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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: El Paso + Guadalupe Mountains National Park
We road tripped from Seattle to Texas for the holidays and during days 7-9 of the trip we spent time in El Paso, Texas and Guadalupe Mountains National Park where we found some hidden gems: awesome coffee shops, delicious food, amazing Texas hospitality, and completely secluded sand dunes! Check out the rest of our Road…
5 Things to do at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
If you’re looking to experience a Texas hidden gem, we’re sharing the best things to do at Guadalupe Mountains National Park to help you plan your adventure! Two hours from the nearest major city lies Guadalupe Mountains National Park, one of the two National Parks in Texas. Although we both lived in Texas for a…
Vlog: Big Bend National Park + Marfa, TX
We road tripped from Seattle to Texas for the holidays and during days 4-7 of the trip we spent time in Marfa and Big Bend National Park! We hiked some awesome trails at Big Bend, saw Texas beauty we didn’t know existed, went alien hunting, and enjoyed the charm of small town Marfa. Check out…
The ULTIMATE West Texas Road Trip: Marfa and Big Bend
Ready to explore West Texas? This West Texas road trip itinerary includes where to stay, what to do, and where you must eat when in and around Marfa and Big Bend National Park! Although we lived in Texas for 16 years (Kathryn) and 28 years (Adam), neither of us ever made it to Marfa and…
Vlog: California Coast + Joshua Tree National Park
We road tripped from Seattle to Texas for the holidays and during the first 3 days of the trip we spent time on the California Coast and Joshua Tree National Park! We experienced the BEST sunsets and sunrises, indulged in a California classic, and saw some crazy beautiful views along the California Coast. Lodging Jordan…
Vlog: Leavenworth Christmas Lights + Snowy Lake Serene
We took a festive holiday day trip to the Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival and did a snowy hike to Lake Serene and WOW it was the best way to get in the holiday spirit! Leavenworth is the cutest Bavarian village town located in Washington state and makes you feel like you’re in Europe. We had…
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