dreaming about this overland trip for years
and we were both definitely really tired of
the daily grind. United States
• Zion National Park, UT
• Glacier Nacional Park, MT
Having friends and family go through
losses and difficult times without us being
there for them has been really hard. Mexico
• Popo and Izta National Park, Mexico
• Pico de Orizaba National Park, Mexico
Also, as we are passing through commu-
nities we see children and elderly doing
back breaking work instead of playing,
going to school or resting. This is a very
difficult reality. Belize
• Pine Ridge Forest, Belize
We'd love to hear your four favorite
places that you have been so far.
[Ernesto + Taisa] We've been to gor-
geous beaches, charming towns, exhila-
rating cities but we're always drawn to the
mountains. There's something about being
at elevation. The crisp air, the hospitality
of mountain people, the views, the foggy
cool forests, the tranquility.
It's really difficult to narrow it down to
our four favorite places, so instead, here
are our “top” picks in each country so far.
We've chosen these places based on the
stunning landscapes, backroad opportuni-
ties and outdoor activities.
This is the list of 'favorite' places in each
country so far. There are SO many other
places though.
Canada
• Mt. Robson, Provincial Park, BC
• Banff National Park, AB
Guatemala
• Volcanoes Acatenango and Fuego
• Sierra de Las Minas National Park
El Salvador
• Los Volcanes National Park
Have you guys run into or made
friends with other overlanders along
the way?
Yes, definitely! We’ve been so lucky to have
met many overlanders at national parks,
campsites, grocery store parking lots, Toy-
ota mechanics or just on the road. Ernesto
has a natural radar for spotting overland-
ing rigs :) and he's not shy about introduc-
ing himself in person, online or by leaving
our sticker on their windshield. We like to
keep track of how many overlanders we
meet along the way. So far we've met 47
overlanding teams and we've traveled with
12 vehicles in total.
The tribe of friends we have made along
the way from all over the world truly en-
riches our experience. They become family
quickly :)