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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 spend 3 weeks in Vietnam (full itinerary!)
Are you spending 3 weeks in Vietnam? We’re sharing a fun filled 3 week Vietnam itinerary that visits some of the country’s top sights! With bustling cities, dramatic mountains, endless street food, kind locals, and epic activities, Vietnam is an insanely fun, well-rounded destination in Southeast Asia. And if you’re hoping to spend 3 weeks…
How to spend 2 weeks in Vietnam: the perfect itinerary!
Want to experience 2 weeks in Vietnam? We’re sharing the perfect 2 week Vietnam itinerary for first-timers to the country! During our 6 weeks in Vietnam, we fell madly in love with the country. With delicious street food, bustling cities and towns, adventurous activities, plus epic natural sights, Vietnam offers an incredible mix of things…
The 12 best cities to visit in Vietnam
Unsure of the best places to visit in Vietnam? We’re sharing the 12 best cities to visit in Vietnam, to help you choose the right destinations for you! Vietnam spans 1,025 miles from North to South, covering a wide variety of scenery along the way. Across the country you can find large cities, mountains, beaches,…
The Ultimate Vietnam Packing List (with printable list!)
Unsure what to pack for Vietnam? We’re sharing a detailed Vietnam packing list, with everything you need to bring. Plus a printable version you can download! Our 6 week trip to Vietnam was not only the longest international trip we have ever taken, but also our first time in Southeast Asia. And we had no…
The top 10+ Vietnamese foods you MUST try in Vietnam (& where to get them!)
From Banh Mi to Pho to bò lá lốt, Vietnam is loaded with delicious foods. And we’re sharing the top 10+ Vietnamese foods that you must try while exploring Vietnam. There are many things we miss about our time in Vietnam, but one of the top things is definitely the FOOD! For almost six weeks…
How to visit the Ban Gioc Waterfall in Vietnam (everything to know!)
Located right along the border with China lies the Ban Gioc Waterfall, the tallest in Vietnam. And we’re sharing everything you need to know to visit! While many Vietnam tourists head in droves to Ha Giang to complete the Ha Giang Loop, just hours east in the Cao Bang Province lies one of Vietnam’s greatest…
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