Shenandoah National Park was the first National Park we visited on our bus adventures, and it did not disappoint. From the moment we drove onto Skyline Drive to the moment we stood at the peak of a mountain overlooking the valley, we loved it all. We took in more of
Air Wiper Motor Rebuild in our GM PD-4106
Along the way of building the bus and sharing the entire thing, there have been a few little odds and ends that never made it into a post or video. One of those projects was the time we rebuilt one of the windshield wiper motors. These buses have individual air-powered
Manassas Battlefield (Bull Run) & Luray Caverns
After leaving Washington DC, we drove to Virginia. On our way to the Shenandoah Valley, we stopped for a few hours to tour Manassas National Battlefield Park, the site of the First Battle of Bull Run (and the Second), which was the first major land battle of the Civil War.
Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring with Heat Mats
After four years of building the bus almost every single weekend, we could finally see the finish line. It was time for flooring! We chose a waterproof vinyl plank flooring but decided to add a little something first. After spending one night in the unfinished bus the previous Christmas Eve
Washington DC - Part 2: Monuments, Natural History Museum, National Archives, Library of Congress, and more
Catch up on Washington DC - Part 1: National Zoo & Arlington National Cemetery.
We were so excited to get into the heart of Washington DC to explore. We finally got to take the Metro into the city - the kids’ first time on a subway. Days 2, 3, and
Washington DC - Part 1: National Zoo & Arlington National Cemetery
We were all so excited to make it to Washington DC. We knew we wanted to spend quite a bit of time there, exploring as much as possible. In total, we spent nine days exploring the area over our 16-day stay, and we loved it! In this first part, we
A Solar Day: Flagstaff, Arizona - June 2022
One of the most common questions we receive is, “How are your solar and batteries working out now that you are traveling?” They worked awesome when we were doing our build in the middle of the desert in the Phoenix area. Traveling is different though. There are many more variables
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in Three Days - Part 2
To read Part 1 with Days 1 & 2, click here.
Day 3
On our third day exploring Philadelphia, we packed in as much of the Old City as we could. We started the day by raising the American flag and ended the day where the founding fathers created and
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in Three Days
There is so much to see and do in Philadelphia and the surrounding area, we felt like we barely scratched the surface. We had three days to really explore, so we had to pick and choose which places to visit. We packed in as much as we could and had
Hershey Park and The Amish Farm & House
While most of our travels will take us to historic sites, museums, and national parks, when there is a fun amusement park nearby, why not throw that into the mix? Juan has memories of visiting Hershey Park as a kid with his family, so we decided to take the kids
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in Two Days
Back in 2015 when we first had the idea to start traveling full-time, our main inspiration was to visit as many historic sites as possible to enhance our children’s education. That vision has grown and expanded in the years since, but historic sites have remained a top priority. What