Category: US Travel

How Not to Explore the California Redwoods – Vanlife Misadventures

January 4, 2025

By the time we reached northern California, life on the road was taking it’s toll and we were exhausted. As travel fatigue set in, our planning became increasingly sloppy and winging it became our modus operandi. In this post, we share our biggest mistakes in visiting the California Redwoods, but also some of the things we got right. … More How Not to Explore the California Redwoods – Vanlife Misadventures

Why We Almost Skipped San Francisco (And Why We’re So Glad We Didn’t) – Vanlife California

December 1, 2024

Why did we almost skip San Francisco – one of our most anticipated bucket list destinations? One word: bipping.

Bipping is slang used for smash and grab car break-ins in the Bay Area. Theft from vehicles is so rampant that San Francisco has earned the nickname Bip City. Yes, it’s that bad… … More Why We Almost Skipped San Francisco (And Why We’re So Glad We Didn’t) – Vanlife California

Tips for Vanlife in California’s Quintessential Beach Towns: Monterey & Carmel-By-The-Sea

November 6, 2024

We spent 3 days exploring Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea – 2 of California’s quintessential beach towns. Were they touristy? Yes! Were they expensive? Yes! Did we love them? Absolutely! There’s no right or wrong way to visit these neighbouring coastal towns, but we enjoyed our experience so much that we’re sharing 5 tips for retracing our … More Tips for Vanlife in California’s Quintessential Beach Towns: Monterey & Carmel-By-The-Sea

When Vanlife Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade: San Luis Obispo

June 1, 2024

The famous saying goes, when life gives you lemon, make lemonade. Well, there were lemons aplenty in San Luis Obispo. We spent much of our time there adapting, pivoting, and adjusting our expectations. In this post, we’ll share with you the lemons, the lemonade, and whether it was all worth it. … More When Vanlife Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade: San Luis Obispo

What You Need To Know About Death Valley – Vanlife Adventures

April 29, 2024

With its expansive salt flats, snow-peaked mountains, undulating sand dunes, and winding canyons, Death Valley is one of the most diverse National Parks we’ve visited, but it’s certainly not the easiest to explore. Despite having done our homework, our adventure got off to a very rocky start. In this post, we’ll share with you what we got right, what we got wrong, and what you need to know to experience the best that Death Valley has to offer. … More What You Need To Know About Death Valley – Vanlife Adventures

Las Vegas With A Van & A Dog… Was it Worth It?

April 14, 2024

Las Vegas is famous for its casinos, nightlife, neon lights, weddings, shopping, entertainment, and luxury. So what the heck were we – 2 frugal, outdoorsy Vanlifers travelling with a dog – doing there? In this post, we’re sharing our answer to that question and others, such as “Can you camp in Las Vegas?”, and “Is Las Vegas dog-friendly?”. Read on! … More Las Vegas With A Van & A Dog… Was it Worth It?

Dos and Don’ts For a Vanlife Adventure in San Antonio

January 28, 2024

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, just ‘winging it’ when it comes to travel is a sure way to experience either pure awe or utter disappointment. In San Antonio, we experienced a bit of both. Based on this latest escapade, we’re sharing with you some dos and don’ts for a vanlife adventure in the second largest city in Texas. … More Dos and Don’ts For a Vanlife Adventure in San Antonio

Vanlife in Texas Hill Country: Small Towns, Big Adventures

January 18, 2024

From its sandy beaches and salty coastal air along the Gulf, to its rugged, arid desert and tiny, far-out towns in Big Bend, and its huge sprawling cities, Texas is always finding ways to surprise us. This year, we set out to discover yet another side of Texas: Hill Country. Yeehaw! … More Vanlife in Texas Hill Country: Small Towns, Big Adventures