Comments on: An adventure begins http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins Going where others don't dare Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:17:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.2 By: Dan http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-134089 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:26:45 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-134089 Hey Jasonn,
That must have been quite the adventure in ’87! (I was only 5)
Do you have photos or your story online? I’d love to read about it.
Keep those adventures going.
-Dan

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By: Jasonn Norwood http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-133944 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:04:15 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-133944 Hello , I just read your story and wow what an adventure. me and my family did a trip like that back in 1987, but we drove from Orlando.FL to Paraguay in 30 days and we logged approx 12,000 miles on the Ford Van , The only country we did not go through was Columbia, we put the van on a train in Panama and shipped it to Ecuador, In 1987 Panama was not to good for Americans and Columbia was even worse. We sold the van in Brasil and flew back to Orlando,FL.

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By: Dan http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-127904 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:35:02 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-127904 Hi Guy,

Wow, what a fantastic trip you are about to embark upon.
There are quite a few Overlanders currently making their way south. so wikioverland will be continually updated.
Hopefully you can update info as you pass through countries.
I’m more than happy to help out in any way I can. In fact, you’ll be passing right by my house when you’re on the Alaska highway (I’m in Whitehorse, Yukon) so absolutely you are welcome to stay with me, and I’ll offer any help/support I can.
All the best for the beginning of the journey, drop me a line when you are in the great white North :)
-Dan

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By: Guy Butcher http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-127825 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:49:02 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-127825 Hi there!
I have just found your site and the wikiOverland sites; wonderful!
We have been planning our adventure for some time but there is a great deal yet to do.
Thanks for the incredible detail; it will certainly help in the final planning process.
You will see that we are to travel in a 1930’s Austin 7 (which is pretty small)
We hope to use the adventure as a fundraiser for children with special needs and there families.
I hope you might offer help/advice if we get stuck on some of our planning?
Thanks!

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By: Dan http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-121183 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:20:34 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-121183 Hey Rebecca,
It’s great to hear my trip has given you the info you need to get out there.
You will have an amazing adventure!

Have a look aroundWikiOverland, the encyclopedia of Overland Travel to get all the information you need.
You will especially like the Pan American Highway page.

Good luck!

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By: Rebecca http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-119013 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:05:33 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-119013 This. Is wonderful. My best friend and I just decided to one day drive from LA to Santa Catalina, Panama. Granted we’re 17 and 18.. SO its NOT happening anytime soon(I.E. After I graduate from college and we have guys to go with us for safety reasons :P).. but its really inspiring to know, for a fact, that is it SO possible. Thanks for making all of this. I feel so thankful and blessed to see people with similar dreams make them happen. One day mine will too… until then, Spanish lessons from the co-workers. 😉

Thanks and God bless.

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By: Dan http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-117685 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:00:45 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-117685 Hi Andres,
I don’t know of anyone that is approaching the Darien Gap right now. All the Overlanders I know of are just leaving the USA now, so they are too far behind you.
Have you tried the Container matching service on Drive the Americas?

I’m sure you’ll find WikiOverland, the encyclopedia of Overland Travel useful as you go along, and it would be fantastic if you can take 10 minutes and update the gas prices for the countries you recently passed through (I’m sure they’ve changed by now). (You can just click edit in the top right of any page to change stuff)
Thanks, Enjoy your adventure!
-Dan

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By: Andres http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-117627 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:45:42 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-117627 Hi Dan !

I have made to the boarder of costa rica and it has been interesting.
If you dont mind and if you know anybody who is driving south and would need to share a container from Panama to colombia preferably before christmas or after , Please let me know.
There was a guy who is traveling a bit ahead of me but I have lost hes coordinates.

Best regards

Andres

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By: Dan http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-17751 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:39:32 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-17751 Hi Sue & Rob,
Wow! It’s great to hear from you guys.
During Christmas I peppered Mum & Dad with questions about the entire Bell clan, it’s amazing to hear everything. I clearly remember going to Matt’s birthday at your place when we were about 8 or 10, and now here you guys are at his little boy’s birthday. Amazing.
Thankyou so much for the birthday wishes, It’s cool to hear from you.
Take care & say a huge hello to the whole crew from me!
-Dan

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By: sue bell http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-17359 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:57:38 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-17359 Hi Dan – Happy Birthday and Happy Australia Day. Hope you are well and that you and all the family had great Christmas together. We have spent the day at Matts – his little boy is 1 on Friday so we have his party today-they were still going when we left a few hours ago. Have had a look at your travels – awesome. Have great admiration for you. Take care and stay safe. Lots of love. Sue and Rob.

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By: Sarah http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-2021 Wed, 05 May 2010 17:16:45 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-2021 Dan – do you have an email address? I’d love to get into contact with you concerning a few questions that I have. My friends and I, adventure-hungry college kids, are planning on taking a road trip from Massachusetts to Alaska next summer. We’d love to hear some advice! – Sarah

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By: Dan http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-1451 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:58:51 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-1451 Julia, I’m really happy to hear I’m giving you crazy ideas! I just met a couple driving quite literally around the entire world in 2-3 years, and they’re giving me HUGE crazy ideas. haha!

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By: Julia B http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-1448 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:35:07 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-1448 I’m going to start reading your blog. I’m so happy i caught it quick enough that its still happening. :) Like most i was brought here while reading “Into the Wild” and i’m not done with it yet but i am very moved by it so far. I’m setting out on my own cross country road trip in May from east cost to west and back again. I’m very inspired by your trek so far.
Reading “into the wild” and your blog are giving me crazy ideas :) hahah! Who knows what i’ll end up doing after i finish this undergrad degree! but it seems anything is truly possible.

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By: Dan http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-1418 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:00:41 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-1418 Jessica, don´t say you can not, that is crazy talk!
If you want to, you can. That is the most important lesson I have learnt on this trip for sure!

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By: Jessica http://theroadchoseme.com/an-adventure-begins/comment-page-1#comment-1409 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:57:31 +0000 http://theroadchoseme.com/?p=490#comment-1409 Saw your thread on Jeepforum.com. I’ve wanted to drive out to Colorado from New Hampshire for so long. So far I’ve only taken the Jeep to Maine. :( I take my dog with me usually I don’t know how you can go it alone. He keeps me company and it’s great to hike with a companion! Well Good luck and live it up for those who can’t! 😀 lol

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