Footloose RV travels in America and Europe in an RV (motorhome) , is the story of Alan and Colleen after they brought an American RV (motorhome) to continue their adventures in the USA over 4 years followed by a caravan in Europe. Look at the photos and blog on the following pages for FootlooseRV travels in America and Europe. Then in 2023 we traveled Downunder to continue our travels in New Zealand and Australia. Part of this trip was a cruise to the South Pacific Islands.
In 2024 we went back to France for the first time having been on the last ferry out in 2020 when COVID started. Now we are planning our return to France again for 2025
Finca Chiquitita and Footloose RV
They had first moved to Andalucia in 2003 for a new start in life. Starting from a ruin and no jobs but owning a Spanish finca. La Cencerrita is where they successfully and literally built a holiday home rental business. Their book Sunset In Andalucia tells the up, downs and laughter of many happy years. Please follow this link for pictures that go with their published book.
So as to ensure our holiday guests had complete peace and quite away from it all, we changed the name of our actual finca to Finca Chiquitita in the book. Our real name was Finca Cencerrita.
Then they brought an American RV (motorhome) to continue their adventures in the USA over 4 years followed by a caravan in Europe.
The FootlooseRV part of the web site is the story of their future adventures buying and traveling in an RV (motorhome) in the USA (Footlooserv travels in America) over 4 years and then afterwards in Europe in a caravan.
Our first book was aimed at non US residents (American motorhome Lifestyle Handbook for Europeans) and the second for residents (Owners Essential RV Handbook). They have a wealth of information for all Americans and non Americans wishing for their own RV, including how to save an extra $300 on the purchase of a Cruise America used RV. Delve into this mine of practical information. The books cover a wide range of topics including buying, registering, keeping, and maintaining your motorhome. Alongside the more exciting bits of where to go and how to choose your campsites.
Bio
Colleen and her engineer husband, Alan, have travelled extensively in the last 4 years through the USA in a 30’ motorhome. So what? Lots of people are travelling like that in America! The difference is that they live in Europe and had to learn to cope with the difficulties of owning an RV from afar. At first it seemed an impossible thing to do but with determination and the help of the internet they solved all the problems. Now they are able to spend two to three months, twice a year, meandering in their own time through rural America. Extraordinarily satisfying.
Although an apparently expensive project, the fact that they spend most of their time “boondocking” (free camping in gorgeous places) makes the whole thing affordable.
The vehicle is always stored within reach of an international airport for when they have to return to Europe. To remain in a serviceable state ready for their next trip a great deal of thought and planning has been given to the whole project. This book is the product of their gathered experience. Hopefully you will find it useful and maybe it will give you the incentive to try the same thing … the joys of having time to “stop and stare” cannot be measured. Try it!
