Archive for June, 2006

Regular Maintenance

Building & Repairing Cars
In our convenience-focused lifestyles the maintenance of one’s own automobile is no longer a topic. The urban consumer, as epitomized by those living in Europe and US cities puts a premium on convenience.
The urban driving experience is limited. We are used to putter around, often traveling short distances and rarely leaving […]

travel, 4WD, mechanics - 20 Jun 2006 - Comments Off

Introduction

Already 70,000 kilometers into the trip, I find myself answering the same questions over, and over again. Inquiries come from friends back home, from backpackers and hitchhikers met along the way, from people still in the planning stage sending emails, or from the many locals I meet who marvel at seeing my license plate driving […]

travel, South America, Latin America, 4WD, Central America, Andes, security - 02 Jun 2006 - 7 Comments