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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,…
Vlog: Grand Canyon National Park
And our 16th National Park goes to…The GRAND CANYON! We spent ~24 hours at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and saw an incredibly beautiful sunset and sunrise, as well as hiked part of the Bright Angel Trail down into the canyon. It was an awesome day! Plan your own Grand Canyon adventure with…
One Day at the Grand Canyon South Rim Itinerary
Visiting the Grand Canyon South Rim? Our Grand Canyon itinerary includes everything you need to know before you go, where to stay, how to get around, and the best things to do at the Grand Canyon! Despite living in Arizona for 8 years growing up, I (Kathryn) never went to the Grand Canyon, which is…
Vlog: Devil’s Bridge + a SECRET cave in Sedona!
Our second day in Arizona was spent in Sedona, which is now one of our new favorite places! We did a sunrise hike to Devil’s Bridge (AND had it all to ourselves!!!), ate at some amazing spots, hiked to a secret cave, and explored some shops! Plan your own Sedona adventure with our 2 Days…
2 Days in Sedona Itinerary
Heading to Sedona? In this 2 days in Sedona itinerary and guide we’re sharing where to stay, what to eat, and the best things to do in Sedona! Ready to plan your Sedona adventure? Keep on reading! Sedona is not only one of our favorite places to visit in Arizona, but also in the entire…
Vlog: Exploring Scottsdale + Hiking Cathedral Rock
Our first day in Arizona was a blast! We ate lots of delicious food and drank some delicious coffee in Scottsdale and hiked one of our favorite trails of the trip: Cathedral Rock in Sedona. Plan your own Scottsdale adventure with our 2 Days in Scottsdale guide! And check out the rest of our Arizona…
2 Days in Scottsdale, Arizona Itinerary
In this Scottsdale itinerary and guide we’re sharing our must-see, must-eat, and must-visit spots if you have only 2 days in Scottsdale! Fun fact: I (Kathryn) was born in Arizona and lived in Gilbert, a town 30 minutes south of Scottsdale, for 8 years! So when we planned a couples trip with our friends Callie…
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