Being on the road doesn’t mean you’re restricted to eating from fast food restaurants that are scattered all along our landscape; and the best way to assure you don’t fall victim to these diet-killers is to plan ahead so you don’t fall victim to hunger pangs unprepared.Here are some smart choices to keep at the ready so you can avoid the neon signs that seemingly scream your name:

• Cleaned and sliced raw vegetables — grape or cherry tomatoes are always fun to eat
• Apples, oranges, bananas, grapes
• Dried apricots, apples (or other fruit of your choice)
• Cheese that has been cubed in advance or (more…)

Once you’ve decided to set out on the open road in your RV, there are a few things to consider before you climb aboard your mobile home. The key to a successful, stress-free trip is careful planning so you don’t find yourself stuck with no where to stay or mechanical problems, miles from the nearest service station.You can search for campgrounds in the areas you will be traveling and find one that suits your route the best. Whether the campground is your destination or just a place to hook up and stay for the night, you’ll want to make a reservation. Campsites can fill up fast and getting stuck with no campsite means you’ll be stuck without a power source to run electricity in your RV. Reserve America is a great resource for finding campgrounds and reserving sites around the country. (more…)