Somewhere in between nowhere, we pull off the road to briefly expand our living space. Lively hot air swirls around us in a sticky breeze. This is just one of many popsicle pit stops that we will take on the journey. The Husband lifts Baby […]
Raindrops ting on the metal roof of the van, playing a natural symphony of beauty and surprise. Everyone has drifted asleep by the warmth of our cozy wood burning Dickinson Marine fireplace. Camping in the rain has brought us a welcomed moment of idle time.
The ultimate DIY project for any adventure seeker is, by far, a DIY Van Conversion. But, adventure seekers BEWARE! Converting a van yourself, is highly addictive. Especially if you are an idea maker, a dreamer, or a perfectionist. You may find there is always […]
The decision to take a hiatus from Van life, started much the same as any decision we’ve made to embark on a journey. Without thought, or plans. Starting Location: MT Hood, OR Destination: Austin, TX Miles: 2,314 Days: 7 Season: Summer Temperature: 77 lows – […]
I wake up in a parking lot, my arm numb from cuddling baby back to sleep in the early hours. The Husband sitting on the spare bus seat (wedged between the dog and infant car seat) staring into the glowing light of laptop glory. The […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
Vagabonding. There is never a plan per say, but you know when it’s time to move on, and that time is now, so “To the Beach!” Beach camping with baby, dog, and a half built van full of boxes, baby gear, parts, wood, 40″ TV […]
