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...
by Sean Michael | Oct 27, 2010 | Airstream, Tires, Video
What, tires AGAIN? For some reason, I’m thinking of an old Brady Bunch episode. You know, the one in which Jan exclaims, “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!” Except on this day, you, the loyal reader, are in the role of Jan. And you’re exclaiming,...
by Sean Michael | Oct 22, 2010 | Blog, RV Lifestyle, Video
You’ve got mail — or do you? If you take the plunge and become a FULL-TIME occupant of your RV, life goes on. It still rains, snows, sleets, and hails. (And in our case, it now also leaks.) You still need to receive mail from time to time. Of course you...
by Sean Michael | Oct 14, 2010 | Blog, Camping Gear, RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Video
Less is more. The old axiom “less is more” applies to many facets of life. Sure, there are a few notable exceptions. I think we all agree that when it comes to money, more is more. It’s pretty rare that individuals, corporations, or the government...
by Sean Michael | Oct 6, 2010 | Airstream, Blog, National Parks, Photos
Let’s get one thing out of the way: I’m not much of a photographer. Oh, I own some cool cameras and carry around a sack full of Nikon lenses. But my still photography skills are limited. I’m more of a video guy. Hand me your cellphone, and I’ll...
by Sean Michael | Sep 21, 2010 | Airstream, Product Review, RV Products, Video
To upgrade, the philosopher known as Beyonce teaches us, is to live. That’s the cool thing about owning an Airstream or any other RV — like a brick-and-mortar home, it’s a constantly evolving platform. With the simple flick of a plastic card, you can...
by Sean Michael | Sep 3, 2010 | Destinations, People We Meet, Video
About 20 years ago, my best friend Mike and I loaded up my trusty 1985 Honda CRX (a tiny 2-seater, but you could cram an adult male bison in the rear hatch) and headed west on the first great cross-country road trip of our lives. We departed in early August. Our route...
by Sean Michael | Aug 24, 2010 | Airstream, Blog, Dry Camping, Motivational, National Parks, Video, Vlog, Wildlife, Yellowstone
Here’s a brief update from the road — specifically, from gorgeous Grand Teton National Park. I’m in LOVE with our current campsite. This is the finest camping locale we’ve enjoyed all year. We are surrounded by wilderness. We have a tremendous...
by Sean Michael | Aug 9, 2010 | Blog, Destinations, National Parks, Video
Here ya go folks. Fresh new post from the hardest workin’ man in the bloggin’ business! Sure, I don’t post as often as some. But hey, who else gives ya a FRICKIN’ TV SHOW in their blog? (Oh, I guess Diablo Cody does — in RED BAND TRAILER....
by Sean Michael | Jul 30, 2010 | Blog, Destinations, Video
This video clocks in a little longer than our usual fare. I can’t determine what the ideal length might be for an Internet video. For some people, the shorter the better. (For you short attention span people, our shortest video on YouTube is about 9 seconds...
by Sean Michael | Jul 23, 2010 | Destinations, Video
As we meander around North America, we always set aside a little time to stop in local eateries. It’s often rough on the waistline, but many fond travel memories are made at the dinner table. We’ve found all sorts of fun places along the way. Some new,...
by Sean Michael | Jul 13, 2010 | Blog, Destinations, Video
Our visit to Amish country sent us back a few hundred years. While not quite the Wacky Wayback Machine of Amish land, Mackinac Island rolled the clock back at least a century or so. Mackinac Island is a charming tourist destination that’s distinguished by what...
by Sean Michael | Jul 2, 2010 | Airstream, Blog, Destinations, Video, Wine
Several years ago, my brother and his family lived in Detroit. I thus visited the Motor City many times. While we spent much of our time just hangin’ out in the suburbs, we also explored vast expanses of urban sprawl for which Detroit is famous (and/or...
by Sean Michael | Jun 29, 2010 | Airstream, Blog, Destinations, People We Meet, Video
Okay, this is a weird one. The Amish pose a compelling conundrum for a travel blog. We travel types are motivated to explore. Not unlike Captain Kirk, we seek out new life and new civilizations. Most of us embrace modern technology along the way (yes, you can have my...
