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Volcano climbing and an eruption After our last wedding guests left town we still had some time to kill while the 4Runner was getting some surgery. We met a couple of fun German backpackers, Fabian and Puck, while hostel-hopping and they had convinced us to tag-along on a day-trip to climb...

Meanwhile, back at the ranch... Another month has passed along with another long period of silence on our end. We've since crossed several borders and it's hard to believe how much has happened since we left our little bubble of peace in Lake Atitlan. For the sake of consistency, our story...

Thanks guys, we appreciate the love. A 3rd gen 4runner is a great vehicle for the trip...there's actually quite a few Pan-Am travelers on the road now who are in 4runners: Life Remotely in a '97 4runner Home on the Highway in an '87 4runner Capitol Southbound in a '95 4runner Apollo's...

After the ceremony we enjoyed incredible food, dessert, and a fun night of dancing and spending time with the people we love. Our day was amazing and everything we could have wanted. Things got a little emotional during the father-bride dance. Since we were still on...

Here's a little post that Shannon wrote while I'm dealing with our electrical issues... Our Wedding Day in Guatemala Even though we had been engaged for a year, we didn't actually decide where our wedding was going to be until about three months before the actual event. After seeing...

A smoke genie and fairy dust...gave birth to electrical gremlins? Alright, my current theory is that the voltage regulator was the cause of these problems. In my research I've found a few other people who've either power-washed their engine or gone a little too deep in water crossings, then...

What can I say, we know how to F stuff up :boink: Did I forget to mention that we have a very active volcano in our backyard?

Any thoughts? In Summary: the alternator got wet... Then it was overcharging (15-17 volts)...when the 4runner went Poltergeist on me it actually flashed over 24 volts at one point! Now everything in the cab is dead: the gauges, gauge lights, dome light, clock, radio, cigarette lighter...

The 4Runner is possessed! I guess we asked for it... Just about a month ago Shannon and I were chatting in the shower (I know you're jealous already but I couldn't resist). I mentioned that so far our journey has been all rainbows and unicorns...no getting stuck to our knees in mud, we're...

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We wrote a short article, discussing the finer points between driving, backpacking, cycling, or traveling the world by motorcycle. This one's for all of our readers who are contemplating how to go about their journey...however we would love some feedback in the comments section if you have...

We've officially sold out! Shannon and I try really hard to keeps it real, but admittedly the corporate world has sunk it's teeth in... More details on our 'Sponsors' page

You're missing out! Great title for the book...from someone who has heard plenty of "Don't Go There, It's Not Safe, You'll Die" from people who had never stepped foot in Mexico. So glad I did my own research and trusted my gut, otherwise I wouldn't be on this amazing adventure. After over...

That's the one thing I tell my sister all the time...it's a shame their baby won't remember all the awesome places he's been! At least he'll have some fun pictures right? The ten year Africa plan sounds great. We have two friends in San Diego who are on a similar plan...they went on a 2 week...

Thanks, we saved for about 14 months...living off of my salary as a firefighter and saving her salary as a nurse. We had no debt, lived for cheap and cut out all the BS & bills in our lives. Other folks on similar trips save anywhere from 1-5 years, depending on what they make and how...