After a few days of spending too much time at the border, we were ready for some tourist attractions. This area does not disappoint! We used iOverlander www.ioverlander.com (great app for finding camping and other resources while on the road) to locate Pancho Villa State Park. This is the location of a battle that never … More New Mexico to Big Bend
We were able to wrap up business and pleasure in the Verde Valley within good time. The weather was amazing for us, while we were there which allowed us to get a lot of work done. This visit had some highs and lows, losses and gains along the scale of human relationships. Of special note … More Borders, borders, borders!
A few weeks ago I posted a blog about “Money on the Move”. That one talked about the costs of our travel as full-timers in the van. (Here is a link to that post- http://slowcarfasthouse.com/2015/01/04/slowcarfasthouse-expose-second-installment-money-on-the-move-part-1/ ) Part two is about how we manage the money in terms of obtaining, storing and a bit about … More Slowcarfasthouse Expose’ installment three- Money on the Move part two
SAFETY: Don’t do this; don’t do that–it’s dangerous. Stay home! I hear this over and over. Really?! The longer you drive out of the country, the more you realize that most of the rhetoric is BS. Talking head stuff designed to terrorize you. Read what the travelers are saying. There are a lot of blogs, … More Some thoughts on van-life in Mexico: A post by Mike
There are several aspects of our money management that I will feature in the next few installments. This one will be about the costs of travel in Mexico as a full-timer in the van. The costs of living on the road can vary greatly depending on your style. We have determined that living in Mexico … More Slowcarfasthouse Expose’ second installment- Money on the move (part 1)
Having the unique opportunity to be interviewed by The Black Dog Chronicles made me think about telling you more about some of our own systems and processes in the van. Sort of a Slowcarfasthouse Expose’. So I will develop a few blog postings that reveal a few things about our daily life. If you have specific questions, please … More Slowcarfasthouse Expose’ – First Installment; bathroom info!
Seri, Zeb and Mango had an opportunity to be interviewed by the hounds at The Black Dog Chronicles www.theblackdogchronicles . Of course, Seri did all the talking. You can read more about the interview here- http://theblackdogchronicles.com/2014/12/29/dogs-on-the-road-interview-with-seri-zeb-and-mango-of-its-not-a-slow-car-its-a-fast-house/
The Russian Valley was settled by the “Milk Drinkers” who came here from Russia to escape persecution. They found a fertile valley with a stream and hot springs. They terraced the hills and planted crops and then when the Mexican Revolution changed the governmental land freedoms and practices, they left for the USA. The valley … More The Russian “milk drinkers” valley; where they make wine!
Several folks have emailed questions regarding our routine. Here is a quick explanation and photo collection that will share some info about our travel style at http://www.slowcarfasthouse.com If you are enjoying these posts, send a quick note or hit reply. It really encourages me to keep them coming, when I hear from you. Where are … More A glimpse into our travel style at Slow Car Fast House.
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