Denise and Reed

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Hi, we are Denise and Reed

Nice to meet you! Our goal is to inspire you to create the life of your dreams one bucket list item at a time.

In 2018, we stumbled upon Van Life and it changed our lives.

Now we travel and work full-time in our self-converted van with our pets Bella and Rita. Because of the choice to follow our dreams, we have had so many amazing experiences that we wouldn’t give up for the world.

Now we want to share our experiences as full-time travelers, in hopes of helping you follow your dreams.

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Hi there! We are Denise and Reed, two twentysomethings who had a dream to travel the US and had no idea how to make it happen. Until we found vanlife in 2018! We spent a year building the perfect home on wheels (with zero building experience). Now we travel full-time in our converted Ram Promaster with our dog Bella and cat Rita.

Although we will be sharing our #vanlife journey with you all, that's not all that this channel is about. We want to share our honest, no bs experiences as full-time travelers and humans navigating life.

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After almost 4 years and traveling 48 states in the van, Reed and I are sharing our favorites, but to make it interesting, we are guessing each other's 5 favorites. Do you have any guesses about which state will be our number one? _________________________________________ Join our weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hx62XX ☕️ If you enjoy our videos and want to give us a lil pick me up, you can buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/deniseandreed Check out our favorite hacks for your next road trip. Some of these are affiliate links, and with zero extra cost to you, we may receive a percentage if you use them! 📚 Use our Audible referral code to receive a free trial membership: https://www.audibletrial.com/deniseandreed Current listen: Atomic Habits 🚐 Upside: Use promo code 9YK2WJ to get an extra $5 bonus on your first purchase. ⛽️ GasBuddy: Join for free and get the biggest savings on gas anywhere. Use code EM6JRUL 🎵 Find all of the copyright-free songs that we used in this episode on epidemic sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/hvl7m0 Amazon van life essentials list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/F7783J0V46KN?ref_=wl_share Faucet: https://amzn.to/465uxTM Dometic CFX 75: https://amzn.to/3W0Ls5q Maxx air fan: https://amzn.to/3zOiMou LED Lights: https://amzn.to/3Ln4RIQ 2 burner Stove: https://amzn.to/3Y1FzHD Bar sink: https://amzn.to/3S4FPSm Foldable shovel: https://amzn.to/4cGk4R2 40-gallon water tank: https://amzn.to/4eYR6xv Sea flo water pump: https://amzn.to/3zRoLZG Sirocco II Bedroom fan: https://amzn.to/4cUezxO Current must-read book: Circe https://amzn.to/3LnQ6W7 ➡️ Follow us on social for more adventures! @DeniseandReed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniseandreed/ Website: https://deniseandreed.com/ 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏻 Who are we? Hi, we are Denise and Reed, a full-time travel couple. In 2019 we bought our van and converted it into a tiny home on wheels and have been traveling with our dog Bella and cat Rita ever since. We are on a mission to share stories and experiences from our travels with you every Saturday 🙂 SUBSCRIBE for travel videos, great food, and tangible tips to help you get out and live your own adventures!
