Cross-Country Road Trip

Okay. So here’s the deal: I left my bike in New Jersey with my friend Tim. Why? Because the journey continues this summer. Where? Likely Iceland, the Nordic, perhaps a stopover in Russia, Belarus, and somewhere else. I ultimately will make it to Portugal to meet up with my new friend Miguel and Portugal Motorcycle Tours.

It’s an incredible European adventure. The best part is, some of you can join me. More on that to follow.

So with the FORKS van a bit lighter without the bike and less books as a result of so many great new readers who bought signed copies during my tour of the Travel & Adventure Shows, I bid New York City farewell and headed west.

Without too much of an itinerary, I did know that I wanted to cruise through Chicago, Columbus, Springfield — both Illinois and Missouri, Oklahoma City, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and ultimately back to San Diego.

No agenda or itinerary other than connect with old friends and new and make my way home so I can begin planning the next adventure!

As I made my way south toward Oklahoma City and Albuquerque, I realized that sometimes the best travel experiences come from following the road, not a strict itinerary, and embracing the beauty of spontaneity. At every stop, I could feel a sense of adventure growing stronger.

Santa Fe brought its own magic, with vibrant colors and an artistic spirit that made me feel at home. As I finally made my way to San Diego, I took a moment to reflect on all the incredible places I’d passed through and the friends I’d made along the way.

And while the open road had brought me back to the familiar, my mind began to wander further, dreaming of new destinations — like Cairns, with its tropical beauty and access to the Great Barrier Reef. There’s no telling where the next adventure will take me, but I know it’ll be as full of wonder and discovery as this one.