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Wondering where to camp in Big Sur in a van or RV? A few weeks ago, I drove the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) through Big Sur in a 21 foot campervan. And with the free-spiritedness of most van lifers, I didn’t plan much of anything—including where I was going to sleep at night. Turns out […]

When you’re driving a car, kitchen, and hotel all-in-one, you have so much power to choose. You’re not stuck anywhere longer than you want to be because of of pre-booked reservations, and never have to worry about finding a restaurant or leaving a cool spot to find a bathroom or take a nap. If you […]

California has plenty of beautiful road trips, but the Monterey to Big Sur stretch has to be one of the best in the entire United States—especially if you’re obsessed with nature and wildlife like I am! In about 200 miles of coastline, you’ll find towering redwood trees, sea otters floating in kelp beds, purple beaches, […]

Wanaka has that laid-back, effortlessly cool outdoorsy energy that makes you feel like you accidentally stumbled into a movie. It’s dreamy views, wineries, hikes, lake swims, and slow afternoons at breweries without the chaos of Queenstown. I spent a few weeks here getting shown around by a local friend (the ultimate cheat code), and for […]

If you’re looking for a New Zealand South Island campervan itinerary or road trip route, this is the one you actually want! New Zealand is my favorite country (seriously, I’m so excited for you if you’re going!), and after spending 6 weeks road tripping the South Island, I’ve mapped out the best-of-the-best for a 10–14 […]

If you’ve been furiously Googling “Tasman Glacier heli hike Reddit” trying to find a thorough, first-person Tasman glacier heli hike review, you’re in the right place! I did a glacier heli hike in February and am spilling all the info you need to figure out if heli hiking in New Zealand is worth your precious […]

When my boyfriend and I started our road trip through New Zealand’s South Island in a 22-foot camper van, everyone—from the grizzled barista in a Wanaka café to the Swiss couple spending a year working at a local winery—told me Milford Sound was a must-see destination. I felt a tangle of emotions: excitement because it […]

I went skiing in Niseko having skied only once or twice in my life and with basically zero planning. So it’s no surprise that I ended up on the bunny slope with weaving trains of six-year-olds (already more graceful than me), accidentally sent myself down a red “challenge” course, and watched my boyfriend lose both […]