Our story begins as many others do, at a college bar, long before we knew who we were or what we were going to do. Fast forward 16 years and you are looking at two very different people than the dart playing kids that decided to “do life together”. Over the years our tastes have changed as well as our priorities and goals, but the common denominator throughout has been our love of travel and adventure. 
Our most recent adventure began after spending a couple years working on ourselves which resulted in a combined total weight loss of 130# and getting sober. With our newfound able bodies we suddenly developed a burning passion for cycling/hiking/camping and general “type A” mayhem which we could finally participate in!
After traveling to the American west and exploring the parks there in Spring of 2024 we fell in love with the desert and canyon country and had to make full time travel and adventure our reality.
We sold the farm, literally a 20 acre farm in rural Michigan, along with most of our belongings, purchased and built out a van and hit the road full time in September of 2025.
Our intention with this blog is to share our experiences as we travel and continue to pursue the best versions of ourselves. In that pursuit, Jo, the author of the blog, is taking courses on web design and best blogging practices to continually improve the information, formatting and stories we bring to you. We are both firm believers that you are never too old to learn something new.
We truly hope that something you read here brings you joy, teaches you something new, gives you a laugh or helps you find your way to your best life.
In any case, welcome, we are truly happy to have you here with us.

Now, join us as we wander often and ride far. 
-Jo (& Eric)

Where we have been featured:
CNBC Travel- “Fewer people are drinking which is changing how they travel”
Garage Gym Reviews – Best Gravel Bikes (2025)