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We are Rachael and Zach- a normal couple, prioritizing adventure, and pushing our limited budget as far as we can. If you are interested in travel on a budget, you are in the right place. 

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Renting a Motorcycle is the Best Way to See Colorado- Explore Pikes Peak on a Dual Sport or Street Touring Bike

Motorcycle rental near Pikes Peak: compare the Honda CRF300L for adventure riding and the Yamaha FJR1300 for sport touring. Start your Colorado ride from Woodland Park, minutes from world-class roads...

The Island Where Roosters Rule and Cats Have Extra Toes: A Traveler’s Guide to Key West, Florida

Key West is a quirky island escape where roosters roam freely and Hemingway’s famous six-toed cats rule the historic streets. From the Ernest Hemingway Home to Duval Street and the legendary Mallory...

Gear Review: OzTent RX5 30-Second Tent

Looking for a fast-setup, all-weather family tent? The OZtent RX5 is a premium 5-person camping tent known for its 30-second setup, rugged canvas construction, and excellent weather resistance. In...

The Adventure of Purchasing a Used Land Rover

Buying a used Land Rover Discovery 2 is an adventure unlike anything you can imagine. Does your Land Rover have oil leaks, warning lights, or blown head gaskets? Who knows. It will be an adventure and...

First Look at the Overland Expo Foundation Ultimate Suzuki Vstrom 800DE Build

This is the first sneak peak look at the Overland Expo Foundation Ultimate Build Motorcycle Suzuki Vstrom 800DE. This bike is ready to travel the world and take you with it!...

Add Sound-Deadening to Your Van Build

Sound deadening is one of the most boring and most important parts of a van build. This post outlines how to strip and clean your van and install sound deadening for less than $100...

You Don’t Need Agressive Tires For Overland Travel

Big, agressive tires no doubt look amazing on Instagram, but in real life they are less than useful for extended overland travel. Read more to see our pick for the best tire for long term overland...

Our Next Overland Vehicle: 2013 Ford E250 Cargo Van

Introducing our new adventure vehicle, a 2013 Ford E250 Cargo Van. We plan to insulate it, install a battery bank, and a pop top and then hit the road. Read more to learn about our van build plan...

Building a Storage Platform in Our Overland Vehicle

Organized storage solutions might be one of the most important aspects of building and traveling in an overland vehicle. Learn how we built a rear storage platform in our Lexus GX470 that will also...

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2013 Ford E250 Budget Van Build
2006 Lexus GX470 Overland Build
2023 Honda CRF300L
2001 Land Rover Discovery II
Casita 16' Travel Trailer
2000 Chevrolet G3500 Conversion Van
1991 BlueBird Full-Size Roof Raise
2009 BMW F800GS

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