New Orleans
Johnny has family in New Orleans that he hadn’t seen in years, so we decided it was time to head that way for a long-overdue visit. It was so special watching everyone reconnect, and...
Life on the road. Told one campground, one meal, and one adventure at a time.
Hi, we’re Barbie & Johnny! Our journey started long before retirement — from a tent to a pop-up to couple of fifth wheels, camping has always been a part of our life together. Now, with 30+ years at NASA behind us, we’ve set out on our greatest adventure yet. Join us as we explore the country in our 5th wheel, chasing flip-flop weather, making memories, and writing the next chapter of our story. Welcome to our travel blog!
O’Zone Pizza Pub
While searching for unique things to do along the Emerald Coast, Atlas Obscura pointed us toward O’Zone Pizza Pub, and we were instantly intrigued. The restaurant is tucked into the basement of the historic...
Back to Florida’s Emerald Coast
Since we were back on the Emerald Coast, we made sure to carve out some time to catch up with my longtime friend Barb and our former coworker Walt. It was so good to...
Florida’s Forgotten Coast
Our visit to Florida’s Forgotten Coast started with one simple goal: we wanted to try out Ho-Hum RV Park. We ended up really liking the campground, but more importantly, we completely fell in love...
Jekyll Island, GA
We’ve visited Jekyll Island a couple of times now, and it’s one of those places we’re always happy to return to. While it’s officially a Georgia state park, it’s unlike any other state park...
In and around St. Augustine
We decided to explore St. Augustine using the Old Town Trolley Tours, and it turned out to be a great way to get our bearings. If you’ve never used a hop-on, hop-off trolley tour...
North Beach Camp Resort
While visiting St. Augustine, we stayed at North Beach Camp Resort, and it immediately felt like our kind of campground. It sits right on the Intracoastal Waterway, with the Atlantic Ocean just across the...
Charleston South Carolina and the Surrounding Area
We had such a great time exploring Charleston and the surrounding area. There is so much to see and do here, and these ended up being some of our favorite adventures. We barely scratched...
The Tattooed Moose on Johns Island
While exploring the Charleston area, we happened to drive past The Tattooed Moose. Curious about the name, I did a quick search and discovered it was a restaurant with a ton of great reviews....
Our plans for the winter of 2026
We’ll be leaving Centreville in early January to kick off our very first big travel adventure—hopefully the first of many. Our first major stop will be Charleston, SC. Johnny has never been there, while...