RV Life & Travel In Philadelphia Took A Surprising Turn

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[@mas9417]

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[@lindastrous5243]

I agree, living in PA, I also suggest that you please research your trips to Philly. Beautiful place but dangerous areas.

[@GratefulGlamper]

We found that out 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@donnadelahanty9903]

Any city has places to be careful in, PA is no worse than any other state.

[@stefaniekeesey7402]

🤦🏻‍♀️ watching you eat a cheesesteak with a fork. 😳

[@KAdams-dr4pc]

@@donnadelahanty9903 No ...Philly is dangerous. Period.

[@terrispengler8316]

Hey, Grateful Glampers! Glad you got to enjoy time in my neck of the woods. Hubby and I live 30 minutes north of Philly. From the looks of things, you hit all of the good stuff and a few more. Have an awesome time in NY! Happy trails! Terri S

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks so much

[@dawnafleming7605]

May God bless you and your family. Your children are so engaged. Love it

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@ocny4468]

I think people who are not familiar with the NY/NJ/PA regions are surprised that there are such beautiful natural areas here. Upstate NY (Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes, Great Lakes, Niagara Falls, etc) has stunningly beautiful places to visit and some great campgrounds. Thanks for a great video!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@marydonaldson6139]

I’m from Pitman! I’m a fellow RVer….been to Clarksboro KOA. Best fun is a nice campground right outside of Pitman called Lake Kandle. Also, be sure to go to Ocean City for some beach and boardwalk fun…it’s your best family ocean resort. Sorry you missed Pitmans 4th of July parade….real down home fun where the people put their chairs out days ahead! Enjoy your northeast trip. Be sure to go to our fav….Vermont. Thanks for what you do for the RV community…you are great at it!!🙌

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the tips!

[@adamkerewich1903]

I'm so happy you all enjoyed your time in Philly and South Jersey! Now you guys have truly seen the difference between North Jersey and South Jersey; yes we are not great friends lol

[@GratefulGlamper]

😂

[@AlisonBeal]

Thanks for showing the great side of Philly! It's often portrayed poorly in the media. I enjoy following your family's experiences.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching!

[@luannkelly5071]

So glad you experienced small town July 4th! I realize I have taken it for granted every year. Thanks for a great episode!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@Ournotsoperfectlife]

Captured me with the thumb… kept me with the video.. so fun guys!! So much history in Philly and it’s a place full of energy for sure.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching!

[@MyMaxKitty]

7:48 That's awesome!!! I need that window decal.

[@GratefulGlamper]

We thought it was hilarious

[@richardokelly9999]

PLEASE be careful. I worked as an EMT for 20 years. Had one run where a gentleman was killed standing between a motorhome and toad when the accelerator was hit instead of the brake.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Yikes! Thanks for the warning.

[@theresan7767]

Your daughter is such the entrepreneur, how awesome.

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@caseyleichter2309]

I lived in Philly as a child, and have visited the place as an adult. Very fond of the place. Terrific foodie scene . If you do ever go back, you MUST go to the Philadelphia Art Museum. Budget a couple of days if you can. It is accounted to be one of the best in the country.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Will do! Thanks for watching and for the suggestion.

[@onetpa]

Philly Cheese Steak sandwich, one of my favs! Thanks a lot, now I'm sitting here drooling! Great video, you guys, thanks for bringing us all along, looking forward to more of your adventures! Safe travels!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@laurietrost9661]

As baseball lovers, I think you might enjoy Cooperstown, NY and seeing the Baseball Hall of Fame. We enjoyed downtown Cooperstown and surrounding areas. Bonus-the Cooperstown KOA is a really nice place to stay.

[@colleent610]

I suggested that in a few videos prior too. The roads around Glimmerglass Lake are a bit windy, but beautiful.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Oh, good to know! Thanks for sharing.

[@colleent610]

I meant winding, like not straight, not windy like air moving quickly - isn't English fun?

