There are lots of different ways to get your travel on, are there not? Earlier this year, I embraced the coddiwomple: purposeful yet unstructured travel. I've always liked that concept … [Read more...] about A Tale of FrankenTravel
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Embracing Community with Horizons Unlimited
When I attended my first Horizons Unlimited Travellers meeting in April of last year, I didn't know what to expect. It ended up being a delightful feast of adventurous souls, practical knowledge, and … [Read more...] about Embracing Community with Horizons Unlimited
Overland Expo East 2015
Even for adventure travelers, the conditions were somewhat daunting for this year's Overland Expo East event in North Carolina. The rain and winds were the courtesy of Hurricane Joaquin. At our … [Read more...] about Overland Expo East 2015
Going Solo
I know you parents out there feel my pain. As rich as our kids make our lives, sometimes you need a little adult time. And when you spend as much time together as we do in our roadschooling pursuits, … [Read more...] about Going Solo
Going “Deep” in the Smokies
Our rather damp arrival in Bryson City was coupled with an equally damp first night at Deep Creek. But we awoke to clear skies and were ready to explore, even if everything surrounding us was … [Read more...] about Going “Deep” in the Smokies
Moving Right Along: Bryson City
When I last left you in the tales of our fall adventure, we were heading to Bryson City, NC after a brief stopover in the ever-fabulous Asheville. Our goal was to make it to Deep Creek, a unit of the … [Read more...] about Moving Right Along: Bryson City
