Brad Van Orden

About the Author

Brad Van Orden is an adventurous travel writer whose journeys have taken him across continents in unconventional vehicles, blending humor, resilience, and cultural discovery into captivating narratives. With a background in engineering and a passion for the open road, he traded corporate life for a nomadic existence, chronicling his escapades with wit and insight. In his acclaimed memoir '927 Days of Summer: Around the World in a VW Van (Drive Nacho Drive),' Van Orden recounts a three-year odyssey through 40 countries, driving a beat-up Volkswagen van named Nacho alongside his wife, Pennie. His writing inspires readers to embrace uncertainty and find joy in the unexpected detours of life, proving that the greatest stories unfold far from the beaten path.