Are mindful when you're driving? I know you're paying attention; I'm asking if you're "mindful." We'll explore that, and a few stones of interest, mosquitoes, fuel prices, and the best way to find weird places to visit.

NEWS

• Brain Eating Amoeba https://gearjunkie.com/parks-and-public-lands/brain-eating-amoeba-national-parks
• New Winnebago https://camperreport.com/winnebago-arka-first-look-all-new-backcountry-adventure-motorhome/
• New Campground Rules
• https://www.sej.org/headlines/trump-administration-orders-rapid-end-to-some-hunting-rules-on-federal-lands

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Tire Screws https://amzn.to/4dsISOg

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Flattest Route https://www.flattestroute.com/

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Are mindful when you're driving? I know you're paying attention; I'm asking if you're "mindful." We'll explore that, and a few stones of interest, mosquitoes, fuel prices, and the best way to find weird places to visit.

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Deep Woods OFF Dry https://amzn.to/42RtsxX

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Talayotic Menorca https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1528/

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There are things that are better in the US than abroad and we'll discuss them. We'll also make things out of paracord, visit a hidden fish sauce factory, visit a rock (with monkeys) and find secrets in your pocket.

NEWS

• New ProMaster City https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa9PE6j0XRo

PRODUCT REVIEW

• 360° Spin Magnetic Stand for iPhone 17 Pro Max Case https://amzn.to/4tK0o7y

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Cadiz Garum Factory https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/enclaves/enclave-arqueologico-factoria-de-salazones

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Greetings from Malaga, Spain! We’ve had an amazing adventure and we’ve another week to go. Here’s an update, and some exciting news for small vans in the US!

Host Jeff Wagg records a short episode from Chicago O'Hare covering three quick topics: a major Ford truck recall for windshield wipers, a recommendation for Work Camper News for seasonal jobs and resources, and practical bidet solutions for vans and RVs.

He also shares experiments with sealed ecospheres and Wollstad tanks as van-friendly aquatic options, plus a travel tale about canceled trains, a family rescue, and staying calm on the road.

What if you wanted to hit the road, but without the need to refrigerate, cook, or clean up? It's possible, and we'll talk about how. We'll also talk about analog vs. digital multimeters, introduce you to Skoolieswarm Route 66, visit Antarctica (again), and talk about different travel goals.

THIS thing awaits you at SkoolieSwarm Route 66

Nellie’s No Cook Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbn24P6yiBI

NEWS

• Costo Standalone Gas Station https://www.jalopnik.com/2130578/costco-open-standalone-gas-station
• Safer Than Ever https://counciloncj.org/state-of-the-union-why-is-crime-going-down/
• Leaded Gas Theory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead%E2%80%93crime_hypothesis

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Pocket Pillow https://amzn.to/4sKJLbf

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Skoolie Palooza Route 66 https://skoolieswarm.com/route-66/

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Antarctica https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TYfsYKQ3h5AuGL6qF-VqUv07ciLt-yxYUfiwOop6byw/edit?usp=sharing

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President Gas is President Gas again. Kudos to you who got that reference, and I hate to break it to you: you're old. But in addition to gas prices, we'll talk about free audio tours, why windmills won't help you, and a new fan that is my constant companion. We also have a talk with Sherm about the ethics of making content. PRODUCT REVIEW

• Turbo Fan https://amzn.to/4sB2GoW

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Rick Steves Audio tours https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-tours

Sherm's Socials:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@greenmachine.77/ Sherm is recreating a masterpiece here, and it's very, very green.
• InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/greenmachine.77
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenmachine.77
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1U2fSTHzeg/?mibextid=wwXIfr

This is a recording of a conversation I had with three vanlifers, all "living the dream," and all doing it differently. Recorded at VanFest: Lift Off 2026, Bruce, Jon and Nellie all have tips and stories from the road, involving, in no particular order: Fatwood Bears Prostitutes Putting on pants Where to go next and why you shouldn't drive at night in Mexico. To check out Nellie's business at The Sassy Olive, use this link: http://www.thesassyolive.online/nellieinacan and this code might be of some use: Nellie10