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.
Each year I publish a list of all the states we visit and note when any are a first time. Next January there will be another one nocked off of list of 50. I have now been to Montana, stopping in Missoula. This leave just Alaska, Hawaii and Idaho for me: Josh has just Alaska... Continue Reading →
Today we started our more than 2000 mile journey to Whistler Mountain in British Columbia. This trip will take us about five days but fortunately we have more time than that available. We have time to stop in Cheyenne, to pick up the mail. There is time to visit Greybull and see Big Bopper. We... Continue Reading →
After spending most of the winter in Detroit and not in a truck I feel like I've forgotten how to travel. Booking hotels and rental cars, finding restaurants and parking lots is such a huge part of my job that you would think I'm a pro now. I thought I was! Evidently if you don't use your... Continue Reading →
We will be spending most of this week with our dear friends, The Campbells, in Greensboro. However we are hoping over to Santa Fe for a wedding, what a destination right! Next week is looking like Charleston, SC and Melbourne, FL. Quote of the Week: Lawry's Salt?! That sounds like some of communist plot. Song... Continue Reading →
Arr! We took to the high seas last week and cast out for a day sail or two. Yup, we went sailing! Ahhh! So relaxing and boy was the water nice. Actually got the Rocky Comfort out three times. I'm amazed at how easy it was to put up the sails. Last year it felt... Continue Reading →
There are some definite perks to our lifestyle, like earning enough hotel and travel points that we get a huge break on vacation costs. We also get a chance to stay at resorts that would otherwise be too pricey. One fun perk is tied into our transportation. While we do travel around in the truck,... Continue Reading →
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