RV Shakedown at Road America
I know what you’re thinking. Did we seriously conduct our Shasta shakedown at one of the world’s fastest race tracks? Yes, yes we did. With 640 acres in Wisconsin’s Elkhart Lake, the legendary Road America...
Beignets at Cafe Du Monde
Conveniently located near the French Market in New Orleans, Cafe Du Monde’s legendary beignets and cafe au lait are served around the clock. Dissuaded by the long line of people on Saturday morning, however, my...
Managing Travel Anxiety
When you start to wrap your head around all of the things that could possibly go wrong in any given travel situation, it’s easy to become paralyzed with fear. Your plane could crash. Your cab...
Into Rock Island & Deep Space
With my backpack locked and loaded, we stepped from Karfi Ferry onto the floating dock. Arriving at Rock Island, we sought campfire, hot chocolate, beach dwelling and a restful night of sleep under the stars....
We Bought An RV: Meet Shasta!
After looking for nearly 2 years, we finally bought an RV! We’d like to introduce YOU to our new addition. Meet Shasta! Hey Everybody! Meet Shasta! Rather than buy a new RV, we decided to...
Beauty, Piss & Poison Oak: Old Coast Road
Taking a deep breath, I silently apologized to our compact rental car for the rough road ahead. Embarking on a road like this without a proper vehicle requires a combination of driving skill and luck....
Sea Kayaking to Alaska’s Aialik Glacier
Few things in the world are more beautiful than the raw, rugged nature of the vast Alaskan fjords. On the misty morning of June 1st, we set off on a sea kayaking adventure. Our destination?...
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
As I parted the gauzy mosquito net surrounding my bed, I was greeted by a knock at the door and a fresh pot of Maraba coffee. Now in the Land of a Thousand Hills, I...