Itchy Nomads Rich and Linda, have lived an adventurous life. They recently moved to Maui, Hawaii and when we asked if they would like to impart a bit of their wisdom they immediately provided the great posting below. You may never plan to move to a distant island, or you may … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
Front Row Seat to a Modern Day Range War It is not the first time, and hopefully it will not be the last time. Travel puts you in unusual positions at times and you can end up with a front row seat to world events. This happened to us recently … Continue reading
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
We’ve all heard about taking a cruise for a vacation but there are people that spend months cruising every year as part of their lifestyle and find it affordable. There are also people that live aboard year round because it is affordable and an attractive way of life. We wanted … Continue reading
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
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
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
Curiosity is our natural reaction when we are in a new place. In so many destinations we let ourselves be steered by the advertised tourist attractions. Are these the richest experiences or the most true to the local community? Not necessarily. Many times following the well beaten path of … Continue reading
We are always excited to profile one of our own, an Itchy Nomad that is making their dreams happen. JOHN: Hey welcome everyone! This is John O’Rourke from www.Itchy Nomads.com. We are really happy to have CiCi Sayer, the owner of Offshore Blue Adventures sharing her story with us today. … Continue reading
The last time we were in Naples, Florida we stumbled upon a sign for the World Famous Swamp Buggy Races. The sponsors may think they are world famous, but we and everyone else we knew had never heard of the races. In anticipation of the big event we bought … Continue reading