RV DOWNTOWN NEW ORLEANS for $20?!? Yup. Camping across Louisiana Full-Time RV Life Mardi Gras Travel

Recently, I made my way in my truck camper across Louisiana. New Orleans can be pricey, crowded and somewhat dangerous if you plan to stay downtown, but we did it for only $20 a night and were perfectly safe using Harvest Hosts. But wait! This one is a little different; THIS Host let guests stay for additional nights for only $20 a night. Move over RV Park!
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  • @gloriouslifeonwheels3621
    @gloriouslifeonwheels36212 жыл бұрын

    It really touched my heart when you shared how you felt you were visiting New Orleans for both you and your sister. You don't even realize it but you influenced me in starting uo my You Tube channel. About 5 years ago at an RTR I approached you and shared with you my idea for a You Tube channel. You were really encouraging and said you thought it was a great idea. That really gave me the boost I needed to eventually start my channel. So, thank you. Never know what a few word of encouragement can mean to someone.

  • @janimated8164

    @janimated8164

    2 жыл бұрын

    I follow you also Glorious life on wheels. I love both yours and Robin’s channels.

  • @akau1340

    @akau1340

    2 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your channel!

  • @suzanh7777

    @suzanh7777

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s good you took the time to tell Robin how much her kind words inspired you! It’s always good to hear how a good deed changed someone’s life for the best!

  • @morrisgoss1858

    @morrisgoss1858

    Ай бұрын

    She has really inspired me to! So grateful.

  • @pennylynndauphin9405
    @pennylynndauphin94052 жыл бұрын

    Hope you had a beignet at cafe dumond.. yummy

  • @GEAUXFRUGAL
    @GEAUXFRUGAL2 жыл бұрын

    You did it right. Did you know you can get day passes for the bus system ? Go out to the zoo hop off on magazine street for some fun thrift stores along the way. At the zoo you are on the extreme side of the park. You can walk through the park to get to Loyola university on St.Charles. There you can hop the bus back into the city for canal street shopping. Ok I do a lot of shopping but a beer at the stops keeps you hydrated.

  • @carolwest6095

    @carolwest6095

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love it!

  • @SuperSushidog
    @SuperSushidog2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear about Carry. ❤ My mom died from the horrible painful disease of pancreatic cancer too - at 54 yrs young. She is buried at St. Louis #3, along with most of my family. I am a FTer from New Orleans. When we visit, we stay on the Northshore at 2 of our favorite state parks, Fontainebleau (in Mandeville) and Fairview - Riverside State Parks (in Madisonville). You can only stay at each for 2 weeks at a time, but you can travel back and forth between the 2, as they're only 10 miles apart, extending your stay as long as you like. We are domiciled in Louisiana so get to use our America the Beautiful pass for 1/2 price stays, which makes it a real bargain. Maryland and Arkansas also offer reciprocal Senior discounts with LA residents. The sites normally range from $20-$28/night, but with the half price discount, you can't beat the value as both parks have electric and water hookups and convenient dump stations. They are right across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway from New Orleans for quick access, but far enough away to enjoy the country setting with plenty of wildlife, water access, bike trails, etc. We have reservations there for the September - October this year.

  • @jdux9089
    @jdux90892 жыл бұрын

    I really wish more HH locations offered that "additional night" option. That's my main complaint about HH (and that's a big one), you get to the site late in the afternoon and leave early next morning without being able to explore the location (and still end up spending $20 - $50 at the site). Very good to know that some locations offer this additional night idea. Thanks!

  • @celestepalm6949

    @celestepalm6949

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree. If HH was able to offer some sort of incentive to HH who're willing to offer an extra night stay, that would encourage more RVers to check out the more out of the way HH locations. As it stands now, there's little reason for RVers to drive a great distance to visit more far flung HH if they're well beyond the RVer's average roadtrip map...

  • @AuthenticallyBright

    @AuthenticallyBright

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are harvest hosts in Nevada and we do offer longer stays. Sometimes ya just need the downtime!

  • @celestepalm6949

    @celestepalm6949

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AuthenticallyBright That's wonderful! Hope more Harvest Hosts see the win-win & do the same!

  • @williamhudson4938

    @williamhudson4938

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would think it doesn't hurt to ask when you get there. Depending on the crowd/time of year, why not?

  • @jackieyarbrough4985
    @jackieyarbrough49852 жыл бұрын

    You need to tour Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC. They are both amazing too. If you loved NOLA, you will love both of these wonderful cities❤️

  • @NYCHFAN
    @NYCHFAN2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Your sister would be proud, I'm thinking she was probably right with you the whole time. What a great trip!

