Let’s get real – besides the gorgeous views and incredible culture, the thing we were looking forward to the most in Baja California was the food. Tacos, ceviche, cervesa... You name it, we wanted to try it. So of course, a lot of our Baja “research” centered on the best places to eat. And what better place to start than in Ensenada. Here were our favorite places to devour delicious food!
Campground Review: La Jolla Beach Camp in Ensenada, Mexico
Our third campground in Ensenada came at the recommendation of some fellow van lifers: La Jolla Beach Camp. It was on the southern end of Ensenada, close to La Bufadora, the second largest marine geyser in the world. Near the campground, the low tide revealed an opportunity to dig up a natural hot springs – right there on the beach! It sounded perfect.
What We Learned in Our First Week of Navigating Baja California, Mexico
Baja California, Mexico! What a place to be. Our first week in Baja was concentrated in the port city of Ensenada, about two hours south of the San Diego/Tijuana border. Since it was our first time driving through, we wanted to spend some time getting acquainted with the area, local resources and navigating our way around town. Well, that and eating all the tacos! ?
Campground Review: Clam Beach RV Resort in Baja California
One of the nice things about Baja is the amount of campgrounds available! As it was still our first week in Mexico, the options seemed plentiful – yet somewhat overwhelming. While we consulted our Churches guidebook quite a bit, it was still hard to tell as most of the sites offered similar amenities. Our first campsite, Playa Saldamando, had breathtaking views, but unfortunately cold showers weren’t going to cut it at $17/night. On our third day in Baja, we decided to head north a bit and try out the campground where The Van Life app meet up would take place that weekend: Clam Beach RV Resort. The Campground Clam Beach…
Campground Review: Playa Saldamando in Baja California
Camping in Baja, Mexico is certainly a first for us, but luckily there are many resources on where to stay in the area. The best by far is the Traveler's Guide to Camping Mexico's Baja by Church & Church. The book gives you a rundown on everything you need to know about each region, as well as many recommended campgrounds and RV parks throughout Baja California. Our plan was to find a location near Ensenada for our first stay. As we drove along Hwy 1, we marveled at the most gorgeous scenic views. Fortunately for us, these panoramic views are home to Playa Saldamando, a primitive campground that faces the…
10 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree for Families with Young Kids
We recently spent an entire month in the Joshua Tree National Park, soaking in this desert wonderland. There are hundreds of miles of trails begging to be explored! Here's a list of our ten favorite hikes in Joshua Tree for families with kids.
Campground Review: San Diego Metro KOA
Before heading to Baja California Sur, we decided to stay a few days in San Diego. While camping in this sunny city offers pretty limited options, we had a fantastic stay at the San Diego Metro KOA in Chula Vista, Calif.
We’re Heading to Baja!
Yep, you read that right. As of right now, we’re in our van making our way across the border to Baja California, Mexico! ??? Steven and I started talking about our dream destinations late last Fall, and Baja kept creeping up to the top of our list. We thought, How wild would it be if we spent a couple months exploring this beautiful peninsula of Mexico? Shortly after making the big decision to go for it in the New Year, the founders of The Van Life app announced that they were kicking off a Baja to Alaska Tour at the end of January through July. We couldn’t believe the timing!…
Everything You Need to Know about Visiting Joshua Tree National Park
This past winter we toyed with the idea of staying in a mountain cabin with snow, or somewhere relatively warm. Being from the Central Valley of California, we’re not necessarily sticklers for a white Christmas. We’re used to the sunshine and crisp weather in December! Comfort took precedence in our decision, so we opted for a place that’s been on our national park bucket list for a while: Joshua Tree National Park.
Homeschooling on the Road: Here’s How We Do It
One of the most frequently asked questions we get about our full-time travels is how our boys learn while we're on the road. ?✏️?? Here’s a glimpse into what we call wildschool... our version of homeschool, road school and unschool combined!