Ballon regatta, Red rock, Arches, Horseshoe Bend, and more!!! We had the ultimate weekend trip! _________________________________________ Join our weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hx62XX ☕️ If you enjoy our videos and want to give us a lil pick me up, you can buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/deniseandreed Check out our favorite hacks for your next road trip. Some of these are affiliate links, and with zero extra cost to you, we may receive a percentage if you use them! 🚐 Upside: Use promo code 9YK2WJ to get an extra $5 bonus on your first purchase. ⛽️ GasBuddy: Join for free and get the biggest savings on gas anywhere. Use code EM6JRUL 🎵 Find all of the copyright-free songs that we used in this episode on epidemic sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/hvl7m0 Amazon van life essentials list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/F7783J0V46KN?ref_=wl_share Faucet: https://amzn.to/465uxTM Dometic CFX 75: https://amzn.to/3W0Ls5q Maxx air fan: https://amzn.to/3zOiMou LED Lights: https://amzn.to/3Ln4RIQ 2 burner Stove: https://amzn.to/3Y1FzHD Bar sink: https://amzn.to/3S4FPSm Foldable shovel: https://amzn.to/4cGk4R2 40-gallon water tank: https://amzn.to/4eYR6xv Sea flo water pump: https://amzn.to/3zRoLZG Sirocco II Bedroom fan: https://amzn.to/4cUezxO Current must-read book: Circe https://amzn.to/3LnQ6W7 ➡️ Follow us on social for more adventures! @DeniseandReed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniseandreed/ Website: https://deniseandreed.com/ 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏻 Who are we? Hi, we are Denise and Reed, a full-time travel couple. In 2019 we bought our van and converted it into a tiny home on wheels and have been traveling with our dog Bella and cat Rita ever since. We are on a mission to share stories and experiences from our travels with you every Saturday 🙂 SUBSCRIBE for travel videos, great food, and tangible tips to help you get out and live your own adventures!
This week we explore the Bonneville salt flats, Antelope Island for the annual bison roundup, Escalante slot canyons, and a few other gems! _________________________________________ Join our weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hx62XX ☕️ If you enjoy our videos and want to give us a lil pick me up, you can buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/deniseandreed Check out our favorite hacks for your next road trip. Some of these are affiliate links, and with zero extra cost to you, we may receive a percentage if you use them! 📚 Use our Audible referral code to receive a free trial membership: https://www.audibletrial.com/deniseandreed Current listen: Atomic Habits 🚐 Upside: Use promo code 9YK2WJ to get an extra $5 bonus on your first purchase. ⛽️ GasBuddy: Join for free and get the biggest savings on gas anywhere. Use code EM6JRUL 🎵 Find all of the copyright-free songs that we used in this episode on epidemic sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/hvl7m0 Amazon van life essentials list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/F7783J0V46KN?ref_=wl_share Faucet: https://amzn.to/465uxTM Dometic CFX 75: https://amzn.to/3W0Ls5q Maxx air fan: https://amzn.to/3zOiMou LED Lights: https://amzn.to/3Ln4RIQ 2 burner Stove: https://amzn.to/3Y1FzHD Bar sink: https://amzn.to/3S4FPSm Foldable shovel: https://amzn.to/4cGk4R2 40-gallon water tank: https://amzn.to/4eYR6xv Sea flo water pump: https://amzn.to/3zRoLZG Sirocco II Bedroom fan: https://amzn.to/4cUezxO Current must-read book: Circe https://amzn.to/3LnQ6W7 ➡️ Follow us on social for more adventures! @DeniseandReed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniseandreed/ Website: https://deniseandreed.com/ 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏻 Who are we? Hi, we are Denise and Reed, a full-time travel couple. In 2019 we bought our van and converted it into a tiny home on wheels and have been traveling with our dog Bella and cat Rita ever since. We are on a mission to share stories and experiences from our travels with you every Saturday 🙂 SUBSCRIBE for travel videos, great food, and tangible tips to help you get out and live your own adventures!
