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Notes from the Road :: The Dark Roads of TravelNotes from the Road :: The Dark Roads of Travel Neotropics West Indies Cascadia Deserts Desert Southwest Desert Mexico Great Basin Europa Dry World More Oceania Plains Roam Travelogue Guana Cay Blog Doors and Windows About the Site Contact Privacy Policy Paddling Kealakekua Bay In Hawai'i's legendary bluewater bay, I envision how an ancient Hawaiian battle unfolded. Explore Experience the Immersive Travel Writing and Photography of Notes from the Road Who Belongs in the Cispus Basin? On a backpacking trip to southwestern Washington's Goat Rock Wilderness, I wonder about traditional wilderness archetypes. Slubberdegullions of the Santa Martas A defense of colorful language as we ascend the Santa Marta Mountains in Northern Colombia. Forgotten Guerillas of La Guajira In Colombia's arid desert state of La Guajira, I learn about the Wayuu people's long history and modern challenges. Liquid Architecturein the Venetian Adriatic In Venice, Istrian Croatia and Slovenia, I imagine the challenge of building cities as elegant as those of the Venetian Empire in tomorrow's world. Waves of Sand in Rainbow Country While hiking in the Vermilion Cliffs, I dive into the geological epochs that created these beautiful rainbows of stone. San Jose del Cabo Estuary Notes on three mornings exploring the wildlife wonderland of Baja's freshwater oasis. "Unexpected frontier of the travel blogosphere" BOSTON GLOBE An Independent Travelogue Since 1999, Notes from the Road has provided a unique and experimental voice on travel, inviting readers to join in the journey and see the world through a new lens. EXPLORE Firelight in theDark Divide A backpacking trip to the solitary wilderness in southwestern Washington feeds my love of campfires. Ancient Improvisationin Paros On the Greek Island of Paros, I explore whether a musical improvisation master could have built up a following in the ancient Mediterranean. Tikehau in theTuamotus On the small French Polynesian atoll of Tikehau, I discover a ringworld of life. Death and Salvation On the Salton Sea In twenty years of exploration along the fabled California sea, I encounter ecological devastation, lawless Slab City, zany prophets, burrow-dwellers, and at last, a bold hope for salvation Bombay Beach: Sunset on the Atomic Paradise I kayak the Salton Sea to Bombay Beach, and then return 20 years later to see the cogs of environmental decline in action.. The Road to Quitobaquito Springs On the Road to a small desert spring, I investigate the border wall and the case for resurrecting a Transboundary Preserve. "Be Inspired!" LONELY PLANET Doors And Windows Of The World Discover the World's Most Beautiful Doors and Windows, showcasing breathtaking photographs of the most vibrant and unique doors and windows from around the world. EXPLORE My Rescue in the Gifford-Pinchot Wilderness Late summer backpacking in a Southwest Washington national forest ends in my terrifying rescue. Includes an interview with rescuer Lauren Dawkins. Puffin Rally to the Látrabjarg Cliffs On a road trip to Iceland's remote Westfjords, I explore the decline of the iconic Atlantic Puffin. Rum-drinking Demons of the Redwood Coast In the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, I compare Oregonian and Californian views on public lands. The Ark Saucer of Sauvie Island An unexpected ark sends us to discover the life of the maverick inventor who built it. Shi Shi Beach and the Dark Age of Travel While backpacking on the Olympic Peninsula's Pacific coast, I explore future scenarios for coastal areas. Tamarindo to Tapir Valley Thoughts on a life of sports and green energy in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province. "The Best Looking Blog We've Seen" Forbes Magazine "Beautiful, Edge To Edge." - Craig Federighi, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, at the 2017 Apple Keynote Address. Apple featured Notes from the Road to introduce the Apple iPhone X, another example of how we have been innovating the look and feel of the future of the web here at our little travel blog. Ghosts of Celestun Biosphere Reserve Into the mangroves, coastal scrub and pink lagoons of Mexico's Yucatan Coast. Sancti Spiritus and the Psychedelic Flyer Through Colonial towns, mangrove forests and Caribbean jungle, I seek the Pedorrera. Mud Road to Coyote Buttes Notes on traveling to the Coyote Buttes during surreal winter weather. Avocets and Archaeology in Lake County Investigating the value of documenting travel during a pandemic. Includes an interview with Prehistoric Archaeologist Dennis Jenkins. The Sea Cats of Cap de Creus In Spain's northeastern Mediterranean coast, I make the case for itinerary-free travel. Primeval and Protected Osa Peninsula The Osa Peninsula is a wild gem of protected lowland forest, teeming with life. "Sumptuous Site" Time Magazine Roam I don't give travel advice but sharing our experiences can help us learn from each other. Here are some of my latest travel stories on organization. EXPLORE My List of Life Birds An updated list of every species of bird I’ve seen in my travels, with sketches and drawings. Moleskine Travel Journals Look inside my travel moleskine journals, which I use to make notes and reference my itinerary. Ernest & THE Apes of Gibraltar Notes on Gibraltar and its famous macaques, plus an interview with one of