Going Mobile

In an era when tourism seems to be spoiling so many overdeveloped places, the Oregon Coast still boasts a few spots worth visiting.

We were camping with family on the shoulder of Mount Rainier National Park recently when the meandering conversation turned to national parks.

Yeah, GPS can be helpful, even in international settings. But maybe it's a good idea to have a Plan B in mind ... maybe a paper map?

Here’s a question from our present-day RVing selves to our past RVing selves:

The Greek island of Corfu offers visitors both a millennia-long history to study, ancient sites to explore and beautiful beaches to enjoy swimming, sunbathing or simply relaxing.

We’ve learned so much while traveling in our 23-foot Thor Gemini, but there’s always going to another lesson or three down the road.

For some of us, travel problems can often mean that the more fulfilling aspects of tourism won't be felt until later ... if at all.

Nostalgia can be a powerful force and these days we’ve been fondly recalling our time on the road living the RV lifestyle.

Summer is backpacking time for one member of the Going Mobile team.

Outside of the Albanian beach town of Sarandē, an underground spring attracts visitors from around the world -- even those who don't follow the rules.

Our plans to camp at Larrabee State Park took a strange turn, yet we still managed to have a blast throwing a celebration picnic for our friend Zola on Bellingham Bay.

From the lake-side city of Shkodēr to the beach town of Vlorē, Albania's surprisingly good roads offer spectacular views -- especially along the country's coastline.

A new list of outstanding outdoor recreation spots just hit the internet courtesy of The Dyrt, a campground listing service, and Washington is well represented.

From Rozafa Castle to the shores of Lake Scutari, Shkodēr offers impressive things to see, not to mention a feel for Albanian history -- and hospitality.

The magnificent mountain best known as Rainier was the destination for our first trip from the new home base on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill.

On our recent trek through Albania, eating lunch at a combination cheese factory, winery and outdoor restaurant gave us a chance to experience yet another side of this surprisingly enjoyable country.

Is Seattle the best bike city in America? “Yes!” says John enthusiastically.

All over Albania, bunkers built for decades by its former communist government, remind everyone of the country's repressive past.

Oregon, your coast sure is beautiful. But let’s not overlook those impressive mountains.