New Mexico to Big Bend

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

Slowcarfasthouse Expose’ installment three- Money on the Move part two

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

Some thoughts on van-life in Mexico: A post by Mike

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

Cruising around Baja!

I have been preparing the expose’s and forgot to post an update about where we are! We have been moving around Baja. Mostly headed North, but going slowly and really enjoying some exploration. After some fun in the water in Cabo Pulmo we went to La Ribera and had an American style Saturday night date. … More Cruising around Baja!

Slowcarfasthouse Expose’ second installment- Money on the move (part 1)

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)