Destination: USA

Good Omens

Fri, 2 Jun 2006 | By gscottie | Views [706]

The first day of my year-long adventure started off with some good omens.   First, when I woke up Northwest Airlines was still in business and operating which is definitely not a gimme these days.  They seem to be day-to-day at this point, but it looked ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: Preparations for World Tour

Thu, 1 Jun 2006 | By the_nomads | Photo Gallery

Why? Where? How? What?

Thu, 1 Jun 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [983] | Comments [5]

Why?   Where?   How?   What?   Oy, the planning, the preparations!   Never in any of the research that was done for this trip was there any kind or realistic idea of the magnitude of what’s involved in taking off at least 6 months from work/life.... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Bellingham to Port Orchard Day 1

Thu, 1 Jun 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [870] | Comments [1]

Bellingham to Port Orchard in Five Days May 15-19, 2006   Day 1 We had to take Jon’s van that he co-owns with brother Andy up to Bellingham for at least the duration of our trip which provided the perfect opportunity to take ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: Going Away Party

Thu, 1 Jun 2006 | By gscottie | Photo Gallery

The Plan (My Itinerary)

Thu, 1 Jun 2006 | By gscottie | Views [1375] | Comments [1]

For anyone following the play by play or who just can't remember where Goetz is this week (story of my life), below is my planned itinerary in simplified form.  Subject to change by whim along the way, but this is the general idea. June: Southwestern ... Read more >

Tags: Itinerary

We Have Liftoff!

Thu, 1 Jun 2006 | By gscottie | Views [445]

It's been 9 months in the planning (and over planning), but the day has finally arrived to embark on my adventure around the globe.  Over the last few months, especially as I've grown used to the comfort food, care and company provided by my family for ... Read more >

Tags: Getting Started

Gallery: About Us

Thu, 1 Jun 2006 | By the_nomads | Photo Gallery

30th May - California again

Wed, 31 May 2006 | By katie_and_eoin | Views [1961]

Utah The problem with Utah is that here wine is classified as hard liquor and hard liquor is only available for purchase in state liquor stores.   In the seven days we were in Utah we did not see a single one that was open. What a place.   As ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: 13. Utah NPs and Yellowstone

Wed, 31 May 2006 | By katie_and_eoin | Photo Gallery

The First of Many

Sat, 27 May 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [447]

A discussion during our shake down ride from Bellingham, May 2006. Where:   Outside on the sidewalk of a Texaco gas station/mini-mart eating Fig Newtons and Handi-Snacks cheese and crackers.   He said:   “My thoughts on riding in the ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Gallery: Shake down ride: Bellingham to Port Orchard 5/2006

Thu, 25 May 2006 | By the_nomads | Photo Gallery

Gallery: The bike set up

Thu, 25 May 2006 | By the_nomads | Photo Gallery

The Gist

Tue, 23 May 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [629] | Comments [5]

We did it!   We saved our money, paid off our debt, sold our condo, one car and (almost) all of our belongings and found someone (my parents) to care for our cats for the next 7 months.   It was no easy feat!  So much more work went into this "... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Gallery: 11 - Hawaii and San Francisco

Tue, 23 May 2006 | By katie_and_eoin | Photo Gallery