Tag: #roadtrek

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

Utah National Parks Mini-Series: Part 1 – Bryce Canyon

June 29, 2023

Utah is world famous for its “Mighty Five” National Parks: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion. Our crew often skips over National Parks for more dog-friendly destinations, but with so many spectacular parks clustered in the southern half of one little state, each surrounded by cheap or free camping on public lands, we … More Utah National Parks Mini-Series: Part 1 – Bryce Canyon

Monument Valley vs. Valley of the Gods… What’s the Difference? – Vanlife Utah

May 18, 2023

Two destinations… so alike yet so different. And ultimately, so comparable! On the beaten track versus off the beaten track. Busy versus serene. Lots of amenities versus none. Which one would be your favourite? We’re sharing our experiences in each of these places – read on and let us help you decide! … More Monument Valley vs. Valley of the Gods… What’s the Difference? – Vanlife Utah

7 Things We Loved About Gooseneck State Park… and 2 Things We Didn’t – Vanlife Utah

May 7, 2023

Gooseneck State Park is a tiny State Park in Utah with HUGE views. It blew our minds! We loved it so much that I’m devoting an entire blog post to it. That said, no place is perfect, so I’ve also included the only 2 things we didn’t love. Read on travel lovers! … More 7 Things We Loved About Gooseneck State Park… and 2 Things We Didn’t – Vanlife Utah

We Made it to the Copper Canyon (… Sort of…)! – Vanlife Mexico

April 23, 2023

Our Copper Canyon adventure wasn’t at all what we imagined when we planned the road trip from our cozy home office in Canada. My vision of admiring views across the copper-coloured canyon while hiking along a quiet trail in the crisp mountain air was not to be. Not this year. The cracks in our plans … More We Made it to the Copper Canyon (… Sort of…)! – Vanlife Mexico

Why We Came, Why We Stayed – Vanlife in Patzcuaro, Mexico

April 2, 2023

Let me tell you about Patzcuaro. It’s a charming colonial town in the highlands of the state of Michoacan, deep in the indigenous Purépecha country. Patzcuaro is easily one of our favourite towns in Mexico and one that we will likely return to on future adventures. In this post, we’ll explain why we came to Patzcuaro and what held us there for almost a month and kept us wanting more. … More Why We Came, Why We Stayed – Vanlife in Patzcuaro, Mexico