  • @mylibertyvan5650
    @mylibertyvan5650 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video. I will be heading back to New Orleans this winter. Two years ago when I stopped the cemeteries were still closed due to Covid. Now I know where to stay and about the buses, so thanks! I have told everyone who has been interested in van life about you. You gave me the know now so thank you. I love this life!

  • @suzanh7777
    @suzanh7777 Жыл бұрын

    Cafe du Monde, Marie LaVeau’s Tomb, and a good Po Boy! Glad you got there BEFORE Mardi Gras! Thanks for sharing the video!

  • @KabobHope
    @KabobHope2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed NOLA and I know you are glad you aren't here NOW. The best deal in the city is to grab a Poboy or Muffelleta and head to Latrobe Park where you can usually hear jazz for free. The streetcar and a roundtrip on the Algiers Ferry are a great experience.

  • @melanieg6957
    @melanieg69572 жыл бұрын

    New Orleans is such a cool city. Great music, great food, and quirky people.

  • @queenbear4581
    @queenbear45812 жыл бұрын

    I have been to Mass at Saint Lewis Cathedral Church. How beautiful it was.

  • @lesshustlemorecoffee
    @lesshustlemorecoffee Жыл бұрын

    Nice - that was fun! Way to go finding deals! I know that was special to be able to take your sister along in spirit! Can’t wait til the next one! Take care!

  • @yvonnelee5766
    @yvonnelee57662 жыл бұрын

    I love New Orleans. It's definitely on my radar to go back there but with our RV. I just try to avoid going to MardiGras, I dont like the crowds, and I try to avoid going no later than the first week in July, because hurricane season is from June 1- Dec 31.

  • @jimbridge4166
    @jimbridge41662 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Robin. Thanks for sharing the family story. That's travel with a purpose.

  • @fauxmixedhair
    @fauxmixedhair Жыл бұрын

    I watched your TED talk for the first time last week. I can't express how much it spoke to me. Thank you!

  • @chesiedengun
    @chesiedengun2 жыл бұрын

    You are amazing, thank you for sharing your travels and tips with us. I know your sister was shining down on you 🙏💕🙏💕

  • @dannhorne9782
    @dannhorne97822 жыл бұрын

    This looks like an amazing trip. Glad you had so much fun!!

  • @meffamass252
    @meffamass2522 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for telling us about your sister Terry - beautiful girl - my sister Eileen also past away from pancreatic cancer - always remember the good times - great video - don’t forget to hit LIKE - keep up the good work

  • @gweger6425
    @gweger64252 жыл бұрын

    Oh thank you for my armchair travels! Glad your caravaning and sharing your travels. Makes it more fun. 🥰 cheers and happy trails!

  • @lauriehughes9078
    @lauriehughes90782 жыл бұрын

    God Bless You, Robin.. Luv your Realness ! You are an inspiration to all who cherish their freedom + autonomy 💫 God Love You & Carrie Forever 🤜☀🤛

  • @suzy1750
    @suzy17502 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful tribute to your sister. Thank you for sharing.

  • @gthornton3
    @gthornton32 жыл бұрын

    We were in Abita Springs La when you were there. Darn would loved have met you.

  • @jcole22370
    @jcole223702 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I am one of the camp hosts at Bayou Signette. We are just outside of New Orleans. It is a state park that is just across the river from the city. Another great place to stay

  • @C8175W
    @C8175W2 жыл бұрын

    LOVE ❤️ YOUR CHANNEL/VIDEOS .. born & raised in NOLA .. live in Virginia now .. miss family and the FOOD !! Glad you had a good time 💜🎉💚🎉💛

  • @cathysupp9493
    @cathysupp94932 жыл бұрын

    Hop on/off bus is a great tip! I spent very little just to ride the trolleys around- met locals, saw cool areas, just to loop back to the French quarter again

  • @sharonsteele8915
    @sharonsteele89152 жыл бұрын

    Glad you had an amazing time in new Orleans 👍, thank you for the armchair tour of that beautiful city 🤗❤️🙏

  • @judyabernathy80
    @judyabernathy802 жыл бұрын

    That was great! So enjoyed the history of NO!! Colorful people, for sure. ♥️🙏🏼♥️

  • @carlam.9529
    @carlam.95292 жыл бұрын

    So glad you are out there having a blast !!!

  • @jf5336
    @jf53362 жыл бұрын

    Love love love New Orleans. It's not far from my home in Houston. Husband and I were both in the Navy and he served at NAS New Orleans in Belle Chasse. Glad you enjoyed your visit.

