I get a lot of questions about truck canopy camping thanks to this blog, my truck canopy camping tips email series, and the truck camping Facebook group. Rather than keep the responses private, I thought it would help all my fellow truck campers out there to republish these questions for the wider world. Do you have a truck canopy camping question? …
It can be extremely tough to know how much you need to save in advance for a major undertaking such as a multi-month trip. We’ll talk about some general guidelines for costs, ways to save money in your day-to-day life, ways to make some extra money on the side, and much more.
Many people could never envision themselves driving in Mexico much less beyond to Central America, it might as well be driving to the moon. If you’d asked me years ago whether it’s something I would be doing, the answer would have most definitely been no. Everyone thinks you are crazy if you mention this idea to them… I mean, let’s …
Here’s the deal: Time for another monthly recap and income report, where I share what’s new in the world of Desk to Dirtbag and offer a bit of transparency behind the blogging. On to this month’s report… Highlights Oh man, August was another incredible month… Where should I start? My New Highest Point I knew I couldn’t miss a chance …
Armenia and Georgia are two beautiful neighboring countries of the South Caucasus. They have so much in common, but at the same time are so very different. Both countries are famous for their delightful mountain landscapes, genuine hospitality, ancient Christian traditions and delicious Caucasian dishes. So, what secrets they are hiding and what sights should be included in the must-visit …
I’m not sure how I’d never heard about Laguna Paron or seen photos of this magical place long ago… It was something that only entered my imagination thanks to a travel blogger I was following on Instagram that was on the road ahead of us. Immediately, I knew that I had to visit this incredible place. Laguna Paron (Lake Paron) …
The Cordillera Blanca became sort of our home away from home upon entering Peru. I found it difficult to leave the amazing mountain scenery and a planned couple weeks turned into more than a month. The time wasn’t spent exclusively in Caraz, Peru but also in Huaraz, camping throughout Huascaran National Park, or on the other side of the mountains. …
I don’t know about you, but I need a great cup of coffee to get me going in the morning, it doesn’t matter whether I’m camping or not. So what’s a born and raised Pacific Northwesterner supposed to do when looking for the best camping coffee maker? Well, after much search and trial and error, here is my solution to …