Even if you are extremely prepared for living the vanlife, there are still things that don’t work out like you thought. Our van is constantly evolving with new creations to make the little everyday things a bit easier. Here is our list of some ideas that we’ve come up with that you might not haveContinue reading “Most Useful Van Life Accessories You Wouldn’t Think Of”
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How to Cook While Living Van Life
Something that is a little harder in a van than at a house is preparing meals and doing the dishes. Here are our top tips for cooking while on the road. Built-in Kitchen If you have a high budget for your van build or are planning to buy a converted van then odds are you’llContinue reading “How to Cook While Living Van Life”
What is Harvest Hosts?
Probably one of the things we love the most about traveling in a van is staying at Harvest Hosts. If you don’t know what Harvest Hosts is all about, it is an app that congregates a large selection of places to stay overnight in a van or a big rig like a class A RV.Continue reading “What is Harvest Hosts?”
How to Get an Internet Connection While Traveling
Whether you are traveling for a few weeks, months, or even years, having access to a steady internet connection is a huge quality of life amenity that most people (including us!) can’t live without. We regularly use the internet to find hikes, places to stay, showers, water, food, the cheapest gas prices, and of courseContinue reading “How to Get an Internet Connection While Traveling”
Best Hiking Gear For Traveling
If you’re like us then you love to hike and maybe have even gone on trips centered around hiking. There’s not a lot of space in a van, especially with two people and a dog who loves to sprawl out, so we’ve been accumulating the perfect hiking essentials that are both compact and actually withstandContinue reading “Best Hiking Gear For Traveling”
Best Dog Van Life Items You Wouldn’t Think Of
It’s important that both you and your furry travel companion have all the necessary items to van life comfortably. Here are some unexpected dog items you might want to add to your packing list. Spill Proof Water Bowl Best. Purchase. Ever. If there was one dog item we would urge you to buy it wouldContinue reading “Best Dog Van Life Items You Wouldn’t Think Of”
Best Apps for Living or Traveling in a Van/RV
These are some of our most used apps while traveling in our van! I’ve split them up into three categories based on how often we use them and how well they work. A tier is the apps we use the most, followed by B which is apps we use sometimes, and finally C which isContinue reading “Best Apps for Living or Traveling in a Van/RV”
How to Shower While Living in a Van
If you’re living in a budget van conversion chances are you don’t have a shower. Here are a few ways we keep clean while living on the road. Bath Wipes One option we often turn to is a “sponge bath” or a quick wipe down. There are many different types shower wipes but baby wipesContinue reading “How to Shower While Living in a Van”
How to Find Places to Park in a Van or RV
One of the most frustrating parts of vanlife is finding a place to park overnight that’s safe while also not breaking the bank. From free campsites to overnight parking at wineries, these are the best options for parking while living the van life. Free Campsites If you’re living the scenic van life and don’t wantContinue reading “How to Find Places to Park in a Van or RV”
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