  • @Travelmaryandblue
    @Travelmaryandblue2 жыл бұрын

    Hey that’s amazing because the French Quarter RV park is expensive. I wish I would have known you were here I could have said hello! Smart lady thanks for sharing

  • @keeplifemoving
    @keeplifemoving2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad ur o the road again and taking us with you!

  • @kele1264
    @kele12642 жыл бұрын

    Very cool video! 💔for your sister. (I know that pain). Yes, you DID do it! Good for you, Robin! Glad you were with a friend.

  • @janeforever
    @janeforever2 жыл бұрын

    NOLA has been on my bucket list ever since my college days when my roommate went to Mardi Gras with her boyfriend. Thank you so much for the tour & the heads up about this HH location. Looking forward to your next bucket list location.

  • @Highdesertqueenie
    @Highdesertqueenie2 жыл бұрын

    Oh how lovely! We were there in about 6 years ago. Did all those tours!!! Loved it.

  • @suziedupree6016
    @suziedupree6016 Жыл бұрын

    So glad you got to experience NOLA! There is no other city like it!

  • @r8edrv4fun65
    @r8edrv4fun652 жыл бұрын

    I remember that video, where you talked about her and how she helped you make the nomad decision. I haven't lost a sister but you made me start to cry.

  • @judit1783
    @judit17832 жыл бұрын

    I love New Orleans. Glad you enjoyed it too.

  • @janicevoss864
    @janicevoss8642 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Love 💕 HH too! Sorry to hear about your sister. Makes you live everyday as if it’s your last. I lost my brother to pancreatic cancer as well. Safe travels, thanks for sharing 😊🇺🇸

  • @Travelmaryandblue
    @Travelmaryandblue Жыл бұрын

    Wow you covered a lot! I love N.O was born & raised there. That’s a great deal with harvest host’s thanks so much for sharing❤ memories to your sister

  • @georgegross3766
    @georgegross37662 жыл бұрын

    I don't have a truck camper yet but you inspire me. Planning my journey late 2023:)

  • @pamelafloyd5765
    @pamelafloyd57652 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a lot of fun.

  • @renaissancepoet
    @renaissancepoet2 жыл бұрын

    Some more great resources to save to my "Nomad Life" playlist.

  • @bonitak8483
    @bonitak8483 Жыл бұрын

    Just found your videos. Love the way you explain rv living. I’m 65, a teacher, and about to retire. This might be what I’m looking to do.

  • @kellyvincent7424
    @kellyvincent7424 Жыл бұрын

    Lol thanks for visiting the Cresent city robin . Great video ! I’m born and raised in Nola and you captured it well ! ❤️

  • @gaillittle1700
    @gaillittle17002 жыл бұрын

    I was in New Orleans for a church youth gathering. It was before Katrina and it was kind of run down. It looks like it has very much improved since Glad you had a great time and completed a bucket list item. Can't wait to see where you go next..

  • @celiagraham5920
    @celiagraham59202 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! We got to go to many of these places in the past and it was good to see them again.

  • @RVRebelGirl
    @RVRebelGirl2 жыл бұрын

    I really like this video Robyn, I enjoy when you show us places that you have travel to and your journey along the road. I do enjoy your information videos but I do like this much better. Glad you had such a great time and it’s good to see you back on KZread. Safe travels

  • @patriciapiper6294
    @patriciapiper62942 жыл бұрын

    Hi Robin. Loved your video! Never will get there so I depend on you! I would love to see Sandra's home! The best part is knowing you can wear yourself out and actually go to your own home and bed at night in relative safety. Keep going!!😎

  • @joycemoses2411
    @joycemoses24112 жыл бұрын

    Your hair looks great!

  • @MsLisa551
    @MsLisa551 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your travels and experiences. You are getting me ready for mine in about 8 months. I'm done with my life here on the Northeast. I'm 55 and 5 yrs after divorce, my daughter is grown and its time for me to feel free. Me ,, my pup and my harley.

  • @catH727
    @catH7272 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tour. That was great. The views!

  • @abacoejenks
    @abacoejenks2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you are having so much more fun these days!

  • @bethb6568
    @bethb65682 жыл бұрын

    Loved my visits to NOLA. Didn’t stay as inexpensive as you Robin. The city has such a character and atmosphere not experienced any where else. The bayou culture and Cajun food are fantastic. Glad you enjoyed it for yourself and Terri 😌

  • @dianemacfie-loucks6392
    @dianemacfie-loucks63922 жыл бұрын

    I love the hop on buses we haven’t taken them all over the world well worth the money

  • @judytyler1870
    @judytyler18702 жыл бұрын

    NO has been on my bucket lisrt for years! Thanks for the info!

