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Vanlife Cooking: “Let food be thy medicine!”

Aside from the wilderness aspect and escaping normality, vanlife for our family is all about the food. God-made, wholesome, organic, clean, and healthy food. What would be the point of living the magical…

REVIEW: NEWPORT VESSELS SEASCAPE 9ft DROPSTITCH AIRFLOOR INFLATABLE BOAT

Getting out on the water is one of the most popular pastimes when we park our tiny-home-on-wheels near lake/sea/river, but getting a watercraft there with our campervan may present a…

Death Valley Photo Spots

I had been wanting to visit Death Valley for a long time, and this year I seized the chance to visit this unique national park (only 2 hours from Las…

EXPERIENCE FALL COLORS IN THE EASTERN SIERRA, CALIFORNIA

Having experienced fall in all its glory in Maine 3 years ago, I was not expecting to be much impressed by fall colors in Eastern Sierra. But a week spent…

7-Day Itinerary | Grand Teton-Yellowstone-Glacier National Park Campervan Roadtrip

There's no better way to see the United States than by taking to the road. Since we started our vanlife we have realized that there is so much of our…

- California
- United States
Classic California Campervan Road Trip Itinerary: Cruising PCH from Los Angeles To Carmel

California is considered a campervan paradise for good reasons. The coastal drive from Los Angeles to Carmel is undeniably scenic, boasting waterfalls, beaches, and sand dunes. Big Sur to me was such…
- California
Review of C-House: Joshua Tree Airbnb

One of the country’s trendiest travel destinations right now is Joshua Tree, California. Everyone from celebrities to stylish Instagrammers are flocking here to unplug and regain a bit of balance and…
Dinnerware for Van Life: Luna Nesting Dinnerware Set by Lenox

Van life forces us to be minimalists whether we like it or not. We know that on our quest to downsize our life and cram it into a vehicle, we…
- Hometime
- Living
The Ultimate Guide to the Gongfu Tea Ceremony

When it comes to tea, or “cha”, “gong-fu” describes the traditional Chinese way of tea making. The “gong fu” in “gong-fu cha” has the same pronunciation as the “kung fu”…
Best Places in and around L.A. for Festive New Year Afternoon Tea

What classier way to spend the first few days of the new year than by indulging in an afternoon tea? This timeless and elegant indulgence is the perfect excuse for…
- California
- United States
How to Maximize Your Museum of Dream Space Experience

Since it’s often so hectic around the holidays (traffic, crowds,…) and the weather hasn’t been at its best lately, we decided to stay in town, scout out places within LA,…
Arrowhead Pine Rose Cabins: The Perfect Winter Wonderland Retreat

One of our family’s favorite winter traditions is escaping to a cabin in the woods. What better way to enjoy a snowy vacation than staying in a beautiful log cabin…
- Celebrate
- Living
RUSTIC WOODLAND WINTER/CHRISTMAS TABLESCAPE

Happy December all! I have been in slow motion getting our holiday decor going. This year is a little different because our family is escaping to a cabin in the…
- California
- Celebrate
- Hometime
- Living
Festive Finds: Mellano & Company at the Original LA Flower Market

The holidays are a time to enjoy precious moments with family and friends, but all too often, we find ourselves rushing around and not taking a moment to relax and…
- Guest Post
Guest Post: A Weekend In Cairo

Once known as the Paris of the Middle East, Cairo is a bustling metropolis that blends historical and modern appeal like few other places on Earth. Its many offerings can…
- Arizona
- Las Vegas
- United States
- Utah
The Ultimate Pet-Friendly Southwest Road Trip Through Arizona and Utah

The look on my dogs’ faces every time I pack up my suitcase is the most difficult part about being a travel blogger. After coming back from a 2-week work trip, I wanted…