’ve had all sorts of different visitors to our Long Long Honeymoon website. Everyone seems open to travel and new experiences. Most have an interest in RV camping. Many have a specific interest in Airstream ownership. I wrote the book “How...
by Sean Michael | Jul 30, 2013 | Blog, Fuel Costs, Maintenance, Product Review, RV Products, SEEMORE, Towing
Why do we use cetane boosting fuel additive in our beloved diesel pickup truck SEEMORE? Last year, sadly, SEEMORE suffered a catastrophic engine failure. Specifically, the EGR (environmental gas recirculation) cooler failed. We ended up needing to replace both the EGR...
by Sean Michael | Jul 29, 2013 | Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
Is there a “best” shoe for RV camping? This is a question that has plagued philosophers and theologians for centuries. In this space, I’m trying to achieve what Plato and St. Thomas Aquinas could not: intellectual clarity with regard to camping...
by Sean Michael | Jul 28, 2013 | Airstream, Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Towing
We love our 25-foot Airstream Classic travel trailer. It’s comfortable, cozy, and has been a wonderful home on wheels to us in a variety of adventures. But one thing it’s not… is spacious. We don’t have a lot of storage space. Forget about...
by Sean Michael | Jul 26, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products, SEEMORE
We’ve been discussing our favorite RV camping gear. Not unlike a soothsayer, I’m answering questions you never even knew you wanted to ask. What’s that? You want to know about my power inverters? Well, it’s a rather personal subject, but I...
by Sean Michael | Jul 25, 2013 | Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
Recently we’ve been discussing ways to keep RV interiors clean. We usually remove our shoes at the door. We keep a container of Clorox Wipes handy at all times. And we own a Dyson handheld vacuum cleaner. Our model is a few years old; it’s the Dyson DC31....
by Sean Michael | Jul 24, 2013 | Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
Every RV camper needs a good flashlight. In fact, as anyone who’s ever stumbled around a campsite in the dark can tell you, every RV camper needs several good flashlights. We sometimes boondock in rural areas that are pitch black at night. We carry a bunch of...
by Sean Michael | Jul 23, 2013 | Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
Is there such a thing as “best” shoes for RV camping? I’m going to go out on a limb and say yes. At the very least, we can all agree that there are “worst” shoes for certain activities. For example, I’ve found that high heels aren’t very useful on...
by Sean Michael | Jul 22, 2013 | "How To", Airstream, Blog, Maintenance, Product Review, RV Products
Recently we’ve been discussing our favorite anti-corrosion products for use with an RV. In addition to Boeshield T-9, we sometimes use a product called CorrosionX. CorrosionX was developed by a company in Dallas, Texas, for use by the military on metal gear from...
by Sean Michael | Jul 19, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
What is the best outdoors shirt for summertime RV camping? The best I have found is the Columbia PFG (“Performance Fishing Gear”) line of shirts. They are an ideal blend of style and function, and help keep you cool on hot days. I bought one of these shirts (in the...
by Sean Michael | Jul 17, 2013 | Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Products
After many years of Airstream ownership, we’ve found a few products that are especially handy. One of the most useful is Boeshield T-9. It’s like WD-40, but better – a lot better. Boeshield offers superior corrosion protection and lubrication that is...
by Sean Michael | Jul 17, 2013 | Airstream, Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Products
Why do we own an Air-Dryr device? Moisture is good for skin, barbecue, and chocolate cake; it’s hell on RVs. You really don’t want mold and mildew developing inside your RV. Unfortunately these toxic microorganisms grow on just about everything, including...
by Sean Michael | Jul 11, 2013 | "How To", Airstream, Blog, Product Review, RV Products
Recently on our Facebook page someone asked me to name a great “bang for the buck” RV camping gadget. So I turned to my wife, who stays very busy when we arrive and depart a campsite. Those are times when I feel compelled to relax, although I get a workout by simply...
by Sean Michael | Jul 10, 2013 | Airstream, Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
People often ask, “Do you drink the water in your RV?” “Yes,” we reply, “and it’s delicious.” We double-filter it. Here’s how we do it. With regard to water sources, often we are reliant on unfamiliar public taps. So we use two...
by Sean Michael | Jul 9, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Products, Safety
Radar detectors are fascinating devices. These gadgets are used by motorists to detect if their speed is being monitored by someone using a radar gun. In a sense, radar detectors are safety devices that encourage owners to be mindful of speed. Of course, they also...
