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
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
Sometimes ideas are ahead of their time, like Da Vinci's flying machines during the Renaissance, or Tucker's seatbelts in the 1950s.https://youtu.be/3cy3gKwirLkSo it was at the beginning of this decade, with the Swiss Room Box. The concept was simple: make a small, modular unit that is multi-purpose. The design was close to flawless in simplicity and … Continue reading The Tiny Prius kitchen that never was
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
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
A good night's sleep is worth gold Owning a Prius is like being a turtle, you get to take your home with you wherever you go. It's not a very large home, so hopefully you have a bigger one at the end of the day, but in a pinch, it's fabulous and comfortable compared to … Continue reading Big Prius, Tiny Home
I've been a traveler since I was two months old, when my parents took me on a road trip to Mexico in our VW Bus, and since then I've loved meeting people and seeing the world. Some of my travels took much planning, others have been spur of the moment, and all of them have … Continue reading Tiny Prius Travel – The Beginning
