***This article from 2016 has been updated at the end with a view about our evolved real estate investing strategy as of 2022.*** My interest in real estate is driven by my passion for adventure. Through real estate investing, I have found one of the best investment vehicles for generating monthly cash flows that can […]
Archives for 2015
Should you sell or rent your home when traveling long term?
For any adventurer that plans to travel long term, there will be many dilemmas and decisions involved when deciding what to do with all of your stuff. The furniture, cars, and the house, the list goes on. If you own a home, whether you are single, married, or married with children, you’ll need to decide […]
Adventure Travel Monthly Budgeting & Simple Savings Calculator
In our article on Creating an Adventure Travel Budget, we detailed exactly how we estimated our budget for our RV trip across America. Below is a simple monthly budgeting calculator that is pre-populated with the dollar amounts from our monthly adventure travel budget, but you can modify any of the numbers to see what you’re […]
The Hardest Thing about Adventure
To paraphrase Newton, objects in motion tend to stay in motion. Through work, family, friends, fun and all of the little things that make up your daily life, you develop momentum in a certain direction and stream of activities. The momentum of normal life poses a sticky steep obstacle to adventure. An obstacle that, if […]
6 Reasons to sell your car (and boat) before an adventure trip (Updated 2022)
Unless your car is an intricate part of your adventure, such a road trip, then the answer is most likely, yes, you should sell your car. We can all get attached to our cars. I certainly have loved two trucks in my life. However, even if you’re car is your baby or you had your […]
The Brute Force Way to Make Money on Adventure Travels through Web Design and Development
This article is for the coding newbie who is considering website design and development as a possible means for making money on adventure travels. If you know how to hack together a website and sell website design and development services, you may want to move on to the next article. Otherwise, read on! Most companies […]
Choosing a Touring Bike to Bike Across America
On a long distance bike tour you have one main partner – your bike. You will be fully dependent on your bike to carry you and your gear the distance. Picking the right bike for a cross country bike ride is critical, as the decision can significantly impact your enjoyment and likelihood of success on […]
How much do you need to know about bike repairs and maintenance before biking across america?
Whether you take a bike ride on the local trails or cycle across America, you run the risk of the bicycle breaking down while you’re miles away from a bike shop. In some situations it’s practical to call for help, hitch a ride, or walk to a bike shop, but on long distance bike tours […]
How Long Does it take to Bike Across America?
One of the first questions a would-be cross country cyclists asks is “How long will it take to bike across America?”. It’s a common question, and unfortunately I find that the common answer is “too long”. Too long because of work, family, money, or some other probably legitimate reason. Many people consider cycling across America […]
10 Tips for Preparing for Your First Long Distance Bike Tour
Kudos to you if planning to leave the comfort zone of bike riding along the familiar roads and trails around your home and opting for your first long distance bike tour. When planning a self-contained bike tour, use our Self-Contained Cycling Checklist and Budgeting Calculator Taking a bike ride through many cities and states is […]
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