If you have never heard of Rails to Trails, you are not alone. We first stumbled upon the association in rural St. Mary’s, Georgia where the town had made a public commitment to connecting with the Rails to Trails network. Rails to Trails Conservancy is an inspired movement. The Rails … Continue reading
Category Archives: Fun Stuff
Living amongst the Mountain Men, a true Wyoming gathering
Jimmy Buffet lamented in his wonderful lyrics in “A Pirate Looks at 40” that he was born in the wrong time: Yes I am a pirate, two hundred years too late The cannons don’t thunder, there’s nothing to plunder I’m an over-forty victim of fate Arriving too late, arriving too … Continue reading
Once a year, the world’s cultures meet to lift each other up with Art
On a beautiful New Mexico hill top, under an electrifying summer dry lightning storm, the world’s cultures united to lift each other up. Once a year, Santa Fe New Mexico hosts the International Folk Art Market (IFAA). This is no ordinary Folk Art show or shopping experience. This is juried … Continue reading
Rapa Nui casts a spell not easily forgotten
We are at a loss for words about Easter Island. From the onset, the island caressed us with its tropical flower scents, trade wind breezes, the warmth of the locals and the unfettered freedom we enjoyed. All the while under the ever present mysterious gaze of the stone Moai. It … Continue reading
Happy Location Independence Day
In Honor of Independence Day, take your Independence to the next level and create a lifestyle that is location independent. We wanted to share our 4th of July in Santa Fe with you. It’s an Americana pancake breakfast at the historic plaza. We hope you enjoy this little interlude. … Continue reading
Are you guilty of killing our culture?
When we set off in our RV, it was with the intent to discover our own country. We had traveled abroad for many years and had unintentionally discounted what the U.S. had to offer. Only in retrospect did we recognize a prejudicial perception that America was nothing more than a … Continue reading
Guest Blog-10 Ways to Discover Work that Feels like Play
Have you ever been at a crossroads where you just don’t know which way to take your life? We all have. It’s important that we get to hear all sorts of positive voices on our journey. There is definitely not one direction, one path or one way to do anything. … Continue reading
The Energies of Sedona
Sedona has long been a destination known for its spiritual energies. Whether you believe in this sort of thing or not,it’s hard not to be aware of spiritual alternatives when visiting the mystical mountain town. We have been through here a number of times, and every time something new … Continue reading
Dude Ranch Visit & Wrangler Interview
Predawn finds us up and excited. Today’s the Day. We are going to spend the day at one of the America’s top Dude ranches, Tanque Verde Ranch, east of Tucson, Arizona. We are going to take the Breakfast Horseback ride. We had never been to a Dude ranch and we … Continue reading
Boondocking Basics
Back in the early 1990s we owned a Solar Electric Installation company in Baja, Mexico. All our jobs were on remote land with no power. To do our work we would have to camp onsite for days and sometimes weeks at a time with no support other than what we … Continue reading
Louvric’s Resourceful Recycling has left a Weird Landmark
We were driving along Hwy 20/Oakes Avenue out of Anacortes, Washington towards the ferries that run out to the San Juan Islands, when I saw something out the passenger window that I couldn’t process. “Go back” I exclaimed. “What for?” was Johns reply….”I am not sure but it looks like … Continue reading
Never Stop Going for Your Dreams!
We often think that adventures are big events and require lots of planning and money. However, it is often the more spontaneous, unplanned actions we take that bring the biggest thrills with them. Case in point: Wayne Hine of Knights Landing, California lifelong farmer, outdoorsman and Itchy Nomad recently surprised … Continue reading
Casablanca Themed Do It Yourself Valentine’s Day
For Valentine’s Day we wanted to provide you with a little inspiration for a fun day. It will work if you are a party of 1, 2 or many. Also, no matter where you find yourself this Valentine’s Day you can add this little spice to your day. Since … Continue reading
Paradise on Earth-Kashmir, India
It is with excitement that we present an exclusive Caravan submission by one of our new Itchy Nomads, Pallavi Dhyani. But first a little back story…. The world is truly shrinking. In March of 2013, John and I were staying in Pahrump, Nevada. Pahrump is a small, rugged and interesting … Continue reading
ADVENTURER PROFILE- Fulfilling a Passion for Treehouses
Who among us didn’t think Tree Houses were cool when we were kids. Well Treehouses are still cool and for some passionate individuals, Tree Houses are a way of life. We had the pleasure of meeting our Adventurer and now converted Itchy Nomad, Damon Bishop, while touring the famous … Continue reading