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As avid ski bums ourselves we fully support the notion of converting a van, hopping in and enjoying some well deserved freedom. We have spent a lot of time putting together our destination guides which can help you with overnight parking, places to shower, and other helpful info as you traverse the country in your van. However we have decided to add other content as well, from travel guides to how to and more. Check out our latest posts below.
Travel Guide for Cappadocia, Turkey
In the spring of 2015 I was living in Spain. My sister was living in New York and we had never taken a trip together. We decided for her to come to Madrid and then we would head to Anatolia…the ancient name for the country of Turkey. In deciding how to spend our week...
A Guide to Visiting Antalya, Turkey
Turkey’s fifth largest city and main southern port was a divisive topic amongst my fellow backpackers. It seemed to be either you loved the region or you hated it. The reasons for each I will cover below. My take…I really liked Antalya. The scenery is beautiful, the...
A Travel Guide For Visiting Olympos, Turkey
One of the absolute highlights of my time in Turkey was actually a hostel. This hostel was so great that it goes by the backpacker reputation of, “everyone extends there.” You get to sleep in an actual treehouse at Bayrams Hostel!! Granted, it’s cold as fuck, but...
Travel Guide for Fethiye and Ölüdeniz Turkey
Starting on Turkey’s west coast has got to be the move. Maybe I’m biased because that's what I did, but it worked out spectacularly well. The ferry from Rhodes goes to either Marmaris or Fethiye (pronounced Feh-tee-yah). In speaking with other backpackers, I believe...
Harvey Falcon’s Guide to Visiting Turkey
After spending three weeks hopping around Turkey, I have learned a few things. Turkey is an incredible place with diverse areas in every corner of its land. It's undoubtedly a top five country for me, as evidenced by the amount of time I spent there. Here are a few...
The Harvey Falcon Guide to Visiting Athens
Who would’ve thought that a city built over 2,000 years ago, fortified with an ancient stronghold, and a growing university nightlife culture would be a fun place to visit for three nights? My sister went last year and suggested taking 3-4 days to see the capital of...
Traveling to The Island of Rhodes
I'm a simple guy. A few beers, some sunshine, nice hostel vibes where I can meet some people to enjoy the aforementioned items…and I’m set. Throw in a golf course and I may never leave. You will find all of these things on the lovely Greek island of Rhodes. This...
Van Camping DIY: Tips to prep your van for camping conversion
Van life can be an incredible experience. It's a great way to explore the world and see new places while still having all the comforts of home. But before you can hit the open road, there's one important step you need to take: preparing your van for a new build....
8 Practical Must-Have Items For First-Time Van Builds
Living off-grid in a van can be an incredibly freeing experience. It allows you to travel wherever and whenever you want—without worrying about finding a place to stay or being tied down to one location. Off-grid living also means being self-sufficient, which means...
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