Extreme weather affects folks living in vehicles more than most—what do you do? We'll explore. We'll also visit Iceland! Land of the vanlife test drive, and figure out what to do when you have the wrong fuel in your rig. Monkey Magnets and Ventusky are both fun to say!  If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io Don't believe me? Do you believe the largest travel club in the world?  NEWS Tennessee is creating accessible trails in its state parkshttps://tnstateparks.com/accessibilityhttps://tnstateparks.com/accessibility/all-terrain-wheelchairs Colorado Safe Parkinghttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/realestate/colorado-homeless-parking-lot-affordable-housing.html?unlocked_article_code=1._E4.FMD7.IfWOgcC_R-Dq&smid=em-share PRODUCT REVIEW Gaiatop Fanhttps://amzn.to/3RQehj1 Roxon S801S Stormhttps://amzn.to/4jogYEA RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION HDPE Boat Boardhttps://amzn.to/4lAuu9S   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

Extreme weather affects folks living in vehicles more than most—what do you do? We'll explore. We'll also visit Iceland! Land of the vanlife test drive, and figure out what to do when you have the wrong fuel in your rig. Monkey Magnets and Ventusky are both fun to say!  If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io Imagine the force needed to do this. NEWS PA Promotes State Parks Amid Federal Campground Closureshttps://www.newhopefreepress.com/2025/04/07/pa-promotes-state-parks-amid-federal-campground-closures Top Digital Nomad Destinations in 2025 Ranked by Data, Visas, and Living Costshttps://culture.org/travel/top-digital-nomad-destinations-in-2025/ A PLACE TO VISIT Icelandhttps://outofnowheretravel.com/2023/12/vanlife-iceland-for-9-days-what-its-really-like/ PRODUCT REVIEW Monkey Magnetshttps://amzn.to/4j91Mvg RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Ventuskyhttps://www.ventusky.com   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

Minimalism is more than just "less stuff." It's more freedom. We'll also spend some time in the Wild Wonderful, listen to Nellie extol the virtues of her Zero Breeze, confuse people with electrical terms and try to replace iOverlander If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io Yes, this is a form of minimalism. NEWS Idaho Outlaws Stealth Vanlifehttps://boisedev.com/news/2025/03/25/homeless-camping-ban-little Crater Lake Closinghttps://www.sfgate.com/national-parks/article/crater-lake-national-park-trail-closing-20246200.php Outside Van Baselinehttps://outsidevan.com/baseline/https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/mercedes-has-almost-doubled-evito-vans-range-298-miles A PLACE TO VISIT Harpers Ferry, WVhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpers_Ferry_National_Historical_Park PRODUCT REVIEW Zero Breeze Portable Air Conditionerhttps://www.zerobreeze.com/products/zero-breeze-mark-2?ref=oxcismqj RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Free Campsiteshttps://www.freecampsites.net   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

Is it safe to visit the USA? We'll take an honest look. We'll also play with a USB tester, find some remote jobs, look at places that offer Digital Nomad Visas, and hear a tale of kindness. If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io Is it safe? NEWS iOverlander 2.0 Failshttps://www.abqjournal.com/lifestyle/article_cba62748-fd02-11ef-997f-cbd0f6a86ea2.html  New Documentshttps://www.nbcdfw.com/news/nbc-5-responds/new-us-uk-european-travel-requirements/3783511/ eVito Longer Rangehttps://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/mercedes-has-almost-doubled-evito-vans-range-298-miles A PLACE TO VISIT Countries With Digital Nomad Visashttps://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/countries-with-digital-nomad-visas PRODUCT REVIEW Drok USB Testerhttps://amzn.to/4j6zHUW RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION We Work Remotely – One of the largest platforms for remote jobs across tech, marketing, design, and more.https://lnkd.in/gT2Fz-aF FlexJobs – Curated, scam-free remote job listings, but requires a paid subscription.https://www.flexjobs.com/ Remote OK – A remote job board with salaries listed upfront and job filters for easy searching.https://remoteok.com/ Remote.co – Focuses on fully remote companies that have a strong remote culture. https://remote.co/ Jobspresso – High-quality remote jobs in tech, marketing, and customer support. https://jobspresso.co/ Remotive – A remote job board with company reviews and job categories that pay well.https://remotive.io/ JustRemote – Helps you find fully remote jobs with visibility on international opportunities.https://justremote.co/ Virtual Vocations – A U.S.-focused site with telecommuting job opportunities.https://lnkd.in/gbuQdW38 Outsourcely – Connects job seekers with startups looking for remote talent.https://lnkd.in/ghyKHcbb SkipTheDrive – Offers remote jobs across industries with easy filtering. https://lnkd.in/gJv_actq AngelList – Great for landing high-paying remote jobs at startups. https://angel.co/jobs   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

One of many spots I never planned on. This is a hill in Bangor, ME, former home of Stephen King.In this episode we talk about: Dust pans Chevy Brightdrop Enchanted Highway Window Lubricant No builds Electric Parking Brakes 12v Air Conditioners YouTube Nomad Life Wiki Remote Jobs Finding Vans And more! Thanks for being here for over 250 episodes! 

