# Travel **URL:** https://diyrvforum.com/c/travel/38.md [Latest](https://diyrvforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://diyrvforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://diyrvforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Travel category](https://diyrvforum.com/t/about-the-travel-category/115)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0
Travel, your one-stop forum to share and discover tales from the road, hidden gems, and travel hacks. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer with a passport full of stamps, a casual holidaymaker, or a dreamer planning your … --- ## [West Coast March 2025](https://diyrvforum.com/t/west-coast-march-2025/248)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 5:07pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/west-coast-march-2025/248 "2025-03-19T17:07:24Z")
--- ## [Little Big Econ Kayak](https://diyrvforum.com/t/little-big-econ-kayak/212)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 7:42pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/little-big-econ-kayak/212 "2024-06-27T19:42:05Z")
This was a nice section of river. There is tannin in the the water with a little over 2’ feet of visibility. We were able to pull off the side of the river for breaks and lunch, and while relaxing on a nice sandy shoreli… --- ## [Black Canyon North Rim Campground](https://diyrvforum.com/t/black-canyon-north-rim-campground/208)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/black-canyon-north-rim-campground/208 "2024-06-03T15:55:19Z")
It is a bit out of the way, but this campground is worth the effort. The North Rim campground sites are offered on a first-come first-serve basis. From the campsites there is a well marked short trail that will take you… --- ## [Check Your Flip-Flops At The Igloo Door](https://diyrvforum.com/t/check-your-flip-flops-at-the-igloo-door/200)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 12:57am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/check-your-flip-flops-at-the-igloo-door/200 "2024-05-17T00:57:13Z")
A son at twenty-eight, bold and free, Left Florida’s sun for Washington’s spree. Mom was terrified, oh dear, Dad just chuckled with cheer, Flip-flops lost, now a Camaro snowplow decree! In anticipation for new … --- ## [Craters of the Moon National Monument](https://diyrvforum.com/t/craters-of-the-moon-national-monument/203)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/craters-of-the-moon-national-monument/203 "2024-05-14T19:18:36Z")
…the serpent coiled around the mountain and squeezed until liquid rock flowed… - Shoshon Legend It is easy to see why Craters of the Moon make many bucket lists. The setting is very unusual in that some of the lava i… --- ## [Epic Sea to Shining Sea Trek](https://diyrvforum.com/t/epic-sea-to-shining-sea-trek/199)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 4:03am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/epic-sea-to-shining-sea-trek/199 "2024-05-01T04:03:38Z")
There was a new job clear across the country, and with time pressure to get there. After at look at options, we chose to pack the van-RV and tow the Camaro on a trailer. We learned a key lesson from Uhaul, none of t… --- ## [Boyd's Key West Campground, February 2023](https://diyrvforum.com/t/boyds-key-west-campground-february-2023/190)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/boyds-key-west-campground-february-2023/190 "2024-02-01T14:21:51Z")
Amazing trip! Great location within bike distance to all of Key West. This bike rack folds down allowing access through the rear doors. It is strong enough to handle the the eBikes but we had to abort that plan when one … --- ## [Western Caribbean, Rosellen's Family & Friends Cruise, 10/29-11/5/2023](https://diyrvforum.com/t/western-caribbean-rosellens-family-friends-cruise-10-29-11-5-2023/155)
**Author:** [@Rosellen](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Rosellen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 1:17pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/western-caribbean-rosellens-family-friends-cruise-10-29-11-5-2023/155 "2023-09-22T13:17:26Z")
Hi Folks! We depart from Port Canaveral on 10/29 to the Western Caribbean including Cozumel. This is our new web page for the cruise. We will keep this page up to date with everything so you don’t need to find the late… --- ## [Blue Springs State Park, Orange City, FL](https://diyrvforum.com/t/blue-springs-state-park-orange-city-fl/169)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/blue-springs-state-park-orange-city-fl/169 "2023-09-14T16:19:27Z")