  • @JennyLeiviska
    @JennyLeiviska2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome congratulations on getting to New Orleans On my travel list also. Gave me some ideas. Thank you!

  • @dynamite9143
    @dynamite91432 жыл бұрын

    I have been to NOLA once and would like to go back. Interesting city. Sorry about your sister. We never get over losing a close family member.

  • @gigigoodwitch8198
    @gigigoodwitch81982 жыл бұрын

    Your looking quite happy and content these days. Thanks for the video ☺️.

  • @Sarah-zv9ug
    @Sarah-zv9ug2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Robin!! Enjoyed that…

  • @deedieducati2272
    @deedieducati22722 жыл бұрын

    Where y'at!!!! How's ya Mama an 'nem? 😂 Yes, I'm from here. Yet you didn't get to pet any baby alligators? 😢 I'm glad that you got to come here and see some sights & learn some history. You would probably do well to make friends with a local person, because everything you showed here is where the tourists go. The locals know where the best food is, where the best music is, and they would have taken you all over the city to places that tour guides don't bring you. Did you take the street-car up St.Charles Avenue, through Carrollton to the museum in City Park? See the Mardi Gras fountain at the lakefront? Get a stuffed-snowball? Go down Frenchman Street? See the antique shops on Magazine St.? Find a "bead tree"? Cross the Causeway? Learn to peel crawfish? Ride a paddle-boat in the Lagoon? Cross the Ferry? See Chalmette Battlefield? Enjoy a Party-barge on Lake Pontchartrain? Drink a Sazerac? A hurricane? Eat a Po-boy? Do a ghost tour? Go to Mardi Gras world? Tour the Superdome? Enjoy a good cajun band and learn to dance fais-do-do? Eat ettouffe? Gumbo? There is so much more to see and do, and a local will know which areas to stay away from. Next time you're here....give it a shot. I'm sure you will be amazed at what you missed. Thanks for stopping by! le bon temps roule en Nouveau Orlean! 👋🐊🦐🪳🍓🍤🥡🥃🍹🎺🎷🥁🪗🃏🎭👑

  • @carolwest6095

    @carolwest6095

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes all that and more. Love the locals. Thank you for all you do and the hospitality.

  • @redgarcia1427
    @redgarcia14272 жыл бұрын

    I remember you launching your Channel! Watched the TED talk and bought both books! LOL ✌🐢

  • @nigelwarfield2346
    @nigelwarfield23462 жыл бұрын

    Another detailed and informative and beautiful places so interesting. Keep up the excellent work Robyn and may you keep safe upon your journeys 🙂x

  • @justjourneys2806
    @justjourneys28062 жыл бұрын

    I 'm from Louisiana, I hope you enjoy it! I am about to embark on my own KZread Journey myself. If you ever need a place to park in the mountains of Colorado, reach out.

  • @lisamaunus7658
    @lisamaunus76582 жыл бұрын

    New Orleans is on my bucket list 100%

  • @carolwest6095

    @carolwest6095

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go there when nothing is happening. The festivals are crowded and there is something going on in the city all the time.

  • @robinfulton9057
    @robinfulton90572 жыл бұрын

    I did not know about your sister, so sorry for your loss.

  • @deborahgarrison4349
    @deborahgarrison43492 жыл бұрын

    Excellent info, excellent video. Thank you so much. 🌺

  • @n1uno1965
    @n1uno19652 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations for completing a bucket list task for you and your sister! Thanks for sharing and the great advice 🖖🏻😘👍🏻🙏🏻

  • @TTVAN
    @TTVAN2 жыл бұрын

    Robin, what a great homage to your sister. I'm sure she would have loved what you did. God bless you always, Robin. You are such a spiritual lady. I just love your videos. I'm a follower for life. Keep on trucking, young lady!

  • @mysticmanagesherlife
    @mysticmanagesherlife Жыл бұрын

    Omg girl, this is my hometown. Driving down Decatur to Cafe DuMonde. Love it. Oh by the way I changed up my channel name. Hope to have my rv before the end of the year. How do you like my new channel name?

  • @cajunjamis9001
    @cajunjamis90012 жыл бұрын

    "You done good, Cher!" NOLA! Cajun :-)))

  • @karenlemke8162
    @karenlemke8162 Жыл бұрын

    Loved it in New Orleans

  • @BarbConner
    @BarbConner2 жыл бұрын

    I went there for Mardi Gras in 1973. Great food and music. Glad you had a great time.😊

  • @meganworth1544
    @meganworth15442 жыл бұрын

    This is great! Thank you for sharing!

