#VANLIFE: MEET CHIARA & MARCO, TWO ITALIANS TRAVELING AUSTRALIA IN THEIR CONVERTED TROOPY
When I first moved to Australia, I took a few months to drive around and explore the country. Along the way, I met so many amazing people - some who lived permanently in their vans - and some who utilize their little home on wheels for road trips and extended holidays. Regardless, all these people had one thing in common: a passion for adventure.
A note from Editor, Lindsay Vacek:
When I first moved to Australia, I took a few months to drive around and explore the country. I had rented a 4x4 SUV and converted it into something I could easily camp in while on the road. Along the way, I met so many amazing people - some who lived permanently in their vans - and some who utilize their little home on wheels for road trips and extended holidays. Regardless, all these people had one thing in common: a passion for adventure. I became obsessed with spending nights by the campfire, hearing about their journeys and I knew I needed to bring heir stories to all of you.
van•life: a rapidly growing lifestyle where people all over the world are converting vans into rolling homes to explore more, connect with nature and the people who live in small towns, and spend more time on their creative passions while lowering the cost of accommodations on longer road trips.
What’s your name? Chiara (Chiaresse on IG)
Where are you from? Tell us a little about yourself! I’m Italian (My city is Milan 😊) but I’m living and working in Australia since 2018!
I’m 29, I love travel and to do many difference experiences!
What’s a typical day look like for you? Vegetarian breakfast, stretching, sport, lunch in the nature or on the beach, travel and discover new places, read a book or play an instrument, vegetarian dinner and watch a movie or the sky!
When did you first get your home on wheels? In 2019 here in Australia when me and my boyfriend Marco started our first conversion of our previous econovan!
What was the build-out like and how long did it take? Any difficult challenges you faced? All conversion of our troopy was a bit hard and we learned everything on YouTube channel!
My favourite part is the shower! We can take a relax hot shower everywhere! 😊
What’s your favorite part of your home? Our rooftop tent 😍 definitely it’s magic and we can see a lot of amazing sunset, sunrise and lookout!
Where to next? Currently we are travelling all around Australia until August 2021 and then we will decide what’s going on! My dream is to ship our troopy in New Zealand, but if there’s the possibility to stay in Australia we definitely decide to stay here permanently!
Best advice or tip for those wanting to choose #vanlife? Start to think and live in minimalist way! Travel with less is the key to enjoy better the vanlife!
What is the most difficult challenge you’ve faced living in your van or on the road? Weather condition something aren’t good, so living in van could be very uncomfortable!
What song is a “must” for the road trip playlist? The lazy song - Bruno Mars
What’s the most memorable moment you had while traveling? When we had an amazing 4WD track in the jungle, we were just me and my boyfriend and we had a shower naked in front of the ocean!
How do people find you/connect? (list your social media/website/etc) Chiaresse (Instagram) or Letmetravelmore (Instagram and YouTube)
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#VANLIFE: MEET KENDALL AND HER CONVERTED VW, VANCE
When I first moved to Australia, I took a few months to drive around and explore the country. Along the way, I met so many amazing people - some who lived permanently in their vans - and some who utilize their little home on wheels for road trips and extended holidays. Regardless, all these people had one thing in common: a passion for adventure. Today, we are sharing Kendall & her converted van, Vance.
A SPOTLIGHT ON #VANLIFE WITH KENDALL BAGGERLY
A note from the Editor, Lindsay Vacek:
When I first moved to Australia, I took a few months to drive around and explore the country. I had rented a 4x4 SUV and converted it into something I could easily camp in while on the road. Along the way, I met so many amazing people - some who lived permanently in their vans - and some who utilize their little home on wheels for road trips and extended holidays. Regardless, all these people had one thing in common: a passion for adventure. I became obsessed with spending nights by the campfire, hearing about their journeys and I knew I needed to bring their stories to all of you.
van•life: a rapidly growing lifestyle where people all over the world are converting vans into rolling homes to explore more, connect with nature and the people who live in small towns, and spend more time on their creative passions while lowering the cost of accommodations on longer road trips.
What’s your name? Kendall Baggerly
Where are you from? Tell us a little about yourself! I'm originally from San Diego, California. I studied abroad in Sydney in 2015 which is when I met my now boyfriend, Glenn. We did a lot of long distance at the start of our relationship until I officially moved to Australia in 2017, and we've been here ever since! We've spent the last year living in our van Vance travelling the country – hands down the best decision we've ever made.