Summer camping in Florida is not for everyone, but we found a way to get by and it was actually rather amazing. What made it amazing was a chilly swim in the 72-degree springs and the comfort of 12-volt air conditioning.… --- ## [Fort Matanzas National Monument and Faver Dykes State Park](https://diyrvforum.com/t/fort-matanzas-national-monument-and-faver-dykes-state-park/167)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 1:06am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/fort-matanzas-national-monument-and-faver-dykes-state-park/167 "2023-09-07T01:06:44Z")
This tiny fort played an important role in protecting St. Augustine. Fort Matanzas National Monument 8635 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080 Our trip was a short 90-minute drive from Orlando, a visit to Princess Plac… --- ## [GuideAlong Location-Based Stories & Tips](https://diyrvforum.com/t/guidealong-location-based-stories-tips/157)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/guidealong-location-based-stories-tips/157 "2023-08-21T16:16:45Z")
A friend recommended GyPSy Guide, which is now GuideAlong. This sounds like just the ticket for a long drive. We often do geo-referenced searches in Wikipedia for the same kind of information. Currently, I don’t see any … --- ## [European Travel FAQ](https://diyrvforum.com/t/european-travel-faq/154)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 1:09pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/european-travel-faq/154 "2023-07-21T13:09:59Z")
We feel somewhat qualified on the subject with our 19 combined trips to Europe. These are just our ideas but do your research. What to pack, the Rick Steves travel bag Here is a great reference, Rick’s Packing List. For… --- ## [European Trip Daily Schedule](https://diyrvforum.com/t/european-trip-daily-schedule/151)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/european-trip-daily-schedule/151 "2023-07-10T19:53:07Z")
Blog Date City Country Day 1 Wed, Jul 10, 13 London UK Day 2 Thu, Jul 11, 13 London – Paris UK Day 3 Fri, Jul 12, 13 Paris France Day 4 Sat, Jul 13, 13 Lyon France Day 5 Sun, Jul 14, 13 Caen France Day… --- ## [Day 19 - 7/28/13 - Rome](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-19-7-28-13-rome/147)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-19-7-28-13-rome/147 "2023-07-08T20:01:40Z")
On our second day in Rome, we decided to visit the Colosseum. Our hotel was conveniently located near the train station, but given the vast size of Rome, we chose to use the subway/metro for transportation. Unlike in … --- ## [Day 18 - 7/27/13 - Tocco to Rome](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-18-7-27-13-tocco-to-rome/146)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-18-7-27-13-tocco-to-rome/146 "2023-07-08T20:00:55Z")
While in Rome, we decided to visit a separate country…The Vatican City is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome and recognized internationally as a sovereign entity. There are 800 citizens, they pay no taxes,… --- ## [Day 7 - 7/16/13 - Caen to Bayeux](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-7-7-16-13-caen-to-bayeux/135)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 12:57am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-7-7-16-13-caen-to-bayeux/135 "2023-07-27T00:57:12Z")
The highlight of the day had to be the Normandy American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach. This beach was the launching point of the U.S. invasion of Normandy. This cemetery contains the graves of 9,386 American soldi… --- ## [Day 14 - 7/23/13 - Innsbruck](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-14-7-23-13-innsbruck/142)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 8:34pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-14-7-23-13-innsbruck/142 "2023-07-16T20:34:58Z")
10 Years Ago Today! We step off the train in Innsbruck and are greeted with an awesome view of the Bergiesel Ski Jump. If it looks familiar, this was the famous ski jump from the 1964 Winter Olympics. It’s not high i… --- ## [Day 9 - 7/18/13 - Paris Louvre](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-9-7-18-13-paris-louvre/137)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-9-7-18-13-paris-louvre/137 "2023-07-18T12:39:50Z")
Ten years ago to the day, the Louvre, originally a medieval fortress, was transformed into a royal palace in the 16th century. It became a public museum during the French Revolution in 1793. Over the centuries, it has ex… --- ## [Day 5 - 7/14/13 - Lyon to Caen](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-5-7-14-13-lyon-to-caen/133)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-5-7-14-13-lyon-to-caen/133 "2023-07-15T11:53:39Z")
We took a northbound train from Paris to Caen, changing stations along the way. After a pleasant dinner in a plaza featuring a statue, we spent the night at the Caen Central Hotel. The hotel’s charm was enhanced by nearb… --- ## [Day 1- 7/10/13- London](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-1-7-10-13-london/123)
