Remember all of the sensations of using your powers and practice bringing it to the waking/walking realm. Large aggregate means are hampered, but in fluid materials, especially moving, can be convinced to flow in cetain directions. It will take time and effort.
RV is only as good as the time you take to sharpen your senses. As far as I care, most are doing it wrong by going to what they seek, not keeping themselves away from the target. Astral travel is not remote viewing. Looking through a proxy is workable, though a rapport is needed. Lucid dreaming is the best option you have. Everything will be a duplicate without certain dangers following you home, giving you time for gathering your curiosities.