Category Archives: T&A’s Big Adventure – Main Blog

General posts and commentary relating to Teresa and Andrew’s travels. This blog is targeted at a general audience.

Goin’ to California

After resting up for a month at Villa Koransky, Teresa and I were ready to hit the road July 1st for our Alaska adventure.  I do have to admit, it felt strange leaving Colorado, where we had just placed a … Continue reading

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Northeast Arizona And Southeast Utah

I have failed to keep the main blog up to date.  So this is a “catch-up” blog entry, a bit out of order, to bring you up to date on all of our happenings in Northeast Arizona And Southeast Utah … Continue reading

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Home Sweet Home… Colorado?

I’m jumping ahead a little bit, but I couldn’t wait to tell our blog audience… We have land under contract in Colorado!  “But wait!” you say.  “You haven’t even traveled to other areas of the country yet!”  Well, Teresa and … Continue reading

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Southwest Utah and Northwest Arizona

In my humble opinion, the desert scenery in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona is probably some of the most impressive scenery in the world.  So Teresa and I were pretty excited when we crossed over into Utah.  Our first stop … Continue reading

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Southern Nevada

After spending a few weeks in the desert, it was time for some civilization.  It was time to head for Vegas baby!  Las Vegas is an absolutely fascinating city. On one hand, it is the pinnacle of American culture.  It … Continue reading

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Death Valley National Park

Teresa and I had both wanted to visit Death Valley National Park for quite sometime.  We had tried to plan a trip in winter 2004/2005, but the main road through the park had washed out due to hundred year flooding.  … Continue reading

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Southern California

Most of our loyal readers (both of them) probably have no idea, I was born in Redondo Beach, California (a Los Angeles suburb).  Surf’s up dude!  Of course, I don’t remember any of it.  I even rooted for the Dodgers … Continue reading

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Podcast 6 – Southern New Mexico and Arizona

In this podcast, Teresa and Andrew share some sights, sounds, and “culture” of Southern New Mexico, Southern Arizona and a small slice of SW Texas.  Sights include Prada Marfa, Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, White Sands National Monument, Gila Cliff Dwellings … Continue reading

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Podcast 5 – Lifestyles of the Wandering Vagabonds

In this podcast, Teresa and Andrew describe how they are living out of their vehicle.  Are you planning a long journey?  Perhaps this will give you some ideas of how to inexpensively travel through America with great 4wd (four-wheel drive) … Continue reading

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Southern Arizona

Our next stop was Southern Arizona, an area completely foreign to both Teresa and I.  As we headed further West, the desert landscape slowly changes as we move from Chihuahuan Desert to Sonoran Desert.  Some of the mountains were more … Continue reading

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