In this video, we are talking about our time in Canada. What we loved, what we found strange, if we will be back, and much more. We will also update you about where we are now and whats next! _________________________________________ Watch our entire Canada Series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhLcDHCzfYU&list=PL0HER4ouOXuUQjcOyN079WtgCNgpUMy5K Join our weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hx62XX ☕️ If you enjoy our videos and want to give us a lil pick me up, you can buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/deniseandreed Check out our favorite hacks for your next road trip. Some of these are affiliate links, and with zero extra cost to you, we may receive a percentage if you use them! 📚 Use our Audible referral code to receive a free trial membership: https://www.audibletrial.com/deniseandreed Current listen: Atomic Habits 🚐 Upside: Use promo code 9YK2WJ to get an extra $5 bonus on your first purchase. ⛽️ GasBuddy: Join for free and get the biggest savings on gas anywhere. Use code EM6JRUL 🎵 Find all of the copyright-free songs that we used in this episode on epidemic sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/hvl7m0 Amazon van life essentials list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/F7783J0V46KN?ref_=wl_share Faucet: https://amzn.to/465uxTM Dometic CFX 75: https://amzn.to/3W0Ls5q Maxx air fan: https://amzn.to/3zOiMou LED Lights: https://amzn.to/3Ln4RIQ 2 burner Stove: https://amzn.to/3Y1FzHD Bar sink: https://amzn.to/3S4FPSm Foldable shovel: https://amzn.to/4cGk4R2 40-gallon water tank: https://amzn.to/4eYR6xv Sea flo water pump: https://amzn.to/3zRoLZG Sirocco II Bedroom fan: https://amzn.to/4cUezxO Current must-read book: Circe https://amzn.to/3LnQ6W7 ➡️ Follow us on social for more adventures! @DeniseandReed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniseandreed/ Website: https://deniseandreed.com/ 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏻 Who are we? Hi, we are Denise and Reed, a full-time travel couple. In 2019 we bought our van and converted it into a tiny home on wheels and have been traveling with our dog Bella and cat Rita ever since. We are on a mission to share stories and experiences from our travels with you every Saturday 🙂 SUBSCRIBE for travel videos, great food, and tangible tips to help you get out and live your own adventures!
We're taking the most scenic drive from Canada into the United States. We've spent a month in Canmore and now it's time to drive from Banff to Waterton National Park. Along the way, we visit Kootenay National Park, Radium Hot Springs, Cranbrook, and Fernie. BUT before we cross the border we have a few more things to scratch off our Canadian bucket list!! _________________________________________ Join our weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hx62XX ☕️ If you enjoy our videos and want to give us a lil pick me up, you can buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/deniseandreed Check out our favorite hacks for your next road trip. Some of these are affiliate links, and with zero extra cost to you, we may receive a percentage if you use them! 📚 Use our Audible referral code to receive a free trial membership: https://www.audibletrial.com/deniseandreed Current listen: Atomic Habits 🚐 Upside: Use promo code 9YK2WJ to get an extra $5 bonus on your first purchase. ⛽️ GasBuddy: Join for free and get the biggest savings on gas anywhere. Use code EM6JRUL 🎵 Find all of the copyright-free songs that we used in this episode on epidemic sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/hvl7m0 Amazon van life essentials list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/F7783J0V46KN?ref_=wl_share Faucet: https://amzn.to/465uxTM Dometic CFX 75: https://amzn.to/3W0Ls5q Maxx air fan: https://amzn.to/3zOiMou LED Lights: https://amzn.to/3Ln4RIQ 2 burner Stove: https://amzn.to/3Y1FzHD Bar sink: https://amzn.to/3S4FPSm Foldable shovel: https://amzn.to/4cGk4R2 40-gallon water tank: https://amzn.to/4eYR6xv Sea flo water pump: https://amzn.to/3zRoLZG Sirocco II Bedroom fan: https://amzn.to/4cUezxO Current must-read book: Circe https://amzn.to/3LnQ6W7 ➡️ Follow us on social for more adventures! @DeniseandReed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniseandreed/ Website: https://deniseandreed.com/ 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏻 Who are we? Hi, we are Denise and Reed, a full-time travel couple. In 2019 we bought our van and converted it into a tiny home on wheels and have been traveling with our dog Bella and cat Rita ever since. We are on a mission to share stories and experiences from our travels with you every Saturday 🙂 SUBSCRIBE for travel videos, great food, and tangible tips to help you get out and live your own adventures!
