Author : Elisa Wirkala
The Hungry Traveler: Cheap ADV Camp Meals
BY ELISA WIRKALA After four years of travel, frugal adventuring is pretty much my full-time gig. Whether riding the continents, hiking across countries or climbing...
Running and Riding: A guide to staying fit and strong while adventuring
BY ÅSA ÖHQVIST Intro by Elisa Wirkala After 6 months riding through a dozen countries, I felt weak and exhausted. I knew the muscles I’d...
Animals on the Road: Snake bites, blood suckers and killer dogs
BY ELISA WIRKALA Bitten by pirañas, charged by a bison, harassed by hungry camp bears and chased by packs of dogs....
Staying Safe and Well: Rubbers, Diva Cups, and the Parental Leashing Unit
BY: ELISA WIRKALA The sounds and sights of the world passing by through the dingy bus windows were lost on me. My eyes were shut...
The Financial Life of an Adventuress, Exposed! Budget Tips and the True Cost of Riding Latin America
BY ELISA WIRKALA In January, 2014, I set out to ride the Americas on a Honda CGL125. Trying to stick to a daily budget of...