A FEW WORDS FROM THE TRIBE LEADER

Movin’ On

When I was a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 13-year old living in Uppsala, Sweden, my Saturday nights were holy, “same procedure as last Saturday” was the modus operandi. Mom would bring home small soft cheeses wrapped in colored foils, La vache qui rit, ‘the laughing cow’—and I loved them. Then on with the TV, with the whole family gathering around to check out a show about two truck drivers, Movin’ On, all were keen to see what adventures these guys were up to on their journey across America’s highways.

A few years later and I was firmly convinced that I should become a Mack Truck driver, doing long hauls across the USA, pulling down on the horn, talking on the CB radio, and of course leaving the cops in my dust as I geared up and over the Rocky Mountains.

Well, that didn’t quite come true, as I ended up working for a fashion magazine, although I was however a member of the Swedish Tractor Pulling Society, and this was about as close as I got. But the dream of driving through the open Midwest, across mountain passes and pan-hot deserts did eventually become a reality. Seemingly, this is a dream held by many—to road trip across the USA.

Where should one go? The possibilities are endless, and especially when you can cater it all to your personal interests. Since you are asking, here are some of my favorites. The road trip for those with limited vacation days: Highway 49, the old miner roads which goes along the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. A fantastic route best done in Spring when everything is green. You decide yourself how long to go, but Yosemite National Park, which is on the route, is definitely not something to miss (see page 126 and historichwy49. com). Another favorite is “The Great Circle” a loop through the National Parks of Utah, Nevada, and Arizona, especially if, like me, you can find a cheap flight out of Vegas.

There aren’t enough pages, but I’ll throw in as well the coastal drive from Vancouver, Canada down to Southern California—Hell yes. In this issue you’ll find no less than three captivating road trips to dream yourself away. Robin and Majsan battle storms and washed out roads in South Dakota and North Dakota, Camilla holds on for dear life while her and another Robin zip along the roads of California by motorcycle. ‘Rookie of the Year’ goes to our newest collaborator, Fredrik Lundgren, who seeks out ghost towns, National Parks, and strange lakes all while blasting Pink Floyd and Neil Young from his van.

Hold on to your butts’ ladies and gentlemen, let’s ride!

Happy Trails, Jonas Larsson | Editor-in Chief | Founder

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