It is our last week of van life in Canada so we're taking our van down one of the most scenic drives in the world! Icefields Parkway connects Banff to Jasper National Park. It's 230 km and was first built in 1931. We are exploring two lakes nearby and checking out Athabasca Glacier! ________________________________________ Join our weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hx62XX ☕️ If you enjoy our videos and want to give us a lil pick me up, you can buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/deniseandreed Check out our favorite hacks for your next road trip. Some of these are affiliate links, and with zero extra cost to you, we may receive a percentage if you use them! 📚 Use our Audible referral code to receive a free trial membership: https://www.audibletrial.com/deniseandreed Current listen: Atomic Habits 🚐 Upside: Use promo code 9YK2WJ to get an extra $5 bonus on your first purchase. ⛽️ GasBuddy: Join for free and get the biggest savings on gas anywhere. Use code EM6JRUL 🎵 Find all of the copyright-free songs that we used in this episode on epidemic sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/hvl7m0 Amazon van life essentials list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/F7783J0V46KN?ref_=wl_share Faucet: https://amzn.to/465uxTM Dometic CFX 75: https://amzn.to/3W0Ls5q Maxx air fan: https://amzn.to/3zOiMou LED Lights: https://amzn.to/3Ln4RIQ 2 burner Stove: https://amzn.to/3Y1FzHD Bar sink: https://amzn.to/3S4FPSm Foldable shovel: https://amzn.to/4cGk4R2 40-gallon water tank: https://amzn.to/4eYR6xv Sea flo water pump: https://amzn.to/3zRoLZG Sirocco II Bedroom fan: https://amzn.to/4cUezxO Current must-read book: Circe https://amzn.to/3LnQ6W7 ➡️ Follow us on social for more adventures! @DeniseandReed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniseandreed/ Website: https://deniseandreed.com/ 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏻 Who are we? Hi, we are Denise and Reed, a full-time travel couple. In 2019 we bought our van and converted it into a tiny home on wheels and have been traveling with our dog Bella and cat Rita ever since. We are on a mission to share stories and experiences from our travels with you every Saturday 🙂 SUBSCRIBE for travel videos, great food, and tangible tips to help you get out and live your own adventures!
Lake louise is one of the most iconic lakes in the entire world, and certainly the Rocky Mountains. After breaking down last week, we were super excited to explore Banff, Lake Moraine, Lake Anges, and Johnston Canyon. Come along and see what an American couple from Colorado thinks of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. _________________________________________ Join our weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hx62XX ☕️ If you enjoy our videos and want to give us a lil pick me up, you can buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/deniseandreed Check out our favorite hacks for your next road trip. Some of these are affiliate links, and with zero extra cost, to you we may receive a percentage if you use them! 📚 Use our Audible referral code to receive a free trial membership: https://www.audibletrial.com/deniseandreed Current listen: Atomic Habits 🚐 Upside: Use promo code 9YK2WJ to get an extra $5 bonus on your first purchase. ⛽️ GasBuddy: Join for free and get the biggest savings on gas anywhere. Use code EM6JRUL 🎵 Find all of the copyright-free songs that we used in this episode on epidemic sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/hvl7m0 Amazon van life essentials list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/F7783J0V46KN?ref_=wl_share Faucet: https://amzn.to/465uxTM Dometic CFX 75: https://amzn.to/3W0Ls5q Maxx air fan: https://amzn.to/3zOiMou LED Lights: https://amzn.to/3Ln4RIQ 2 burner Stove: https://amzn.to/3Y1FzHD Bar sink: https://amzn.to/3S4FPSm Foldable shovel: https://amzn.to/4cGk4R2 40-gallon water tank: https://amzn.to/4eYR6xv Sea flo water pump: https://amzn.to/3zRoLZG Sirocco II Bedroom fan: https://amzn.to/4cUezxO Current must-read book: Circe https://amzn.to/3LnQ6W7 ➡️ Follow us on social for more adventures! @DeniseandReed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniseandreed/ Website: https://deniseandreed.com/ 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏻 Who are we? Hi, we are Denise and Reed, a full-time travel couple. In 2019 we bought our van and converted it into a tiny home on wheels and have been traveling with our dog Bella and cat Rita ever since. We are on a mission to share stories and experiences from our travels with you every Saturday 🙂 SUBSCRIBE for travel videos, great food, and tangible tips to help you get out and live your own adventures! Chapters: 0:00-0:20 intro 1:17 Lake Moraine 3:50 Lake Louise 5:18 Lake Agnes 9:37 Johnston Canyon 13:32 Inkpots 15:54 Cave and Basin 21:54 Poutine! 23:13 Sunset
