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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,…
18 things to do in Las Vegas (without alcohol!)
Looking for things to do in Las Vegas without alcohol? We’ve got you covered! Keep on reading for 18 things to do that don’t involve partying in Sin City! We went to Las Vegas for the first time for Kathryn’s 21st birthday. And while that may seem like a normal thing to do on your…
10 Best Things to do at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada
Visiting the Las Vegas area soon? Here’s our list of 8 things to do at Valley of Fire State Park, just an hour drive from the Strip, as well as tips for your trip! After an unexpected change in plans this fall, we found ourselves on a road trip from Austin to Lake Tahoe. It’s…
The 28 Best Gifts for Travelers
Looking for the best gifts for travelers? We are sharing our personal favorites, with most under $50! As full time travelers, we prioritize experiences over material possessions (especially since moving into a van with limited space!), so when holidays and birthdays come around, we tend to be a bit trickier to shop for. We love…
The Best Gelato in Florence
Looking for the best gelato in Florence? We’re sharing 10 delicious options that are worth adding to your Florence itinerary! After stuffing our faces with gelato in Rome, we headed to Florence to continue our gelato adventures! We had heard that Florence was one of the best cities for gelato. Likely due to its history…
The Best Gelato in Rome
Looking for the best gelato in Rome? We’re sharing 10 delicious options that are worth adding to your Rome itinerary! Ice cream is one of our favorite things to eat whenever we travel. Whenever we visit a new city, we try to scope out the best local ice cream spots (in addition to taco stands…
2 Days at Yellowstone National Park Itinerary
In this 2 days at Yellowstone National Park itinerary + guide we’ll cover everything you need to know before you go, plus where to eat, where to stay, and things to do in Yellowstone National Park! To be honest, we weren’t totally sure what to expect from our 2 days at Yellowstone and thought it…
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