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Find out more about the Trans-Americas Journey road trip and its founders, Eric Mohl and Karen Catchpole, in these personal travel blog posts about us.
Why it’s WorldTrips International Travel Health Insurance for Us
We just got international travel health insurance for the first time. Here's why we decided to get coverage and why we chose WorldTrips.
Our Month Learning Portuguese in Rio – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tips about going to Portuguese school in Rio including how to pick a language school, what to expect, maximizing the experience, and more.
Ode to Travelers. Ode to Friends.
The passing of cherished travel friends reminds us why they--and their effect on our travels and our lives--can and must endure.
Best Adventure Travel, Hotels, And Food of the Trans-Americas Journey 2021
Our best travel of 2021 list includes adventures, hotels, food, and beverages from a year of minimal yet meaningful travel.
Where We’ve Been: 2018 Road Trip Recap in Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, and the US
2018 was not a normal road trip year for us as we used planes, buses, and rental cars (in addition to our trusty truck) to explore Bolivia, Peru, the US, and Colombia.
A Truck Blessing, a Near Miss, and Happy New Year from the Trans-Americas Journey
Another year on the road comes to an end with a mileage milestone (200,000 miles and counting!), a truck blessing in Bolivia, and a near miss with the New York Times.
Road Trip Insider: How to Suspend & Reinstate Your TIP in Cuzco, Peru
Road trip advice about how to suspend a Temporary Importation Permit (TIP) in Cuzco, Peru including step-by-step instructions about how to put your vehicle TIP on hold.