by Sean Michael | Jun 26, 2010 | Airstream, Blog, Interviews, People We Meet
It takes all kinds to make the Airstream / RV camping world go ’round. Over the course of our travels, we’ve met the gamut. From young families with kids, to retired married couples, to solo travelers. Some folks just camp on weekends. Others go at it full...
by Sean Michael | Jun 22, 2010 | Airstream, Blog, Overnight Parking, People We Meet, Video
As we haul our Airstream throughout North America, we often spotlight camping destinations along the way. But how about the PEOPLE we meet? Cities and parks are nice and all, but people are unforgettable. RV campers are generally a warm and friendly lot. We were...
by Sean Michael | Jun 17, 2010 | Dry Camping, Video
As I’ve written before, on LongLongHoneymoon.com we’re committed to documenting the RV lifestyle — the good, the bad, and the ugly. So here’s a facet of RV travel we’ve never previously addressed. I suppose we could classify this job as...
by Sean Michael | Jun 8, 2010 | Airstream, Blog, Destinations, People We Meet, Video
Alumapalooza is a gathering of Airstream enthusiasts. It’s unique because it takes place on factory property in Jackson Center, Ohio. We camp right behind the building where our Airstream was built. Camping at Airstream has many upsides. While at the factory, we...
by Sean Michael | May 31, 2010 | Airstream, Blog, Maintenance, Video
Pressure washing — an addictive activity? It’s definitely dangerous, as you see in the video. But in addition to splitting human skin, will it split aluminum seams? Overall, my approach is moderation in all things, including moderation. We have owned our...
by Sean Michael | May 30, 2010 | Airstream, Blog, Maintenance, RV Products, Video
For those of you who think I don’t know jack about RV repair, I finally have a video to prove you wrong. In the past you’ve heard me bemoan the fragility of our power jack. The sacrificial part in question is a little nylon gear. This gear works fine for...
by Sean Michael | May 14, 2010 | Campfire Question, Camping Gear, Video
After we bought our RV, we quickly realized that electricity is quite useful. Unless you like ice-cold coffee, blank TV screens, and sweltering summer heat, you’ll want the ability to camp with substantial amounts of the stuff on hand. But since one can’t purchase...
by Sean Michael | May 11, 2010 | Airstream, Blog, Maintenance, Video
One of the great upsides of Airstream ownership, in my opinion, is the product’s longevity. Airstreams are not disposable. Over 70% of all Airstream travel trailers ever built (going back to the 1930s) are still in use today. So if you are a “buy and...
by Sean Michael | May 6, 2010 | Blog
I know, I know — our website offers “tips and information for Airstream / RV travelers.” SO HERE’S TODAY’S TIP: support your local musicians! Honestly, I get more enjoyment from local independent musicians than the glossy pre-packaged...
by Sean Michael | Apr 30, 2010 | Blog, Campfire Question
Here in America, we like to toss around the word “freedom” a lot. We supposedly live in “the land of the free.” In reality, we live in the land of the taxed and regulated — but that’s not such a catchy phrase. Case in point: Maryland has BANNED ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION in...
by Sean Michael | Apr 26, 2010 | Airstream, Blog, Vlog
Hello, blog! Yes, I’m aware that’s a strange way to address one’s blog. But is it really any more bizarre than Good Morning America? And does anyone remember that old McLean Stevenson sit-com called Hello, Larry? Not the catchiest TV jingle, but hey...
by Sean Michael | Apr 14, 2010 | Blog, Destinations
Here on LongLongHoneymoon.com, we like to consider the plethora of ways in which people use their RVs. While the most obvious may be old fashioned campin’ in a campground, RVs (and especially Airstreams) tend to crop up in unusual places. We’ve seen...
by Sean Michael | Apr 10, 2010 | Vlog
We rarely “vlog” on LongLongHoneymoon.com — at least if you define “vlogging” as yapping into the camera without significant editing. But why not give it a whirl? Here’s what’s happening in our neck of the woods these days,...
