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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,…
The ULTIMATE guide to visiting Death Valley National Park (Things to do + itinerary options)
We’re sharing the best things to do in Death Valley National Park, plus where to stay, important tips, and itinerary options!
15+ Best Things to do in Joshua Tree National Park + Top Tips!
Looking for the best things to do in Joshua Tree National Park? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before visiting this gorgeous park, plus where to stay, our tips, and more! We have visited Joshua Tree two times now and after our most recent visit we realized that we have been…
How to visit Tumalo Falls in Bend, Oregon (ANY time of the year!)
Want to visit Tumalo Falls in Bend, Oregon? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know, regardless of the season! Just a quick drive away from the incredible outdoor town of Bend, Oregon lies one of the most picture perfect waterfalls we have ever seen…Tumalo Falls. Visiting this waterfall had been on our…
30+ Fun Things to Do in Bend, Oregon
In this guide we’re sharing some of the best things to do in Bend, Oregon, no matter the season, as well as where to stay, what to eat, and so much more! We first visited Bend, Oregon back in September 2018 and let’s just say it was love at first sight. With a smaller city…
How to hike Ladder Canyon near Palm Springs, California
Looking to hike the Ladder Canyon and Painted Canyon trail near Palm Springs, California? This hiking guide covers all of the details for the hike! After hiking many trails all around the United States, the hiking experiences that tend to stick out in our minds are the ones that offer a unique experience. Whether it’s…
How to hike the Bear Canyon to Seven Falls Trail in Sabino Canyon (Tucson, Arizona)
Want to hike one of Tucson’s BEST hikes? In this guide we’re sharing how to hike the Bear Canyon to Seven Falls Trail in Sabino Canyon. We’re always blown away when we see water in the desert, so while spending a week in Tucson, Arizona and learning that there is a waterfall you can hike…
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