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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,…
30 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Seattle
Are you ready to explore the Seattle (and Washington!) without breaking the bank? Keep on scrollin’ to read 30 of the best free and cheap things to do in Seattle! While Seattle is an expensive city to live in, one thing that we loved about living in Seattle is how easy it was to find…
Van Conversion Finishes + Walls
We have each officially taken our last trip to Austin to work on the van conversion before we drive down there at the end of the month! And during the trips, we got some important van errands done, like figuring out our van floors, paint, fabric, and other finishes + got some of the walls…
Our Perfect Day in Austin, Texas
Before we lived in Seattle, Austin was our home for many, many years. It’s such an amazing city and we love the vibe and culture, the greenery, and the FOOD. We recently spent one full and jam packed day in Austin checking out food trucks, getting on the water, walking around town, and sharing some…
Working on our van conversion together + building our table and drawers!
We FINALLY got to work on our van conversion TOGETHER! After months of taking individual trips to Austin, we were both in Austin at the same time and spent the weekend finishing our benches, install our Lagun table and make the table top, and build some dresser drawers. It was a ton of fun to…
Vlog: Vancouver parks + our BEST coffee experience!
The second (and last day) of our weekend in Vancouver was spent exploring the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge (NO crowds!), having our best coffee experience ever at Aubade, walking around Stanley Park, and enjoying some poutine! Plan your own Vancouver adventure with our Weekend in Vancouver guide! Food Fritz European Fry House Coffee Aubade Activities…
14 Must Eat Foods at The Richmond Night Market
Visiting the Richmond Night Market soon? This guide will give some important things to know before you go and some of the best foods you must try! A couple years ago, shortly after we moved to Seattle, Adam came across photos on Instagram of hundreds of tents, colorful lights, and delicious food at the The…
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