by Sean Michael | Apr 5, 2010 | Airstream, Blog
What is Alumapalooza, you ask? It’s a big gathering of Airstream enthusiasts, and it’s being held June 1-6 at the motherland in Jackson Center, Ohio. Kristy and I are not only slated to ATTEND Alumapalooza, we’ll also be speaking! So if you want to...
by Sean Michael | Mar 25, 2010 | Camping Abroad, Maintenance, RV Lifestyle, Video
I like stuff. But stuff breaks. There’s a Bob Dylan song in which the old man croons, “Everything is broken.” Sometimes I feel this way about my stuff. What’s wrong with my stuff? Why does all of my stuff seem to break? Because everyone’s...
by Sean Michael | Mar 8, 2010 | Airstream, Backing, Blog, Video
One of the most intimidating tasks awaiting any new towable RV owner is backing into a campsite. The process is counter-intuitive. When traveling in reverse, you’ll find that the trailer responds to steering inputs in a fashion that’s completely opposite...
by Sean Michael | Feb 26, 2010 | Blog, Florida
Here’s a short film I made about one of our favorite artists. Justin Gaffrey creates art in Blue Mountain Beach, Florida. We’ve camped in this area more times than we can count. We love it so much, we made it our home away from home. When Walkabout...
by Sean Michael | Feb 22, 2010 | Dry Camping, Video
Water, water, every where, And all the boards did shrink ; Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink. Samuel Taylor Coleridge Rime of the Ancient RVer Mariner Water — it does a body good. For the moment, our Long Long Honeymoon is veering into...
by Sean Michael | Feb 8, 2010 | Blog, RV Lifestyle, Video
A week or so ago, I asked my Twitter friends for topic suggestions. Someone (yes, I’m referring to you JJohnston1975) suggested integrating “creature comforts” and the spa experience with RVing. Personally, I’ve been wanting to do a blog about sleep for a long time....
by Sean Michael | Jan 29, 2010 | Blog
When we first started blogging, the original plan was to simply to keep friends and family in the loop. Our posts were snapshots and text. Then we began uploading the occasional short video to YouTube. This quickly morphed into regular YouTube uploads from the road....
by Sean Michael | Jan 14, 2010 | Airstream, Blog, Campfire Question, Video, Vlog
Confession: I find RV floor plans strangely fascinating. Okay, “fascinating” may be a stretch. I mean, I don’t sit around all day dreaming about floor plans. But it’s quite remarkable how many different combinations manufacturers create....
by Sean Michael | Jan 7, 2010 | Blog, Media Coverage, Photos
Kristy and I are members of Good Sam Club. We joined in 2007, a few months after buying our Airstream and hitting the road. We don’t have any “official” affiliation with the club, although we do blog on RV.net (a site that’s owned by the same parent...
by Sean Michael | Dec 28, 2009 | Blog, Europe & UK, Photos
“Time,” an otherwise forgettable Star Trek villain once said, “is the fire in which we burn.” As we transition into 2010, I’m once again faced with one of those watershed moments. Not only are we collectively closing the chapter on a...
by Sean Michael | Dec 19, 2009 | Blog, Europe & UK, Photos
Here on LongLongHoneymoon.com, we focus upon our Airstream / RV travels. Since it’s pretty tough to haul one’s Airstream across the ocean, this means domestic travel throughout the spectacular United States. But the fundamental goal is to share our...
by Sean Michael | Dec 15, 2009 | Airstream, Blog, Fuel Costs, Maintenance, Video
One of the primary missions of our website is to document RV ownership. We like to help educate newcomers to RV camping. It can all be a little perplexing at first. So why haven’t we talked about liquefied propane (LP)? Well folks, now you know what’s inside...
by Sean Michael | Dec 10, 2009 | Airstream, Blog, Photos
While attending the RVIA trade show, we seized the opportunity to browse Airstream’s latest. The company unveiled a new model in its popular International series. The incoming Serenity replaces the Ocean Breeze in the lineup. The Serenity features Asian interior...
by Sean Michael | Dec 9, 2009 | Airstream, Blog, Video
Recently we hauled our Airstream to RVIA, the annual industry convention in Louisville, Kentucky. We found ourselves “camping” in freezing weather upon an enormous slab of asphalt. Oddly, this is much more fun than it sounds. I’m happy to report that...
