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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 have now lived in our self-converted Sprinter van for almost three years (give or take some months in Austin during COVID or for the holidays), 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…
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,…
Plan the Ultimate California National Parks Road Trip! (3 itineraries)
Want to go on the ultimate California National Parks road trip? We’re sharing 3 itineraries to help you plan your adventure! California is easily one of our favorite states! It’s home to just about every type of scenery you can imagine, from the coast, to epic mountains, desert terrain, dense forests, and geothermal activity. And…
21 Best Things to Do in Seattle This Summer (According to Locals)
Looking for the best things to do in Seattle in the summer? We’re sharing 21 ideas to help you take advantage of the city’s perfect summer season. Seattle has arguably one of the best summers in the entire country. With warm temps, long days with late sunsets, and tons of sunshine, it’s the most glorious…
The 14 Best Things to Do in Zion National Park
We’re sharing the 14 best things to do in Zion National Park, based on our three visits to the park! Zion is one of the most iconic and visited national parks in the United States—and for good reason! In 2024 alone, over 4.9 million people explored this park, making it the 2nd most visited national…
9 Best Hikes in Bryce Canyon National Park
Southern Utah’s Mighty Five national parks are a hiker’s dream, and Bryce Canyon National Park offers some of the most unique trails of them all. Known for its incredible concentration of hoodoos, the best hikes in Bryce Canyon National Park wind through colorful amphitheaters, narrow corridors, and scenic viewpoints. While Bryce Canyon doesn’t draw the…
10 Fun Things to Do in Great Basin National Park
We’re sharing 10 fun things to do in Great Basin National Park, one of the most underrated parks in the country! We have been to 52 of the US National Parks and hands down one of the best surprises was Great Basin National Park. With stunning alpine lakes, epic mountains, an impressive cave, and ancient…
The Loneliest Road in America: Nevada’s Ultimate Road Trip
Explore mining ruins, sand dunes, hot springs, and so much more along the Loneliest Road in America, Nevada’s best road trip! Throughout our 6 years of van life, we’ve explored every corner of the United States. And as we’ve driven all around the country, we have learned that some of the places we enjoy the…
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