Surf’s up in Puerto Escondido! No really– PE has some of the best waves in the world, and pro... 
PACKING ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR FIRST TIME IN MEXICO A lot of these items are frequent flyers on our... 
We’re giving you the lowdown, the Dengue lowdown that is… . . . When it comes to travel we are... 
it’s that time again… Time to play a little game and see how well you know us (and our antics).... 
at the car wash, WORKIN’ AT THE CARWASH, GIRL . . . Was this cenote once the most beautiful car... 
Puerto Escondido really said “pause” . . . If you caught it in our stories, a couple days ago we... 
IT’S A BAD DAY TO BE A BUG #ad . . . As world travelers a mosquito bite can mean more than just an... 
POV you’re in the doctors office and look up and see this on the wall with the message “hang in... 
There’s still sand in our hair… (and everywhere) . . . If sticky sand proves to be our greatest... 
friendly reminder to hug a tree today . . . Can you guess how old these trees are? 
we’re zooming off to Mexico this weekend. Although not by van. We’re flying with Viva Aerobus and... 
*lauren for size* . . . We were shocked by the lack of crowds at the Redwoods given that we all... 
5-DAY CALIFORNIA ROAD TRIP brought to you by our @travellersautobarn van, Donnie #ad Grab you... 
East vs west coast . . . . . . We both grew up on the East coast and it holds a special place in... 
GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE . . . Are you a goonie? 
BE BEAR AWARE with our pals @counter_assault #ad We’ve always been ones to take bear safety *beary*... 
Goes to California once… calls themselves California Girls . . . We listened to The Beach Boys on... 
ORRR NORRR CLEORRRR (deeply apologize to our Aussie friends for this) There is no feeling of dread... 
Any guesses as to why Oregon is so GREEN?! . . . This may come as a shock to many of you, but it... 
HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS to the girl who always knows how to keep the party going. Thank you for... 
no one: not a single soul: us: BAH HAHBAH (iykyn) 
PURA to the VIDA baby!! . . . We love how different cultures have mottos that they live by. Costa... 
Ciao Bella 😘 . . . . . . In 2019, we we’re living out our under the Tuscan Sun fantasy and got a... 
just a happy lil bean on the beach . . . . Did you know that when you’re camping in bear country... 
...4th try’s the charm? . . . . We have attempted to climb the Half Dome in Yosemite THREE TIMES.... 
THE DAY WE MET ROYALTY . . . . As if climbing to this temple nestled in the Himalayas wasn’t... 
No, you can’t see The Great Wall of China from space . . . . . . But that doesn’t make it any less... 
✨SEOUL SISTERS✨ . . . . When you find your travel soulmate, you travel to Seoul, rent Hanboks,... 
Hair stylings by Iceland’s weather . . . . A rain jacket and damp hair is the standard Iceland... 
✨California Dreamin’✨ . . . . A few years ago Lauren went on a 1000 mile California road trip...in... 
We are roughly 4(+) tons lighter... . . . We are down one 8,520lb hunk of love (and metal). After a... 
If we’re not sipping cold coconut water from a man who just took it out of a cooler and hacked open... 
It’s not just a boulder, it’s a rock! . . . . Spongebob quotes aside, Lauren went hiking in Texas... 
Not us stopping in the middle of the road for a ✨desert vogue✨ photoshoot . . . . Can you see the... 
A waterfall picture? In Bali? From us??? . . . . Ok so it’s fairly obvious that Bali has a special... 
hi hello we are rachel & lauren . . . It seems that a quick intro is due every so often so here we... 
Iceland was just one big Khaleesi moment for Rachel . . . This one is a blast from the past... 
LAUREN’S GUIDE TO GREECE . . . . 1. Get out of the super touristy spots and try an island that’s... 
THE OUTDOORS = FOR EVERYONE . . . . Hey guys, this week has worn a lot of different hats: Earth... 
shhhh secrets 🤫 . . . . Have you ever met Guy Fieri? Well neither have we, but we have met his... 
MUST-SEE PLACES IN BALI . . . . Bali is on its way to being fully vaccinated which means they will... 
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN’T RIDE ELEPHANTS . . . . Some of you may be too young to have ever attended... 
The pioneers used to ride these babies for miles . . . Since it’s Friday we wanted to keep it... 
It’s about time to break out the big boys! . . Our favorite keg is our bear keg, but it does have a... 
What’s one of the easiest mistakes to be made while hiking? . . . Not bringing enough food/not... 
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE . . . Let’s just face it, life is full of scary moments and fear. Fear... 
#ad How the heck do you say Chincoteague? (asking for a friend) . . . More on that later. MORE... 
WE’VE BEEN BIT... BY THE HIKING BUG . . . Now that spring has sprung and that goood weather is... 
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS!!! . . . As we hinted at in our stories yesterday, we’ve got some big news... 
Ohhh Mysteryyy weesnawww . . . . All we wanted to do while driving around Assateague Island was... 
#ad *chomp chomp* *chomp chomp* . . . We’ve been carrying @Chomps in our packs for a long time,... 
Happy birthday to my travel soulmate! This past year we’ve been through some of our highest highs... 
