Mariana y Juan

Name and age
Mariana y Juan

Hometown
Trelew City, Province Chubut, Patagonia Argentina

When did you start your travels?
We started to travel on 2003, traveling around Argentina mostly in Patagonia. After 8 year we decided to buy a car and start to drive the Americas. We start the travel by car on November 2010.

Reason for taking this trip
We work in a Theater and Circus spectacle and we are always doing tuors, so we decide to do a permanent tour. To visit others countries and cities.

Why did you decide to drive?
To be more independent and enjoy every place.

What type of car are you driving?
Is a Citroen Berlingo 2003, Diesel.

Did you make any modifications to your car for this trip?
Yes, we do a wood bed in the back, so we put our baggage under it and we can sleep on the road. And on the side we do a small closet to save things

How did you save up or finance your trip?
With the show we do, that is our work from 2003.

How long do you plan on traveling?
We have no time.

Where do you plan on driving?
On patagonia after do a lot of trip we start to think on travel by car and without no time for back

What were your family’s and friends’ reactions when you told them about your trip before you left?
They was very happy because we always want to travel

Do you have a favorite place or country that you have visited during your trip?
Mexico

What was the worst border crossing?
At the moment always be fine.

Do you have any advice for others who may be considering driving the Americas?
Do not drive at night. Be always provided with water and food in case you have to spend a long time waiting in a traffic jam on the road.

Would you do it again?
Yes.

Do you have a blog or a website describing your trip? If so, what is its address?
Blog at www.viajandoenauto.blogspot.com and a web site about our work and tours: www.mandragoracirco.com.ar