Unless you are obscenely wealthy, a budget is an important factor to think about when traveling. It is definitely possible to travel on a tight budget by buying groceries at the local market, eating all your meals at “home,” staying in free camp spots or cheap hostels and not bouncing around to every city in …
When we decided we were going to do this trip, we wanted to make sure we had all the proper gadgets not only to document our epic adventure but also to make us feel safe. After much research…here are the top electronics we chose to bring along for the ride: GoPro Our main video camera …
If you’re anything like us, you’ve watched countless hours of van life YouTubers and are now inspired to travel…in a van, but which one do you choose?! First off, there’s not one perfect vehicle. Each one has its own pros and cons and you need to determine which one fits YOUR needs best. While traveling, …
We don’t give kids enough credit. I feel like a lot of times we think we can’t do something because we’re concerned with how our kid will handle a situation, but in reality kids are extremely resilient and adaptable. We count them out before even attempting something out of OUR comfort zone. We assume something …
When we first bought our van it was a blank canvas. An empty cargo van waiting to be transformed which is exciting and overwhelming all at the same time. Sebastian had done tons of research on layouts, features and mechanics while I was in charge of the design….hello Pinterest! We watched countless YouTube videos on …
What we used most frequently throughout our travels: First off, your holy grail is going to be the iOverlander app. It’s a little cumbersome to use but it’s incredible for travelers and is geared towards overlanders. It’s a free app that can be used offline and shows where to find free camping spots, campgrounds, hotels, …
If you’re interested in traveling to Mexico or Central America by car, here are a few recommendations I have to make your border crossings a little easier. Before even leaving your home country, make MULTIPLE copies of the following documents: Most borders require multiple copies of your documents so it makes it easier on you …
Seven men were hung off three bridges in Mexico, 62 people killed in one day in El Salvador and all the other terrible and horrific headlines you hear about Mexico and Central America. So…is it safe to drive in Mexico and Central America? Yes! Is it safe to drive with your family? Yes! When Sebastian …