#ad Ski bunnies, party of two. Location: @sundayriver . . . If you’ve never set up a tripod at the... 
If we believe it hard enough, will we somehow live out our Mamma Mia dreams? We always see bloggers... 
#ad wearing our Sunday River best . . . . Our mid-week getaway to central Maine @sundayriver was... 
your subtle Monday morning reminder to stick it to the patriarchy xoxo . . . Did you catch the... 
FOUR TRUTHS AND A LIE . . . We want to play a little game with you today. We’re sure you know the... 
TIPS FOR VISITING THE DOLOMITES . . . . 1. RENT A CAR. The Dolomites is a large region, and while... ![north cascade pass[es] the vibe check . . . . Have you ever heard of the American Alps?? Say...](https://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/152388008_340374570600918_1792670650436853994_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=fm9bUy0LXC0AX_NURvI&_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=166b40b78b3a2754d8c473c1b67838ed&oe=613B2719)
north cascade pass[es] the vibe check . . . . Have you ever heard of the American Alps?? Say... 
Never met a mountain we didn’t like . . . Our top 5 favorite hikes in no particular order (save... 
We’re as ready for the weekend as Ted Cruz was for Cancun . . . . What are your weekend plans? . .... 
Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s the Philippines . . . . We love traveling to tropical... 
Trying to harness some of this flower power to get through Monday . . . . We had our Bali kiss (aka... 
Nothin’ delicate about us . . . . After living out of a backpack, building a van as newbs, and then... 
ravioli ravioli give me the formuoli . . . . wakey wakey it’s kid’s plate-ready cheese ravioli... 
mentally we’re here today . . . . Wading through crystal blue waters, bottomless aperol spritz in... 
wow Stevie Nicks would love it here!!!! . . . . Moments before we walked out onto the white sands... 
Lauren really bringing it with the Kim Possible hiking attire . . . On a totally unrelated note,... 
✨THANK YOU FOR 5k!!!✨ . . . . It’s been a wild and unexpected journey, and if you told us when we... 
we are SLEEPING on West Virginia . . . . One of Rachel’s happy places is a backpacking loop in... 
What we mean when we ask “do you wanna build a snowman?” . . . This ice sculpture is a part of an... 
AD Ever wonder how we find the perfect trail? While we do love chatting up the local park ranger,... 
Sorry we can’t talk right now we’re doing hot girl shit (but for real it was like 105 degrees) . .... 
AD Who do you turn to when you’re lost? No, we’re not getting all philosophical on you, but we can... 
Has the universe ever just told you “no?” . . . Well that goes double for this hike in Rocky... 
You know what they say, horseshoes are lucky! And we’re wishing Joe and Kamala alllllll the luck... 
*cue Owen Wilson* “wow” . . . In classic Rachel and Lauren fashion, we underestimated the... 
Hey there!! There’s lots of new faces here and we’re so grateful for each and every one of you (we... 
How fast do you drive on gravel roads? . . . . Of course when we have to take Gully down gravel... 
Our nation’s ✨other✨ Capitol... . . . Capitol Reef Natl Park that is!! Here’s hoping the only... 
A mad dash... this picture was taken mere hours before we scooted out of Washington State to escape... 
Walmart is the best hotel in town !! . . . Instagram shows the glamorous side of vanlife, but what... 
hot take: this may be the least vanlife friendly place in the country . . . Jackson Hole is home to... 
IT’S A NEW DAWN, IT’S A NEW DAY, IT’S A NEW LIFE . . . To us, there’s no better way to start off... 
2020 THANK U NEXT . . . Welcome to the second and final installment of our 2020 wrapped. This time... 
2020 WRAPPED - PART ONE . . . Like the rest of the world, 2020 shaped up a lot differently than we... 
✨Gulliver is ready for the new year!! ✨ . . . The New Year is full of hope and resolutions and... 
The picture you see in your German textbook when you learn about Austria 👀 . . . . From the moment... 
✨CHRISTMAS WISHLIST FOR THE VANLIFER IN YOUR LIFE✨ . . . Need last minute gift ideas?? We’ve got... 
cabin feverrrr . . . Don’t worry, that’s the only fever we’ve got. Lauren’s diligent doggo, Cato,... 
Arches you glad we didn’t say banana? 🍌 . . . Capitol Reef NP is one of the lesser visited... 
As many of you know, Bali has a special place in our hearts. We called it our home away from home,... 
🎄TIS THE SEASON... THE ✨GIVEAWAY SEASON✨AD we’ve partnered once again with our friends at... 
MOAB IS HOME . . . Click the link in our bio to read our Ultimate Utah Road Trip itinerary and to... 
✨We solemnly swear we’re up to no good 😈 ✨ . . . Why do you think it’s called Devils Tower???... 
🧚🏻♂️💫Arizona appreciation post 💫🧚🏻♂️ . . Spin it, twist it, flick it, pull it, bop it, FLIP... 
HIGH NOON HIKERS STRIKE AGAIN . . . . Do you love hiking? Do you love the sweltering heat? Well boy... 
~casual~ tuesday afternoon moon walks . . P.S. the little green men say hi and they said go vote 
#AD Hey travel junkies! As many of you may know we LIVED for our wine nights when we were abroad,...