Since I regularly publish my finances of van-life I was asked by more than a few of you to publish the finances of my Hawaii trip. As usual, I am happy to do so. I expected the trip to cost me about $1,500 when it was all said and done,...
December 1st I spent the entire day at airports and on two flights. Leaving from Oakland, CA in the early afternoon meant getting to the airport in the late morning, just in time to realize I left my laptop power cord behind. It started on it’s way to the island...
Civilization drives it’s victims into flocks, repressing the growth of individuality – John Muir Just over seven months ago I returned to Colorado to be with Timmy for his birthday and a portion of his summer. Within days of returning, I found myself in a unique situation to complete some...
For the past few years I have wanted to fly out to Hawaii during my winter travels. I almost did it two years back with a plan to hike the 170 or so miles around the big island with a gal from Germany. I do not recall what stopped me...
I have arrived back in Colorado where I will be staying for 5-6 weeks. Timmy has Spring Break from school at the beginning of April, his Birthday in early May, and the end of his school year in the middle of May all are reasons to return even though the...
After leaving Lake Mead Moose and I have done little but drive. It is about 480 miles between Lake Mead and Moab (my destination) but those that know me also know that 100 miles per day of driving is a long way for me. Obviously we did a few nights...
I seemed to travel the same mile over and over in some Groundhog Day hell made specifically for me. I drove 100 miles this morning to arrive at what I thought would be my spot for the rest of the day. The casino I had chosen had no place (dirt of...
It took some time, but Moose and I did make it out of Colorado finally. 300 miles may not sound like much, but that is almost a weeks drive for me any other time, and I’m only half way to the ‘safe zone’ in terms of overnight temperatures. The drive...
I’ve spent the past few days packing, restocking, and organizing the van to it’s new travel configuration. Free from having to tow, I can take on some other items while leaving others behind. My new Microwave and slow-cooker continue to sit pretty, but have gone unused. I suspect that will...
