After working our way south through Mexico and Central America for 13 months, we stuck our Jeep Gladiator into a shipping container and began our adventure across a new continent. We’ve been dreaming of overlanding South America for years, and now we’re here.
Taking a Crazy Route by Accident and Ecuador’s Largest Mercado (Video)
Leaving Ecuador’s green and warm Mindo Valley, we ascend to the town of Cotacachi to celebrate Eric’s birthday. Alas, because of Eric’s settings on Google Maps, we accidentally take the
Beautiful Mindo Valley in Ecuador (Video)
After two months in the United States, we are back in Ecuador! In our latest video, we leave the capital city of Quito and drive north to the Mindo Valley.
Hard Day Crossing the Border Into Ecuador (Video)
We arrived in Colombia early November 2022, waiting for our Jeep home to ship across the Darién Gap. At the end of March 2023, nearly five months later, we said
12 Things to Know Before Self-touring the Galapagos Islands
Many overlanders who drive through South America end up visiting the Galapagos Islands. The downside: it’s an expensive trip. The upside: you’re right there! When will you have a better
Visiting UNESCO-recognized San Agustín Archeological Park in Colombia
As we drive through South America, I find myself reflecting on how much cultural knowledge has been lost to history. Not always–but often–because of foreign conquerors, entire civilizations and the
Slick Mud, Dark Tunnels, Narrow Bridges in the Tatacoa Desert (Video)
Over on YouTube, we are wrapping up our adventures in Colombia. As we near the southern border to cross into Ecuador, we can’t resist exploring the Tatacoa Desert. This is
Most Stunning Place in Colombia? Salento and Valle de Cocora (Video)
We spent five months driving through Colombia, but Valle de Cocora deeply impacted us with its quiet, natural beauty. It is arguably the most stunning place in Colombia. Taken together
Epic Hot Springs Beneath a Massive Waterfall in Colombia
We don’t plan much. For each country, we create a Google Map full of pins, representing places we’re interested in visiting. A day or two in advance, or sometimes that