by Sean Michael | Nov 25, 2009 | Airstream, Blog, RV Products, Video
Overall, we’ve been happy with our Airstream Classic. Although the company makes hipper models with contemporary interiors, we also like the “old school” experience of Airstream camping. Sure, the decor is a bit long in the tooth, but it channels generations of...
by Sean Michael | Nov 16, 2009 | Blog, Product Review, RV Products
Behold the Dyson DC31 — the Ferrari of handheld vacuums? Will this bad boy help keep our Airstream clean? One thing’s for sure: even the cleanest freakiest CLEAN FREAK struggles when attempting to keep an RV spotless. It’s just a fact of life: your...
by Sean Michael | Nov 9, 2009 | Blog, Photos, Video
Okay, here are a few photos of wildlife — the tiny variety. Last week Kristy and I were lounging on some sun chairs in Florida. Yes, with apologies to our friends up north, it was sunny enough for sunbathing. (This obviously was before Hurricane Ida came to...
by Sean Michael | Nov 2, 2009 | Blog, Florida
Kristy and I are working on a DVD with some tips for fellow RV campers. Yesterday we shot some video footage at Camping on the Gulf, a privately owned campground on the Gulf of Mexico in Destin, Florida. It’s a well managed campground that in the off season is...
by Sean Michael | Oct 27, 2009 | Airstream, Blog, Towing
Recently, we saw a fellow towing a 31-foot Airstream Classic with a minivan. The Classic is the heaviest Airstream model. The 31-footer weighs about 10,000 pounds. Does this seem like a wise combination to you? A friend recently send me a photo of someone towing a...
by Sean Michael | Oct 21, 2009 | Blog, Camping Abroad, Destinations, Photos
For the past several days, we have been in Negril, Jamaica attending a destination wedding. We stayed at an all inclusive resort. It’s kind of like a cruise that doesn’t cruise. In other words, you pay one (slightly exorbitant!) price, and that’s it....
by Sean Michael | Oct 14, 2009 | Airstream, Blog, Campfire Question, Choosing an RV
One of the purposes of our “Campfire Questions” is to consider a variety of issues that RV owners face. But it goes beyond RV owners, because many people who check out LongLongHoneymoon.com are researching RV purchases. They may be debating whether to...
by Sean Michael | Oct 3, 2009 | Blog
To pet or not to pet? That is the question. 95% of the time, we’d love to own a dog. Pet ownership is not only great fun, it’s good for your health and mental well being. Just check the stats. Lots of scientific studies have been done. Pet owners, by and...
by Sean | Sep 28, 2009 | RV Lifestyle, Video
According to Wikipedia, “in North America, a tailgate party is a social event held on and around the open tailgate of a vehicle.” Which begs the question, what is a tailgate party in South America? A form of sociopolitical rebellion? But I digress. In the...
by Sean Michael | Sep 21, 2009 | Blog
As Mark Twain might say, quitting beer is easy! I’ve done it several times. Beer has been good to me. It’s also been bad for me. I’m probably carrying an addition twenty pounds of girth around my midsection that is directly attributable to fermented...
by Sean Michael | Sep 11, 2009 | Airstream, Blog, Choosing an RV, Towing
From time to time I post email queries in this space. Here’s an excerpt from an email we recently received. Hi Sean and Kristy! Before I introduce myself let me say “thank you” for a wonderful amount of info you guys have provided. My fiance and I...
by Sean Michael | Sep 10, 2009 | Blog, Campfire Question, Wildlife
Wild animals. We love ‘em – at least when they’re not trying to eat us. Certainly one of the reasons we camp, whether we realize it or not, is to get closer to animals. My favorite wild animal encounter from a filmmaking perspective is well documented in that...
by Sean Michael | Sep 2, 2009 | Blog
The year is more than half over. As of this writing, we’ve got four months left to go. The proverbial glass now stands half-empty. Or half full, if you prefer. What have we accomplished this year? Where have we been? Where are we going? Let’s sip a cold...
