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1. max linsky Says:
   September 11th, 2007 at 4:21 pm

   Hey Markus and Angela,
   I’m the editor over at Creative Loafing in Sarasota. Would love to talk to you guys about the trip. Let’s get in touch — max@cln.com.

   Thanks.

2. cwith Says:
   September 11th, 2007 at 6:54 pm

   I live in Sacramento, CA, and I think you guys should come to the American/Sacramento river here. There are many, many places to stay/camp/whatever. You could also spend awhile actually getting here, it’s about on the opposite side of America. Perhaps you could spend a month at every river you come across?

3. Scoops Says:
   September 11th, 2007 at 7:34 pm

   I think, for what its worth, that you should consider a used sprinter van (real tall vans) because of the size advantages. http://images.cars.com/main/DMI/176714/700420.jpg

   Good luck anyhow.

4. Jay Says:
   September 11th, 2007 at 9:53 pm

   I agree with the sprinter suggestion, but VWs are cool too. For used VW vans of every vintage check out the classifieds at http://www.thesamba.com

   Good luck with your adventures!

5. Mark Schoneveld Says:
   September 12th, 2007 at 9:16 am

   If you’re in Philly, drop me a line!

   Best of luck!

6. Rick Says:
   September 12th, 2007 at 12:50 pm

   Another vote for the used Sprinter idea. They are notoriously reliable and get 25 mpg with the diesel engine.

   Best of luck!

7. David Says:
   September 12th, 2007 at 1:50 pm

   Folks have a look at some good friends of mines site who are about to get into their ‘58 VW bus/van and travel down to S.America.

   http://www.bumfuzzle.com/Pages/Miscellaneous/VW58.html

   http://www.bumfuzzle.com/

8. Steve Cisler Says:
   September 12th, 2007 at 2:19 pm

   In 2004 I went off the net totally and spent 8 months driving around the US in a Honda Van (where I usually slept) and took buses around Mexico, talking to people not using the Internet. Access to the net is highly over rated by many of us online. I got about 26 mpg which is quite a bit better than the Vanagon from VW, but there are probably better options three years later.

   I also carried an inflatable kayak and did some cooking from the tailgate. A friend posted some of my tales from the road: http://tingilinde.typepad.com/unconnected/

   They were mailed to him on an SD card.

   Contact me if you have any questions.

9. Lanny Poffo Says:
   September 15th, 2007 at 5:00 pm

   I’m curious about how you are planing on connecting to the web while on the road? Coffee shops? Various free Wi-Fi connections? Or will you have some kind of “take it anywhere in the world and connect to the Internet” type of connection? I hope the last! It would be cool to see live “down by the river” webcam shots or something!

   Lanny

10. Markus Says:
    September 16th, 2007 at 1:28 pm

    Verizon EVDO has a pretty good connection most places and I can patch right through my phone with it. Otherwise wifi and coffee shops

11. Shawn Honnick Says:
    September 17th, 2007 at 2:49 pm

    Excellent adventure! Are you going all the way to the east coast?

12. Markus Says:
    September 17th, 2007 at 4:36 pm

    Ya – the plan is to go up the East coast, then head West.

13. hilker Says:
    September 19th, 2007 at 2:12 pm

    have you considered setting up a twitter account on which you catalog the notable, yet not quite bloggable, events throughout your travels?

14. Josh Bostic Says:
    October 29th, 2007 at 9:40 am

    Markus & Angela,

    If you guys include Virginia on your route, stop by Roanoke! I’ll get you hooked up with a place to stay and some food!

    And maybe a good Farley skit or two…

15. WES Says:
    February 4th, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    So the move is off I guess, huh?

16. Jay Says:
    February 12th, 2008 at 1:58 am

    Cool idea guys. That van looks sweet!

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