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VAN LIFE | TRAVEL | ADVENTURE

Mike and Jess take on #vanlife in their self-converted Sprinter van

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BACK ON THE ROAD!


After an unfortunate run in with a herd of elk in March 2018, our first Sprinter Van was totaled. But even that can't keep us away from the road long! We built our second van and current home in thirty days and are back on the road for more adventure!


THANK YOU to all who continue to support us by shopping all things Drawn There. He's now working on his first travel art book, a visual story collection of our travels. More to come soon!

Life is too short to be unhappy

Hello.There

We are Mike and Jess

We had this crazy idea to build a tiny home on wheels and ditch our 9-5's so we could travel.

 
Our philosophy is that life is too short to be unhappy.
We made it a goal to simplify our life and fill it with adventure, embarking on a nomadic lifestyle in a self-converted Mercedes Sprinter van before our first wedding anniversary. In April 2017, we hit the road and haven’t looked back.   


Follow along on our adventures and learn how to build a van, how to travel on the cheap and how to live more intentionally

What's life like on the road?

While it may look glamorous, we have slightly different struggles than those in stationary homes, like where to park at night! 

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About Us

We are a newly married couple who made it a goal to simplify our life and fill it with adventure, embarking on a nomadic lifestyle in a self-converted sprinter camper van before our first wedding anniversary. In April 2017, we hit the road and haven’t looked back. 


As of July 2018, we have built two vans, driven through 45 states (and parts of Canada), reaching all four corners of the U.S. A big part of van life for us is about being present in the moment and trying not to plan out every next step, but we hope to complete 49 states by next Summer after our trip to Alaska. 

Meet Mike

Mike is an architect turned artist drawn to inspiring places. Along our journey, he sketches everyday, chronicling the places we explore. He sells his artwork through his website, Instagram and Etsy shop. 

Meet Jess

Jess is a scientist who got frustrated with the lack of communication and outreach in medical research and now works as a consultant to help translate technical information for the public. 


Read more about being a digital nomad!   

Meet Vinny

Vinny is a 14 year old chihuahua who's been reinvigorated by a life of adventure on the road. He loves ear scratches, ice cream and whines when it's time for bed. 


Read more on traveling with pets and keeping them comfortable in vanlife. 

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