Life Remotely - From our home in Seattle to Tierra del Fuego in a 1997 4Runner

[LifeRemotely]

Dan-
Thanks so much. Wikioverland and the roadchoseme are the best two resources of information we have. So again, thank you!
I have two quick questions for you:
- Was it straightforward to find a public notary in Buenos Aires that knew how to do the power of attorney paperwork?
- Did the person you sell to travel all over South America? Did they have any issues not having title in their name?

Cheers!
Jessica

[coax]

Any plans for another ebook for the points-south part of your trip! The first one was great! I'd love to see one for South America in hopes I can get my own trip together sometime soon!

[LifeRemotely]

Yes, we are planning to release a v2. Although there has been much debate what to add, update, edit, etc. Every time we discuss we get overwhelmed, then drink too much, then have bad hangovers, and of course, get absolutely nothing done on the book. You know, typical writer's block.

So, it is coming, it just might be a little while. We are always looking for feedback. If there is anything we should add, improve or remove, please let us know. It helps immensely in our preparations.

Best!
Jessica

[grecy]

Dan-
Thanks so much. Wikioverland and the roadchoseme are the best two resources of information we have. So again, thank you!
I have two quick questions for you:
- Was it straightforward to find a public notary in Buenos Aires that knew how to do the power of attorney paperwork?
- Did the person you sell to travel all over South America? Did they have any issues not having title in their name?

Cheers!
Jessica

You're very welcome. I'm happy to hear it was so useful. Please remember to spread the word about WikiOverland. It won't continue to be a success unless more people hear about it, use it, and contribute to it.

1. No problem at all. As soon as you say a poder for the vehicle, they understand. Just make sure it's for all countries, and doesn't have a time limit. (which is no problem, as long as you tell them to put that on there.)

2. The French guy I sold to lives in BA, though I know he's been to at least Uruguay and Chile with it no problems at all. The power of attorney (poder) is all they need, not the title in their name. Tons of overlanders have driven south to north with a vehcile not in their name and had no problems.

Good luck!

-Dan

[LifeRemotely]

Just an update. We've posted a gallery of recent photos here: http://liferemotely.com/trip-shenani...or-sale-photos

And also an article on how the owner transfer process would work here: http://liferemotely.com/trip-shenani...r-in-argentina

Thanks!

[coax]

Yes, we are planning to release a v2. Although there has been much debate what to add, update, edit, etc. Every time we discuss we get overwhelmed, then drink too much, then have bad hangovers, and of course, get absolutely nothing done on the book. You know, typical writer's block.

So, it is coming, it just might be a little while. We are always looking for feedback. If there is anything we should add, improve or remove, please let us know. It helps immensely in our preparations.

Best!
Jessica

Hi Jessica, here's a few ideas that have wondered about in my pre-trip planning, if this helps at all.

1. Did you end up with some travel specific vocab words that would come in handy, that aren't necessarily taught in typical spanish classes? Common vocab for border crossings, gas stations, etc?
2. Any driving tips that varied by country? Maybe more of the "social/unofficial" rules that people tend to follow?
3. How did you manage paperwork throughout the trip? Were you able to get most necessary forms and copies at the borders? Any supplies that you took with you or wished you would have taken? Pre-printed forms, stapler, etc?
4. Recipes based on regionally or locally available food? Not necessary specific to that area, but more of a "here we could readily find these main ingredients, so made these dishes" type of thing? Worth hauling a dutch oven down there? And maybe a small oil pan fire pit? Could you find firewood in some areas, either to gather or for sale?
5. For the more remote and less developed areas where you all camped, would it be worth while to have a small camp toilet to minimize environmental impact or were facilities adequately available even in the remote areas?

That's about all I can think of right now. Hope all is well!

Corey

[LifeRemotely]

Hi Jessica, here's a few ideas that have wondered about in my pre-trip planning, if this helps at all.

1. Did you end up with some travel specific vocab words that would come in handy, that aren't necessarily taught in typical spanish classes? Common vocab for border crossings, gas stations, etc?
2. Any driving tips that varied by country? Maybe more of the "social/unofficial" rules that people tend to follow?
3. How did you manage paperwork throughout the trip? Were you able to get most necessary forms and copies at the borders? Any supplies that you took with you or wished you would have taken? Pre-printed forms, stapler, etc?
4. Recipes based on regionally or locally available food? Not necessary specific to that area, but more of a "here we could readily find these main ingredients, so made these dishes" type of thing? Worth hauling a dutch oven down there? And maybe a small oil pan fire pit? Could you find firewood in some areas, either to gather or for sale?
5. For the more remote and less developed areas where you all camped, would it be worth while to have a small camp toilet to minimize environmental impact or were facilities adequately available even in the remote areas?

That's about all I can think of right now. Hope all is well!

Corey

Hi Corey!
Thank you so much for this info. It is EXACTLY what we have been looking for. We really want to expand the v2, but knowing what and how has been a struggle. I think a lot of these we could write individual articles on our website as well. RE: your point #4. There is a cookbook coming soon to an Overland Expo near you. Stay tuned for details.

Thanks again. If you think of others, give us a shout.
Jessica

[grecy]

Hi Jessica, here's a few ideas that have wondered about in my pre-trip planning, if this helps at all.

1. Did you end up with some travel specific vocab words that would come in handy, that aren't necessarily taught in typical spanish classes? Common vocab for border crossings, gas stations, etc?
2. Any driving tips that varied by country? Maybe more of the "social/unofficial" rules that people tend to follow?
3. How did you manage paperwork throughout the trip? Were you able to get most necessary forms and copies at the borders? Any supplies that you took with you or wished you would have taken? Pre-printed forms, stapler, etc?
4. Recipes based on regionally or locally available food? Not necessary specific to that area, but more of a "here we could readily find these main ingredients, so made these dishes" type of thing? Worth hauling a dutch oven down there? And maybe a small oil pan fire pit? Could you find firewood in some areas, either to gather or for sale?
5. For the more remote and less developed areas where you all camped, would it be worth while to have a small camp toilet to minimize environmental impact or were facilities adequately available even in the remote areas?

That's about all I can think of right now. Hope all is well!

Corey

Hey Corey,

You can find very detailed information about numbers 2 and 3 for every country on the route at http://wikioverland.org

-Dan

[LifeRemotely]

Now available in print: “Don’t go there. It’s not safe. You’ll die. And other more rational advice for overlanding Mexico and Central America.”

If you are going to Overland Expo meet us there and pick up your copy at half price.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/098...ag=liferemo-20

[TheBuddyExpedition]

I hope your book does well, you guys have provided me and I'm sure ton's of people out there a boat load of primo info, thanks for your efforts!!!