The Bus
Big Emma herself – maintenance, repairs, and life with a vintage VW bus.
Alternative Alternator Solutions: Sourcing Parts in Mexico
We needed to replace an essential part of our car: the alternator. But where would we get the parts in southern Mexico? Would we ask the help of a mechanic,...
Popular Questions: Hey, Are those Solar Panels?
Solar panels and set-ups are a hot topic in the vanlife community. When we did the research for our system, we relied heavily on information from other travelers. So here...
Playing Tetris: How do we Organize our Bus?
When I was in my tweens, I used to spend hours playing Tetris. It was on one of those ancient Gameboys, the gray ones with the purple buttons and the...
The Biggest Breakdown in History in the Redwoods of Northern California
I couldn’t believe it. It was the biggest breakdown we had ever had. How could we have let it come to this? How could we have been so careless? No...
My New Course of Study
I spent my college years studying to become a teacher. Now, my studies are radically different, revolving around engines, mileage, and car parts.
A Story of Despair, Samba, and Compression
The VW community is more than we could ever wish for, providing not only mechanical help when we need it the most, but also a sense of home as we meet...
Let Me Tell You About this Girl I Know...
When she walks by, heads turn after her. Women admire her style, while men secretly dream of running away with her.
Popular Questions: Why so Many Emmas?
Emma, Big Emma….names are confusing around here. What’s up with that? Did we just name our Bus after me, its owner? This is often a question that needs some clarification....
Welcome to our House
Welcome to our house. It’s pretty small, and it rolls around a lot. It has three floors: an upper level, a ground floor, and a basement. It also has many...
