About us

Doreen, Harmony, and Traveler Puppy

Here I am about to launch our first blog post and I can’t think of what I want to say. So, I’m just going to start somewhere in the middle, but also in the beginning of it all. Six (6) years ago, I took my first trip to Bocas del Toro, Panama for a 2-week respite from the craziness that was my life. A good friend recommended 2 weeks in the jungle as the cure. I’d never left my children for more than a few hours and it took a shit ton of courage to kiss their lil heads, assure them they’d be alright, and get on the plane that would eventually land me in somewhere Costa Rica for a bus that would take me to Bocas del Toro. After 2 weeks deep in the jungle with the howler monkeys, sloths, huge termite mounds, fresh fruit in my yard, and the ocean at my back, I was hooked. Fast forward a few months, and I was back on a plane to Bocas del Toro with my 8 yr old, Harmony. 2 hours in the jungle and she was hooked. Hence, travelpuppy.com was born. It’s taken us almost 5 years for the rubber to meet the road. In January 2024 – after hours, days, and years of research and design, focused vision boards, and a fair dose of courage – we acquired a brand spanking new Ember 22ETS travel trailer and a Toyota Tundra to tow it and hit the road. We’re not sure where we’re going, but we’ve got all day long to get there. Come join us as we see what we see and experience what the grand ole’ Universe puts in our path.

Virginia Beach, VA in the winter!