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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 get from Mérida to the Uxmal ruins by BUS (with step by step instructions!)
If you’re looking to travel from Mérida to Uxmal by bus, we’re sharing everything we learned during our experience so you can have an easy journey! During our time visiting Mérida, one of the top things we wanted to do was visit some Mayan ruins! While Chichén Itzá, which is one of the New 7…
Everything you need to know to visit the Uxmal ruins near Mérida, Mexico
Want to visit some of the best Mayan ruins near Mérida, Mexico? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know to visit the Uxmal ruins! The Yucatán Peninsula is the heart of the ancient Mayan civilization and Mérida is close to many different Mayan ruins, with Chichén Itzá being the most popular. But…
20 FUN things to do in Mérida, Mexico (+ 3 day itinerary!)
Looking for the best things to do in Mérida, Mexico? In this guide we’re sharing the best things to do in Mérida, Mexico, plus where to stay, our favorite places to eat, and more! To kick off our 2023 adventures we decided to head to Mérida, Mexico for two weeks! We were in need of…
The ULTIMATE guide to visiting Denali National Park (Things to do, road closure info, & itineraries!)
Visiting Denali National Park? In this guide we’re sharing the best things to do in Denali National Park, plus where to stay, tours we recommend, and more! After spending 5 months driving to Alaska, including an epic drive on the Alaska Highway, we finally made it to the Last Frontier and our first stop? Denali…
The ULTIMATE guide to driving the Alaska Highway in 2026
Driving the Alaska Highway is the ultimate North America road trip! In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before driving the Alaska Highway, based on our experience! In 2022 our big goal was to drive from Austin, Texas to Alaska, which for us, was an over 5,000 mile journey, as we drove…
How to have an EPIC 10 Day Vancouver Island Road Trip!
Ready for the ultimate Vancouver Island road trip? In this guide we’re sharing a 10 day Vancouver Island road trip itinerary, plus helpful information for your adventure! During our big Journey to Alaska in 2022 one of the top spots we wanted to prioritize along the way was Vancouver Island, which we had visited very…
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