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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,…
30+ BEST things to do in New Brunswick, Canada
New Brunswick is one the most underrated destinations in Canada. And we’re sharing all of the best things to do in New Brunswick, Canada to help you plan your trip! Canada is easily one of our favorite countries and in the summer of 2023, we spent 3 months road tripping around its four Atlantic provinces.…
A Perfect One Day in Joshua Tree National Park Itinerary
We got to spend one day in Joshua Tree National Park and it was absolutely epic! The desert scenery is not typically our favorite type of National Park, but we really fell in love with what Joshua Tree had to offer. We know that a lot of people include a visit to Joshua Tree National…
The 16 BEST West Coast National Parks in the USA
Planning a trip to the West Coast? In this guide, we’re sharing the best West Coast national parks you absolutely need to visit and why they’re a must-see. The West Coast, which includes Washington, Oregon, and California, boasts more than a dozen national parks. You’ll find towering trees, massive mountains, and stunning coastal views here.…
Acadia National Park Itinerary: 2, 3 or 4 Days in the Park!
Acadia National Park is one of the few in the country that has a great mix of hikes and scenic outlooks, coastal views and beaches, mountains, forests and lakes! Plus with Bar Harbor, Maine located just minutes away, there’s shopping and incredible local food too. With so much to do, we created an Acadia National…
How to visit Mount Rainier from Seattle (5 day trip ideas!)
Visiting Mount Rainier from Seattle? In this guide we’re sharing how to get there, plus 5 day trip itineraries! Standing at an impressive 14,411 feet tall is Mount Rainier, the tallest mountain in Washington. On a clear day, this active volcano can be seen from just about anywhere in Western Washington. And it is a…
16+ Ways to Have a Magical Christmas in Leavenworth, Washington!
Leavenworth is a little slice of Bavaria tucked away in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, and it delivers big on the Christmas spirit. With so much to see and do, we’re sharing exactly how to have a magical Christmas in Leavenworth, Washington this winter! In 2018, we made our first (of many) trips to…
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