Yes, yes, I know—we’re much further down the road than Mexico, but the blog is just catching up to the pace of Shevanigans. And if you know anything about Shevanigans, you know that means my blog writing is even slower than my van. But rest assured, dear readers, we’re back, and this part of the […]
Yes, yes, I know—there’s been a gap. And no, it wasn’t because I fell off the face of the earth, though if I had, I’m sure Finn would have made a great Lassie-style rescue attempt. The reason behind my radio silence will come up in future posts, but for now, let’s pick up where we […]
When I set out on this trip, I expected it to be a mostly solo adventure peppered with visits from old, steadfast friends. But as often happens, fate had other plans—and those plans came with European plates and a high-top Vanagon. Enter Mathilda and Jonas, who have become integral to my journey, turning what I […]
Taking a glance at the map from Vegas to Argentina, it was clear that heading up to San Francisco made about as much sense as wearing hiking boots for a swim. But if you know me, you know that practicality has never been my strong suit when friendship is on the line, especially when a […]
Our next destination was Colorado, where Shevanigans was booked for a long-overdue spa day at none other than the Van Cafe in Fort Collins. Now, don’t let the word cafe fool you—there wasn’t a matcha latte in sight, though I’d argue that would have been cheaper than the “house special” radiator replacement they prescribed. But […]
Swimming from Yellowstone to Denver video clip 😀 After weeks of guests and laughter filling the van, Finn and I were suddenly flying solo. It felt a bit odd at first, like showing up at a party with only your dog as a plus-one. But Finn didn’t seem to mind. He was thrilled to have […]
Hello again Trusted Chaos Companions I start by saying, there’s no place on Earth quite like Yellowstone. I mean, where else can you be stuck in a traffic jam caused by bison, then five minutes later be staring at water boiling out of the ground like it’s auditioning for a part in Jurassic Park? It’s […]
So, after I wiped away a fair amount of tears at the airport—because saying goodbye to Heather after our two-week whirlwind of adventures felt like closing a chapter in the best book you’ve ever read—I found myself in the warm embrace of a whole new chapter. Enter West Vancouver, the land of space, luxury, and […]
Ahoy, my intrepid Chaos-Navigators! Shevanagons just went into overdrive with the arrival of my original partner-in-crime, Heather Northcott. Heather and I go back to the days when our baby blankets were practically sewn together. Our moms, sitting in our shared backyard, distracted by gossip and coffee, left us to our own mischievous devices to dream […]
Ahoy, Chaos-Navigators! It is with the soggiest of spirits and the driest of humors that I recount to you the tale of our escapade at the Bus Fusion Festival in the quaint town of Almonte. As fate would have it, our arrival was heralded by rain—a fine, persistent drizzle that seemed intent on testing the […]