Have you ever heard of Fargo, North Dakota? If you have, it’s likely because you’ve watched the famous 1996 black comedy crime film, or the more recent TV anthology, both the namesake of this Midwestern city. The only things we knew (or thought we knew) about Fargo came from the movie and TV series. When … More Fargo: It’s Not What We Expected!
We’re back on the road! This year we’re planning to drive at least as far as El Salvador and if we’re feeling extra ambitious, maybe all the way to Nicaragua. So many of you have already sent us well wishes on Instagram and Facebook – thank you so much for that, we are feeling very … More 2020 Vanlife Adventure: Canada to Central America
Finally – we’re back on the road and back to blogging! It’s been a really busy start to the trip and I’m behind on the blogging but really looking forward to getting back to sharing our travels with you guys. This year the blog is going to be a little different. Our posts will still … More Travelling Can’t Always be a Vacation: Vanlife in Cape Hatteras, NC
Heading North Across the United States In our last blog post we were hanging out in northern Mexico, making excuses to stay ‘just one more day’. We were so reluctant to leave the gorgeous weather, colourful culture and delicious Mexican food. The day we finally left to cross the border started out cold and overcast, … More Free Camping & the Long Drive Home: Vanlife Adventures, Texas to Canada
Real de Catorce As we rattled along the cobblestone road, I began second-guessing our choice to visit Real de Catorce. We were lured by the promise of a ghost town and the vague idea that it was ‘en route’ from San Miguel de Allende to Hidalgo. I had been admiring the desert landscape as we … More Real de Catorce: Cobblestones, a Ghost Town & Peyote Hallucinations
Grutas Tolantongo Canyon We awoke early in the morning, found some pastries and coffee at the ONLY café open in Cholula at 9:00 am (what?! – this seems to be typical in Mexico) and waved goodbye to the friendly old man who runs the funky little parking lot. We were off in search of adventure … More Waterfalls & Urban Exploring in Mexico (part 2): Grutas Tolantongo & San Miguel de Allende
El Aguacero Waterfall, Chiapas After a few days in San Cristobal de Las Casas (Chiapas, MX), we were ready for some nature and time off-grid. Based on a great tip from our overlander friends Glen and Jeanette, our first stop was El Aguacero Waterfall and La Venta Canyon River in the Ocote Biosphere Reserve, just … More Waterfalls & Urban Exploring in Mexico (part 1): El Aguacero & the City of Cholula
SLOW SALLY & CREW 