I left a perfect campsite in Caraz. Hot showers, walking space and great WIFI, it was one of those rare places that left me in the black with a happy dog. We took a few […]
The Road
Exploring – Cusco to Lake Titicaca
Cusco. I spent more time in this tourist filled city than desired, sputtering between mechanic shops and chasing wires for short circuits in a whirlwind of frustration. I even swapped the fuel pump, again, hoping […]
A Journal from Honduras to Nicaragua
Driving through Honduras. Two days of cool weather and winding mountain roads in a pine forest landscape. We stopped at a hotel, seeking secure parking for the night and bought a room. Shale barked at […]
Nicaragua Border Crossing at Guasaule
I’m not sure I want to re-live this shit show but here it goes. If you’re driving across the Nicaragua border crossing at Guasuale, just know that the entry and exit are equally confusing and […]
Honduras Border Crossing at El Florido
After cruising around Guatemala and camping on Lake Atitlan for a few weeks, I shot south to the Honduras border crossing. At this point, I was pretty pressed for time and needed to crush the […]
Mexico to Guatemala Border Crossing at La Mesilla
Before driving across the border at La Mesilla, just south of Ciudad Cuauhtemoc, I camped at the Zona Arqueológica El Lagartero near the border (Mexican side). If you’re driving across and have a day or […]
The Perfect Camper Van Mattress
Building out your van is a blast but actually sleeping it can be terrible on a bad camper van mattress. There are a few ways to go about your van bed. Some folks actually throw […]
Baja Ferry Ride to Mazatlan
I took the TMC Ferry from La Paz, Baja to Mazatlan on the mainland because I am traveling with my dog. They allowed her to ride in the van along with me. TMC is the […]
Aimless Driving in Baja Norte
Tecate to Ensenada – Highway 3 South I rushed out of Tecate after the border crossing without knowing anything about, well anything really. I followed the wine route but driving alone doesn’t work well while […]
Tecate, Mexico Border Crossing – Driving Across with a Dog
I crossed the border at Tecate and only having driven across the Canada border previously, I had no idea what to expect. I thought it would be a confusing and lengthy ordeal but it turned […]