Author Archives: Jeremy

Taking a Break from the Truck

Posted on 9 July, 2012 by Jeremy

[note: I know this is a big jump forward in my travel blog, and I still plan on catching up on the rest of the story]   When I was initially planning my budget for this trip, I knew I … Continue reading →

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Amigos en Puerto Vallarta

Posted on 7 July, 2012 by Jeremy

One of the favorite things that I looked forward to on this trip was getting to visit friends I have scattered all over Latin America. And this time would be no exception. In handling all of the customer service for … Continue reading →

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Documents & Security: Gotta Have Your Documents in Order

Posted on 6 July, 2012 by Jeremy

Just like I mentioned in one of my first posts, I’ve got my car keys, a map, and my passport – so what more do I need? Obviously, my passport is the most important document I must have for international … Continue reading →

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Learning to Slow Down Even More

Posted on 9 April, 2012 by Jeremy

After departing Culiacán, I made my way past the Tropic of Cancer to the southernmost point of Sinaloa – a place called Teacapán. My friend Cyril and I had attempted to camp here the previous year while on a road … Continue reading →

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Culiacán, Sinaloa

Posted on 9 March, 2012 by Jeremy

Back when I studied at a university in Guadalajara, I lived in a house with several other college students – most from other cities in Mexico. One of my good friends from that house was Jorge, who was born and … Continue reading →

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Personal Preparations

Posted on 8 March, 2012 by Jeremy

I’ve written quite a bit so far about several of the vehicle and gear preparations for this trip. Now it’s time to cover some personal preparations. Let’s call it a “dermographic mod.” In part, my inspiration came from a 1562 … Continue reading →

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Catch 22

Posted on 2 March, 2012 by Jeremy

I did decide to stay on that beach. Three nights, in fact. Initially I planned to just stay one night, and then continue my drive south to make good progress. But would that really be “good progress?” I was very … Continue reading →

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Spare Fuel: RotopaX

Posted on 26 February, 2012 by Jeremy

The stock fuel tank on a 2004 Toyota Tacoma is only 18.5 gallons (70 L), which makes for a rather short range given my general fuel economy of between 13-16 mpg. I searched for a good place to mount a … Continue reading →

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Day One: Adventure

Posted on 2 February, 2012 by Jeremy

  Day One [Adventure]   Spirits soared. Or was it the apprehension & anxiety around embarking on this grand adventure? Time would tell. I was departing my parents’ house in my hometown, bound for the Patagonia in South America. But … Continue reading →

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Auxiliary Battery & Solar System

Posted on 1 February, 2012 by Jeremy

Auxiliary Battery & Solar System Over the past 7 years, I took the risk of powering all of my accessories from the starter battery in my Tacoma. Per a recommendation from Mario of Adventure Trailers, I installed a Blue Sea fuse block behind … Continue reading →

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