chapter location
The long way began here, with a house to pack up, farewells to make, and a westbound plan that was still more idea than reality.
Los Angeles is the point of departure for this whole project.
It is where we packed up the old life, made the practical decisions, and turned a slow-travel idea into something real enough to board a plane for. Even as the route stretches outward, this is still the first marker in the line.
Every published post currently tagged to Los Angeles, newest first.
PostFrom LA to the PNW: Our First StopFebruary 15, 2026We left Los Angeles on Valentine's Day and eased into this new chapter by heading to Washington first.
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PostPacking Up a Life: How We Downsized and Prepared to LeaveFebruary 14, 2026Before flights and maps, we packed up an entire life: renting the house, downsizing with intention, and preparing to leave.
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PostWe're Taking the Long Way AroundJanuary 26, 2026Why we chose slow travel, what the next year looks like, and how we plan to share the road.
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