“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
~Mark Twain
About Us
We are two best friends with a shared dream for the unconventional and a goal of seeing as much of the world as we can. After several years of grinding away at our desk jobs, we have both decided to take a huge risk – to leave our jobs and spend as much time as we can traveling.
Our Plan
We will set out from Lincoln, Nebraska on June 27, 2020 and head west armed with our van, camping gear, and other supplies. We will drive approximately four hours a day, stopping as frequently as we want. Our days will be spent seeing friends and trying new things and our nights will be spent camping wherever we are welcomed.
Why Unearthing Fernweh?
Fernweh is a German word that means “An intense yearning for places not yet visited.” This word has become a driving force behind this experiment. Our hope is to lean into this desire for places we have not seen and let it fuel our sense of adventure and curiosity for the unknown.
Bios
Bryon
A military brat who grew up mostly in the Midwest. Bryon has decided to take a risk, leave everything behind, and travel freely. His goal for this trip is to relax, learn, and experience as much as possible.
Coddy
An avid traveler who has spent the majority of his life on the road, Coddy has lived in a dozen states and has spent in extensive amount of time traveling through North America, South America, and Europe. Coddy's biggest goal for this trip is to make it to Alaska.
Ellie
A four year old German Shepard/ Lab mix, Ellie is a fun-loving, semi-energetic “princess.” Ellie is an only child who is very needy and persistent about being the center of attention… always. Ellie’s goal for this trip is to overcome her fear of butterflies.
Amelia Earbark
A 3 year old Coton de Tulear, Millie loves to bark at anything that moves and go on car rides. Millie has been to about 20 states and her biggest goal is to poop in all 50 states.