Do you leave no trace? Let's talk about it. We'll also visit the Hotel California, look at Android Trackers, and find a place to buy vans. Oh, and there's a t-shirt.  If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io I've always been remarkably goofy.  NEWS Canadian Snowbirds Face Border Hurdleshttps://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2025/02/28/canadian-snowbirds-could-face-headache-at-border-following-executive-order Crackdown on Egg Smugglinghttps://www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/americas/egg-smuggling-bird-flu-mexico-border-int-latam/index.html Urgent warning after Aussies lose $175,000 caravan in 'devastating' firehttps://au.news.yahoo.com/urgent-warning-after-aussies-lose-175000-caravan-in-devastating-fire-213244230.html   TECH TALK Android Trackershttps://www.androidauthority.com/tested-google-find-my-device-android-airtag-alternatives-3510305/ PRODUCT REVIEW Lap Deskhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ4JSJ32?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

What's your biggest fear? I'll bet it's not what's actually dangerous. We'll take a look at vanlife ways to die. We'll also review 3M security film, explore a hidden feature of Dodge Caravans, hear a tale about a bad day, and maybe find a remote job. Oh, we'll visit Canada too! If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io Or do they?  NEWS  Arizona State Parks Raise Feeshttps://azstateparks.com/press/fees-increase-at-arizona-state-parks-and-trails-to-support-park-operations Gabby Petito Docuserieshttps://www.netflix.com/watch/81757007?trackId=15035895 VanFest Cape Codhttps://anescapetothecape.com/ TALES FROM THE ROAD Liz James Has a DayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BYhMArb1a/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Boring Remote Jobs that Pay Wellhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU9qNEi5aYk Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

A Boondocking build makes a lot of sense, whether you plan to use campgrounds or not. And we'll take a look at USB lighting, visit some lost luggage, and nearly displace over 200 people into the cold Chicago air.  If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io My first fully self-contained rig.  NEWS  South Dakota Threatens Residencyhttps://rvmiles.com/south-dakota-legislation-threatens-residency-for-full-time-rvers/ Chaos at National Parkshttps://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/02/dirty-toilets-grumpy-visitors-and-vandalism-get-ready-summer-parks Fuel Priceshttps://news.google.com/search?q=fuel%20prices&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen PRODUCT REVIEW Hanging Safehttps://news.google.com/search?q=fuel%20prices&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen A PLACE TO VISIT Unclaimed Baggagehttps://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/pages/contact RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Unclaimed Baggage Sitehttps://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

Do you believe these myths? It's OK if you do-but here's why I don't. We'll also look at a really comfortable sleeping pad, visit a geologic wonder, explain LPG vs. Propane vs. Butane vs. Natural Gas, and spend some time with Wheelie Yellow If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io I wish I had the Elegear pad when I owned this setup. TECH TALK Seymour 16-45 Rust Converter, Blackhttps://amzn.to/40KmF7R PRODUCT REVIEW Elegear Padhttps://amzn.to/4hzjRBT A PLACE TO VISIT Kelleys Island Glacial Grooveshttps://www.kelleysislandchamber.com/directory/places/glacial-grooves/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Wheelie Yellowhttps://www.youtube.com/@WheelieYellow Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

This is an unedited podcast produced by narcotics and sheer will.  Now is the time to build your van and hit the road! Really! We'll also talk about rust converters, moose watching, a simple sink solution, creative helps, and a strange woman with a plate of bacon.  If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io Version 1. Good enough, but Version 2 was better.  NEWS Canada Ends Permits for Pacific Crest Trailhttps://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/canada-pacific-crest-trail-border-ban-united-states/ Hiring Freeze at National Parkshttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/03/trump-hiring-freeze-national-park-service-00202098 Higher Prices for Cheap Chinese Goodshttps://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/shein-temu-amazon-haul-set-price-hikes-us-shuts-trade-loophole-2025-02-04/ TECH TALK Seymour 16-45 Rust Converter, Blackhttps://amzn.to/40KmF7R PRODUCT REVIEW Boxiohttps://myboxio.com/products/portable-sink A PLACE TO VISIT Moose Tourshttps://www.neoc.com/moose-and-wildlife-tours-in-maine/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Ways to Stay Creativehttps://www.startofhappiness.com/26-ways-to-stay-creative/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

