“Creation is a better means of self-expression than possession; it is through creating, not possessing, that life is revealed.” - Vida Dutton Scudder

As you may have noticed, over the past few months, I’ve been taking 1-2 week-long trips; basing myself out of Los Angeles and exploring the South Western US. Aside from the fun and adventure that these road trips brought about, there was an underlying purpose for my experimentation with various transportation and living arrangements.

From luxury cars and hotels through to renting motor homes of all sizes, I’ve been determining the most suitable way to see the rest of the country in 2010. After getting over the initial fear of driving a 21…25…and finally a 31 foot RV, it was clear that a moderately sized motor home could take me most places and provide me with a home on the road. For all of the places that it can’t take me, I’ve attached a small motorcycle to the back of a Winnebago Outlook. (Until I am debunked, I’m claiming to be the youngest Winnebago owner in the world)

And so, three weeks ago I finished selling and donating most of my non-essential physical possessions and left Los Angeles to spend some time exploring the Central Coast of California in my new Winnebago. I’ve since spent sunny days and windy nights in the deserts of Nevada – and just left Las Vegas after a few nights on the strip.

It is both an odd and invigorating feeling to know that I don’t have a “home” to return to. Everything that I own is with me right now as I set out to see and experience more of the United States from the ground level. Below is a tentative road map of where I’ll be heading; although routes and plans will most definitely change based on interesting discoveries along the way.

Have any unusual landmarks, glorious landscapes or fantastic food recommendations along my route? I’m always appreciative of local suggestions!