GET HELPFUL TIPS ON OUR
Blog
Want to know how to travel more, while spending less? Curious what to pack for your trip? Looking for the best gifts for travelers? We’re sharing a variety of helpful travel tips to help you before, during, and after your adventures.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TRAVEL?
- All
- Backpacking
- Budgeting
- Camping
- Gear
- Hiking
- Products We Love
- Travel Planning
- Packing Lists
- Road Trips
- Traveling with a Dog
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,…
The Ultimate Hiking Guide: Our top hiking tips!
In this guide we’re sharing all of our hiking tips to help you get started hiking, plus help you improve your hiking adventures! Hiking has changed our lives. It might sound like a bold statement to make, but it’s true! Years ago, I (Kathryn) hated being outdoors. I didn’t like sweating or bugs, so I…
How to camp at the Teklanika River Campground in Denali National Park (& what to do while there)
Wanting to camp at the Teklanika River Campground in Denali National Park? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know to camp at the Teklanika River Campground. While the first 15 miles of Denali National Park are easy and fun to explore, our favorite part of the park lies beyond the paved roads…
Hiking the Mount Healy Overlook Trail at Denali National Park
Looking to hike the Mount Healy Overlook Trail in Denali National Park? In this guide we’re sharing what to expect along the trail! Despite being 6 million acres, there are only around 35 miles of actual developed and maintained trails in Denali National Park and the Mount Healy Overlook Trail is one of the best!…
How to hike the Savage Alpine Trail (+ Savage River Loop Trail) in Denali National Park
Looking to hike the Savage Alpine Trail and Savage River Loop Trail in Denali National Park? In this guide we’re sharing how to combine them and what to expect! If we had to pick a favorite developed trail from our time in Denali National Park, it would definitely be the Savage Alpine Trail, plus Savage…
Hiking the Horseshoe Lake Trail in Denali National Park
In this guide we’re sharing how to hike the short and sweet Horseshoe Lake Trail in Denali National Park! The Horseshoe Lake Trail is one of the shorter hikes in Denali National Park and its length and lack of elevation gain may make you wonder, “is it even worth hiking?” And the answer is a…
15+ Yucatán food items to try in Mérida, Mexico (& where to get them!)
In this guide we’re sharing 15+ Yucatán food items that you should try while in Mérida, plus where to find them! One of our favorite ways to experience a new culture when traveling is through its food. Trying local foods not only gives your taste buds an exciting, new experience, but it is also the…
Never Miss an Adventure
Sign up to get travel updates, guides, vlogs, and other resources delivered straight to your inbox once a month!