We live in uncertain times! What to do? Here's a list of 10 things that might help. We'll also fix our frozen van, explore a winter wonderland, give Amazon Haul a try, and find some ambience.  If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io I miss that van PRODUCT REVIEW Amazon Haulhttps://amzn.to/3E6CE8D A PLACE TO VISIT Parc Omegahttps://www.parcomega.ca/en/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Calm Ambiencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7OWZuP--94 Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

The most important thing is something you already have! Or not... but you need to find out. We'll also visit at UFO landing pad, have an encounter at Burger King, protect our neighbors and find out how NOT to clean solar panels. If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io Moments before she was mine.  NEWS LA Mayor Approves RVs as Temporary Housing for Fire Victimshttps://rvbusiness.com/la-mayor-approves-rvs-as-temporary-housing-for-fire-victims/ AIDS Camp for Kids Closed, For Salehttps://www.startribune.com/closure-of-northern-minnesota-camp-is-the-greatest-story-heres-why/601199362 Trade Wars May Slow Battery Price Plungehttps://www.ttnews.com/articles/trade-wars-battery-price TECH TALK Don’t clean your panels with Dawnhttps://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-solar-panels-dishwashing-detergent.html PRODUCT REVIEW Door Edgeshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ5X15XS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 TALES FROM THE ROAD Benjamin Kylehttps://www.evisa.gov.tr A PLACE TO VISIT UFO Landing Padhttps://www.travelalberta.com/listings/ufo-landing-pad-20618 The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You To Seehttps://www.briandunning.com/ufo/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Sam Holmes Health Conditionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hLWiYKiR48   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.    

Do you want THE BEST? Are you sure? We'll talk about the "cult of the best" and other ways to look at things. We'll also explore belt dressings, visit the last buffalo hunt, hear a tale about guns at the border, and learn about Peregrinus. If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io The Tikibago could use some belt dressing TALES FROM THE ROAD Be sure to visit Big Rob's channel on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bigrobsvan NEWS Are you ready for Wildfires? https://www.latimes.com/california/live/pacific-palisades-fire-updates-los-angeles Mercedes: No User Servicible Partshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg0kibsndMQ NYC Congestion Pricinghttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/06/nyregion/congestion-pricing-nyc-new-jersey PRODUCT REVIEW: Zeerboo 12v 100ah LiFePO4 https://amzn.to/4264ADz A PLACE TO VISIT Last Buffalo Hunthttps://www.visitdickinson.com/business/last-great-buffalo-hunt-site   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

Some news from Built to GO! And windshield washer fluids explained, a story about a potato, a bargain of a bed, and how to find food and more when you really need it.  Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com. Sadly, I won't be there. :(`   Fun!   PRODUCT REVIEW: Amazon Basics 1500 Watt Space Heaterhttps://amzn.to/3PlseV4 A PLACE TO VISIT Voyageurs National Park Ice Roadhttps://www.nps.gov/voya/index.htm   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

Some news from Built to GO! And windshield washer fluids explained, a story about a potato, a bargain of a bed, and how to find food and more when you really need it.  Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.        Built to GO Glossary The glossary!https://bit.ly/BTG-glossary NEWS RV Miles Article About Changes Coming to Public Landshttps://rvmiles.com/sweeping-public-lands-bill-passes-congress-explore-act-goes-to-biden-for-signature/   PRODUCT REVIEW: Timber Ridge Camping Cot https://amzn.to/4gHsJo6A RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Finding Foodbankshttps://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

