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Who We Are
Travel & RV Lifestyle Experts

Welcome! We’re Robb and Maureen, also known as The Stromads.
25+ years on the road. 49 states. 16 countries.
Real experience you can trust.
We’ve spent the last two decades traveling full-time, learning what works, what doesn’t, and what’s actually worth your time.
We don’t just visit places—we figure them out.
Here, you’ll find:
Road trip destinations that are truly worth the stop
Simple, real-world travel planning (routes, campgrounds, and logistics)
Honest RV and road life tips, including overnight parking
Memorable experiences you might not have thought of
Everything we share comes from firsthand experience—not guesswork.
If you want to travel smarter, skip the overwhelm, and actually enjoy the journey, you’re in the right place.
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Roadside Attractions: America’s Weird & Wonderful Stops
You’re cruising down a quiet highway in New Mexico when—boom—a spaceship crash scene appears in the middle of a field, complete with cardboard aliens and a farmer pointing at the sky. That’s the beauty of roadside attractions: weird, wild, and totally unexpected....

The Best RV Destinations in the USA (and Beyond)
Are you wondering what the best RV destinations are for your next adventure? We’ve been asking ourselves that same question for over 20 years. The answer has taken us coast to coast, from the rocky shores of Maine to the southern beaches of Key West, and up the...

30+ Things to Do in Las Vegas Besides Gambling (Fun & Easy Ideas for First-Time Visitors)
Updated 4/11/26 Looking for things to do in Las Vegas besides gambling? It’s a question we hear all the time, especially from friends planning their first trip. After 15 years of visiting Las Vegas (and even spending a few months living there), we’ve become the go-to...

What Stores Allow Overnight Parking 2026
Updated for 2026: Store policies change, and we’ve updated this post to reflect the latest info on RV-friendly retailers, parking tips, and overnight etiquette. What stores allow overnight parking? It’s a question nearly every RVer or road tripper asks—usually late at...
PLAN YOUR NEXT ROAD TRIP IN ABOUT 60 MINUTES

Stop overplanning and start enjoying the drive.
This free Road Ready Starter Kit walks you through our simple system for building a flexible U.S. road trip itinerary in about an hour.
You’ll get trip planning pages, a quick budget planner, packing and safety checklists, and our proven method for adding one fun, memory-making stop to every travel day.
Free download. No spam.
Built from 20-plus years on the road.



