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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 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 San Francisco Itinerary
Looking to spend 3 days in San Francisco? We’re sharing a detailed San Francisco itinerary and guide with everything you need to know before you visit including where to stay, the best food and drinks, the best things to do in San Francisco, especially if it’s your first visit! Ready to plan your own San…
A Weekend in the North Cascades Itinerary
Looking for the best things to do in the North Cascades? In this North Cascades National Park itinerary and guide we’re sharing the best hikes, viewpoints, towns, and where to stay! Ready to explore the beautiful North Cascades? Keep on reading! We’ll never forget the day we visited North Cascades National Park for the first…
The Best Things to do in Cannon Beach (Weekend Itinerary)
Looking to spend a weekend on the Oregon Coast? This Cannon Beach itinerary is full of the best hikes, parks, beaches, and places to stay, and things to do in Cannon Beach! Ready to explore the beautiful and rugged Oregon Coast? Keep on reading! The Oregon Coast is one of the gems of the Pacific…
4 Days in Colorado Itinerary: Denver, Boulder, RMNP, & Colorado Springs
Visiting Colorado soon? Here’s our perfect 4 days in Colorado itinerary, with time spent in Denver, Boulder, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Colorado Springs! Looking for some of the best things to do in Colorado? Keep on reading! We visited Colorado for the first time together during the summer of 2017 and had a super…
A Weekend in Portland, Oregon Itinerary
Looking to spend a weekend in Portland, Oregon? We’re sharing a detailed Portland itinerary and guide with everything you need to know before you visit including where to stay, what to eat and drink, the best things to do in Portland, and more! Just 3 hours from Seattle lies the quirky, fun, and delicious city…
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