🌎 Why We Chose Baja: And the Life We’ve Built Along the Way
Our Journey from Canada to the Open Road
Every time you share your story publicly, you open the door to connection, and, sometimes, to criticism. We knew that when we started Whereabouts Unknown Travel, but we still felt it was worth it.
Our journey didn’t start on the highway; it started years ago in Canada. We spent decades as entrepreneurs, raising kids and building stability the old-fashioned way…through long hours, community ties, and a lot of faith in each other. We’ve always believed in doing things with integrity, whether in business, family, or friendships. Those values haven’t changed just because our home has wheels now.
I still remember the day we packed up for good… standing in an empty foyer, hearing our voices echo off the walls, realizing that “normal life” was behind us. It was equal parts terrifying and freeing.
Finding Peace and Purpose in Baja, Mexico
After years of schedules, noise, and deadlines, we wanted something quieter. We wanted time. Not to fill, but to feel.
Our first trip down the Baja peninsula caught us completely off guard. The desert met the sea in this wide, endless stillness that felt like exhaling for the first time in years. We parked our truck on a dusty pull-off overlooking the Sea of Cortez, stepped out with our dogs, and just stood there. No sound but a rooster somewhere down the road and the wind in our faces.
That’s the moment we knew we’d found what we were looking for.
There’s a simplicity here that feels like freedom. Every Baja sunrise reminds us that life doesn’t need to be busy to be full.
Why Full-Time RV Living Works for Us
For us, full-time RV life isn’t about running away from anything; it’s about running toward something. Toward more time outside, more connection, and less noise.
Yes, it means learning to fix things ourselves, finding good Wi-Fi in the middle of nowhere (starlink is our savior lol) and laughing when plans fall apart. It also means new friends at every campground, desert skies that look painted on, and mornings that start with the smell of coffee drifting through the fifth-wheel.
We know not everyone will understand it, and that’s okay. What matters is that this road feels right for us.
What We Hope You’ll Take From Our Story
Every time we post a video or photo, our goal isn’t to convince anyone to live like we do. It’s to remind people that it’s okay to change course. To trade “should” for “what if.”
If our story sparks even one person to pause, dream, or chase a quieter kind of happiness, then sharing it is worth it.
If you haven’t seen our video about crossing into Mexico, you head over to our Youtube Chanel. It’s one of many moments that remind us this journey is about more than travel — it’s about growth, gratitude, and finding beauty wherever the road leads.
To our fans, family, friends, friends we haven’t met yet — and yes, even the stalkers, lurkers, and critics — we welcome you all. 😉
Whether you’re here to cheer us on or just to see what we’ll do next, thank you for being part of the ride. Every story needs an audience, and we’re grateful you’ve found ours. 🚐🌕✨
– Cynthia & Gerald
Whereabouts Unknown Travel