Packing

1. Osprey backpack that is so complicated, fancy and of high quality that it makes me feel kinda dumb.
2. More straightforward, smaller backpack for day trips. Bundeswehr quality with World of Tanks clan emblem.
3. Towel.
4. Light, comfortable and well ventilated shoes for the southern states.
5. Headphones.
6. Some clothing. I plan to buy more from US.
7. Shitloads of dollars.
8. Travelling documents.
9. Aviator sunglasses.
10. Universal adapter.
11. Manly pink Marimekko bag for toothbrush and such.
12. Heavy duty sunscreen.
13. Spoon and a bowl.
14. Satnav.
15. Jenkki-bubblegum.
16. Chargers for cellphone and camera battery.
17. Leatherman. With this baby I've opened cans, fixed electronics, cut my thumb, prepared food and performed surgery. MacGyver ain't got shit on me.

-Tuoppi

From coast to coast

Dear traveler/reader/mother,

We're starting our journey through the USA in three weeks. Expectations are high and we're all starting to get butterflies as the day gets closer. I suspect USA is a very unique travel destination in the sense that we're all so saturated by American culture. We all have a very clear picture of the country and I can't wait to have it permanently changed.

We'll try to find some hidden gems and provide practical tips to those who are planning a similar trip. Above is the map of our route, roughly 5000 miles long. There are two of us to drive the car from coast to coast and one to sleep and ask if we're there yet. Oh, she's not a toddler, she just acts like one when bored.

-Tuoppi

Oi! I'm no toddler. By the way, are we at the candy factory yet?

-Otter