Category: The Golden Gap Year Chronicles Blog
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RVing Through Fredericksburg, TX and a First-Time RV Driver Experience!
See the You Tube Video at the end of the post What an unexpected gem! Fredericksburg wasn’t originally on our itinerary for this cross-country trip, but it ended up being a great find. After leaving San Antonio, we found ourselves with four unplanned days before our reservations in Whites City, NM, where we had timed…
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RV Road Trip: Exploring the Houston Space Center and San Antonio’s Free Attractions!
One of the main reasons we decided to visit Houston (or somewhere nearby) was to experience the Houston Space Center. Sam enjoys learning about all things related to space travel, so it was high on his list. We both had a great time there. While the center is smaller compared to Cape Canaveral in Florida,…
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RV Road Trip Through a Tornado Watch: Multiple Stops & Unforgettable Adventures!
We’re no strangers to snowstorms, but tornadoes? That’s a whole new ballgame! Our plan was to cruise through the southern states of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, with a night in each state. However, Mother Nature had other plans, sending weather alerts our way. Long story short, we ended up skipping Alabama altogether, leaving our RV…
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Top Sail Hill Preserve State Park – A Must-Visit Destination on Florida’s Panhandle
YouTube Video at the bottom of this post. On Our Way!After spending some time in Disney and Orlando, we felt the need to unwind and relax on the beach for a while. So, we made our way up to the northwest corner of Florida, heading toward the panhandle. Our first stop was at Bernal Homestead,…
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Essential Skills for Hooking up the Trailer: A Video for Laurie
Bonus Video This Week! It may not be for everyone but if you know us you might find it a wee bit entertaining! This video was actually more for Laurie then for anyone else! I am always worried about something happening to Sam and that I would need to know how to do this kind…
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Disney’s Fort Wilderness, Animal Kingdom, and More Adventure Awaits!
By now, you’ve probably guessed who our special guests were this week! We were thrilled to have Liz, our daughter, and Olivia, our granddaughter, join us for a magical few days at Disney. While we wouldn’t call ourselves die-hard Disney fans, we knew it would be the perfect place for a family reunion—especially with our…
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Part 2: Coastal Route Adventure Savannah and St. Mary’s, Georgia
See below for the YouTube Link! Wormsloe Historic Site Noble Jones arrived in Georgia in 1733 and eventually leased 500 acres on the Isle of Hope. The name “Wormsloe” comes from Jones’ English home. The iconic avenue of oaks, planted in 1891, features 400 live oaks and is a hallmark of Savannah. During our visit…
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Charleston, Savannah and St Mary’s: Great Spots to Visit – Part 1!
Leaving the snow and cold in Vermont wasn’t a hard choice however deciding what was going to be on our “things to do” list has proven to be harder than anticipated! The fact is, which I know but have trouble accepting, is that we can’t do it all. We used the RV Life Trip Wizard…
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Embracing the RV Lifestyle: Our Launch Day Story
It’s launch day—well, a couple of days later than we originally planned—but the moment has finally arrived. To be honest, tensions have been running high in the Garland household. A last-minute electrical issue set us back, and while I know setbacks are part of the process, this one felt especially unsettling, almost as if we…
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RV Trip – Major Setbacks Are Going to Happen
We’re stuck—not in the snow or sand, but with a major electrical issue. We knew challenges would come up along the way, but we didn’t expect to get stuck in our own Vermont driveway! We had planned to leave on a Tuesday—earlier than originally planned, but we were ready! On Monday, we were rushing around…
Garlands on the GO 