[@vince8705]

Just stayed at Glimmerglass, outstanding little park, awesome beach area and lake..

[@tracymarcellus4121]

Eat at Brooks BBQ in Oneonta, NY ! (Rachel Ray loved it! 🍗 ) Not far from Cooperstown ⚾️🧢

[@thomasbennettjr1188]

Love your videos like memory lane worked in center city at Strawbridge's after high school lived in Philly 64 years now live in Jersey such nice memories thanks but really getting worse with so many homeless and drug addicts

[@mountainbutterfly8791]

If you’re going to upstate NY, I recommend finding a maple farm. We visited one when we were near Poughkeepsie. They had fresh pancakes and the best syrup! We make our own maple sodas, but you can also buy maple sodas up there! So good! P.S. Thanks for letting Alaska participate. He has a lot of great things to say. It would funny to have him narrate an entire episode if he’s up to the challenge.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Oh, we will have to ask Alaska if he’s up for that sometime! 😉 thanks for watching

[@Carmencita1464]

Wow love all your videos but thank you for staying in my home state of NJ. Love your conversation with your dog Alaska🥰🥰

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching- Alaska is a funny dog and we love thinking of what he might be saying/thinking.

[@cindymyas7105]

you guys are so brave. what a great adventure for your family!

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@cynthiahowe8697]

I used to live in IL before moving to TX over 20 years ago. Hannibal MO wasn't far away and they have Tom Sawyer days for the week before 4th of July. Fireworks are done from a barge in the river and the reflection of the fireworks in the river is beautiful. There is lots to do in the week leading up to the 4th too. There is a craft show in the park, you can tour the famous cave, they have a frog jumping contest and a fence painting contest as well. I used to go every year until I moved. Just an idea for next year. A lot of history in Hannibal and the surrounding area.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Sounds super fun! Thanks for the suggestion

[@karenottinger2298]

I am just loving your videos. We are going up the East Coast this year and we have booked a lot of the same CGs that you stayed at. I am also amazed at how alike we are. I am the planner and my husband just goes with it. We travel with our special needs adult daughter and love seeing all we can see where we are. We focus on NPS sites first then fill in with our other want to see sites. Your videos are giving us some great ideas.

[@juanitapowell1948]

I do most of my cooking in air fryer, ribs, bacon/sausage, chicken, biscuits, cookies, veggies to name a few.

[@bethlacquement7396]

Yes you can cook biscuits in an air fryer. We have done it.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know!

[@vince8705]

As always, another great adventure. Next time park at the Liberty center and take ferry to Statue of Liberty, then ferry over to NYC. Much better way to go .

[@wavclay4645]

So fun!! I also get welts when I get mosquito bites. I found Oil of Oreganol works AMAZINGLY!! Although each bite is different. It is best to put on as soon as you notice the bite. Sometimes it takes it away completely. Other times you need to keep reapplying. I will reapply all day if it keeps me from itching!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know! I’ll try that!

[@barbarashawley1253]

I love Alaska’s commentary!!🐾!

[@GratefulGlamper]

We love thinking about what he might be saying 💙🐾

[@onedaycloser2872]

Glad you enjoyed the visit to NJ/PA…✌️from South Jersey.

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@debbushee6970]

Love the conversations with Alaska!

[@GratefulGlamper]

He’s a talkative dog. 🐾

[@janespanoramicrvadventures652]

Please in Philly you must eat a cheesesteak wiz, standing up, in South Philly. No forks and knives!

[@thetravelingbrowns]

Absolutely love hearing Alaskas' point of view🐾🥰

[@GratefulGlamper]

He loves giving everyone his opinion 😂🐾

[@kristibunny1620]

When I was a kid we went to Philli and it was POURING rain and like 10 people offered me their umbrellas…I liked playing in the rain lol sweet of them though

[@GratefulGlamper]

Fun memories!

