RVing allows you travel the world. However, not all your time is spent sightseeing, especially if you are a full-time RVer.

While some hobbies are difficult to accommodate from an RV (bladesmithing, carpentry, and large collections are examples that come to mind), some work well in your new life. Some of the quieter ones include:

Reading

There is nothing like sitting outside your RV and enjoying a cool breeze, a great view, and a book. Hauling along heavy books can be difficult though. Many RV parks have libraries to borrow books.

It is good to have a few books that you can trade for other books in campground libraries. These libraries can be found many times near the laundry area.

Personally, I like having a Kindle where I have hundreds of books (most free) available to read at any time.

How can the view at Picacho Peak State Park not inspire you?

Writing

I think that traveling opens your mind to new ideas. Views can inspire you to write about your travels or to write a story using the latest stop as your story’s location.

Museums may give you information to create accurate historical details in your story. You can even plan your trip to research your next story. Consider writing a blog (there are free sites for this).

In my case, long walks gave me time to motivate myself to write a technical book not related to traveling.

Picker’s Circle at Luckenbach, Texas

Music

Unless you play timpani drums or tuba, you probably have room for a musical instrument. The most popular one is a guitar where you can host sing-a-longs or just play around the campfire.

Many RV parks plan talent shows or have regular jam sessions. Of course, please don’t practice your bagpipes early in the morning!

Video Games

You can download hundreds of video games on your smartphone. Or, your RV probably has room for a game console with several games that you can connect to your TV.

You probably don’t want a very active game where you swing your arms around!

Crafts

Many crafts require limited space. These include sewing, wood carving, needlework, and knitting.

However, you need to consider what you are going to do with your final craft depending on how much space you have in your RV.

Old Movies

I like watching old movies on cold or rainy days. There are lots of low-cost DVDs out there to satisfy your preference. There’s nothing like an Alfred Hitchcock marathon!

What hobbies do you enjoy when traveling?