It’s official - we made it to Alaska! The drive was long (approximately 3100 miles) but so beautiful and totally worth it. The views were amazing on their own; coupled with wildlife sightings, it was a totally awesome experience. Everyone (fur babies included) traveled well. I was a bit surprised to find that our cat, Chihiro, was a better traveler than Maya. Chihiro would find a spot on a pillow or blanket and would snooze, meanwhile Maya (being a little bit nervous) stood almost the entire ride with her head on the center console.

If I am going to move my life up to Alaska for two years, I might as well do it in style! Meet the BATMobile. This Toyota Tundra is going to haul me, my husband Jake, our dogs Maya and Raven, our cat Chihiro, and a few chosen belongings approximately 3100 miles up to Fairbanks, AK. There will be long drive days, expansive stretches of road without service, beautiful scenery, and maybe a bear sighting or two.