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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,…
32 Epic Hikes in Europe You Need to See to Believe
Europe is filled to the brim with incredible hiking destinations. People always talk about the major sites. They tell you to visit the Roman Colosseum, the Parthenon, or Big Ben. But why don’t you instead plan your European vacation around the epic hikes in Europe? Below we’ve listed some of the absolute best hiking trails…
17+ Gorgeous Winter Hikes in Washington: from Locals!
We’re sharing a list of our favorite winter hikes in Washington, including mileage, elevation gain, and any tips we have. Although winter in Washington is known for being a tad gloomy and rainy, there are some serious perks to braving the cold and wet for an adventure! The summer crowds have died down, the mountains…
11+ things to do in Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains
Want to experience an unexpected side of Oklahoma? We’re sharing the best things to do in Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains! Did you know that there are mountains in Oklahoma? Neither did we! Despite Growing up in Texas we always thought Oklahoma was flat. But we were wrong! There are actually a few mountain ranges in Oklahoma,…
How to spend a weekend in Oklahoma City! (3 day itinerary)
With delicious local restaurants, fun activities, and cool neighborhoods, Oklahoma City makes for a great weekend destination. And we’re sharing the ultimate weekend in Oklahoma City itinerary! Oklahoma doesn’t tend to be a state on the top of people’s travel lists, but trust us, this state is full of surprises. And one of the best…
19 FUN things to do in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Looking for the best things to do in OKC? In this guide we’re sharing 19 FUN things to do in Oklahoma City, plus where to stay, our favorite places to eat, and more! Despite growing up in Texas, we never visited Oklahoma. And to be honest, we didn’t have a desire to. We ignorantly assumed…
23+ UNIQUE stops on Route 66 from Tulsa to Oklahoma City!
Ready to get your kicks? We’re sharing 23+ fun and unique stops on Route 66 from Tulsa to Oklahoma City! One of our favorite ways to see the United States is by road trip. And we can’t think of a more classic US road trip than Route 66! Route 66 was one of the original…
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