Volkswagen of America Giving Away its Free Iconic Gewürz Ketchup
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that VW part number 00010 ZDK-259-101, VW Gewürz Ketchup Brand, a condiment used to dress VW currywurst, will be available in the U.S. for…
Our 2024 Alcan 5000 Adventure Video
We’ve done the Alcan 5000 Rally three times now and written about it extensively. While on the 2024 winter rally, in which we partnered with INEOS Automotive, we took quite…
Rolling Stock Review: BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 A/S Plus On Our 2005 Subaru Forester XT
When we purchased our “bought not built” modified 2005 Subaru Forester XT (with the 5-speed manual), we knew the first thing that had to be changed: wheels and tires. This…
Automotive Detailing: How Much Do You Do?
Who doesn’t love the look of a freshly cleaned and detailed car? Lately, we’ve been traveling a lot, so I haven’t had a chance to do as much automotive detailing…
Subaru Forester XT Update: Fixes, New Tires, and Used Wheels
Back in January 2024, we bought a 2005 Subaru Forest XT. It had 190,000 miles, a bunch of go-fast mods, and was ready to inject some speed into our fleet.…
Michigan The Latest State to Revoke Mitsubishi Delica Registration
Michigan has sent letters to Mitsubishi Delica owners informing them their vans are no longer road-legal. This Mitsubishi Delica deregistration discovery was made in the MDOC: Mitsubishi Delica Owners Club…
We Were Guests On the Overland Journal Podcast
Recently, Mercedes and I had the pleasure of appearing on the Overland Journal Podcast hosted by Scott Brady. We did the show while attending the 2024 Overland Expo-West event in…
We Finished The 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally. It Changed Us.
Well, we did it: We finished the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally in a 2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro. We drove nearly 5,000 miles, visited nine countries, and did it…
My Mother Is My Travel Inspiration
Wanderlust. It’s a word that gets tossed around a lot these days due in part to the endless array of photos on Instagram, travel vlogs on YouTube, and quick idyllic…
Europe Bound: We’ve Entered Superlative Adventure Club’s Baltic Sea Circle Rally
We’re going global! Andy and I are competing in the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally, the northernmost rally in the world. It spans nine countries, 16 days, and 7,500 kilometers! And,…
Guest Posts
Protecting Your GPS and Navigation History from Tracking
Every time you open a map app, your phone logs where you are, where you’re going, and how long you stay. That data doesn’t just sit on your device. It flows to servers, gets analyzed by algorithms, and can end up in the hands of advertisers — or worse. According…
Cheap Car Insurance Without Deposit in 2026: How to Get $0 Down Coverage
Quick answer: Can you really get cheap car insurance with no deposit? Let’s cut through the noise. In 2026, “cheap car insurance without deposit” doesn’t mean you walk away with free coverage. What it actually means is you’re not paying an extra upfront fee beyond your first payment. Every legitimate…
Car Culture Without Borders: How Enthusiasts Move Their Vehicles Across the Country
Car culture has never been confined to one place. What once revolved around local meets and regional scenes has expanded into something far more connected. Enthusiasts now buy, sell, and showcase vehicles across states, sometimes across the entire country. A build that starts in one city might be finished in…