http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz_w66x5hLk (Sarah wanted to sing me this amazing song before I left for my trip up north.) Sarah Blessington and I have set up camp in Maryland for a few months to organize life and try to refill the bank accounts. In total we will be here for about 3 months, but I'll be taking a two-week trip north for the Vermont Overland Trophy and some … [Read more...] about A Quick Pit Stop in The Van Life
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EVENT: WA Overland Rally 2013
June 27-30, 2013 WA Overland Rally 2013 was a blast! It was so fun to catch up with so many overlander's from around the PNW and the world. This year Touratech also held their dual sport/adventure motorcycle rally at the same time, bringing in lots of 2 wheeled adventure travelers. It's a great experience to share travel stories with fellow adventurers, learn overland skills … [Read more...] about EVENT: WA Overland Rally 2013
Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: VANS
I figured I'd start this year's Overland Expo coverage with a little van adventure mobile goodness. It is always awesome to check out the wide variety of van based adventure overland rigs that come to Expo each year. Of course the big Ford 4x4 vans are near and dear to my heart, but the well designed little VW vans are great as well. Sprinters, ambulance conversions and little … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: VANS
The Adventure to Overland Expo 2013
This adventure began along the western slope of Colorado in Grand Junction. After a few days of selling off most of her worldly possessions Sarah Blessington, my new girlfriend and travel partner, hoped in the Sportsmobile to begin her adventure with me on the road. Our first destination would be Overland Expo, just outside Flagstaff, AZ. We left ourselves a few days to … [Read more...] about The Adventure to Overland Expo 2013
Van Life Gets a Woman’s Touch
I snagged a good one:) My new girlfriend Sarah Blessington has joined me in the Sportsmobile full-time on the road. Van life has just gotten sooo much better! Sarah and I met while I was doing the Gems & Brews Tour this winter in Colorado, as she is the Events Coordinator at Powderhorn Mtn Resort. She and her boyfriend at the time were great hosts to both the … [Read more...] about Van Life Gets a Woman’s Touch