The Stories

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.

Clocking Out Early

If you had asked me ten years ago when I thought I would retire, I would have snorted. Retire? Ha! There was no plan. There was no...

The day I almost drowned

They say drowning isn’t loud. “Sherry. Help.” These were the only two words I could quietly say as the early morning waters of Flathead...

Secondary Transportation Options for Overland Travel: Why we chose what we did

Preparing to hit the road for long-term overland travel is proving to be a daunting task—so many decisions to make about so many things!...

Breakfast with Larry -- and the art of living below your means

A strange van parked in the back corner of a interstate truck stop is not your typical venue for a Sunday brunch -- particularly with a...

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