[@cheryladamo3988]

We stayed at that campground last year for a wedding. We plan on going back so we can go into Philly, thanks to you we know where to go. Wish we could of been there when you were there. Just a little of an hour to get there. Enjoy NYC it’s a crazy place! We live 60 miles north.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Maybe our paths will cross at some point! Thanks for watching

[@joanpeters9330]

The state motto is "New Jersey, what is that smell" LOL!! Enjoy!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Lol 😂

[@fvsmith]

Too funny! The sirens and horns got my boyz (dogs) all excited! Sorry…Downtown NY sux. Been there in a bobtail truck.

[@garymarks6019]

We love how real your views of RV life are! We are just starting out as weekend warriors with our Roo hybrid. We just got the same US state map that you have on your slideout. Have you ever had an issue with the rubber seal pulling the map, or the states, off? I'd like to put ours in the same place, but don't want to lose the few states we've visited! 🤣Thanks for all you do! GM

[@GratefulGlamper]

We’ve had our map on for 3 years with no problems. Safe travels!

[@melinda1133]

Delaware would be a wonderful area to visit, many overlook our beauty and calm living.. beaches and history are something to experience, perhaps next trip 😊

[@janmoline]

Go glow sticks!! I live where they were invented! Haha! Looks like that was a great show! Very cool with the baseball game. Hate watching it on TV, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE going to the game!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@thomasbennettjr1188]

Hi forgot to mention check out The Philly Captain on KZbin goes all over Philadelphia

[@tinamck28]

Ahh Philly! My hometown! Born and raised!

[@susanamberg3960]

Glad you got to catch the fireworks on the 4th near Philly. We always take out of town guests to the Liberty Bell, Constitution Center, and then down South Street for a cheesesteak at Jim's. Proper way to order one "cheesesteak wit", that'll get you cheese "with" onions. You'll be asked what kind of cheese..American ,imho is the best, provolone or whiz. Hope to see ya down the road. We are seasonal at Willows on the Lake in Adam's, NY, on the shore of Lake Ontario. Hope you get to see this area too. The Thousand Island area is amazing.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks so much! We will have to put those areas on our list of places to visit :)

[@kimvalenzuela9940]

"Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layer Biscuits" are the best! On the Directions - Lowest temp and least amount of time work best.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know!

[@lindasmith2935]

Hi! Glad you got to see some of Philly and had a cheese steak! Pa. is my home state. Found your channel a short time ago and I'm enjoying your travels. Really like when you make your pupper talk 🐶 LOL!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you!

[@glennryan3101]

You were in my neck of the woods. Live a few miles from the Clarksboro area. Glad you got to see Philly. Awesome! Oh, and Pitman is a quaint little town with things to see and do.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Yes it was! Thanks for watching

[@bb89scbb31]

You missed out on so much while in the Phila south Jersey area. You were only 40 miles from the Jersey shore. Taking the Patco Speedline into Phila would have been less stressful and a better experience. Kayaking in the pine barrens, Fort Mott on the Delaware River and you were here at the Hight of our Blueberry season. Next time you're in the area let me know I'll give you a list of what our area has to offer.

[@Amung3AM]

I saw you kid at Gettysburg campground

[@timpressley9323]

Love following. We are weekday warriors.... grand parents. So here's a vid or short idea. Grateful Glàmper the grand parent years. Grateful Grandpa and ma😂 Oh btw love the content.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching 💙

[@ithacacomments4811]

Got to visit the Southerntier of New York State! The Fingerlakes.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the suggestion 💙

[@lindastrous5243]

Just got home from the Finger Lakes about 1/2 ago. Great time in Watkins Glen International Race Track. Seneca Lake is beautiful. YO from PA.

[@ithacacomments4811]

@@lindastrous5243 Now storms and wide power outages! this evening.

[@lindastrous5243]

Just drove through it all. All the way from Watkins Glen International to Montoursville, PA.

