The Stories

Courage is not the opposite of fear

“Ok. Wait. Auntie Sherry.” My nine-year-old niece interrupted my story with one outstretched hand to serve as a stop sign. With her other...

The Rules (driving in southeast Asia)

I don't make the rules, but I do try to live by them. 1. Move in a predictable, purposeful manner. 2. Yield to momentum. 3. Don't hit...

Because things can change in an instant

Only one thing was certain. I needed to stop the bleeding. Then I could assess the damage. Direct pressure. But how much pressure, and...

Falling coconuts, prickly heat, and a run for the border

I’m an imposter at a fancy hotel on the island of Borneo. Now there’s a sentence I never dreamed I’d ever write, at least not in a...

Honest reviews of four hotels and lodges plus ten restaurants we went to in Zambia

“Zambia. Now where exactly is that?” This was the initial response we got from many people when we told them of our plans to take a two...

Easter Awakening, 2019

NOTE: This is a story I wrote at Paul's Pancake Parlor in Missoula, Montana, on Easter Sunday in 2019, when Andy's father was still...

A Tale of Three Brothers

Two of Nina’s uncles taught her that the key to happiness is selflessness. Her father, their other brother, taught her just the opposite....

What We Gonna Do Today, Brain?

Building an overland expedition vehicle in hopes of becoming full time nomads is not easy, especially if one partner lags behind.

Getting Unstuck and Leaving (the) Norm Behind

The norm for many is settling for the mediocre, rather than pursuing big dreams, like ours of overland travel.

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