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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,…
Our Favorite Cheap Eats in Seattle
Looking to save a bit of money in Seattle? We’re sharing our favorite cheap eats in Seattle that are low in cost, but not in quality or flavor! Eating out is a fun way to experience local foods, socialize with family and friends, and avoid cooking for the night (let’s be real, that’s a huge…
3 Days in Bend & Crater Lake National Park
Want updated information about Bend and Crater Lake National Park? Check out our NEW and much more detailed guides for both: 20+ AMAZING things to do in Bend, Oregon & The BEST things to do at Crater Lake National Park (+ 1 day itinerary) After two years of being told we’d love Bend, Oregon and…
Labor Day in Bend + Crater Lake National Park
Three day weekends are our jam! We love having an extra day to explore and always use them as a chance to go somewhere a little farther than we normally venture to on regular weekends. Ever since we moved to Seattle, people have been telling us that we’d LOVE Bend, Oregon, so we figured what…
4 Days in the Scottish Highlands Itinerary
Heading to the Scottish Highlands? Keep on scrollin’ to see our 4 day Scottish Highlands itinerary + guide full of tips for your trip, where to stay, where to eat, and the best hikes! During our United Kingdom adventure this summer we spent 3 magical days in the Scottish Highlands, specifically Loch Ness, the Isle…
How to Summit Mount St. Helens in Washington
We knocked a big item off the bucket list this past weekend: summiting an active volcano! We climbed to the top of Mount St. Helens, one of the five active volcanoes in Washington, and had one heck of a time doing so. When we decided to summit Mount St. Helens over a year ago, we…
1 Day in Edinburgh Itinerary
Edinburgh, Scotland is one of our favorite cities in the world! In this guide we’re sharing where to stay, what to eat, and all of the best things to do if you only have 1 day in Edinburgh! There are no words to describe how much we love Edinburgh (pronounced ed-in-bruh). The breathtaking architecture, rich…
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