This easy DIY travel Air Conditioner, is an energy-efficient AC unit, that can be built in about 10 min to build for less than $35! It is perfect for pets, garages, RVs, converted van’s, and road trips. It’s cooling power comes directly from frozen ice, and electricity is not required. Depending on which type of fan…
Van Life Reflection in the Moonlight
Traveling the van life, constantly taking in new surroundings, makes you sometimes wonder. Is the view of the moon the same from anywhere? Back when The Husband and I were dating, we were living 3 hours apart, and one night he came to surprise me. Half asleep, I answered the phone, and he said, “you…
Sprinter Van Conversion diy Window Shades
Good blackout window shades are an ultimate necessity in the business of stealthy camping. Here is how we put together some simple diy window shades for our Sprinter Van. These diy window shades provide insulation, privacy, and keep the outside oblivious of the happenings on the inside. I suppose one can buy window shades online,…
Sprinter Van Conversion Insulation
5 months of #vanlife exploration to-date in this Sprinter, and we are quite pleased with the way our triple layer insulation design is working out. It gives the whole interior space a solid cozy feel, that’s protected from the elements, and free of morning dew. Even with the doors open, the inside is consistently staying…
12 Packing Essentials for long Road Trips
The philosophy of Less Is More comes strongly into play when packing for a road trip. Whether it be for just a few days, or for a few months, playing the “Rearrange Shuffle” and ruffling through your belonging to find things, gets old quick. Trust me, we’ve been on the road in a van (while building…
New Camping Towel day!
Apparently, a camping towel, is a hot commodity at campground laundry mats. I made this discovery last week during a routine laundry adventure. We’ve been traveling with 3 adult size towels since Christmas, and someone decided that those 3, would be a nice addition to their private collection. How flattering that my 2 Target specials,…
Perfect Chargrilled Tomato Salsa with garlic
Whole tomatoes, onion, and raw peppers are charred over the heat of an open flame. They are tossed with a squeeze of citrus, cilantro, and a healthy amount of fresh cut garlic until……Bam! Salsa. Amazzzzzing Salsa. Chargrilled Tomato Salsa. By far the best salsa I’ve ever made. So good in fact, I may never make…
Heirloom Tomato Salsa
Garden fresh red and yellow heirloom tomatoes tossed with a squeeze of lime to bring out the flavor. A super easy salsa that’s a perfect addition to any table…. or campsite. I made this salsa from a big variety bag of fresh picked tomatoes my brother n law brought out to our campsite. I have…
Black Bean & Cheese grilled Tostada
Simple vegetarian lunch that is easy to prepare beachside or at your campsite. Especially if you’ve got one in these little table top propane grills on hand. We use this thing for everything. I’m not typically a fan of store bought tortillas, but recently discovered these green chile tortillas below, and they are…
Cilantro Steak Wrap with Hummus
This cilantro steak wrap is a great left over recipe. Spinach tortilla wrap, slathered with pine nut hummus and filled with leftover grilled steak, pico de gallo, string cheese and a generous helping of fresh cilantro. It’s been a month of moving about on the road in our Converted Van now,and I’m finding a need…