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Visiting White Sands National Park-Why We Love It and You Will Too
White Sands is the largest gypsum sand dunes in the world. Here’s why we love it and why you will too!
Definitive Guide to the New River Gorge
No trip to West Virginia is complete without a visit to the New River Gorge. This guide to the area will make trip planning a breeze. From what to do, to where to stay, we’ve got you covered!
USA Travel Tips
Before planning your trip, be sure to check out our helpful USA travel tips, a detailed guide on what to see and do all across the United States.
Send Me to SoDak! The Ultimate South Dakota Travel Guide
Look no further for your ultimate South Dakota travel guide. Western South Dakota has so much to offer and we’ve put together all the best things to see and do while you’re there. From the eclectic Wall Drug to national parks and monuments—this area has something everyone will love!
Top 6 Things To Do in Chicago
Find all the best things to do in Chicago with our Top 6 list. The Windy City has so much to offer and this list will help guide your way. Video guide included!
Making Contact at the VLA—New Mexico
In the middle of the New Mexico high desert sits 27 giant radio telescopes aimed at the stars. Black holes? Pulsars? Quasars? Aliens? They research them all here.
A Day in Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico
Only have a limited amount of time to explore cliff dwellings? This is the ultimate guide on how to spend a day in Bandelier National Monument.
A Fruit Stand and Robert Was There!
Tiffany and John stop at Robert Is Here. It’s a fruit stand in south Florida. Thankfully, Robert WAS there and tropical fruits were in abundance.
Manatees, Monkeys, and Sinking Kayaks
We swam with some manatees, saw some monkeys running wild, and John nearly sank a kayak. Nothing unusual here.
The Greatest Great Aunt
Our Great Aunt Ann is a wonderful woman, a fantastic host, and a much-loved family member.
The Best Things To Do in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, New Mexico has a ton of great things to offer. Here are our Top 7 Things To Do in Santa Fe.
Top 5 Things We’ve Learned After Living in a Van Full Time for a Month
We moved into our van one month ago. Here are some of the most important things we’ve learned.
Meow Wolf and the House of Eternal Return
Imagine the trippiest dream you’ve ever had. What would happen if it came to life? It would be Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe.
Where to Eat in Santa Fe: The Shed
The Shed in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one of the best restaurants in town. Check out our visit to The Shed right here.
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Winter
This is the Ultimate Guide to visiting the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Winter.
Visiting Dinosaur National Monument: Utah
Visiting Dinosaur National Monument is a must if you’re ever in eastern Utah or western Colorado.
USA Road Trip Planner: Our Plan for the Van
USA Road Trip: Here is our plan for the van
Van Life Must-Haves
Updated October, 2019! We’ve done all the research so you don’t have to. Here are our top picks for essential travel gear for van life, car camping, or an extended road trip. We use all of these items EVERYDAY, so we know they stack up! #roadtrip #carcamping #vanlife #travel #travelgear #outdoorgear #camping #campinggear #vanlifegear
Backpacks & Road Maps Episode 3 – Our Home on Wheels
We are moving into a van to hit the road full-time. Check out our latest YouTube video to see more.
So, We’re Moving! …Into a Van
Tiffany and I are moving. Into a van. Here is how and why we decided to uproot our lives and hit the road.
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