Chronicling the adventures of an elite experiential marketing team. From the nine years on the road to new adventures in Portland, OR. We are the Roving Van Gelders and we can’t wait to see you down the road.
A question we often get asked is "where do you live". Until a few weeks ago the answer was, well that's complicated. Now that our house has sold we can say nowhere. After having this our townhouse listed for more than two years it was a relief to finally unload it. Well that is what... Continue Reading →
I've been following a wonderful series of post at Taken by the Wind that highlights some ways folks carry their love of travel into all aspects of life and home. While I do love the inspired tattoos, don't think something like that is right for me. However I do wear a different kind of symbol... Continue Reading →
Who doesn't like picking up a little souvenir from a memorable trip? I know we all have something different that we look for. Sometimes it comes in unexpected forms, I have a vase from a Mexican vacation that jumped out at me. Someone who travels as much as I do doesn't often buy a souveneer,... Continue Reading →
A question I often get is "What do you do with Pippi?" Well, she usually is with us all the time, even on vacation. The only time we don't take her with us is when leaving the US (she does go to Canada). In those rare situations we prefer to use a more hands on... Continue Reading →
As I mentioned last week we are back on the road, for a little bit at least. We had to pack up our stuff and then pack it into the truck. So this post is really for Josh..... I hate to admit it but I over pack! There are two good reasons for this, when... Continue Reading →
When you hear "Mother knows best", sometimes it is true, because my mother does know best. Or she at least knows me best. An example of this is the amazing birthday gift she came up with. Putting together my somewhat crazy wardrobe needs; find something that packs well, is diverse in its use, is cute... Continue Reading →
Last week in order to get to our show on time and get our car back to Michigan; we tried something a bit unusual. Flying out on Monday for Virginia, meeting the truck then splitting up. Josh drove the semi from there and I caught a flight to Minneapolis. I would have just enough time... Continue Reading →
I do have a quick update for those wondering what is next for Josh and me. First off to clear up a few things; we are not contractors, we are full-time employees of MRA. While our tour ended we are not out of a job or have any fear of being out of a job.... Continue Reading →
My father in law always comments about the amazing places we go, about how much of the country we see. Just last week my mother asked exactly how many of the 50 states I've been too. At the time the answer was 44. I have yet to visit Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, Idaho and at the... Continue Reading →
If any of you have ever taken a ride in Semi-truck then you know the world looks a little different from that height. You sort of sit up on top of everything. Seeing over bridge rails to waters below, seeing cars for miles and seeing over the tree line at times. We certainly spy some lovely... Continue Reading →
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