Mechanical problems in Canada weren't on our bingo card, but here we are. This week we finally make our way to Banff, Canada…just not how we expected. Find out what it's like for this American couple to get the van repaired at a dealership in Canmore and hopefully return to our road trip through Alberta, Canada. _________________________________________ 🧰 Thank you Bens Towing! Website: https://bens-towing.ca/?utm_source=omg-gbp&utm_medium=webclick ☕️ If you enjoy our videos and want to give us a lil pick me up, you can buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/deniseandreed Check out our favorite hacks for your next road trip. Some of these are affiliate links, and with zero extra cost, to you we may receive a percentage if you use them! 📚 Use our Audible referral code to receive a free trial membership: https://www.audibletrial.com/deniseandreed Current listen: Atomic Habits 🚐 Upside: Use promo code 9YK2WJ to get an extra $5 bonus on your first purchase. ⛽️ Gasbuddy: Join for free and get the biggest savings on gas anywhere. Use code EM6JRUL 🎵 Find all of the copyright-free songs that we used in this episode on epidemic sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/hvl7m0 Check out our spotify driving playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Aoy86lFUaZHsw5wDP6G3F?si=48d81681faae4e55 Current must read book: Circe https://amzn.to/3LnQ6W7 ➡️ Follow us on social for more adventures! @DeniseandReed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniseandreed/ Website: https://deniseandreed.com/ Join our weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hx62XX 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏻 Who are we? Hi, we are Denise and Reed, a full-time travel couple. In 2019 we bought our van and converted it into a tiny home on wheels and have been traveling with our dog Bella and cat Rita ever since. We are on a mission to share stories and experiences from our travels with you every Saturday 🙂 SUBSCRIBE for travel videos, great food, and tangible tips to help you get out and live your own adventures! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Birthday Morning 1:36 Flat Tire? 3:18 Yoho Campsite 4:36 Towing our Van 7:07 Living at the dealership 15:29 how it ends
Last week we arrived in Canada! Now we're getting to know Vancouver, Canada a lot better! From suspension bridges and salmon pot pie to the Richmond night market, and Stanley Park we feel like we got a great taste of this unique city. We can't wait to explore more of beautiful British Columbia. _________________________________________ Check out our favorite hacks for your next road trip. Some of these are affiliate links, and with zero extra cost, to you we may receive a percentage if you use them! 🧰 Our van life essentials list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/F7783J0V46KN?ref_=wl_share ☕️ If you enjoy our videos and want to give us a lil pick me up, you can buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/deniseandreed 📚 Use our Audible referral code to receive a free trial membership: https://www.audibletrial.com/deniseandreed Current listen: Atomic Habits 🚐 Upside: Use promo code 9YK2WJ to get an extra $5 bonus on your first purchase. ⛽️ Gasbuddy: Join for free and get the biggest savings on gas anywhere. Use code EM6JRUL 🎵 Find all of the copyright-free songs that we used in this episode on epidemic sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/hvl7m0 Chapters: 0:00 intro 0:30 Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge 3:13 Granville Island 5:36 Stanley Park 6:55 Richmond Night Market Check out our spotify driving playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Aoy86lFUaZHsw5wDP6G3F?si=48d81681faae4e55 Current must read book: Circe https://amzn.to/3LnQ6W7 ➡️ Follow us on social for more adventures! @DeniseandReed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniseandreed/ Website: https://deniseandreed.com/ Join our weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hx62XX 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏻 Who are we? Hi, we are Denise and Reed, a full-time travel couple. In 2019 we bought our van and converted it into a tiny home on wheels and have been traveling with our dog Bella and cat Rita ever since. We are on a mission to share stories and experiences from our travels with you every Saturday 🙂 SUBSCRIBE for travel videos, great food, and tangible tips to help you get out and live your own adventures!
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