by Sean Michael | Jul 8, 2013 | "How To", Airstream, Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
To enjoy RV camping, your rig needs to be level. Lynx Levelers are leveling blocks that every RV traveler should carry. We never go Airstream camping without them. Ever camped in an unlevel campsite? If you own an RV, you’ve done it at least once. That’s...
by Sean Michael | Jul 6, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Products
What is the best hat for RV camping and outdoor activities? In our small travel production company, I wear many hats. No, literally! I wear a lot of different actual hats. Since I often appear on camera in our videos, I don hats to guard against the occasional “bad...
by Sean Michael | Jun 28, 2013 | Blog, Essays, RV Products, Safety
Many days in this life merge together in one’s mind. There’s an abundance of sameness, routine, and predictability. But every once in a while, something really weird happens. Life tosses us a spitball, a “brush back pitch” that grazes our...
by Sean Michael | Jun 28, 2013 | Blog, Essays, Overseas Travel, RV Products
Someone recently posed the question: “What’s your favorite RV camping travel gadget?” Considering all of the items we lug around with us when Airstream camping, I had to ponder it a moment. We’ve got hundreds of gadgets big and small. (The Airstream is a...
by Sean Michael | Jun 25, 2013 | "How To", Camping Gear, Generators, Maintenance, RV Products, Video
Ownership entails maintenance. Consider the venerable oil change. According to our Yamaha EF3000iSEB generator owner’s manual, the engine oil should be changed every 50 hours of usage. Every 50 hours? Who owns who here? When we are fulltiming in our Airstream,...
by Sean Michael | Jun 21, 2013 | Blog, Photography, Photos, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
For many of us, our favorite souvenirs from travel are the photographs we bring home. Over the years doing the Long Long Honeymoon website, I’ve used a lot of gear – and in this series of articles, we discuss my favorite (and/or recommended) cameras. Today’s...
by Sean Michael | Jun 9, 2013 | Airstream, Alaska, Blog, RV Products, Tires, Video
When things go wrong, the adventure begins. That’s why you carry seemingly mundane items like a Trailer Aid ramp. Yes, it’s a bright yellow chunk of Made in China plastic. You don’t buy a Trailer Aid because it’s a fun sexy purchase. But every...
by Sean Michael | Jun 5, 2013 | Airstream, Product Review, RV Products, Safety, Video
Severe weather and camping go together like ice cream and motor oil. RVs and emergency weather are simply not a good combination. In fact, they are a really bad combination, and a recipe for disaster. Sure, RVs are comfortable, cozy, and fun. They’re a fine and...
by Sean Michael | May 10, 2013 | Airstream, Interviews, People We Meet, RV Products, Video
It’s often said that “more than 70%” of all Airstreams ever built are still in use today. (I don’t know who has the job of running around the world counting Airstreams in use, but it must be exhausting.) While many vintage Airstreams are still being used...
by Sean Michael | Apr 19, 2013 | Destinations, Disney, Video
South Dakota’s Wall Drug evokes competing emotions. My feelings on the subject are divided. As the Persuaders once sang, it’s a thin line between love and hate. Or to paraphrase Dickens: it is the best of tourist traps; it is the worst of tourist traps....
by Sean Michael | Apr 1, 2013 | Airstream, Destinations, Photos
April 1 The Virgin Galactic corporation today announced a unique joint venture with Airstream designed to bolster the fledgling space tourism industry. The two companies will partner to offer “Cosmic Camping” ™ to intrepid and well-heeled adventurers. “Since the glory...
by Sean Michael | Jan 29, 2013 | Airstream, Alaska, California, Maintenance, Video
In 2012, we towed our Airstream on a 14,000 mile road trip. We traveled 5000 miles from Alabama, exiting the United States from Montana, branching through Alberta, and then along the Alaska Highway through British Columbia, and the Yukon, all the way up to the Alaska...
by Sean Michael | Oct 26, 2012 | Airstream, Video
It goes without saying that I love Airstreams. Their legacy in the RV travel industry is unmatched. Their design is iconic. Airstreams are pretty much the only travel trailers that can occasionally pass as art. They’ve been doing it for eight decades. By...
by Sean Michael | Oct 24, 2012 | Airstream, Tires, Towing, Video
When the time rolled around for new tires, we faced a minor dilemma. The OEM tires on SEEMORE, our Ford F250 pickup truck, were Continental Contitracs. Our experience with those Continental tires was pretty good. We managed to extract just over 47,000 miles of service...
