Tag: #vanlife

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

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?

Our 6 Favourite Mexican Cities for a Vanlife Adventure

March 3, 2024

Mexico is jam packed with vibrant cities teeming with history, colonial architecture, lively street life, and delicious regional cuisine. In fact, there are so many cities deserving of a visit, it can be hard to choose! In this post, we’re sharing our 6 favourite Mexican cities for an urban vanlife adventure. … More Our 6 Favourite Mexican Cities for a Vanlife Adventure

Vanlife: the Mundane, the Bad, and the Ugly

February 17, 2024

What comes to your mind when you picture vanlife? Is it an endless vacation? The freedom of the open road? Stellar views out the back door? If any or all these things come to mind, you’ve been sucked-into social media’s portrayal of vanlife. For those of you itching to learn about ‘real’ vanlife, this post is for you. … More Vanlife: the Mundane, the Bad, and the Ugly

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

Van & RV Travel with a Dog: Our Advice!

December 11, 2023

We are crazy dog people! We travel in a van with Walter, our 70-lb adventure mutt. We wouldn’t trade our adventures with him for the world but there’s no doubt that travelling with a dog has its challenges. In this post, we’re sharing links to a collection of our best and most helpful content about travelling with dogs. Read on dog lovers and canine friends! … More Van & RV Travel with a Dog: Our Advice!