History

Wherever the Four Winds Blow: Wally’s Classic Caravan Part IV

December 4, 2020

By bretzrv

The Around the World Caravan, 1963-1964. While leading caravans through Mexico, Europe, and Africa, Wally Byam dreamed of leading the ultimate caravan – one that would circumnavigate the globe. Unfortunately, his dream was able to be fulfilled as he lost … Continued

Wherever the Four Winds Blow: Wally Byam’s Classic Caravans Part III

December 4, 2020

By bretzrv

Cape Town to Cairo, 1959-1960 The word impossible wasn’t in Wally Byam’s vocabulary. This fact was evident when he decided to lead a caravan of Airstreams from Cape Town, South Africa to Cairo, Egypt. The trip required years of planning … Continued

Wherever the Four Winds Blow: Wally Byam’s Classic Caravans Part II

December 4, 2020

By bretzrv

The 1956 European Caravan  In 1948, Wally left for his first overseas trailer trip for Europe with Cornelius “Neil” Vanderbilt, Jr, a lifelong friend of his. Neil wanted to film postwar Europe for his lecture tours and Wally wanted to … Continued

Wherever the Four Winds Blow: Wally Byam’s Classic Caravans Part I

December 4, 2020

By bretzrv

Central America, 1951-1952 Airstream founder Wally Byam wasn’t just a visionary designer and engineer, he was also a talented marketer. He understood that hitching up a travel trailer and towing it down the highway was a daunting task for those … Continued

Blog

Recent Posts

  • The Best Apps to Make Airstream Travel Easier
  • Exploring the Bambi Inside Out: Floor Plans and Features
  • Wally Byam, The “Work From Anywhere” Pioneer
  • Wherever the Four Winds Blow: Wally’s Classic Caravan Part IV
  • Wherever the Four Winds Blow: Wally Byam’s Classic Caravans Part III

Archives

  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • March 2020

Categories

  • History
  • Lifestyle
  • Uncategorized