by Sean Michael | Aug 24, 2009 | Blog, Campfire Question
Today I’m filing a blog entry in the ol’ complaint box. Early campground checkout times are one of my chief annoyances with the camping industry. Kristy and I typically do our driving in the afternoon, and arrive at campgrounds in the evening. There have...
by Sean Michael | Aug 12, 2009 | Airstream, Destinations, Video
“Do they still make those things?” Every Airstream owner, sooner or later, hears this question. This indicates the degree to which the Airstream travel trailer has achieved iconic status. But if I were running the company, I’d find the question...
by Sean Michael | Jul 27, 2009 | Destinations, Video
Probably the highest compliment I can pay Niagara Falls is that it looks fake. To be more precise, at times the natural scenery is so spectacular, it seems to good to be true. We snapped a couple of photos with our SLR. Viewing the results, I just shook my head. But...
by Sean Michael | Jul 19, 2009 | Blog
The big news story this weekend (at least in the sports nerd community) concerns ESPN reporter Erin Andrews. Andrews is an attractive young woman who blogs and does sideline reports from live sporting events. If you’ve watched college football, you’ve...
by Sean Michael | Jul 17, 2009 | Canada, Video
Oh, Canada? Oh my… Where to begin? The transition from Quebec to Ontario is subtle, but the difference is dramatic. There’s no border check (not yet anyway) but when you see that first “Welcome to Ontario” sign you’re already back on more...
by Sean Michael | Jul 9, 2009 | Airstream, Blog
We’ve been enjoying some incredible hospitality at Airstream headquarters in Jackson Center, Ohio. Today we met with Larry Huttle, Chairman of the company. Mr. Huttle has been with Airstream some 30 years. He’s personable, knowledgeable, and a true...
by Sean Michael | Jul 9, 2009 | Airstream, Blog
All Airstreams are manufactured in the town of Jackson Center, Ohio. The town is located smack dab in the middle of some of America’s most beautiful farmland. In front of the factory is parked a row of vintage Airstreams. The selection here varies, but...
by Sean Michael | Jul 8, 2009 | Blog
Niagara Falls was fabulous! It provides one of those spectacular visual backdrops that almost looks fake — but it’s not fake. We shot tons of video at the Falls that will be edited in due time. But for now, here ‘s one simple photo that sums up what...
by Sean Michael | Jul 4, 2009 | Blog, Camping Abroad
by Sean Michael Happy Independence Day to my fellow Americans! As I write this blog update, we are camping in Canada. I’m almost 40 years old, and this is the first time I’ve been outside our country on this important day. It feels a little strange to be...
by Sean Michael | Jul 3, 2009 | Blog, Destinations, Snowbirds
While in Ontario we spent a few days “driveway camping” at the home of Christina and Richard, our Canadian “snowbird” friends who spent last winter enjoying the balmy weather along the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast. We had a blast meeting...
by Sean Michael | Jun 27, 2009 | Destinations, Video
When visiting different places, travel “experts” tell us to visit museums, tour historic buildings, and generally behave like obedient fourth graders on a field trip. Our approach, for better or for worse, has always been a little different… Yes,...
by Sean Michael | Jun 18, 2009 | Blog, Photos
Although we’re usually toting around video cameras, we also have a still camera and a couple of lenses in the toolkit. We’ve taken plenty of stills along the way. I’ll try to do a better job of getting them online. By the way, if you enjoy our blog...
by Sean Michael | Jun 16, 2009 | Destinations, Video
For the past six months, Maine has been an ethereal, theoretical destination for our Long Long Honeymoon. If we had a dollar for every time we exclaimed, “This spring, we’re taking our Airstream up to Maine!” our fuel expenses would be covered. So...
by Sean Michael | Jun 7, 2009 | Motivational, Video
Is it possible to visit Boston without actually, um, visiting Boston? When we rolled into Beantown, we set up camp in a rural area some 30 miles outside the metropolis. This choice of campground was made partly out of necessity. There just aren’t many (if any)...
by Sean Michael | Jun 5, 2009 | Blog, Photos
Our friends on Facebook have already seen some of these photos (Facebook makes it too easy to upload) but here they are on the mothership site. These are just a few random shots from the road.
