Month: August 2009

A Week-In-The-Life of Cherie & Chris: Technomadia

Cherie and Chris of Technomadia are a nomadic couple in their mid-30s who both gave up their homes to embark on a full-time “technomadic” adventure in a small solar powered travel trailer, with a kitten no less! They live, work and play full time on the road, embracing nomadic serendipity … Read More

Canada AM recap

For those who missed it, here is a (poorly captured by yours truly – sorry for the mouse hand on the screen) rendition of my appearance on Canada AM this morning. The powers that be liked it enough that I think you’ll be seeing me a few more times on … Read More

Queen of the Road: Book Review

When I sat down to read Queen of the Road, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I should have: the cover of the book is quite explicit: Queen of the Road: The True Tale of: 47 States, 22,000 Miles, 200 Shoes, 2 Cats, 1 Poodle, a Husband, and a Bus … Read More

Canadian versus Australian Coins

Here is a conversation I had with an Aussie mate the other day: Me: “Do you have a nickel?” Aussie Mate: “A what?” Me: “A nickel”. Aussie Mate: “A what?” Me: “Oh for god’s sake. A nickel! You know – a five-cent piece!” Aussie Mate: “OH! You mean a five-cent … Read More

A Week-In-The-Life of Sue: Road Schooled

Sue of Road Schooled at the Grand Canyon

Sue started traveling solo in America when she dropped out of a chemistry PhD program at the University of Minnesota, packed up her car with camping gear, and hit the road to….somewhere. Her website Road Schooled (since debunked) is about what she has learned on the non-traditional road. Below, please … Read More