Jeff and Deb Cameron are taking off on their first extended trip together, trusting in their 1994 green Ford Escort to get them there (and back, eventually). They're planning on seeing plenty of national parks and most of the 50 states of the US and then continuing over to Europe, where they'll slowly make their way to Athens, Greece to stay with a friend.
To find out more about Jeff and Deb, read their bio. For their tentative itinerary and some of the preparations they made for this trip, click here.
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A Second Visit with Family and Friends on the East Coast
Jeff and Deb stopped off for a final break with family and friends before they logged some long hours on their return trip to the West.
Catch Up On The Journey
Summertime in the New Hampshire Woods and a Maine Fourth of July
Lobsters in Maine, Robert Frost in New Hampshire, Ivy League in Massachusetts and personal memories in Rhode Island.
Familiar Territory: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
Jeff and Deb were eager to see some family and old friends and curious to see how the area had changed since the events of September 11th.
U.S. History Lessons: Virginia and Washington D.C.
Touring through the roots of the U.S. and its formal government, Jeff and Deb saw firsthand not only where the country came from, but where it stands presently and how some things currently happening might affect its future.
I-95's Southern Beginnings: Savannah, Charleston and the Outer Banks
Jeff and Deb's trip up I-95 took about a week and exposed them to a different South than they had seen while in New Orleans.
The Florida Keys
Jeff and Deb definitely enjoyed the unique, sun drenched and rum soaked Caribbean culture of the Keys. It's currently the top of their list of places to return to on a vacation.
Towns So Nice We Saw Them Twice: Returning to Our Favorite Spots
A new travel experience awaited in store for Jeff and Deb that they hadn't expected - the joy of returning to a well-liked spot. Savoring those "lost" experiences was a pleasure that rivaled any of the feelings they'd had in their explorations to date.
Cactus and Car Trouble: The Grand Canyon and More of the Southwest
Despite some initial car trouble, traveling in the Southwest had proved to be one of the most pleasant parts of the trip yet. Jeff and Deb traveled through long stretches of Arizona they'd wanted to see, watched a mock gunfight over barbeque, and relaxed at the Grand Canyon with beers and margaritas.
An Engagement in Las Vegas
To Deb and Jeff, every time in Las Vegas is different from every other trip. This time they were there to relax and meet some friends who were to be engaged.
Colorado Rockies: A Wild Time in the Mountains
The West of Deb and Jeff's imagination was alive and well in Central City, Colorado. History came to life for them almost every day through odd jobs they picked up and hanging out with the local people.
The Southwest
Long, straight drives, ranched longhorns and roadrunners, red mesas, buttes and cliffs, and strong Native American history and culture. Deb and Jeff were amazed at all the southwest had to offer.
San Antonio: Missions, Rivers and the Alamo
Like New Orleans, San Antonio made Jeff and Deb feel like they'd taken an exit off the highway into another country.
Houston, We Have Apathy
Jeff and Deb went to the Johnson Space Center near Houston, hoping to see what the future held for the possibilities of Space. They left very disappointed.
New Orleans - Last Days and Final Thoughts
After experiencing a lot of what New Orleans has to offer, both good and bad, when it came time to leave, Jeff and Deb didn't want to go.
The Real Story of Mardi Gras in New Orleans
"Things that you have never seen before seem to happen every day in New Orleans." Jeff and Deb found this to be especially true during Mardi Gras.
We're Eating...and Eating...and Eating!
Trying as many New Orleans' meals as possible was a priority for Jeff and Deb. Here's their thoughts on what they found.
Our New Orleans Job and Apartment Search
Looking for jobs and apartments close to Mardi Gras time can be difficult, but New Orleans came through in the end.
Surreal Impressions: First Days in New Orleans
More often than not, a new destination doesn't live up to expectations. In New Orleans, this is simply not the case.
First Days: Bourbon County to Bourbon Street
Many journeys begin with the time-honored tradition of a drink. Unfortunately, when Jeff and Deb began their trip the last thing they wanted to see was alcohol.
