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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,…
Road Trip Survival Guide
This Road Trip Survival Guide will provide you with our tips to stay entertained while on the road! We are prepping for a two week road trip from Seattle to Texas (and back!) for the holidays and we have a feeling many of you will also be spending some time in a car this holiday…
Vlog: Oahu Day 5
Our final day on Oahu was only a half day, but we made the most of it! We hiked to Koko Head at sunrise, went to the beautiful Halona Beach Cove and Makapu’u Lookout, laid out at Waimanalo Beach, and ate tacos! Check out the playlist of our entire trip to Oahu, Hawaii here and view…
5 Days on Oahu Itinerary
Heading to Oahu? We’re sharing a detailed 5 days on Oahu itinerary and guide filled with the best beaches, things to do, food and coffee, hikes, and so much more! It’s no secret that we LOVE Hawaii. We have now been to the islands 6 times together and every time we have to force ourselves…
Vlog: Oahu Day 4
We kicked off Day 4 on Oahu with a sunrise hike to the Lanikai Pillboxes, delicious coffee (errr mikshakes?), a trip to the Kailua Farmers Market, beautiful views at the Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout, a fun hike to Lulumahu Falls, shave ice at one of Obama’s favorite spots, and a relaxing afternoon at Lanikai Beach. It…
Vlog: Oahu Day 3
Day 3 on Oahu was spent in Honolulu hiking Diamond Head, laying out at Waikiki Beach, and stuffing our faces with lots of Hawaiian foods, like poke, shave ice, and malasadas! We left Honolulu very happy and VERY full! Check out the playlist of our entire trip to Oahu, Hawaii here and view our 5 Days…
Vlog: Oahu Day 2
Day 2 on Oahu was spent eating tons of delicious Hawaiian treats, like acai bowls and shave ice, and soaking up the sunshine and beaches on the North Shore, which is our favorite part of the island! We had such a fun day exploring spots we had been to before, as well as checking out…
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