About us
We are Frank (Skip) and Gabrielle (Gabi) Yetter, the writers and long-time travelers behind The Meanderthals.
While we are often defined by our slow movement and extended stays across Europe and Southeast Asia, our journey is as much about the page as it is about the path.
Between us, we have authored more than eight books, spanning across novels, travel guides, children’s stories, and poetry. Our transition from fast-paced careers in media to a life of “meandering” wasn’t an end to our work, but a new chapter. The stories we gather on the road—from the misty mornings of a global lockdown to the golden temples of Cambodia—inevitably find their way into our writing.
A Life Scripted by Travel
In 2010, we traded the “treadmill” for a world of adventure, selling our home and buying one-way tickets to Cambodia. That leap of faith became the foundation for our collaborative work, Just Go!, and inspired a decade of literary exploration.
Skip dives into the complexities of the human heart and social intrigue, from the poignant realities of Alzheimer’s in A Reasonably Viable Marriage to the gritty, suspenseful world of investigative journalism in the novel Rilertown.
Gabi captures the ethereal and the everyday, weaving magic into her Cambodian-set novel Whisper of the Lotus, finding hope in poetry through Dancing With The Moon and And The Clouds Parted, and teaching resilience to children through the adventures of Martha and Ogden.
Our Philosophy
There is no prescribed route through this site, just as there was no map for our transition from reporters to authors to nomads. We invite you to follow a place, a moment, or a story that catches your attention. Whether you are here for travel inspiration or a deep dive into our latest book, we hope you see where the journey leads.
Please let us know what you think about this website, or comment on any post, and do keep in touch.
Skip & Gabi
hello@themeanderthals.com
Thanks for sharing your experience, Frank and Gabi. And for opening up part of the world that doesn’t get much exposure in the U.S. I really enjoy reading about your adventures. Keep them coming!
Hi Frank & Gabbi,
It was quite a pleasure to finally meet you both!
I hope to stay in touch and certainly hope I will see you again. I will include herein my direct contact information should you desire to get in touch or simply say hello. Please let me know what and when your daughter’s next theatre production is. It’s obvious her talents stem from good stock. 😉 You both must be very proud of her accomplishments.
I hope you both enjoy the 1775 newspaper I gave you. If you comb through it you will find articles mentioning the goins on of the battle of Bunker Hill.
Give the Cambodian people a hug from me and all my best wishes. Take care and I’ll hopefully talk to you soon. 🙂
Dear Gabbi & Frank,
I’ve just arrived in Phnom Penh with my boyfriend. We were both teachers in NYC and after 8 years teaching inner city kids we needed a break from stress and were in desperate need of an international adventure. I noticed on your profile that you volunteered or worked for some NGO’s. Do you have any suggestions about places to volunteer in Cambodia during the next month? We’re extremely flexible with travel plans. I noticed you’re traveling in India but if you get a spare moment I would gladly welcome your advice.
Good luck in your travels!
Sincerely,
Kate Selkirk
Hello Frank and Gabi,
I am happy to read through your life path in adventure time after leaving us in Cambodia.
You done well and thanks again for your services !
Happy day every day!