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Our Van Conversion Cost, Tour, & Mistakes
In this post we’re sharing our van conversion cost, plus all of the items we used, the mistakes we made, and so much more! WE DID IT!!!! After almost 7 months of blood (not much thankfully!), sweat (the Texas heat is no joke!), and many tears (mostly Kathryn lol), we FINISHED OUR VAN CONVERSION! And…
6 upgrades to our van conversion (after 3+ years of van life)
In this post we are sharing upgrades we made to our van conversion after 3+ years of van life. After over 3 years of almost full time van life in our van Brisket, we’ve made some upgrades! Back in 2019, we bought a 2019 170 WB Mercedes Sprinter van and spent 7 months converting it…
Our must-have items for van life
We lived in our self-converted Sprinter van for over 6 years, and over time we’ve learned a lot about what items are truly helpful to have while on the road and in our smaller space. And in this post we are sharing our must-have items for van life, ranging from daily used items in the…
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park? In this detailed guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before you visit, the best things to do in Rocky Mountain National Park, sample itineraries, and more! Back in 2017 we visited Rocky Mountain National Park for the first time while on a 4 day Colorado road trip, which…
The ULTIMATE Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary (10 days)
Hoping to explore Utah’s national parks? In this guide we’re sharing a detailed itinerary for a 10 day Utah national parks road trip! With red rocks, canyons, rivers, hoodoos, arches, and so many other mind blowing natural features, Southern Utah is a GEM in the United States. You could spend a lifetime in just the…
Van Life FAQs: Our van, logistics, daily routine, & more!
Interested in van life? In this blog we’re sharing the questions we get asked the most about van life, from why we chose our van, our build, logistics, our daily routine, and more! On January 25, 2019, we took a huge leap of faith and bought an empty cargo Sprinter van to turn into a…
3 Days in Seattle Itinerary: Local’s Guide
Heading to Seattle? Our 3 days in Seattle itinerary + guide is full of must-see attractions, coffee shops, and restaurants, perfect for first-timers to Seattle (or Seattleites looking for ideas for their next weekend adventure). We first visited Seattle in 2014 and fell madly in love with the city. It truly has everything–tons of parks,…
How to hike the Salkantay Trek without a guide to Machu Picchu
Want to hike the Salkantay Trek without a guide? We’re sharing a step by step guide to tackling the trek on your own! Trekking to Machu Picchu has been on our bucket list for years. And while many will take the historic and famous Inca Trail, in our opinion, the Salkantay Trek is the BEST…
10 FUN things to do in Twillingate, Newfoundland
Exploring Newfoundland would not be complete without a visit to the Twillingate Islands. Located on the northeast coast of Newfoundland along “Iceberg Alley,” the Twillingate Islands are made up of two islands connected through bridges and causeways. So although they are islands, no boats are needed to visit! Here you can see the hundreds of…
19+ FUN things to do in Cusco, Peru
Cusco is one of the ultimate destinations in Peru. And we’re sharing over 19 fun things to do in Cusco, Peru to help you plan your own adventure! Located in the Andes Mountains, at 3,399 meters (11,152 feet) above sea level, lies the historic city of Cusco. Once the capital of the Inca empire, Cusco…
24 Best Places to Stay Near Arches National Park for All Budgets!
Arches National Park is one of the best places to visit in Utah for stunning scenery, epic hikes, and lots of adventure. But with tons of lodging choices to choose from nearby, it can be a bit tricky to sort through the options and decide what is best for you. So we have created this…
11 Best Hikes in Capitol Reef National Park for Any Hiker
Are you visiting Capitol Reef National Park sometime soon? Then you must make sure to plan an itinerary full of the best hikes in Capitol Reef National Park so that you can experience all of the best views and scenery that the park has to offer! We have spent a lot of time in the…
Capitol Reef National Park Itinerary: Spend 1-4 Days in the Park
Southern Utah is full of endless beautiful nature, hikes, and otherworldly scenery. And one of the region’s best gems is Capitol Reef National Park! Curious how to plan the best trip to Capitol Reef National Park and see all of the best sites? This Capitol Reef National Park itinerary has you covered, whether you have…
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