by Sean Michael | Sep 30, 2012 | Airstream, Alaska, Blog, Photos
As always, if you want to follow our latest, please visit and “LIKE” our Faceboook page. Greetings from Watson Lake, Yukon Territory! This is a small town that serves as an overnight stop along the Alaska Highway. We passed through Watson Lake over a month ago on our...
by Sean Michael | Aug 29, 2012 | Photos, Video
Several months ago, I stood outside on a chilly winter night, staring at the moon. Doing so is a rite of passage for budding photographers. Taking a nice photo of the moon is not a difficult task, though it requires some preparation. A tripod is a must, and it helps...
by Sean Michael | Aug 22, 2012 | Alaska, Blog, Destinations, Photos
First of all, if you are interested in LLH and our travel antics, we encourage you to visit and “LIKE” our Facebook page. I realize not everyone uses Facebook, but (current stock price notwithstanding) it really is one of the easiest and most effective means of...
by Sean Michael | Jul 14, 2012 | Blog, Cooking, RV Lifestyle
I’ve been watching my weight lately. In fact, I’ve been on a diet. This means, sadly, a summer with no beer. For me, that’s like a soccer game with no ball. In the old days, I’d down a couple of 300-calorie pale ales before crawling out of bed....
by Sean Michael | Jul 11, 2012 | Airstream, Canada, Video
For the past couple of years, we’ve been kicking around the idea of taking our Airstream to Alaska. We never really intended to “see every state” in some sort of checklist fashion. We have always simply gone to the places that felt right. But after...
by Sean Michael | Jul 4, 2012 | Essays, Motivational
As Ramona Wiley once wrote to Barney (“Barney Beloved”) Fife, “the tears on my pillow bespeak the pain that is in my heart.” If you are like me, news of Andy Griffith’s passing left you shedding a few tears. We camp because we want to...
by Sean Michael | Jun 13, 2012 | Airstream, Choosing an RV, RV Lifestyle, Video
The undead are the talk of the nation. Or at least the talk of the Internet. Every day, it seems, innocent people are getting their faces chewed off or their brains and hearts eaten in random, unprovoked zombie attacks. Whatever your political or religious persuasion,...
by Sean Michael | May 17, 2012 | Airstream, Coffee, Interviews, People We Meet, RV Lifestyle, Video
First, a little background. I like many different kinds of music. But when I was growing up in the 80s, my favorite bands were Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, and a variety of hair metal bands like Metallica and even that silly guilty pleasure...
by Sean Michael | May 3, 2012 | "How To", Airstream, Coffee, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Video
Over the years, I’ve tried just about every method of making coffee when camping. When it came time to create a coffee page on our website, I was overwhelmed by the topic. There’s a lot of ground to cover. It sounds ridiculous, but for some reason it...
by Sean Michael | Apr 30, 2012 | Blog
Springtime is upon us, and that means several things. Pollen? Check. We’ve been sneezing at least fifteen times an hour. Airstream cleaning? Check. We recently pressure washed the old gal. She’s now shining in the sun like a gigantic loaf of silver sour...
by Sean Michael | Apr 10, 2012 | Beach, Blog, Destinations, Overseas Travel
We recently returned from a walkabout in the U.S. Virgin Islands. As you might have guessed, we didn’t take our Airstream. (I’m still trying to figure out how to cross oceans with the thing.) Although we weren’t exactly camping, we did visit a...
by Sean Michael | Mar 2, 2012 | "How To", RV Lifestyle
In many respects, tools are what separate human beings from the lower animals. (Tools, and micro fleece. Believe me, if they had access to it, other animals would also be wearing micro fleece.) Sure, opposable digits are nice, but many animals have thumbs. Few...
by Sean Michael | Jan 31, 2012 | Airstream, National Parks, Video, Wildlife, Yellowstone
As of this writing, we’ve taken our Airstream into all of the lower 48 States. We’ve camped just about everywhere between Mexico and Canada that we could squeeze our rig. We’ve inexplicably bypassed a few destinations along the way (why on earth did...
by Sean Michael | Jan 6, 2012 | Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
For those of us who like to travel, e-readers are a revolution. Now we can carry an entire library’s worth of books in one easily portable package. No more cramming books into every corner of the camper! Quite simply, e-readers deliver an enjoyable reading...
by Sean Michael | Dec 22, 2011 | Overseas Travel, Video
A few years ago, when decorating our tree we put together a “video Christmas card” and emailed it to friends. We’ve done several over the years, usually consisting of some sort of sloppy timelapse in which I drink a lot of whiskey-laden eggnog while...
