I have seen many of these in the signatures of the people here.Some are site specific, such as Truck Campers, Toy Haulers, Fulltimers, or many of the other Forums.Some are insightful and helpful others funny or light hearted. Still others give great advice on where to go and what to do and others invite you into their Family or give out Great Recipes and cooking hints They all have something to say.I have viewed many and some I go back to and some I don't.Here is my question, or questions. Do many of you do this, are there some types that you like more than others or have you Bookmarked them ?What are your favorite ones and would you share them with the rest of us? I am always looking for something new and adventurous. Aren't we all that Camp, RV, Boondock, Fulltime and hit the Open Road?So lets hear from you all, what are your favorites.( Other than your own of course :B )

We follow the blogs of people we have personally met. Sometimes when there is a link in someone's post to their blog I will take a look. Sometimes there is useful information that I check out and maybe bookmark the link or site for the information I found helpful.

I very rarely read someone's blog. I think I have read just one in the past year that some others thought was very good. I had to see for myself. It was kind of entertaining (I think it was meant to be) but it is not something I would keep going back to unless I knew the writer personally. I keep up with this forum and the Open Range forum but that's about it.

I think blogs etc are useful to allow friends and family to follow what is going on in your world. Otherwise, to much "inconsequential" info and non info for a non-acquaintance to try to follow. JMHO!

We started blogging our travels for these reasons:1. As I plan our stops I'm sometimes rather frustrated by the lack of information about campgrounds. One thing I really like is candid photos of the campsites and facilities. Most of the time I find staged "glamor shots" or photos taken with family ("our dog at Yellowstone") types of photos. I decided that I'd do the kind of reviews I'd like to see.2. It is a nice way to let interested friends know what we're up to. 3. After spending months researching fulltime budget concerns I came to appreciate those who had opened the door bit to their finances. I'm trying to return the favor or at least pass some of my information on for others who are now doing their own research.Mostly, though, it's just for our own fun - a way to record our adventures. Our blog gets 100-200 visits a day and once in awhile we'll see over 500.

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livelylittlecam
Explorer
Nov 27, 2013
We started a family travel blog for one simple reason: to create a scrapbook of great memories for our kids. To our surprise, others have enjoyed it as well.

Best--JP
John_Joey
Explorer
Nov 22, 2013
I don't read others blogs, but I do keep a private one for myself as a journal. I think it is much more important to live life, then read about others living theirs.

I'm sure there are exceptions, like those that are physically unable to travel, but for the most part like Nike says "just do it." The hardest part of any voyage is casting off the dock lines.
Jim_Shoe
Explorer
Nov 22, 2013
For my trip to Alaska 10 years ago, I kept a journal on 'notepad' and EMailed it to a few friends whenever I had a network connection. I still have it, and enjoy reading and remembering from time to time.
TheFitRV_James
Explorer
Nov 21, 2013
We started our blog (in the signature) to provide some resources for those who want to try to incorporate a little fitness into their RV travels. But in addition to the fitness resources, we do reviews of other B and B+ motorhomes which also seem to be popular. as well as regular blog-type entries.
Dtaylor
Explorer
Nov 21, 2013
I started our blog for two reasons: 1. Was to keep family and friends up to date as to where we were and what we were doing, and 2. Its a permanent place to keep photographs and a way for us to look back at places we have been. I love history so when we go somewhere, I like to include facts about our visits. I dont do campground reviews on blog, but I do keep a notebook with reviews.
ependydad
Explorer
Nov 18, 2013
CrowdedCamperMom wrote:
I started blogging because I couldn't find answers to questions I had as a beginner full timer. I still can't find answers so I just started writing. My blog has zero educational value, but I use it for stress relief when the kids, dogs and fish in the camper are closing in on me. The whole purpose is to laugh and share it, and hopefully get answers to our camper problems at the same time.
If you're interested it's www.CrowdedCamper.com today's topic is a dog, deer and a toddler toilet behind a crowded camper. I don't post about where we are but more about the drama going on in the camper. I like other blogs that make me laugh as well. Or those wth lots of good pictures of travels.
Check out my blog if you just need a Monday laugh.
Becky
The Crowded Camper Mom
Blog www.crowdedcamper.com
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/thecrowdedcamper

I've been reading yours and enjoying it. :) It's nice to hear others have similar issues and trials!
CrowdedCamperMo
Explorer
Nov 18, 2013
I started blogging because I couldn't find answers to questions I had as a beginner full timer. I still can't find answers so I just started writing. My blog has zero educational value, but I use it for stress relief when the kids, dogs and fish in the camper are closing in on me. The whole purpose is to laugh and share it, and hopefully get answers to our camper problems at the same time.
If you're interested it's www.CrowdedCamper.com today's topic is a dog, deer and a toddler toilet behind a crowded camper. I don't post about where we are but more about the drama going on in the camper. I like other blogs that make me laugh as well. Or those wth lots of good pictures of travels.
Check out my blog if you just need a Monday laugh.
Becky
The Crowded Camper Mom
Blog www.crowdedcamper.com
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/thecrowdedcamper
lasparrot
Explorer
Nov 18, 2013
ependydad wrote:

Thanks for the input! I hadn't thought about that. Curious if people would actually buy that sort of thing.

There is at least one app on the android store that has checklists, including one for loading up your rv. You can also make your own checklist. I can't remember what it is called, and my tablet is asleep in the other room!
ependydad
Explorer
Nov 18, 2013
path1 wrote:
ependydad wrote:
Drat. No one named my blog. :)

I follow a few whose writings capture my interest with wittiness and style. But I have a hard time finding time to read blogs these days. :(

I read your blog. I mean this in a nice kind of way...As much detail as you go into, have you thought selling check lists? I mean you get down to the nut and bolt level. Some people need that. Following your directions, how could anybody go wrong? I know on our awning, I follow a check list step by step and wife double checks me.

Thanks for the input! I hadn't thought about that. Curious if people would actually buy that sort of thing.
pasco1215
Explorer
Nov 18, 2013
We never blog or have Internet newsletter. For our Alaska trip this year we used the apple "app" called "Day One" for our personal diary with pictures. Using "Day One" we were able to share our adventure with our family and friends via email. This seemed to work very well.
We have followed a few favorites for years. RV- Dreams and Roadlife are a couple of them.

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