by Sean Michael | May 31, 2009 | Destinations, Video
On our Long Long Honeymoon, we’ve enjoyed our share of rustic camping locations. Places like Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Glacier National Park come to mind. Getting back to nature is what camping’s all about, right? But what happens when we take our...
by Sean Michael | May 26, 2009 | Blog, RV Lifestyle
From time to time on our spring 2009 tour, Kristy and I are stopping to speak with local media. Our mission: to promote RVing as a fun and affordable way to see our country. If we can do it, you can too! You don’t have to go for months at a time to enjoy RVing....
by Sean Michael | May 23, 2009 | Airstream, Destinations, Video
As a general rule, our “Long Long Honeymoon” is a lighthearted show. We focus more upon the fun stuff than the alternative. I figure there’s enough bad news in the world. Why add to it? With that said, our recent visit to Washington D.C. and Philadelphia put me in a...
by Sean Michael | May 17, 2009 | RV Lifestyle, Video
‘Tis said that “the journey is the destination.” But what does that mean? For our Long Long Honeymoon, it illustrates a key upside to RV travel vis-a-vis the old fly-and-rent route. When you fly somewhere, the airport is invariably a hectic and...
by Sean Michael | May 9, 2009 | Blog, RV Products, Towing, Video
Extended warranties — to buy or not to buy? That is the question. Although our Airstream has no motor, our tow vehicle has an enormous diesel monster of a heart beating in its chest. We’ve repeatedly been told two truths about diesels: (1) they are...
by Sean Michael | May 1, 2009 | Blog, RV Products
We just got our first batch of official “Long Long Honeymoon” t-shirts printed. It took us a while to find a design we really liked, but we are happy with the end result. We wanted to create a shirt that’s fun and camping friendly. The shirts are...
by Sean Michael | May 1, 2009 | RV Lifestyle, Video
One of our ongoing missions here at LongLongHoneymoon.com is to document the RV ownership experience. After all, many of our readers and video watchers are researching RV purchases when they discover (and immediately bookmark, right?) this site. This leads us to cover...
by Sean Michael | Apr 25, 2009 | Blog, Photos
This morning (EARLY this morning) Kristy and I towed our Airstream to a local park for a TV appearance. The park is Vulcan Park in Birmingham, Alabama. The statue of Vulcan, I’m told, is the 2nd largest iron statue in the world (the largest being the Statue of...
by Sean Michael | Apr 23, 2009 | Blog, Campfire Question
On The Long Long Honeymoon (LongLongHoneymoon.com) we’re launching a new series of video questions that you can discuss around the campfire. On the menu today: gas or diesel? Those of us who have towable RVs must confront this issue head on. Quite frankly, when...
by Sean Michael | Apr 12, 2009 | Airstream, Snowbirds, Video
On our Long Long Honeymoon, we often like to talking about “seizing the day.” But what does that mean? To me, it means having the courage to live the life you want to live. A wise philosopher once urged us to “dare to live the life we imagine.”...
by Sean Michael | Apr 2, 2009 | Blog, RV Lifestyle
Travel and weight loss really don’t go together. When you think about it, food and culture are closely intertwined. Why travel if you can’t appreciate the local culture? When we travel, there’s always an excuse to indulge. “Hey, we’re in Chicago! Gotta have a...
by Sean Michael | Mar 28, 2009 | Camping Abroad, Video
Although we only RV’d for a short while in Argentina, we learned quite a lot. In this article I’ll review some of what you can expect if you rent an RV in the country. First and foremost, Argentina is a HUGE country with diverse terrain. It’s got...
by Sean Michael | Mar 24, 2009 | Blog
Created specifically for Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach (digitalgraffiti.info), “Ugly Mug on Lovely House” explores visual contrast. Filmmaker Sean Michael juxtaposes intimidating close up shots of the human face (the artist’s own ‘ugly...
by Sean Michael | Mar 19, 2009 | Camping Abroad, Video
If you want to RV camp in Argentina, the most obvious method is to fly into the country and rent an RV. So that’s what we did. Our rental company of choice was Ruta|Sur (the name’s Spanish for “Road South”). We discovered Ruta|Sur the same way...
