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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…
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…
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,…
Hiking Wasson Peak at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona
Looking to hike Wasson Peak in Saguaro National Park? This hiking guide covers all of the details for the hike, including the different route options, what to expect, and more! On our most recent trip to Saguaro National Park, we spent one full day in the western part of the park and hands down our…
The BEST Things to do in Saguaro National Park West
In this guide we’re sharing the best things to do in Saguaro National Park West, plus where to stay, things to know before you go, and more! Back in 2019, before we ventured into full time van life, we made a super quick stop at Saguaro National Park while on a road trip from Seattle…
How to hike Old Rag Mountain at Shenandoah National Park (2026)
Looking to conquer Old Rag Mountain at Shenandoah National Park? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know, including how to get a day use ticket. Back in April 2016, before we really traveled or hiked, we visited some of our best friends near DC. We decided to spend a day at Shenandoah…
12 Day New England Fall Road Trip Itinerary (Vermont, New Hampshire, & Coastal Maine)
In this guide we’re sharing a 12 day New England fall road trip itinerary that includes some of the best sights to see in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, based on our own trip to the area. Visiting New England in the fall was a dream of ours for YEARS! And finally, in 2021 we…
9 Best Hikes in the Smoky Mountains
This guide with the best hikes in the Smoky Mountains is a guest post by Sarah and Matt, of Two Outliers, an adventure travel and photography blog dedicated to helping you plan your next adventure! With 800 miles of trails and over half a million acres of beautiful wilderness to explore, the opportunities for hiking…
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