WONDER/WANDER

Go somewhere different.

The best experiences are usually the ones you weren’t looking for.

A hidden restaurant. A haunted hotel. A roadside oddity. A strange little town. A place someone whispers about and says, “You have to go.”

Wonder/Wander is what happens when curiosity gets to choose the route.

Come with me. We have no idea where we’re going.

THE FIRST BIG WANDER

30 days. One car. No real plan.

On November 1, I’m getting in my car and leaving Massachusetts.

No flights. No carefully curated itinerary. And no pretending I know where I’m going.

For one month, I’ll be exploring the country in search of the strange, sacred, haunted, beautiful, ridiculous, and completely unexpected.

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Haunted hotels.
Sacred places.
Tiny towns.
Roadside oddities.
Fascinating strangers.
Places I don’t know exist yet.

I know where I’m starting. I know I’m coming home. The rest will be led by curiosity and wonder, revealing itself as the miles unfold.

What happens when you stop waiting until everything is perfectly laid out and just GO?

What happens when curiosity triumphs over fear?

What happens when you deliberately interrupt your own life?

For one month, I’m going to find out.

And I’m bringing you with me.

THIS ISN’T A TRAVEL BLOG

It’s an experiment in what happens when you stop going to the same places, doing the same things, and expect to feel different.

Sometimes that means driving across the country looking for haunted hotels and sacred places.

Sometimes it means finding the tiny restaurant twenty minutes from home that you’ve passed a hundred times.

Sometimes it means saying yes to something you would normally talk yourself out of.

The point isn’t how far you go.
The point is that you go.

THIS IS WHERE YOU COME IN.

I don’t want you to simply watch me do this.

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I want you in the car with me.

(Metaphorically. There’s not that much room in the CR-V.)

This November, Wonder/Wander becomes an interactive road trip.

And you’re coming with me.

COME WANDER WITH ME

November is the first big adventure.
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But Wonder/Wander doesn’t end when I come home.

Think of it as a permission slip to get a little lost, while finding something you never expected.
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SUBSCRIPTIONS

Joining a monthly subscription isn’t just about supporting the channel—it’s about stepping into the passenger seat. As a subscriber, you get direct control over where the road takes us, access to exclusive uncensored logs, and behind-the-scenes voting power on daily routes, haunted stops, and roadside decisions. Pick a level below to join the crew, unlock subscriber-only perks, and help drive The First Big Wander every step of the way!

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SUPPORT THE JOURNEY

You don’t need a business or a monthly commitment to help keep the wheels turning on The First Big Wander. Whether you want to toss a few bucks into the gas tank, buy a late-night cup of coffee, or sponsor a roadside meal, every single one-time contribution goes straight into fueling the road ahead. If you’re following along and want to help power a milestone leg of this 30-day adventure, chip in below and leave your name or a message for an on-the-road shoutout!

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ROAD TRIP WISH LIST

Link to Amazon Wishlist

Send Something for the Road

Leaving Massachusetts for 30 days of unscripted exploration into the unknown requires serious preparation. While the route is flexible, the gear can’t be.

This list features the safety tools, tech supplies, and road essentials needed to keep the car running and the adventure documented. Every item gifted goes straight into the passenger seat and into the story.

Thank you for helping power the journey!

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FUEL & SNACK OPTIONS

LINK TO FUEL OR FEED

Fuel the Car & Feed the Wanderer

Long stretches of highway and midnight haunted hunts run on pure caffeine and unleaded gasoline.

Want to keep the tank full and the coffee hot? Send support through the link. for gas stations, coffee shops, and local diners go straight into the daily road fund.

Add a personal note when checking out if you want a shout out.

Brand & Business Partnerships

The First Big Wander offers brands, gear manufacturers, and local businesses a front-row seat to a highly engaged, interactive 30-day expedition. Rather than traditional advertising, your products and venues become an organic part of the story—integrated into daily video updates, community route polls, and live roadside features.

Whether you're equipping the car for 30 days of rugged use or inviting us to feature your local haunted inn or diner, explore our partnership tiers below to get your business on the map.