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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,…
Things to do in Kanab, Utah (+ where to stay, when to visit, & more!)
Visiting Kanab, Utah? In this guide we’re sharing the best things to do in Kanab, Utah including hikes, places to visit, food to eat, where to stay, and more! “Abra Kanabra!” “The Best Earth on Show!” “Magically Unspoiled!” As you explore Kanab, you’ll likely see one or all of these phrases to describe the small,…
How to hike Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch in Southern Utah (Permits, safety, trail experience, & more!)
Planning to hike Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch near Kanab, UT? In this guide we share everything you need to know before you visit one of the longest and deepest slot canyons in the world! Ever since our first slot canyon experience hiking the Narrows at Zion National Park back in 2018, we’ve been mesmerized…
Visiting the Toadstool Hoodoos near Kanab, Utah
Visiting the Toadstool Hoodoos? In this guide we share everything you need to know before you visit these unique, mushroom shaped rock formations. During our trip to Arizona in 2018, we headed to about as far north as you can in the state to the small town of Page. This area is home to iconic…
Hiking up the Koko Head Stairs on Oahu: Everything you need to know before you go!
Ready for a unique hiking adventure? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before hiking up the Koko Head Stairs on Oahu. Including where to park, when to hike, the trail stats, and more!With spectacular scenery everywhere you look, you can’t go wrong with any hike on Oahu. But if you’re looking…
Hiking to the Lanikai Pillboxes on Oahu: Where to park, when to hike, & more tips!
In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before tackling the Lanikai Pillbox hike, including where to park, when to hike, the trail stats, and more! One of the best things we did during our most recent trip to Oahu was get up for sunrise hikes. While it’s a bit hard to get…
15+ Must Visit Beaches on Maui, Hawaii
Heading to Maui soon? We’re sharing the best beaches on Maui, as well as important things to know about each one, to help you plan your beach adventures on the island! With Maui being the second largest island in Hawaii, there is no shortage of amazing beaches on Maui to choose from. We have now…
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