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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,…
Our Cycling + Bikepacking Gear
Cycling and bikepacking have become some of our favorite new ways to adventure! After years of renting bikes while traveling, including to ride 500 miles across Iowa, we finally bought our own bikes, installed a bike rack onto our Sprinter van, and purchased bike gear to help us hit the trail. Since then, we have…
The ULTIMATE Eastern Sierra Road Trip (California Highway 395)
Looking to road trip the epic Highway 395 in California’s Eastern Sierra? We’re sharing our top spots to check out along the way, where to stay, and more! We have been lucky enough to explore most of the state of California over the years. Including the dramatic coastline along Big Sur, all 9 National Parks,…
The 22 BEST hikes in Yosemite National Park
Ready to experience some of the best hikes in Yosemite National Park? We’re sharing our favorite hikes and tips from our multiple trips to the park! With over 750 miles of trails, Yosemite National Park is a hiker’s paradise. Along these trails you can see raging waterfalls, clear alpine lakes, and striking views of Half…
The Ultimate Yosemite National Park itinerary: Options for 1-6 days!
Looking for the ultimate Yosemite National Park itinerary? We’re sharing multiple itinerary options, for 1-6 days in the park! We have been fortunate enough to visit Yosemite National Park multiple times, spending over a week in the park across both visits. And because of this, we have been able to experience a wide variety of…
The PERFECT 2 Day Yosemite National Park itinerary
This 2 day Yosemite National Park itinerary shares the must-see highlights with just a couple days in the park! Tucked into California’s stunning Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park is a paradise for nature lovers. Here you’ll find countless things to do, from quick overlooks, to epic hikes, backcountry adventures, and relaxing strolls. So figuring…
How to spend ONE day in Yosemite National Park
Only have one day in Yosemite National Park? We’re sharing the perfect one day itinerary for first-timers! Yosemite National Park is world renowned for its raging waterfalls, dramatic cliffs and domes, serene meadows, stunning hikes, and scenic drives. It’s easily one of the best National Parks in the US! And if you only have one…
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