We skipped every brewery and winery on a route built around them, climbed almost 12,000 feet without noticing, and let a Porsche app pick a better road than we could.
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Curvy When It Counts: A Late-Afternoon Loop Near Eureka Springs
After the last Zoom call of the day, we grabbed a Porsche ROADS-designed loop south of Eureka Springs — 48 miles of curves, hills, and blind driveways, followed by shrimp skewers overlooking the historic district. Here’s how it went.
The Blue Ostrich Run, Breakfast, and The Long Way to Whitesboro
Fourteen cars, two routes, 208 miles, and a breakfast in the middle. Here’s how Saturday morning went with Texas Sunrise Drives — and why 6:30 a.m. keeps drawing a crowd.
The Puck Stops Here (Except It Didn’t)
I skipped the AD09s because I couldn’t find a QuickJacks puck and couldn’t be bothered to borrow one. Ran street tires instead and took two seconds off my personal best anyway. Here’s what the data says about grip that shows up early and leaves before the session ends.
Fifteen Porsches, One Freight Train, and 108 Miles of Texas Therapy
What started as a plan for seven cars turned into fifteen Porsches chasing the sunrise across more than 100 miles of North Texas backroads before PlanoPoCo. Great roads, great friends, one freight train, and another reminder that the best drives are usually the unofficial ones.
Sometimes You Have to Dance With the One You Brought
A return to Eagles Canyon Raceway in the Skipper turned into a lesson in adaptability: clockwise layout, street tires, light traffic, perfect weather, and a paddock full of GT3s and GT4s. No personal best, but a great HPDE day with plenty learned.
Porsche Parade 2026: Shipping Skipper to Albany, Driving the Adirondacks, and Bringing Her Home the Long Way
Some trips start when you turn the key. This one started when the Porsches got loaded onto the transport truck. For Porsche Parade 2026 in Lake Placid, I decided to do the sane thing on the front end and the slightly questionable thing on the back end. I shipped Skipper, my Racing Yellow 718 Boxster…
Lake Placid to Fort Ticonderoga: 15 Porsches, Adirondack Roads, and a Fort Worth the Drive
Our Porsche Parade drive from Lake Placid to Fort Ticonderoga had the full recipe: 15 Porsches, Adirondack backroads, elevation changes, Lake Champlain views, a private fort tour, and one very improvised Starlink office next to the Skipper.
A Porsche Parade drive from Lake Placid to Fort Ticonderoga with 15 Porsches, Adirondack mountain roads, Lake Champlain scenery, a private fort tour, and a Starlink Mini work setup beside a Racing Yellow Boxster.
Porsches, Backroads, and a Plot Twist: Our Scenic Drive from Porsche Albany to Lake Placid
What should have been a straightforward drive from Porsche Albany to Lake Placid turned into a spectacular backroads adventure through New York and Vermont. Twisty roads, mountain scenery, a dusty gravel surprise, and an unexpected backtracking detour made this one of the most memorable drives of the trip.
Black Hawk Recon Road Rally: Sanger to Prosper With Maverick PCA
A Maverick PCA gimmick rally from Sanger to Prosper through small-town North Texas, full of clues, signs, wrong turns, backroads, ranch country, and just enough confusion to keep the navigator fully employed.
Canyon Carver Done Right | Twisted Sisters with Maverick & Hill Country PCA
A near-perfect day in the Texas Hill Country leading Canyon Carver Group 2 through the Twisted Sisters—tight formation, perfect rhythm, and curves that just kept begging for more.
Don’t Overthink It: Why I’m Running Yokohama AD09s in the Hill Country
Forecast says mixed. Internet says all seasons. I’m running AD09s anyway. Known setup, fresh alignment, and real-world experience in the wet beat a last-minute tire swap every time.
Exploring Necker Island with Gumption: A Wildly Wonderful Afternoon
Liz and I joined Gumption’s Necker Island Nature Walk on Sir Richard Branson’s private paradise one sunny afternoon, where we met lemurs, kangaroos, parrots, flamingos, peacocks, and even a giant tortoise — a walk that turned into a true Caribbean safari.
Back in Our Happy Place — First Day in Tortola, BVI
Our smooth trip back to Tortola kicked off another perfect sailing escape. From breezing through DFW with CLEAR + TSA PreCheck to landing in paradise aboard our substitute catamaran Catatude, the day unfolded exactly how we like it — calm seas, good food, and an empty beach at Pirates Bight.
Trail of Towers to TUPPS – Our First Gimmick Rally Adventure
Liz and I joined our first Maverick PCA Gimmick Rally from Denton to TUPPS Brewery in McKinney. It was tougher than we expected, tested our teamwork, and turned into an absolute blast under the Texas sun.
Rainforests, Crocs, and Dumplings: A Day at the Dallas World Aquarium
We finally checked out the Dallas World Aquarium, and wow—it’s part zoo, part rainforest, part “whoa, that thing could eat me.” From flamingos and owls to crocs, tarantulas, and even tiny frogs that pack poison, it was unforgettable. We capped it off with dumplings at Jeng Chi in Richardson—because no adventure is complete without food.
Florence by BMW: Dodging Tourists and Surviving the ZTL Zone
We drove our BMW X4 from Panzano in Chianti into the heart of Florence and survived the notorious ZTL zone. Spoiler: it felt like a Bond car chase through a Renaissance painting… at 5 mph.
A Thrilling 532km Drive from Agropoli to Chianti: Twists, Turns & Tuscan Dreams
We drove 532 km from Agropoli to Panzano in Chianti in a SIXT-rented BMW X4 xDrive 20d—navigating twisting Tuscan roads and hilltop villages. Stunning views, thrilling corners, and one unforgettable journey through the heart of Italy.
The Best Airbnb Experience We’ve Ever Had — A Dream Stay in Panzano in Chianti
We thought the photos were stunning, but nothing could have prepared us for how magical this villa in Panzano in Chianti truly was. With incredible views, thoughtful design, and an amazing host, this was easily the best Airbnb experience we’ve ever had.
Dinner in Panzano: Spritzes, Pasta, and a 56-Page Wine List We Didn’t Touch
A relaxed 7 PM dinner at Enoteca Baldi in Panzano in Chianti turned into one of our favorite evenings in Tuscany. Great pasta, crisp Aperol spritzes, and a wine list so long… we didn’t even try. Sometimes, simplicity really is perfect.