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Ashley flew out to Chicago for a work trip, leaving Colin on solo dad duty in Minneapolis for a week of family time! 🚐👶👶
While dodging heavy Canadian wildfire smoke, we spent the week visiting family, exploring the Como Park Zoo, and tackling a massive resupply—stocking up on everything from Costco...
Welcome to Episode 1 of our "More West" series!
We’re kicking off our cross-country road trip with a massive 1,000-mile first leg from Charlotte, NC, all the way up to Minneapolis, MN! To cover serious ground, we put in lots of heavy highway driving, but we made sure to pack in some amaz...
7 Episodes. 2 Adults. 2 Kids Under 3. 1 DIY Camper Van.
We packed up our self-converted van in Charlotte, NC, and hit the highway for an epic cross-country adventure out west!
While Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton were the headline destinations, our route was packed with incredible stops—fro...
New bikinis, new fender, what else is new this week on Isabella?
We are on S/V Isabella a Super Mikado 56 manufactured in France by C.N.S.O. (Constructions Nautiques du Sud-Ouest). Isabella is a sailing ketch and is considered a 1990/2010 model. It has four private cabins, an engine room, salon, ga...
Boat life is never just about sailing! Before we could head off again, we had a few important jobs to tackle. We repaired a faulty bilge pump and readjusted our dripless prop shaft seal to make sure everything was ready for another overnight passage.
With the maintenance complete, we set sail and s...
After motoring south along the Baja California coast, we discovered our prop shaft was out of alignment and needed attention before continuing our journey. Before settle sail on an overnight passage, we tackle the repair, make sure everything is running smoothly, and prepare the boat for another ad...
More Miles. More Memories. Welcome to Episode 1 of The More West Series!
We are embarking on our biggest, most ambitious family adventure yet: a 5,000+ mile cross-country road trip in our camper van. Our route is massive—we're leaving Charlotte, NC and heading north to Minneapolis, before push...
My father-in-law’s 2.0L turbocharged diesel Sprinter camper van was completely sidelined by a dying, unreliable starter motor. No starts meant no trips, no camping, and no exploring. In this video, we tackle the repair together, swap out the old starter for a fresh one, and get his home-on-wheels ba...
Don't get rear-ended or pulled over! Packing bikes on a rear hitch rack is a staple for van life, but it completely blocks the factory brake lights on most vans.
Today, I’m adding a set of Curt 53201 LED auxiliary trailer lights directly to my 1up Super Duty bike rack. This gives us clear, uno...
After 1.5 years out of the water, we finally splashed the boat and pointed the bow south. A short night in the marina quickly turned into our first overnight sail in months.
There were plenty of nerves, excitement, and a few reminders that sailing in the Sea of Cortez takes some adjusting. In this...
Looking for the best place to launch your boat on Lake Norman? In this video, we tour 7 of the most popular #boatramp and public access areas across the lake. Whether you're looking for a massive park with amenities like Blythe Landing or a quick, quiet splash at Pinnacle, we’ve got you covered...
It's been a while since we've shared a true life update, and a lot has changed.
From building camper vans during COVID, to living aboard our 50-foot sailboat in the Bahamas, to raising two kids and navigating multiple layoffs, this has been one wild chapter for our family.
In this video,...
Take a full tour of our DIY vanlife camper build in 2026! 🚐
In this video we break down EVERYTHING:
⚡ Solar + electrical
🚿 Full shower setup
🍳 Kitchen + sink
🛏 Bed + garage
🐶 Dog bed setup
❄️ AC and cooling
💻 Mobile home office
…and the FULL cost breakdown at the end.
If you’ve been wondering what...
Exploring all of Lake Wylie by boat from south to north! In this full boating guide, we hit the best islands, sandbars, restaurants, anchor spots, and boat ramps across the lake — with tons of drone footage, honest reviews, and a little chaos at the end 😅
Whether you're new to Lake Wylie or lo...
After months on land in Utah, it was finally time to move our sailboat back to Mexico. In this episode we hit the road, cross the border, and make the journey south towards the Sea of Cortez.
Transporting a sailboat internationally is no small task. From road travel logistics to getting the boat ...
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - New Day
2:33 - Exploring Camp
5:00 - Scouting New Camp Spots
5:34 - Unattended Fire
7:14 - Epic Views
8:30 - Hiking Linville Falls
10:17 - Motorcycles and Camp
11:30 - Dinner
13:34 - Summary
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Solo Stove Ra...
We've officially got a brand new Beta 25 diesel engine in the boat-and now the focus shifts to getting everything dialed in for transport back to the Sea of Cortez.
In this video, we're not walking through the install itself, but showing were things stand now. We also explain where life ha...
We built a custom hidden storage compartment behind our fold-down table. Perfect for spices, liquor, and keeping things secure while underway. If your dealing with limited space like we are, this is a simple buy high-impact DIY upgrade.
We also installed a brand new countertop and upgraded to a de...
We just picked up the cheapest 2016 Yamaha SX190 in the country… and it’s officially our new family adventure boat.
This isn’t just a purchase—it’s the start of a new chapter. From local lakes to bigger trips, we’re planning to take this boat to the Outer Banks, Charleston, and maybe even all the w...
Everything you need to know before hitting Lake Norman in 2026. From the most popular sandbars and party coves to quieter local spots, we cover it all. Learn peak times to avoid, best waterfront restaurants, and real fuel costs so you can plan your day right.
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We decided to add a little luxury to life at sea... so we built our own fridge on our sailboat. From planning and sourcing pats to figuring out power consumption and making everything fit in a tight space, this was one of those projects that tested us. But paid off big time. Cold drinks, fresh food...
In today’s vlog, I drive down to Sebring and spend the full weekend at the track—from practice sessions all the way to the iconic 12-hour race. I get a behind-the-scenes look at staff-only areas, take in some incredible views, and finally meet coworkers I’ve only worked with remotely.
Plus, I jump ...
Hiraya is a 1978 Tartan 34c with a beam of 10' 2" at its widest point. We love our sailboat, but she seems a little bit cave like sometimes. Our plan? Try to make her feel bigger on the inside then she really is.
Remove some bulkheads, paint some walls, remodel some cabinetry. Lets see...
That engine has broken on us for the last time! We begin the process of repowering our sailboat so that we can enjoy cruising again.
We hope our video inspires you to explore the world on your own sailboat, or RV or tent or by any means you have!
Living on a small sailboat
Sailing around the wor...
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