Traveling far away for a long period of time is always expensive. If you (and your team members) already have enough savings set aside for adventure, then congratulations, money will not stop you from launching your journey. For the less fortunate…
If i have one piece of advice for a returning adventurer, it would be to give yourself some time to reflect on the journey from the comfort of your own couch without the burden of work. Do this before life drags you back into your old rout…
odometer:306,638 You’d think that after 2 rallies in 2 ambulances, I’d have a good handle on acquiring used ambulances. Not really. To date, my best resource has been Craigslist - the global free-for-all listing that offers anything and everyth…
odometer: 306,638 The creative genius behind the photo decoration that wrapped the walls, professional photo booth, and snazzy lighting for last week’s party was Mr Si…
I’ve seen adventure teams raise money through Kickstarter, music concerts, and social dinners. Some lucky teams are supported by independently wealthy team members or by c…
Bolivia is the only country on our route to require visa for Americans, and yellow fever vaccine is required as part of the Bolivian visa application. The last time I got vaccines was in high school, I had to get TB because I was working in a nurs…
odometer: 306,651 After Team Last Responders acquires a vehicle, the first order of business isn’t to check engine oil, transmission fluid and electrical wiring - it’s t…
About 9 months ago, on March 8th, to my dear diary, I wrote “I’m determined to go to South America… It will happen because I’m determined to to so” Since then, I never had a day with any doubts. Like any intensive teamwork, there were times for…
7 days before launching, I’m asking myself what I would be missing from New York. My bed came to mind first. In 2008, I had been a traveling consultant for almost a year, I saved a bunch of money by subletting my apartment and not paying for food…
Here’s a picture of Sam. She’s in Spain now doing her own sort of adventurous things. She gave me some tips through Skype on what to pack. She’s the one who encouraged me to make this post. Maybe some can use this info in the future for their own …