Looking for a self-defense device that's not a firearm? Consider these... carefully. We'll also try a new shelf stable food, listen to a singing tree, and learn about the Achille's heel of power stations.  Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.    One day in Aukland, NZ.   LESS-LETHAL DEVICES Byrna LEhttps://amzn.to/4grsHAX Hero Weaponshttps://shop.hero.us.com/ Joel Persinger on Less Lethal Weaponshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXMt36eT4BQ   NEWS European Starlink Rivalhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/12/16/24322358/iris2-starlink-rival-europe-date-cost Ford Transit Still #1https://fordauthority.com/2024/12/ford-transit-numbers-figures-results-third-quarter-2024-q3/ Solar Price Expected to Risehttps://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/12/donald-trump-tarrrifs-affect-prices-cost-increases-electric-cars-solar-panels-heat-pumps/ PRODUCT REVIEW: Bens Original Street Foodhttps://amzn.to/3VMLUEO A PLACE TO VISIT: The Singing Oak of New Orleanshttps://matadornetwork.com/read/the-singing-oak/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Personal Safety from UCDChttps://www.ucdc.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/Other/Personal%20Safety.pdf   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

Let's take a look at what you should look at when you're looking at a used van. We'll also dig deep into power stations and diesel heaters, try some pink treats, give up on privacy, and see some wee vehicles.  Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.    Eat them up... yum!  PRODUCT REVIEW: Musk Stickshttps://amzn.to/3OSbkwZ A PLACE TO VISIT: Dwarf Car Museumhttps://www.dwarfcarmuseum.com/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Crossroads AppiOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crossroads-nomadic-community/id6469199440Android: can't find one! Let me know if you do and I'll put the link here.    Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

Bob Wells is the Godfather of Vanlife. Why happened? We'll also expose and LED myth, review some fun string lights, and visit an old place with an unexpected twist.  Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.    Not the thing you expect to find on an 18th century fresco.     NEWS RVs Continue to Explodehttps://news.google.com/search?q=rv%20propane%20explosion 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzzhttps://motorweek.org/this-just-in/2025-volkswagen-id-buzz-starts-at-61545/ Instant, Affordable, Lightweight Homehttps://www.theautopian.com/this-tiny-190-pound-pod-turns-a-pickup-truck-or-utility-trailer-into-a-hard-sided-camper-for-just-2750/ TECH TALK LED Lights Myth Bustinghttps://www.stouchlighting.com/blog/are-led-lights-safe-myth-busting-health-risks PRODUCT REVIEW: DIBMS LED Rope Lighthttps://amzn.to/4ggr2xE A PLACE TO VISIT: Melk Abbeyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melk_Abbey   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

BLACK Friday is upon us, and I have things to suggest. We'll also visit a concentration camp, some beautiful roads and learn why firelogs are bad for cooking. We'll also find a whole new community.  Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.    The view from inside a solitary cell at Terezin.     BLACK FRIDAY SUGGESTIONS SUPERONE Retractable Car Charger 4 in 1https://amzn.to/4g8ttCv HYGIENJOY No Rinse Bathing Wipes\(25 pack)https://amzn.to/3ZnMzyF Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station(2024 New)https://amzn.to/4963XeN DIBMS 1-Pack Camping String Light w/Lamp, 32.8FT Rechargeable Waterproof LED Hanging Lighthttps://amzn.to/3ZaPSYG 4PCS Car Door Open Warning Reflective Stickershttps://amzn.to/4eUjaRk Auto Wide Angle Lenshttps://amzn.to/4g3OrSX COGHLAN'S 9961 Multi-Spice, Multicolor Paprika, Curry, Cayenne, Garlic Salt, Black Pepper, and Salthttps://amzn.to/4115scb Rechargeable Window Vac, Window Vacuum Squeegee Cordlesshttps://amzn.to/4i9Qs1C LuminAID Solar Camping Lantern - Inflatable LED Lamphttps://amzn.to/3AW9wQn Kitchen Gadgets Set 5 Pieces, Stackable Cooking Tools Space Saving for Small Kitchen https://amzn.to/3ZpChyc NEWS From Al, Crazy Tollhttps://wapo.st/3Clgkr0 CA Diesel RV Banhttps://rvbusiness.com/californias-ban-on-motorhomes-what-you-need-to-know/ Autoblog: Best Roads in UShttps://www.autoblog.com/news/which-states-have-the-best-and-worst-roads-in-the-united-states RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION #vanlife Community Discord Serverhttps://discord.gg/vanlife-community-559847675714076692   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

Whew. This is a heavy one, and I break a big rule here. This might be the last episode you listen to. But it has elephants, things that catch on fire, hidden art and crazy radios.  Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.    Libido in Budapest.    RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Candle Heaters are BADhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RonGRvfX0LM TECH TALK Snow Socks - they work!https://amzn.to/49672eH PRODUCT REVIEW Baofeng UV-5RM Radioshttps://amzn.to/4fohsIT A PLACE TO VISIT Hidden Statues of Budapesthttps://budapestflow.com/hidden-mini-statues-budapest/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.