“Wouldn’t it be easier”, friends ask, “to just get on a plane and fly to our destination of choice?” “Yes!” It would be easier, faster, and a whole lot less stressful. But there are many reasons we love travelling in a van. Read on for our top 6 and maybe we’ll convert you to vanlife! … More 6 Reasons to Travel in a Van
Todos Santos is a small, yet bustling town located along the coast where the Sierra de La Laguna meets the Pacific Ocean, just a 1-hour drive from Cabo San Lucas and the tip of the Baja Peninsula. Established first as a mission, then as a sugar cane producer, and now as a hub for tourism, … More Is Todos Santos too Touristy? Vanlife Adventures in Baja, Mexico
Welcome to our latest adventure! Slow Sally & Crew are leaving Canada in the dead of winter to drive ~ 15,000 kilometres (that’s ~ 10,000 miles for you Americans) through 3 countries to explore the beaches, mountains, and deserts of Baja, Mexico, and a few gems in between. For those of you who are new … More Canada to Baja, Mexico in a Vintage Roadtrek – Vanlife Adventure 2022
We’re back on the road! This year we’re planning to drive at least as far as El Salvador and if we’re feeling extra ambitious, maybe all the way to Nicaragua. So many of you have already sent us well wishes on Instagram and Facebook – thank you so much for that, we are feeling very … More 2020 Vanlife Adventure: Canada to Central America
In the last blog post, our little crew explored the Earthships of Taos, New Mexico and the Rio Grande Gorge. After spending only a short couple of days in the area, we realized that we needed weeks, not days to explore this part of the state. There was so much more we wanted to see … More Vanlife in Colorado: Crazy Mountain Weather & Gorgeous Scenery
Translated directly to English, Sierra Gorda means ‘Fat Woman Mountain Range’. To be fair, I believe the ‘woman’ part is really just the result of Spanish grammar… I suspect the intention of the name is more along the lines of ‘Fat/Large Mountain Range’. Although the English version of this translation doesn’t result in the most … More Sierra Gorda: Why You Should Visit the Fat Mountains – Vanlife Mexico
Some people call us cheap. The polite ones call us “frugal”. But I’ve come up with a new favourite description for us… “value-driven”! Most of our friends will still keep calling us cheap and that’s ok – we’ll take it as a compliment 😉 We’re always looking to get the best bang for our buck … More 5 Tips for Maximizing Your Vanlife or RV Campsite Budget /// North Carolina – Texas
Real de Catorce As we rattled along the cobblestone road, I began second-guessing our choice to visit Real de Catorce. We were lured by the promise of a ghost town and the vague idea that it was ‘en route’ from San Miguel de Allende to Hidalgo. I had been admiring the desert landscape as we … More Real de Catorce: Cobblestones, a Ghost Town & Peyote Hallucinations
Grutas Tolantongo Canyon We awoke early in the morning, found some pastries and coffee at the ONLY café open in Cholula at 9:00 am (what?! – this seems to be typical in Mexico) and waved goodbye to the friendly old man who runs the funky little parking lot. We were off in search of adventure … More Waterfalls & Urban Exploring in Mexico (part 2): Grutas Tolantongo & San Miguel de Allende
We’re back on the road!!! After 2 months in one place on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, we were overdue to start making tracks toward home. We’ve been on the road for a few days already and are currently back in San Cristobal de Las Casas (Chiapas, MX). But before getting to our latest road tripping adventures, … More Back on the Road: Lake Atitlan, Guatemala to Chiapas, Mexico
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