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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,…
Mormon Row + Exploring Jackson Hole
After spending a few days working in the Jackson Hole area, we finally explored a bit! We visited one of the most famous photo spots in the area, Mormon Row, grabbed coffee and brunch at an awesome coffee shop, walked around town, and ate pizza. There’s still so much we wished we could’ve explored in…
Grand Teton National Park | Delta Lake
Day 2 at Grand Teton National Park was spent hiking to Delta Lake! Delta Lake has become very popular online, but only part of the trail is maintained by the park (the hike is legal though). We squeezed under trees, climbed over boulders, and worried about grizzly bears to reach this beautiful glacial lake. And…
Grand Teton National Park | Hidden Falls & Inspiration Point
We got a super late start on our first day at the Grand Tetons, but took a beautiful hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point, witnessed a wildfire, had an awesome dinner overlooking the Tetons, and shared some tips about visiting the Tetons/National Parks. Hikes Hidden Falls Inspiration Point Grocery Store Jackson Whole Grocer (we’re…
Spend a Magical 1 Day in Matera, Italy Itinerary +top tips!
This detailed 1 Day in Matera itinerary and guide shares where to stay, tips for the city, the best places to eat, and the must-see sights! Matera is one of those magical places that is hard to put into words. It has gone from being the “shame of Italy” to a UNESCO World Heritage Site…
1 Day in Venice, Italy Itinerary
This detailed 1 Day in Venice itinerary and guide shares where to stay, tips for the city, the best places to eat, and the must-see sights! After a magical couple days in the Dolomites, we headed south to spend 1 day in Venice! Venice is a city built on more than 100 islands and has…
4 Days in the Dolomites Itinerary (our FAVORITE place in Italy)
Heading to the Dolomites in Italy? This detailed 4 Days in the Dolomites itinerary and guide shares where to stay, tips for the city, the best places to eat, and the must-see sights! We spent two weeks in Italy this summer and oh my gosh, it was the most delicious and magical two weeks of…
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