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We’ve received a lot of comments regarding the table we built in our camper van. So, we’ve finally put together a video which explains how it works, and exactly how we built it. If you have any questions, please let us know!
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As a follow up to our “Where Do We Shower” episode, today we’ll show off our Zodi Portable Hot Shower that we use while boondocking / dry camping in the wilderness. But first, we have to set up camp! Zodi Hot Shower: http://zodi.com/hot-showers/hot-tap-with-case We purchased ours at Mountain Equipment Co-op: http://www.mec.ca/product/5028-597/zodi-hot-tap-shower
Hey Guys! Just a really quick update to let you all know that we’re still here! We’ve had some unexpected changes in our lives and can’t wait to tell you all about it. Plus, a shout out to Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives whom we met up with a couple of months ago to…
We finally answer our most common question about living full time in a van… Where the heck do we shower?!
We picked up a hitchhiker in the Yukon Territory of Northern Canada. During our 4 hour drive, he shared his inspirational story and taught us the importance of following our own dreams and not letting anyone else’s doubts hold us back.
People often ask how we’ve been able to maintain a happy marriage while living full time in a camper van. So in this video, we give our top five tips for a happy relationship in a small space!
It’s -42°C outside today, so we decided to stay in and do some housework. Unfortunately, the second Paula began washing the floor, the water froze. Instantly. We thought you might find it amusing! 🙂
We’ve learned a lot of lessons while living in a camper van full time for over a year and a half, but one of the most valuable of all, has been learning to appreciate the finite nature of our personal resources. Knowing that you’ll eventually run out of something, makes you much more mindful of…
You may have noticed the HUGE grapefruit looking new additions to your local produce section. If you’ve wondered what they were or how to eat them, this video is for you! Today, we crack open a pomelo and give our best argument for why YOU should too!
Now that we’ve settled in to a typically cold Canadian winter, we get asked a lot of questions about how we stay warm at night while living full time in our Camper Van. Here’s our top five tips on how to have a warm sleep in even the coldest of weather.
For our second winter living full time in our camper van, Paula wanted to be able to use the kitchen sink like normal, even though our plumbing is winterized. She’s so demanding. Here’s the solution that we came up with. Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/aguyagirlandacampervan Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/guygirlvan
After a long week, we were too tire to cook. Solution? Let’s find out if we can convince a pizza shop to deliver to the Walmart parking lot! Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/aguyagirlandacampervan Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/guygirlvan
A show and tell of our frozen home during the winter months. Plus, new for 2016… Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/aguyagirlandacampervan Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/guygirlvan
It’s New Year’s Eve and we’re going to be celebrating with some friends for the night. Before heading over though, we have to make some snacks and treats! The original S’mores Pinwheels recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRsxTten3SI
It looks like we’re finally returning to our typically cold winter temperatures, so we decided to take the opportunity to explain how we prepare our camper van plumbing for use during the winter months in Canada. We also give an explanation of how our plumbing system is designed to work during the warmer months.
It may be an abnormally warm winter so far, but when we discovered that our dashboard heater was no longer blowing, it quickly became a priority. In this video, Derrick troubleshoots the problem, and eventually makes the necessary repair.
A lot of you have asked how much our Eastern Canada Road Trip cost us, so we decided to go over our receipts and give you a full break down of all of our expenses. All prices are in Canadian Dollars.
We’re back in Ontario, after posting our final installment from our Eastern Canada Road Trip. Just a quick update while making dinner in a Walmart parking lot.
The final installment of our Eastern Canada Road Trip. After crossing the Confederation Bridge from PEI to New Brunswick, we checked out the World’s Largest Lobster, saw a 23 year newer version of our camper van, and explored the Hopewell Rocks in the home of the highest tides on Earth, the Bay of Fundy.
Part 32 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After only a few days on Prince Edward Island, it was unfortunately, already time to leave. But rather than take the ferry back to Nova Scotia, we decided to take the 12.9 km (8 mile) Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick.
Part 31 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After a late night of celebrating Canada Day, our Vanniversary, and our conquering of Canada, we recovered by walking around Charlottetown and then visiting the Singing Sands of Basin Head Beach.
Part 30 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. We took the ferry to Prince Edward Island, and in so doing, entered our 10th and final province. We moved into our van full time on July 1st 2014, and as of July 1st 2015, we’ve visited every province, every territory, and all…
Part 28 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After deboarding the 16 hour ferry from Newfoundland, we drove from North Sydney to Cape Breton Island. We then took two days to enjoy the magnificent ocean views while driving the World Famous Cabot Trail!
Part 27 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After enjoying the sunrise at Cape Spear, we continued on to explore Newfoundland’s capitol City, St. John’s. We checked out Jelly Bean Row, Signal Hill, and the Atlantic end point of the Trans-Canada Trail. Finally, we boarded the 16-hour ferry to Nova Scotia.
Part 26 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After spending the night at the St. John’s Walmart, we drove to Cape Spear, the most Easterly point in North America, to enjoy the sun rise. While there, we also checked out the historic lighthouses and World War II gun battery.
Part 25 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After leaving Deer Lake, we ended up having some engine trouble. Plus, we continued to see road side gardens and wood piles. We even got up close and personal with a huge moose, and finally made it to the St. John’s Walmart for…
Part 23 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. After driving around for 3 days with nothing but bailing wire holding our brakes together, we finally found the proper parts, and fixed them at a Truck Stop.
Part 22 of our road trip across Northern Quebec and Eastern Canada. We drove through Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland and Labrador, and went for a hike on the Tablelands Trail. The Tablelands is an area of desert like rocky hills which were formed several hundred million years ago when plate tectonics forced the…
