Travelling big on a tiny budget
GenII Prius, amazing safety Years ago I had the unenviable privilege of being a human crash test dummy. And although most crash test cases are done at about 35mph, I was not so lucky. I was traveling on I-5 through Orange county when a young man in a Honda Acura decided it would be a … Continue reading Tiny Prius, Incredible Safety
Ever since I started crossing the country in my Prius, I've wished I could have the luxuries of home on the road. Luxuries like a cup of tea, or a hot meal in minutes. Yes, you can buy tea at Starbucks or microwaveable meals at the grocery store, but the tea might not be your … Continue reading Big Power for the Tiny Prius
There are many blogs and videos about people living in their Prius, but every time I watch one I get a feeling of dissonance. Cramped Prius Yes, you can cram a lot in a Prius, and I'm guilty of doing that on many occasions. And should misfortune ever fall upon you or me, I'd be … Continue reading The Minimalism of Tiny Prius Life
The technology in the Prius is amazing, and it can do so much, but sometimes you want a little power when your car isn't running. Sure there are a bunch of battery packs out there, but if you're a geek, it's fun to make your own. First, I need to tell you that you won't … Continue reading Tiny Solar for the Tiny Prius
Have you ever dreamed of being Queen Victoria at the Crystal Palace, comfortably enjoying nature while not actually being exposed to the elements? With these crazy bubble tents, you can! Crystal Palace, London You can connect them to your house, piping heat or cold air, depending on the season. You can dance in the rain, … Continue reading A Crystal Palace for … Anywhere
I always love my car even more when I read stories like this one. According to UN trade data and TheEconomist’s estimates, some 60% of Mongolia’s car imports last year were hybrids.They are popular in Mongolia, as elsewhere, because hybrid engines are efficient and fuel costs low. The cars themselves are also cheap: according to the ub Post, a local … Continue reading The Prius shall inherit the Earth
Artists are driven to create, which inevitable brings the necessity of a place for stuff. First you need a place for your art supplies, and then you need a place to store the art you create. It's a challenge, but by no means impossible to create art while traveling. And if you can embrace the … Continue reading Tiny Art in a Tiny Prius
You don't need a lot of gear when you travel, especially things like tables and chairs. If you're actually living out of a Prius you might want to buy a small, lightweight camp kitchen, but for camping or travel you can get by without it. But if you plan to do a lot of walking … Continue reading Tiny chairs for the tiny Prius
They say necessity is the mother of invention, but I'd say it's curiosity. Sometimes you look at something and wonder, "could I use this for something else?" Years ago I heard of a company trying to convince Japanese women to bake cakes in their rice cookers, and how the idea failed because the rice cooker … Continue reading Tiny Prius rice cooker hacks
Every home needs a kitchen right? And for those of us who want something a little healthier than fast food, the only thing better than having a kitchen is having a someone cook for you while you're busy doing other things. Due to the fact that the 12v power coming through your cigarette lighter is … Continue reading Tiny Prius Cooking
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