  • @badams7873
    @badams78732 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It was very helpful. Lots of great info.

  • @DeerheartStudioArts
    @DeerheartStudioArts2 жыл бұрын

    happy travels back at ya!❤️

  • @luciastan64
    @luciastan642 жыл бұрын

    A definite must on my bucket list! Has been for years but just moved up to the top spot! And I think your sis was right there beside you. She’s prob very proud of you. Thank you for sharing and please be safe. We love your vids.

  • @georgiaadams3414
    @georgiaadams34142 жыл бұрын

    Your videos go so fast. I love all your videos

  • @egreens8512
    @egreens85122 жыл бұрын

    excellent post thank you.

  • @amberbeaty7353
    @amberbeaty73532 жыл бұрын

    I love those hop on hop off tour buses. Great what to see the highlights of a city. New Orleans is definitely on my bucket list too.

  • @living2ndchildhood347
    @living2ndchildhood3472 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad you enjoyed your NOLA visit! I’ve been sentenced to NOLA twice while I was active duty. Thank you for showing Louisiana. I’m sorry I didn’t know when you were in Lafayette-Breaux Bridge area. When in NOLA, the French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour in the evenings is worth your time and money.

  • @mysticmanagesherlife
    @mysticmanagesherlife Жыл бұрын

    this is my hometown, I live in Biloxi, MS now. I hope to see you once I get on the road. It has been a dream of mine for quite some time. I am saving up my money to buy a rig and start my adventure. Please let me know when you are heading down this way again I would so love to meet you. Safe travel dear lady.

  • @calvinmarshall1610
    @calvinmarshall16102 жыл бұрын

    Very nice tour I've been to a lot of those places what a great trip great video looking forward to your next destination!! Thank you safe travels 😁

  • @debbiedavid4392
    @debbiedavid43922 жыл бұрын

    What a great video Robin. Love seeing the upfront and personal info. I’ve been there years ago such a fun interesting City/State. Thanks for sharing…DD n Texas 🌸

  • @pagewhite8177
    @pagewhite81772 жыл бұрын

    Wow, great video! This looked like a lot of fun! Thanks for the video.

  • @barbrabrurrier7548
    @barbrabrurrier75482 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @mikilou9387
    @mikilou93872 жыл бұрын

    Wish we were able as a 65yr old couple to go RV'ing and weren't broke like we are! Sucks...Louise Goldfield in Ft Pierce FL

  • @JulieAiken
    @JulieAiken2 жыл бұрын

    I visited New Orleans once for a convention, and only had a couple of days. I took the ferry across the Mississippi River to say I'd done it (it was fun), and visited the Voodoo Museum. Thanks for so many great ideas for my next visit!

  • @sjr7822
    @sjr78222 жыл бұрын

    Love those gnarly trees, houses, cemetery and the riverboat ride~

  • @juanesebuitrago4040
    @juanesebuitrago40402 жыл бұрын

    This is a comment about your Graceland video, because I saw no comments. It’s the Jungle Room, not the Safari Room. Lol

  • @melodylanni4216
    @melodylanni42162 жыл бұрын

    That was so much fun, Robin, thank you. x

  • @susanray4847
    @susanray48472 жыл бұрын

    I was born there......great video...

  • @debrat.9105
    @debrat.91052 жыл бұрын

    Your the greatest!

  • @sanwalbud
    @sanwalbud2 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos.

  • @thepaintinglady52
    @thepaintinglady522 жыл бұрын

    OMG, Robin!!! Loved this New Orleans video!!! I have to admit that I so envy you and what your doing!!!!!

  • @maggiemay5510
    @maggiemay55102 жыл бұрын

    Doug is missing all of the fun !!! lol

  • @Cherilaent
    @Cherilaent2 жыл бұрын

    I'll bet your sister was smiling the whole time.

  • @carolconnell9521
    @carolconnell95212 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Before Harvest Host was a thing ( I now have my own membership) I stayed at the campground near the French Quarter with my 3 granddaughters. It was worth every penny then as other options were also expensive and I would have had to rent a car as Ubers were not a thing either - 😂

  • @carolwest6095
    @carolwest60952 жыл бұрын

    If you know where to eat in New Orleans the food is never questionable. Just ask the locals. ☆☆☆☆☆

  • @karmicsheila63
    @karmicsheila632 жыл бұрын

    Great to know! I miss NOLA so much 💛

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