their protectors. Adriatic Sea Map Discover the beauty of the Adriatic Sea with Erik Gauger's handpainted map. Map of Abaco Islands My Copic and watercolor map of the Great Abaco and Little Abaco in the Northern Bahamas Cuba Map My watercolor map of Cuba, featuring the cities on my itinerary. "Detailed hand drawings and sumptuous photographic images" Washington Post About Erik Gauger Learn about me in the 'About' section, where I talk about the history of Notes from the Road as an experimental travelogue. Check out my list of great road trip music by Grateful Dead and Phish. I also keep a bird life list, as well as lifelists for butterflies, fishes, damselflies and dragonflies, reptiles and amphibians. EXPLORE Why Jon Miltimore's Polar Bear Argument is Stinky Fish Miltimore misuses data and fallacies to mislead on polar bear populations and climate change - something doesn't smell right. The Surreal Trogus Wasp What is that strange sapphire winged light in the dark forest? How I photographed a trogus wasp in Colombia. Patrick Moore Book Debunked Notes from the Road is publishing chapter-by-chapter rebuttals to anti-climate change skeptic's self-published book. Bruce Haedrich EV Battery Article Fails on Facts and Logic Notes from the Road walks through the indefensible EV battery, wind power and solar power claims made by MAGA sci-fi author Bruce Haedrich. Packing a Packraft How to pack a packraft, paddle and large tripod aboard an airplane in order to create the ability to photograph in amphibious environments. Open Letter to Katie Tubb on Climate Change In an open letter to Heritage Foundation climate change denial author Katie Tubb, Notes from the Road walks through her argument, and uses a walled city siege to illustrate the weaknesses of her arguments. "Stands out for Hard Journalism" Lowell Thomas Awards in 2012 Cacti of the United States Explore my comprehensive guide to the cactuses of the United States. Hand-drawn sketches of every species found with U.S. borders, including those of the islands and territories. EXPLORE Hamburg Sketch Journal Sketches, illustrations and notes on improvisation and worldbuilding in the Germany's second largest city. Ross Rant Climate Change Claims Refuted In an open letter to the author of the Ross Rant, I challenge his climate change statements. Packing an Ultralight Carry-on In this travel gear article, I explain how to travel with just 10 pounds of carry-on luggage. Doors and Windows of the World My collection of doors, windows and door details from my travels for Notes from the Road Mystery of the Flat Porcelain Crab What is this strange crab hanging out in spring tide barnacles? Hint, it's not a crab. Reinstate The Ban on Elephant Ivory The definitive case for reinstating the ban on elephant ivory and trophy into the United States. "Best of the Travel Blogs" National Geographic Traveller Travel Sketches & Maps I illustrate my travel blog with sketches using markers, watercolors, pens, and pencils. Sketches and journals can capture a place's essence better than photos, offering a personal, subjective illustration through the traveler's mood and perspective. EXPLORE Traveling with Watercolors Keep your watercolor pallete organized, and your paints in order for travel sketching. How Many Birds are in North America? A poster claims to display all the birds of North America. But the math doesn't add up. The Super Weird Wax-tail Hopper What on earth is that weird, red-eyed creature with white flames coming out of its rear? Bakers Bay Case Study Questioned Notes from the Road eviscerates case study of New York golf course development. Graphic Novels for Travelers Consider traveling with graphic novels for travelers. Here are my favorites. Packing an Ultralight Backpack for One Night How do you pack for a single night in the backcountry? Here is my gear list. "Drop dead gorgeous, thanks to Gauger's prowess with his old school 4×5" Rolf Potts, Vagablogging.net Ancient Improvisation in Paros On the Greek Island of Paros, I explore whether a musical improvisation master could have built up a following in the ancient Mediterranean. EXPLORE Venice & the Adriatic Sketch Journal My sketches and illustrations of Venice and the Venetian cities of the Adriatic include notes and sketches from Venice, Croatia and Slovenia. Hot Sauces of the World My guide to the hot sauces of the world. Hot sauce, originally invented in Mexico, are now part of global cuisine, with as many types as there are cultures. Cactuses of the Desert Southwest My sketches of all the cacti of the Desert Southwest and the United States. French Polynesia Sketches My Moleskine journal sketches from the the Tuamotus and the Society Islands. Cuba Sketch Journal Sketches and illustrations and notes on the U.S. conversation about Cuba. Paris Sketches and illustrations Notes, drawings, sketches and illustrations in different mediums from Paris "Do you like gorgeous photography and unconventional travel writing?" Sixt.com Tikehau in the Tuamotus On the small French Polynesian atoll of Tikehau, I discover a ringworld of life. EXPLORE Subscribe to the Notes from the Road Email Newsletter A beacon of light on the darker roads of travel. © 2024 Erik Gauger. All text, photographs, illustrations, sketches and design created by the author. CSS responsive web design by Hans Gauger.enenhttps://notesfromtheroad.com

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