Alevander has SOLD!! THE BASICS Year: 2015 Make & Model: Ford Transit 250 Twin Turbo Eco-Boost Length: 148” wheelbase with extended-length cab Height: High roof (max standing height with build: 6’2”) Engine: 3.5L 275hp gasoline eco-boost twin-turbo engine Color: White … Read More
Taking a vanlife sabbatical was our dedicated time to disconnect, relax, slow travel, try new things, and improve our Spanish skills. We had no real agenda or destination other than to do “whatever we want” with all the hours of … Read More
Ah, the tamale. The tamale is as traditional as Mexican food gets. It’s usually made of masa (nixtamalized corn), stuffed, and steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf. Tamales can be a cheap, quick snack, or several of them … Read More
Thinking about an overland trip to Mexico, but don’t know where to go? In this article, I share with you why the town of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico should definitely be on your destination list! San … Read More
San Cristóbal de las Casas, tucked into the mountains of southern Mexico, makes an excellent home base to explore the State of Chiapas, Mexico. But don’t let these activities distract you from exploring San Cristóbal itself! Indeed, so many “Things … Read More
After months of overlanding through Mexico in our self-converted van, we have discovered the most unique and truly fascinating town in Mexico: San Juan Chamula in Chiapas State, Mexico. San Juan Chamula is just a 20-minute drive from the tourist … Read More
A van build is expensive. It’s always more expensive than you think. After spending four months and thousands of dollars on our conversion, we didn’t want to do any more work on the van! We could do without it, whatever … Read More
You see it on Instagram all the time: a converted van with doors wide open to frame a sparkling blue beach in the background. Maybe there’s also a hippie or two, a dog, or a margarita. (And, of course, I’ve … Read More
Thinking about an overland trip to Mexico, but don’t know where to go? In this article, I share with you why the small, beachy stretch of Playa Zipolite, Mexico should definitely be on your destination list! Playa Zipolite (Zipolite Beach) … Read More
Thinking about an overland trip to Mexico, but don’t know where to go? In this article, I share with you why the tiny but beautiful mountain village of San José del Pacífico, Mexico should be on your destination list! Yes, … Read More