Meet the Van Dwellers
Navigator + Lead Tour Guide/Activities Coordinator
Alana
Loves: Dragging Jonny on hikes + Tacos
Hates: Tomato sauce + Putting away her laundry
Having grown up in Canada by two adventure-driven parents, Alana has always felt at home in the outdoors. She runs a remote marketing company, and has a face that often gets her stopped for directions and advice, even in towns she doesn't live in, As the head chef. road-trip DJ and Google Maps pin champion, she is always sniffing out the best destination, hiking trails and cocktail bars. With way too much camera gear for one person, she loves tea and may be the only person left who physically writes in a travel journal.
Alana's Party Trick:
Having the strange ability to always be followed by hummingbirds. She's convinced they are her spirit animal - never having the ability to slow down or sit still.
Personal Chauffeur + Tech (and Emotional) Support
Jonny
Loves: Whatever his Wife loves + Tacos
Hates: Heights + Drivers who can't use roundabouts
No stranger to traveling, Jonny was born in England, raised in France and Australia and is now a proud Canadian who is learning to love maple syrup and peameal bacon. Mechanic by trade, he is always ensuring our daily life necessities are in working order, while being the much-needed voice of reason and safety, Jonny is always capable of telling us how long our hikes are, even when we didn't ask, and would likely prefer to be by the van with a margarita in hand!
Jonny's Party Trick:
He's the jack of all trades. Give him a paperclip, some duct tape ( & your hopes and dreams) and he'll be able to fix nearly any problem you have.
Back Seat Driver + Professional Snuggler
Quinn
Loves: Ignoring his humans + Pre-washing dinner plates
Hates: Not having a couch + Snuggling against his will
Quinn suffers from multiple Husky-personality disorder, He will quite happily laze around all day, or he'll run around exploring and hiking with you from sun-up to sun-down. Rescued from a high-kill shelter in Los Angeles, he is no stranger to living on the road - having joined us on our previous six-month road trip in the U.S. and Mexico. When he's not channeling his inner lizard by basking in the sun, he enjoys performing the 'bone dance' and singing along with fire trucks.
Nicknames: Quinathan, Whitey-Flighty, Silly Goose
Head of Security + Chief Food Taste-Tester
Hank
Loves: Treats + Eating Mom's clothes
Hates: Strange noises + When his humans hug
If you look up the definition of 'quirky' in the dictionary; you'll find Hank. He starts every morning by chasing his tail and lives for meal time. Rescued from a remote Nunavut town. Hank can be selective who he shares his loving, snuggly and playful self with. Don't be offended if he runs up to you wagging his tail to sniff you only to dodge your loving pets. He is his moms shadow, Quinn's partner in crime, and sleeps with one eye open to keep us all safe.
Nicknames; Hanksinatra, Hanky-Doodle, Hoover Hank