[@ithacacomments4811]

@@lindastrous5243 Yikes!

[@peterbu2817]

Love that your rocking the Tampa Bay Rays shirts!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

🤜 💙⚾️

[@keeplifemoving]

I was waiting for the ROCKY movie run up the stairs! 😞 y'all gotta do it next time I guess!! Lol

[@GratefulGlamper]

Yep! We ran out of time - but the wonderful thing about RV is you can always go back.

[@quigleymp]

Definitely. We did on high school band trip when we played in thanksgiving day parade. A must do!

[@keeplifemoving]

Yeah I grew up in NY and our school district did a philly day trip in 5th grade every year.. so I did it in 5th grade and all my kids did it when they were in 5th grade!! I wish I had pictures!

[@pampire13]

I react the same way to mosquito bites. Bane of my existence. To keep myself relatively unbitten, I use citronella/mint incense sticks around our campsite. I found them on Amazon.

[@mccarthy7566]

I'm enjoying Alaska getting into the videos! 🙂

[@GratefulGlamper]

He is enjoying his new found stardom 🤩🐾

[@rockybridges4820]

awesome video guys! stay safe

[@us1tahoe590]

Howdie, need to go to Jim's Cheesesteaks, 400 South Street, THE BEST.... ,ya still in NJ???

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know! We’re not In NJ any longer but ALWAYS keep a list of places to go for when we come back

[@alextavares8705]

I watched the video a couple of times and missed have missed it.... what's was the adjustment? Because you guys couldn't drive in NY? Or Because center city is beautiful but also dangerous?

[@GratefulGlamper]

Adjusting to finding things for this kids / like a fireworks show for the 4th of July. Finding the balance between road life and a semblance of Travel life.

[@knedeau]

Are you looking to hit Northern New England?

[@kylepifer9509]

Have been to Philly many times for school trips an then we took our kids there for homeschooling trips. I also worked at a jewelry store in downtown Pittman right next to the movie theater👍🏻👏🏻😄

[@GratefulGlamper]

Awesome! Thanks for watching

[@carmenmercier3781]

Are you guys coming to Canada soon?

[@radstayathomedad9178]

Come on! Geno’s or Pat’s for cheesesteak! I know you’re not from Philly but please respect the traditions!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know, thanks for the tip!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Oh man! Why didn't you tell me ;) I guess next time i'll know -Ben

[@robertahinde9656]

Know you're not from Philly, eating a so-so cheesesteak with a fork.......shameful.

[@quigleymp]

Definitely one of those two steaks!

[@peterstgeorge7542]

Hey...yuooose guys.....we who are from Jeeersey dont reallly tawwlk like that do we ?? Yea, we do. Love you vidoes. !!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@jimpierpont8010]

Yay Pitman !!!

[@donnadelahanty9903]

FYI Gino’s or Pat’s are the classic cheese steak places in Philly. I grew up in Philly.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know: thanks!

[@FOMC6780]

You guys are crazy, who's the voice of Alaska?

[@GratefulGlamper]

Ha, it’s really Alaska! We got a talking dog ;) We got a device that reads the dogs thoughts and translates them into words. Only kidding, it’s Ben’s voice and some digital editing that gives Alaska a voice.

[@TLC-]

Where did u get your cool US sticker -sticker(?)

[@GratefulGlamper]

Amazon! You can find it here: amzn.to/3e8WoM5

[@tevbrannan5885]

Love me some Bob Evans! But where were the veggies??? 😆

[@GratefulGlamper]

Lol, guess we didn’t eat our veggies this meal.

[@lisawaterman2737]

When are you coming to RI? Will it be just a drive through?