by Sean Michael | Mar 16, 2009 | Blog
Want to hear some GOOD NEWS about the RV industry for a change? As faithful visitors to The Long Long Honeymoon know, Kristy and I recently appeared on HGTV’s annual RV show. This special series offers an overview of the RV industry. The hour long TV show places a...
by Sean Michael | Mar 15, 2009 | Airstream, Blog
Kristy and I are fans of the town of Seaside, Florida. We produced a video there (featuring the Raw & Juicy juice bar). Not only is Seaside a beautiful little beach town, it’s also Airstream friendly. You see, Seaside is a swanky address with beach homes...
by Sean Michael | Mar 14, 2009 | Airstream, Beach, Blog
Airstream has released a special concept trailer in Europe. The 22-foot trailer has been designed in partnership with Mini. It can be towed by a Mini Cooper S. Apparently this RV has been created with the surfer set in mind. It’s got a waterproof interior, and...
by Sean Michael | Mar 13, 2009 | Blog, Fuel Costs
I’ve written previously that it’s the best of times, and the worst of times. (If you’re going to rip off a writer, why not Dickens?) Unfortunately it’s the “worst” part of that equation that dominates our headlines, and often our...
by Sean Michael | Mar 11, 2009 | Blog, Product Review
When you buy an RV, you are faced with a plethora of related decisions. You’re embarking not upon a journey but upon a lifestyle. You buy a lot of stuff. Some of it’s good. Some of it’s not so good… In the early days, I bought a few dumb RV...
by Sean Michael | Mar 6, 2009 | Blog
You’ve seen our videos here on LongLongHoneymoon.com. Now you can see us in your living room! (A scary thought, no?) Kristy and I will make a national TV appearance on HGTV’s annual RV show… During the filming of the show, a TV crew followed us (and two...
by Sean | Mar 4, 2009 | Product Review, Video
My love for technology and gadgets is well documented. I’m usually an early adopter when it comes to this stuff. Confessional case-in-point: in 1995, I made the unfortunate decision to install Microsoft Bob on my PC. We can’t be absolutely certain, but I think I...
by Sean | Mar 3, 2009 | California, Video
Kristy and I appeared on HGTV’s “RV 2009” show. During the filming of “RV 2009,” a TV crew followed us as we toured “America’s Largest RV Show” in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The premise of the show had us shopping for a...
by Sean Michael | Mar 2, 2009 | Airstream, Blog, Photos
We live in an area of the country that rarely sees snow. What often passes for snowfall here could easily be mistaken for dandruff. Of course, TV weather guys LOVE to PREDICT snow. If a local TV weatherman so much as mentions the FIRST SYLLABLE of the magic word,...
by Sean Michael | Feb 26, 2009 | Product Review, Video
Over the past couple of years, we’ve managed to stock our RV with a variety of useful items. A few of these products have achieved “must have” status, in that we wouldn’t go camping without having them on board. Since we often receive questions...
by Sean Michael | Feb 23, 2009 | Airstream, Blog, Fuel Costs
As you might imagine, the past year has been no barrel of laughs for the RV industry. If Hollywood ever makes a feature film about this era, it will fall squarely in the “disaster” category. There’s been a perfect storm of events that have conspired...
by Sean Michael | Feb 22, 2009 | Airstream, Blog, Camping Abroad
The Bambi is arguably the most widely admired Airstream model ever built. From a design standpoint, it secured its claim to fame by becoming a featured display in New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). It’s sleek, it’s round, it’s pleasing to...
by Sean Michael | Feb 19, 2009 | Product Review, RV Products, Video
Maps. No great American road trip is complete without ’em. Or is it? Sometimes it’s tempting to think we can leave the maps at home. After all, these days they’re packing GPS units in cereal boxes. And GPS units have maps, right? Not so fast, my...
by Sean Michael | Feb 16, 2009 | Blog, Camping Abroad, Destinations
As the clock winds down on our final day in Buenos Aires, I thought I’d jot out a few last minute notes about our trip. Some of these notes will eventually work their way into the script for our Argentina videos. Producing video is a time consuming process. But...
