Stories

These articles cover a range of topics in the RV world. Read about vintage campers, RV-related contests, culinary recipes, important news and tips and tricks to make your camping experience even better.

Man poses next to a road sign of a camel, a kangaroo and a wombat in Australia
RV News

Kindred spirits discovered through the journey

Two Australian acquaintances had an opportunity to drive an RV from Adelaide to Perth in 10 days. Merely acquaintances when they set off, the two have become firm friends, thanks to Millie the RV.

by Lisa Crane
Desert rock formation and golf green
RV Golfer

Playing golf in the desert requires some changes to your game

It usually takes two or three rounds to make these minor adjustments and feel confident about the shot.

An RV driving windy highway.
RV News

Living the northern dream

Sue and Steve Thomas have been RVing in Yukon and Alaska for the past 20 years. So enamoured of the north were these two that they decided to make it their permanent home. 

Uncooked chicken burritos
RV Cuisine

Recipe for the road

Janet Schwieger, crafter of artisan brooms, shares her recipe for chicken burritos.

by Lisa Crane
Bowl of green salsa
RV Cuisine

Delicious Salsa Verde

Snowbird Janet Schwieger recommends this delicious and easy salsa to accompany many a meal. 

by Lisa Crane
RV Cuisine

Roast a turkey practically anywhere with this ingenious method

Enjoy your turkey dinner no matter where you travel

RV News

Two prizewinning dogs hit the road in style

Leanne Tucker invested in a class C motorhome to take her dogs to championship trials in the U.S.

Older couple sitting on a bench in a garden
Snowbirding 101

Relationships on the road: Can’t live with them, can’t live without them

RVing means hours spent in a small space with your partner. How do people cope?

Man standing beside a truck
RV News

The journey to becoming a full-time RVer

Brian Rundle is facing some roadblocks as he contemplates life as a full-time RVer.

Hands hold a baking sheet containing a fruit crumble.
RV Cuisine

An Okanagan family favourite

Oma's Prune Kuchen has been a Schell family favourite for many years.

Woman in red, holding a book, stands with two men and a woman in chefs' wear, with a notice about a book signing.
RV Reader

A review of The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheese Maker

The Okanagan food and wine scene combines talented chefs, passionate vintners and visionary farmers, and many of them are featured in Jennifer Schell's cookbook The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheese Maker.

Smiling young blonde woman wearing a long-sleeved teal blue T-shirt
RV Reader

Celebrating her roots

Jennifer Schell, food and wine writer and editor of Food & Wine Trails magazine, recently published The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheese Maker - an Okanagan Cookbook.

Man in a lawnchair beside a motorhome
RV Snapshots

RVers who sell at farmers markets across the country

Dave and Barb Rees combine business with pleasure as they travel in their motorhome.

Middle aged couple
RV Living

Be realistic about budgeting if you’re considering the full-time RV lifestyle

RV Living blogger Carol Ann Quibell helps you get a clear view of the true cost of living on the road.

Woman with a large lobster
RV Snapshots

The trip of a lifetime from the Pacific to the Atlantic

George and Lolly Tyre of Nanaimo, B.C., drove right across Canada in their truck and fifth wheel.

pretzels, candies and pecans
RV Cuisine

Reader recipe: Rolo Pretzel Delights

Reader Annette Padley shares a recipe which combines pretzels and chocolate-covered caramels for a sweet-and-salty snack.

by Annette Padley