[@GratefulGlamper]

We will be coming to RI 😉

[@bethbasilone5927]

Oh pleeze don't lump all of New Jersey in with the NYC metro area! That's where you'll hear that awful "Joizy" accent. I'm a 609 native (South Jersey) and have lived in 201 (North Jersey but near the Delaware Water Gap). Lived in Pitman while attending Glassboro State College (now Rowan University). Now I live on the edge of the Pine Barrens. Although farming and gardens are disappearing and more houses and warehouses are taking their place, it's called the Garden State for a reason. Glad you were able to experience some of the rural parts of "my state". Most of it looks nothing like what you saw on the Sopranos! Also glad your children were able to experience the founding history of our United States.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the clarification and for sharing

[@BlownC52000]

I dont know if you have a video on it but what's the cost of maintenance on that pusher

[@GratefulGlamper]

We do perform some maintenance ourselves (mainly on the generator). Oil and fuel filter changes at the freightliner or Cat dealer can vary from $250-$500

[@BlownC52000]

@@GratefulGlamper thanks for your response, that's why I follow you guys because you answer questions

[@wrenchleague9801]

Is your fridge electric or gas ? If gas how does it due on propane? Or maybe someone can answer I have the standard gas fridge but looking to buy a diesel pusher used.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Our fridge will run off both gas and propane. It’s more efficient when running on electric.

[@andrewplunkett4055]

For allergic reactions to bug bites, try antihistamines

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@juliewellington7374]

I have done donuts in airfryer

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@Krisna_K]

I liked learning about history but all my teachers were boring at teaching it!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Lol, maybe that’s part of the problem then! 😉

[@shantelwoods9064]

Have you visited Indiana yet? What have you checked out? I have suggestions for you let me know.

[@larryboldt483]

Did they clean up the graffiti downtown?

[@shellypope8757]

Where did you get your state sticker system?

[@GratefulGlamper]

On Amazon: amzn.to/3z8IVux

[@barbarashawley1253]

Just ordered mine, thanks!

[@QueensPalate]

Phill native here. Nobody goes to Oh Brother? 🤷🏾‍♀️🥴😂 Never even heard of it. And you definitely don’t eat a cheesesteak with a fork

[@Liimpy]

Should've took the kids to see the zombies 🧟‍♂️ on Kensington ave 🧟

[@christines1924]

How did you answer the title of this episode? I don't see/hear it.

[@GratefulGlamper]

We needed to change up how we handle holidays on the road (in this case) 4th of July for our kids.

[@kscoville6939]

Be sure to look for minor league baseball games on your travels. They are the best!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Agreed! We watched a minor league game in Omaha once and it was amazing. 💙⚾️

[@fvsmith]

Ut-ohhhh just saw this 54 minutes after posting. Hope everything is ok?

[@GratefulGlamper]

All is good!

[@fvsmith]

@@GratefulGlamper Ahhhh “So I saw” said the blind man. Great video! Family is looking good.

[@peterbu2817]

Can’t add a state sticker unless you spend at least 2 nights in that state

[@GratefulGlamper]

We may start all over again with our map with different “rules” but for now if we’ve been in that state, we count it.

[@robertcannon1808]

FYI: the intro music is loud enough that it makes if difficult to hear what is spoken.

[@robertcannon1808]

Thanks for the video tour!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@JeanDumfordPhD]

More dog

[@KAdams-dr4pc]

I really like your channel. But when you are walking, your kids are BEHIND you. Not safe. Please think about this. Edit: You also did this in New Orleans.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the feedback

[@IsraelDFender]

You can’t claim a state unless you slept there at least one night lol

[@GratefulGlamper]

😂 Everyone has different “rules” - for now we count if we’ve been in that state. But we might start over someday and use the “stayed a night” rule. Thanks for watching

[@IsraelDFender]

@@GratefulGlamper I’m kidding and glad it made you chuckle lol. But yeah I do it that way lol. I’m not even counting states I slept in when not full-time RV’ing lol. Makes me more excited to visit every state with my RV. I just got started four weeks ago 😝

[@janespanoramicrvadventures652]

Please in Philly you must eat a cheesesteak wiz, standing up, in South Philly. No forks and knives!