If you don't have a bathroom in your rig, you’ll probably find yourself needing to take care of business in…
Driving The Lost Coast of California
The Lost Coast of California is one of the last undeveloped stretches of coastline in Northern California. This drive came on our radar as an exciting side trip as we were planning our drive down the coast to get to Santa Monica. Highway 1 was originally planned to run along the coastline here, however in…
Order of Operations in a Van Build
Pin it for Later! So you've determined the perfect van for you and made the leap to purchase it. Now the fun begins, the build out! Starting a van build can be extremely overwhelming, it is a big task and it can be hard to know where to start. It is important to do things…
Our Story
We are Eric and Ashley, a couple living the Vanlife with their Beagle, Joni. This is our story and why we chose to move into a van! “We have to create culture, don't watch TV, don't read magazines, don't even listen to NPR. Create your own roadshow. The nexus of space and time where you…
Van Life Convertible Bed
Pin It For Later! Pros and Cons of Fixed vs. Convertible Bed There are two thoroughly divided camps in van life: fixed bed vs. convertible bed. There are plenty of pros and cons to both. For a fixed bed, your bed is always made and you can jump right into it. A fixed bed also…
Van Life with a Dog
Thinking of making the leap to vanlife with your dog? Not sure if it's right for you? Check out our post with all of or tips to make vanlife comfortable for you and your dog!
Van Life Hygiene
One of the most common questions we get asked about living in our van is "Where the heck do you shower?" While some van builds have a dedicated shower, we do not have a shower in our van. We have several answers to how we stay clean on the road. GYM/FITNESS CENTERS This is our…
How To Find Free Campsites on the Road
One of the major perks of living in a van is being able to be completely self contained and off grid. We love not having to rely on campgrounds for facilities and electricity. Boondocking is our absolute favorite.
Our Van Build
2012 Chevy Express Van Build Save this Pin for Reading Later! In May of 2020, we hit the road to be full time Vanlifers. This move had been a long time coming! We have known for a while that we wanted to prioritize travel, live tiny, and ultimately find a place that we felt we…
Our Favorite Apps for Vanlife
Our Favorite Apps for Vanlife Life on the road can get complicated. There are tons of logistics from where to camp to where to get gas, never mind the fact that you might not have service in the places you travel to! That's why we've compiled this list of apps we swear by to make…