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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,…
The Best Food in Pike Place Market (+ things to do!)
Looking for the best food in Pike Place Market? We’re sharing how to go on your own Pike Place Market food tour, plus other spots to not miss! Pike Place Market is one of the most iconic sights in Seattle. Located right along the Puget Sound, with colorful neon signs, delicious eats, and countless hallways…
Vlog: Coyoacan & Chapultepec
Our third and final day in Mexico City was spent wandering around Coyoacan and Chapultepec Park, learning some history at Chapultepec Castle and The Museum of Anthropology, drinking coffee, and eating barbacoa, chilaquiles, and of course, tacos. The rest of our Mexico City vlogs can be found here. Check out our 5 Days in Mexico…
5 Days in Mexico City Itinerary (+where to stay and top tips!)
Heading to Mexico City soon? Read all of our tips to have a great trip, suggestions of where to stay, and a fun (and delicious) 5 day Mexico City itinerary! Every February, Adam gets a few days off work for mid-winter break and we use it as a chance to escape the gloom and cold…
Vlog: Teotihuacan, Churros, & Doggos!
Day two in Mexico City was spent exploring Teotihuacan, eating lunch in a cave at La Gruta, wandering around Mexico City neighborhoods, and enjoying some delicious tacos, churros, coffee, and pozole! The rest of our Mexico City vlogs can be found here. Check out our 5 Days in Mexico City Guide: https://adventuresofaplusk.com/5-days-in-mexico-city/ Airbnbhttps://abnb.me/pPTYZppyqUIf it’s your…
Vlog: Mexico City Tacos + Centro Historico
Our first day in Mexico City was spent eating a LOT of tacos, exploring Centro Histórico including Zocalo, Templo Mayor, Biblioteca Vasconcelos, Palacio Postal, and Palacio de Bellas Artes. We had a great day seeing some of the most popular sights and stuffing our face! The rest of our Mexico City vlogs can be found…
Van Insulation with Havelock Wool
Van insulation was one of the most confusing decisions we have had to make so far for our van build. There are so many options when it comes to insulation and so many factors to consider, such as toxicity, moisture management, r-value, sound proofing, etc. After researching all of our options, we ended up choosing…
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