by Sean Michael | Dec 9, 2011 | Blog, Destinations, Overseas Travel, Photos
We’re currently on a walkabout in Europe, after completing a transatlantic crossing on the Queen Mary 2. We have visited England, Greece, & Turkey on this trip. Next week we head home, again on the big ship. Here are a few pics from the Eastbound crossing....
by Sean Michael | Oct 28, 2011 | Video
Devil’s Tower is a national monument located in the northeastern corner of Wyoming. It’s one of those road trip icons of the all-natural variety. If you are driving into the state from South Dakota (say, from visits to Wall Drug and Mt. Rushmore) it...
by Sean Michael | Oct 11, 2011 | Airstream, People We Meet, RV Lifestyle, Video
When Kristy and I travel in our Airstream, we become “part-time full-timers.” In other words, we are full-time Airstream travelers for an extended period of time. But (so far, anyway) we always return to the comfort of a house sans wheels. Our longest stretch...
by Sean Michael | Aug 28, 2011 | Blog, Moneysaving Tips, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
With the recent switch to digital broadcast signals and the dropping price of HDTV sets, many of us are upgrading our RV media centers. In our Airstream, we have two HDTVs: one in the main living area, and one in the bedroom. The best cable connection for HDTV sets is...
by Sean Michael | Aug 23, 2011 | Destinations, People We Meet, SEEMORE, Video, Wildlife
To paraphrase Sinatra, “Dumb mistakes? I’ve made a few.” Yes, throughout the course of our travels, I’ve made my share of dumb mistakes. Of course, what I’m referring to are more accurately described as careless mistakes. A dumb mistake is something...
by Sean Michael | Aug 13, 2011 | Airstream, RV Lifestyle, Video
Let’s face it: the current economy is one giant financial dump station. How bad is it? I’m thinking about moving most of my investments away from the stock market and toward canned food items and ammunition. We might even bury our Airstream in the backyard and...
by Sean Michael | Jun 21, 2011 | Destinations, Florida, Video
I’m not much of a “festival” kind of guy. As I’ve written before in this space — believe it or not — I’m an introvert. For me, true bliss is not likely found in NYC. It’s found in BFE. You can have Manhattan. I’ll...
by Sean Michael | Jun 8, 2011 | Camping Gear, RV Products, SEEMORE, Video
Have you ever seen one of those episodes of Cribs when they expose what’s residing inside a country music star’s refrigerator? There’s always a gallon of milk, some old Chinese takeout, and a tub of potato salad gone bad. This topic is a little like...
by Sean Michael | May 26, 2011 | Airstream, Destinations, Florida, Video, Vintage
“I don’t get the Airstream thing,” a gentleman recently posted on our YouTube Channel. Fair enough. Believe it or not, I know what he means. The pragmatist in me (remember, I survived college on a steady diet of Ramen noodles and Taco Bell) understands his point...
by Sean Michael | May 21, 2011 | Photos, Uncategorized
Here are a few favorite photos snapped with my iPhone 4, with a focus upon the American West. It’s been said that the iPhone is the most powerful camera ever made, except for the image quality. Granted, the iPhone may have a tiny sensor, but that sensor is...
by Sean Michael | May 4, 2011 | Airstream, RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Safety, Video
Long Long Honeymoon is usually a lighthearted website. We tout ourselves as celebrating “the fun stuff” as it relates to Airstream RV camping. Usually our focus is gleeful escapism. But when a historic disaster happens in our backyard, it can’t be ignored. And this...
by Sean Michael | Apr 13, 2011 | Video
Hitching is among the most fundamental tasks related to Airstream camping. It’s the first thing they teach you. Rather, it’s the first thing they WOULD teach you, if anyone was teaching you at all. If you’re like me, you learned by doing. #162...
by Sean Michael | Apr 1, 2011 | Airstream
Jackson Center, Ohio (Rooters) – Today Airstream announced that it will launch a new line of travel trailers inspired by the legendary “Squarestream” models of the 1980s. These new travel trailers will be dubbed the “Steelstream” line. All Steelstream trailers...
by Sean Michael | Mar 29, 2011 | Florida, Interviews, People We Meet, RV Lifestyle, Video, Vintage
While on the road promoting my novel The Lost Spyder, Kristy and I attended a vintage car show in Rosemary Beach, Florida. In fact, we did more than simply attend this car show – we served as judges, giving each vehicle the “white glove and electron...
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...
