We are going on a trip, our second solo weekend vanventuring trip. Luke and I are headed to San Simeon, California in the Central Coast of California. The first weekend vanventuring trip was successful, but I felt like we needed to tweak the setup in the back to be a little bit more comfortable. Note: […]
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Calling all dog owners! Are you looking for a place to make breakfast with your pup a little more special? Look no further! We’ve found a great dog friendly breakfast spot that will make your mornings out enjoyable for both you and your furry friend. Luke and I were headed up the 5 for
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We are going on a trip, our first solo weekend vanventuring trip. This vacation means it is time to make sure the minivan is ready for the trip to Pismo Beach. This trip will be our first journey sleeping in the minivan, and I want to ensure that we are comfortable for the 6-hour drive
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Camp Packing List I love lists and the ability to check tasks/items off a list. I generated a Camp Packing List for my use but figured it might help a newbie in their camping adventures. Duration Extras Most of my camping trips are three to five days over the weekend, depending on how much time
It’s the start of 2023, and San Diego has been experiencing quite a bit of rain. More than we locals are used to seeing. I’m not a big fan of hiking through mud, and Luke, the pup, has very sensitive paws and will not step in wet grass. He is not a fan of the
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How to build the no build minivan The Honda Odyssey is a very spacious minivan, but with all the chairs that don’t lay flat, I had to figure out how to fit my Hest Dually Mattress and Luke’s dog bed into the minivan comfortably. Removing the Seats The first step for me was removing the
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Inspiration My mom inspires today’s recipe since she always made this and continues to make this when we go family camping. Still, I wanted to share it today because it’s National Bean Day (January 6th). If you are like me, when you go camping, you want easy camp meals to cook and easy meals for
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It’s not a travel week for Luke and me. The Van is parked in the garage while we wait out this rainstorm. However, I still enjoy taking long walks and hikes around our hometown. On the other hand, Luke is such a homebody; he would rather stay at home, but he still joins me because
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It is the start of the new year and New Year, New Adventures. I have the minivan, which has taken us on a few tent adventures in 2022. Now it is time to think about 2023 van camping trips. So I wanted to share how I look for campgrounds and campsites. Here are a couple steps
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The Decision In May 2022, I purchased a minivan, the 2019 Honda Odyssey. I named the minivan Storm because of the grey color, which is an excellent contrast to my White Honda CRV, nicknamed Winter. I knew I wanted a minivan because it would be affordable compared to the cargo vans. My parents and siblings