**Author:** [@Rosellen](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Rosellen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-1-7-10-13-london/123 "2023-07-27T01:07:13Z")
Day 1- 7/10/13- London Hyde Park Hostel Highlights of day one included rest at a hostel, food at a pub and a long walk including St. James Gardens and several landmarks. Big Ben Westminster Abbey Parliament Buil… --- ## [Day 17 - 7/26/13 - Tocco Da Casauria](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-17-7-26-13-tocco-da-casauria/145)
**Author:** [@Rosellen](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Rosellen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-17-7-26-13-tocco-da-casauria/145 "2023-07-27T01:16:42Z")
We visit the factory of Centerba, Italian for “one hundred herbs”, made locally with herbs from the next hilltop to the West. When Grandpa Joe immigrated to the US via Ellis Island, it is said he was helping those wi… --- ## [Day 21 - 7/30/13 - Frankfurt](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-21-7-30-13-frankfurt/149)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 12:47am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-21-7-30-13-frankfurt/149 "2023-07-27T00:47:13Z")
OK, she talked me into it, 10 years ago today it was my birthday, at an Italian Festival in Germany, and I get the cover photo. As we wind our way back to the US, we spent the morning in Munich enjoying a large park w… --- ## [Day 10 - 7/19/13 - Garmisch-Partenkirchen](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-10-7-19-13-garmisch-partenkirchen/138)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 12:45am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-10-7-19-13-garmisch-partenkirchen/138 "2023-07-27T00:45:14Z")
My college friend Andy once recommended Garmisch-Partenkirchen as the top European destination. Trusting his advice, we chose it for our honeymoon in 1990. Andy’s suggestion was spot on. After a full day at the Lourv… --- ## [Day 16 - 7/25/13 - Florence](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-16-7-25-13-florence/144)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 1:51am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-16-7-25-13-florence/144 "2023-07-25T01:51:42Z")
Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, flourished under the Medici rule, becoming a beacon of art, culture, and finance. Its rich history is reflected in its stunning architecture and world-class museums. To get there… --- ## [Day 4 - 7/13/13 - Lyon & Tour de France](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-4-7-13-13-lyon-tour-de-france/132)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 12:34am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-4-7-13-13-lyon-tour-de-france/132 "2023-07-27T00:34:11Z")
The goal of the day was to watch the Tour de France, with the race finish for that day ending in Lyon. What a marketing bonanza! About the hats, they are from Cochonou, a company that makes dry pork sausage and a spon… --- ## [Day 13 - 7/22/13 - Vienna](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-13-7-22-13-vienna/141)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-13-7-22-13-vienna/141 "2023-07-19T00:55:02Z")
Check out the pre-qwerty keyboard. They used a piano keyboard, minus the sharps and flats.10 years ago today, we visited the Vienna Technology Museum. We took a lovely city tram to the Vienna Technology Museum whi… --- ## [Day 12 - 7/21/13 - Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vienna](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-12-7-21-13-garmisch-partenkirchen-to-vienna/140)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-12-7-21-13-garmisch-partenkirchen-to-vienna/140 "2023-07-21T12:11:50Z")
Vienna, for me, is synonymous with music, particularly Mozart and chamber music. During our initial visit, we found a gem in the form of Roman Ruins, mingled with old European charm. We loved it so much that we brough… --- ## [Day 11 - 7/20/13 - Zugspitze](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-11-7-20-13-zugspitze/139)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 11:32am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-11-7-20-13-zugspitze/139 "2023-07-18T11:32:31Z")
At 9,718 feet above sea level, the Zugspitze is home to three of Germany’s five glaciers: the Höllentalferner, the Southern Schneeferner, and the Northern Schneeferner. This is quite unique considering the country’s o… --- ## [Day 15 - 7/24/13 - Venice](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-15-7-24-13-venice/143)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 1:08am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/day-15-7-24-13-venice/143 "2023-07-19T01:08:14Z")
The Bridge of Sighs was the last view of Venice that convicts saw before their imprisonment. Oh so tranquil (read with heavy sarcasm). Getting to Venice Our train journey from Mestre to San Lucia, the nearest town to… [Next page](https://diyrvforum.com/c/travel/38.md?page=1)