Four Friends, a VW Syncro, and an Off-Road Adventure to Cocaine Flats
We continue to enjoy exploring Truckee and the surrounding area as we wait to head back to our Troopy in Argentina. We take our first overnight trip since we got here to the Nevada Desert with our friends, Christian and Persephone. We first met them at an Overland Expo 11 years ago, where they … Read More
Overlanding South America During a Pandemic: Evacuate or Stay?
Heading north for Bolivia, we’re faced with the Coronavirus’ rapid advance into South America. Episode 3 covers a stressful week where we’re forced to make a difficult choice. With borders closing, quarantines going into effect, and flights being canceled, we can either try to ride out the pandemic in Argentina or abandon our overland travels, … Read More
After 24 Years of Travel, We’re FINALLY Starting a Vlog!
Travel has been our lifestyle for the past 24 years. Now, 5 years into our current trip, we’re FINALLY starting a travel vlog! In our first vlog, we take the opportunity to explain a little bit about us – how me met, our past travels, and where the road might lead. We hope you’ll join … Read More
Drive the World: Guyana’s Carnivorous Potholes
Potholes, Potholes, Everywhere Shortly after returning from Africa in 2008, Sheri and I visited my parents in N.C. One night we went out to dinner and on our way back my mom warned me to drive carefully as there was a pothole a couple of blocks ahead. “Please take care. Ahead there’s a pothole on … Read More
Drive the World: Southern Africa
A Self Drive Safari Through Southern Africa This week’s post introduces our new video series – ‘Drive the World,’ which aims to convey what it’s like to explore the world overland. To kick things off, our first video features Southern Africa. Using footage shot during Maggie’s first 100 days, we offer a fast forward overview … Read More
The Road to Lago del Desierto
Mount Fitz Roy has a naughty reputation for burying its majestic head in the clouds. That said, it was no surprise Fitz Roy was MIA when we arrived in El Chalten. In fact, none of the peaks that give El Chalten its dramatic backdrop were visible that day.When we departed El Calafate for El Chalten, … Read More