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The Ultimate Iceland Travel Guide
The Ultimate Iceland Travel Guide

Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a breathtaking country known for its stunning landscapes, otherworldly natural wonders, and dramatic contrasts. From majestic glaciers and cascading waterfalls to geothermal hot springs and volcanic landscapes, this Nordic island offers a visual feast for adventurous travelers and photographers alike. We’ve been fortunate enough to visit Iceland twice, immersing ourselves in the culture, wildlife and stunning landscapes of this country. And it’s our goal that with the information in this blog post, you’ll find inspiration and a longing to pack your bags, hop on a plane and fall in love with Iceland in the same way that we have!

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The Best Hikes in The White Mountains of New Hampshire: Part 1
The Best Hikes in The White Mountains of New Hampshire: Part 1

The White Mountains of New Hampshire offer some of the most spectacular hiking experiences in the Northeastern United States. The White Mountains region is most famous for its wilderness, with rugged peaks and mountains like Mount Washington and Mount Adams. Hikers from all over the east coast (including ourselves) look forward to the Spring, Summer and Fall months when we can bag another 4,000 or 5,000 footer for our trophy bank. The hiking and exploring of this vast landscape is endless and it is a true playground for any outdoor or nature enthusiast.

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Hiking Mount Storm King, Olympic WA
Hiking Mount Storm King, Olympic WA

Hiking Mount Storm King in Olympic National Park is a challenging but rewarding experience and one that we will never forget. With stunning views of Lake Crescent and the surrounding mountains, it's no wonder this hike is a favorite among visitors… and us!! Here’s our full guide for your hike at Mount Storm King.

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Affordable Van Life Essentials From Amazon
Affordable Van Life Essentials From Amazon

Here are a few of our favorite Van Life Essentials from Amazon. We use these in our van everyday and wouldn’t leave without them!

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72 Hours in Wisconsin: A Guide to the Northwoods and Lake Superior
72 Hours in Wisconsin: A Guide to the Northwoods and Lake Superior

Recently, we drove to northern Wisconsin with Travel Wisconsin. We’ve driven through the midwest and the beautiful state of Wisconsin many times on our long cross-country road trips. But we’ve never spent more than an overnight in the area to truly get a feel for how special this part of the country really is. Luckily this trip really changed that for us. Here is how we spent 72-hours in the Northwoods and a list of our favorite ways to explore Lake Superior from Wisconsin.

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Why Glacier National Park is a Must Visit!
Why Glacier National Park is a Must Visit!

Glacier has been on our bucket list for years now and after exploring the park and soaking in its beauty for a week, we can comfortably say it’s our favorite National Park to date. Here are some of the reasons why we’ve ranked Glacier National Park at the top of our list.

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5 Must-Do Things in Ho Chi Minh City
5 Must-Do Things in Ho Chi Minh City

These five must-do things in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, will give you a peek inside all of the culture, history, and food there is to discover in this magical place. Whether visiting for a few days, weeks or a quick stopover, we’ve rounded up the best of the best to tick off your travel bucket list.

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Guide to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Guide to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

In this guide to St. Thomas and the Virgin Islands, you’ll learn the “must-knows” before going heading to the island as well as some of the best places, dine, drink, and hang out! Enjoy!

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How to Make Blackout Window Covers for a Campervan
How to Make Blackout Window Covers for a Campervan

Blackout window curtains are ideal for vanlife! Not only are these great for privacy at night but they also serve as insulation during hot days or chilly nights… as well as general safety from any creepers! Learn how to make your own blackout window covers in this step-by-step blog post and video.

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The Beginning of Van Life
The Beginning of Van Life

After 6 years of living in LA we decided to take a major leap and hit the road full time. We bought a Dodge ProMaster and had it converted into the perfect living space. This is the beginning of van life for us and we’re so excited to see what lies on the road ahead.

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What does Leave No Trace mean?
What does Leave No Trace mean?

Follow these 7 principles whenever headed into the outdoors. The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national organization that protects the outdoors by inspiring and teaching people how to enjoy it responsibly.

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10 Things to do in Banff, Alberta In the Winter
10 Things to do in Banff, Alberta In the Winter

Nestled in among the Canadian Rockies, Banff is truly one of the most stunning, and breathtaking places you’ll ever visit - just ask anyone who’s been. Here are ten things to do in Banff in the winter.

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Traveling in A Van: Cross-Country Honeymoon
Traveling in A Van: Cross-Country Honeymoon

We rented a camper van and drove across the country for 14 days. If you can travel with your significant other in a van for your honeymoon then you can travel anywhere.

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We’ve missed doing cool things with cool people over the last year., as We know a lot of others have felt the same way 😕 But were so fortunate to have each other and share a life as best friends to experience these moments together. As simple
We’ve been prepping the van the past few days to head down south for a big job that we’re super excited about!! After a long winter, we’re so stoked to be getting back on the road!!

If you have any recommendations of cool places in
We watched Nomadland the other night and immediately recognized this spot in the Badlands - one near and dear to our hearts.
We’re so grateful that we have the means to choose this style of living and to do it for fun but we are feel for those
Getting back on the road next week for some southern sun! This little thing will be staying with “grandma & grandpa” for a few weeks while we’re gone. 😂 
Do any of you travel with cats? They make the best little road companions
Have you taken any YOU time? 🧖🏽‍♀️🧖🏽It’s so important to slow down and take a break when you need it. We were feeling exhausted last week and went hiking, took naps & baths, and watched tv. It’s so much easier to feel producti
😍😍😍 join us today on @adobe live for our very first joint live stream!! This will be part of new series that we’re doing all about video and photo editing for social media and for clients. Tune in today and tomorrow at 3pm EST on behance.net
You would never know from this beautiful location how stressed we were the night before. We couldn’t find a campsite anywhere and all the nearby free camping and paid camping were completely full. We finally found a beautiful little spot just s
Thinking of views like this all week as we get buried in more snow and start prepping the van for some early spring trips down south 😝👍🏻 

Also, new video is live on the channel this week! For all you video editors out there we switched it up with
Just a couple of goofballs playing in the snow like 3rd graders on a day off of school 😝❄️👍🏻
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