The latest Zen blog posts
Visiting the Mayan ruins at Edzna
I don’t know what the name “Edzna” means, but I would guess “Place of the iguanas”. I have never seen so many of these creatures anywhere else in my life! It seems they’ve... READ MORE
Hacienda San Lorenzo and Cenote Oxman, Mexico
The historic Hacienda San Lorenzo is different from the abandoned haciendas that lie in ruins around the Yucatan. This is no grey shadow of a place - it’s a brightly painted, beautifully maintained... READ MORE
How much do you need? Full time RV Budget Basics
How much does your full time RV budget need to be? Figures vary widely, but if you're thinking of getting into this traveling lifestyle, it's a good question.
Some people just hit the road... READ MORE
The Copper Canyon – Mexico Road Trip Recap
A friend of mine mentioned wanting to visit Mexico's Copper Canyon. I'd heard about this place ever since I was a kid, though I didn't know much about it. Looking at a few... READ MORE
Summer Chill-Out – US road trip recap
I was sitting in Tucson during June 2017, trying to work on some Zennie projects in temps that reached 115 degrees. :( Eventually, I came to my senses, and realized that I... READ MORE
The coolest canyon you’ve never heard of
I didn't even know this place existed until I saw it on a map. How did I miss this for so long? I think there's just so much competition from the spectacular... READ MORE
Free lakeside camping by Ring Lake, Wyoming
If you want a pretty lakeside camping spot in Wyoming, and one that is free!, then check out the Ring Lake campground. It's one of several in the Whiskey Basin Wildlife Habitat Management... READ MORE
Boondocking with rainbows! Robbers Gulch, Wyoming
If you're traveling through Wyoming, and looking for a boondocking spot for a night or a week, then think about the free camping along Robbers Gulch Road. It's BLM land, and a nice... READ MORE