What’s a typical day look like for you? No two days are the same on the road, but we do like to keep our morning routine the same every day. We wake up with the sun, make a yummy coffee and then plan our day out. Sometimes it's spent exploring new places – hiking, swimming, surfing, rock pool hunting. But other times it's a lot less fun – doing laundry, running errands, going to the mechanics. It's all a big balance but we love it!
When did you first get your home on wheels? We bought our Vance about two years ago initially just as a weekend van to take on trips out of the city. Safe to say we fell in love with the lifestyle and quickly made plans to turn him into a full-time home on wheels.
What was the build-out like and how long did it take? Any difficult challenges you faced? We did our build at a community workshop that had all the tools and space necessary to get the job done. We paid for a month's use of the space, so we worked every single day until it was done in about a month's time! We didn't have any major challenges, but a lot of the time our days were spent problem solving. Working with such a tiny area like a van means every little space matters, so every decision (e.g. how far out to make the bench top, how to maximize underbed storage, etc.) had to be really thought out. It can be really overwhelming but it's also so empowering!
What’s your favorite part of your home? Hands down our favorite part is our pull-out kitchenette that allows us to cook out the side of Vance. It doubles as our pantry storage as well, and we love it! Other than that I'd say our next favorite is our pop-top. Being able to stand up inside the van is a luxury I'll never take for granted.
Where to next? We're planning on heading to Western Australia next and will most likely spend about a year there. After our entire trip is done, we want to also do a trip in Vance to NZ once the borders open. I'd also love to do vanlife over in the states in a few years time. So many places to explore!
Best advice or tip for those wanting to choose #vanlife? Be prepared for things to not go to plan. Between breakdowns, bad weather and good ol' covid, we've had to change our plans a lot more than we thought. But that's okay! The more you're able to go with the flow, the better. This lifestyle is full of ups and downs, and that's all part of the adventure.
What is the most difficult challenge you’ve faced living in your van or on the road? We had a really bad breakdown at the beginning of our trip, which was a massive headache (and bill!). And right after we got it fixed, we were hit with travel restrictions due to covid and got stuck in a small town for three months. It was a really hard time, but in retrospect it taught us to slow down and never take our time on the road for granted. There's always a silver lining!
What song is a “must” for the road trip playlist? You can never go wrong with a little Bohemian Rhapsody! We always add that song to our road trip playlists for a little mood booster. Aside from that, we're big fans of Rufus, Ziggy Alberts and Crooked Colours :)
What’s the most memorable moment you had while traveling? We recently travelled to Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia with some friends. One afternoon we went exploring to a hidden beach to escape the crowds, and as soon as we got onto the beach we were greeted with around 30 dolphins that came near the shore. We all went running in to swim with them and instead of swimming away, the dolphins stayed around and hung out with us for a bit. It was one of the most magical experiences getting to see so many of them in their natural habitat, playing in the waters with us. We were all completely speechless. Definitely a moment that we'll forever cherish!
How do people find you/connect? (list your social media/website/etc) My Instagram is @kendallbaggerly and we're also on YouTube under Kendall and Glenn, which is where we share a little more in-depth content of our travels around Aus, including that memorable dolphin swim! :)
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#VANLIFE: THE MOST ADORABLE FAMILY & LLOYD, A CONVERTED BUS TURNED HOME-ON-WHEELS
We have a treat for you today! This #vanlife share is sure to make you smile and fill you will vanlife #goals. Marte and her husband, Jed, purchased their bus (Lloyd) two and a half years ago and took 18 months to renovate it into their dream home-on-wheels. They sold everything and hit the road with their two children, Ellida and Embla, and now spend their days making memories that will last forever.
A SPOTLIGHT ON #VANLIFE WITH MARTE + JED
We have a treat for you today! This #vanlife share is sure to make you smile and fill you will vanlife #goals. Marte and her husband, Jed, purchased their bus (Lloyd) two and a half years ago and took 18 months to renovate it into their dream home-on-wheels. They sold everything and hit the road with their two children, Ellida and Embla, and now spend their days making memories that will last forever.
“Don’t wait for a life changing event to change your life”. - Jed
What’s your name? My name is Marte and my husband is Jed, we have Ellida 4 years old and Embla 2 years old.
Where are you from? Tell us a little about yourself! I am originally from Norway but I moved to Australia 11 years ago. I met Jed back home in Norway and when his visa ran out I decided to come to Australia with him for a year and here we are a decade later. We are now married with kids and living a life we dreamt up, travelling the country and spending everyday together.
What’s a typical day look like for you? A typical day for us would be a hard thing to describe as we are always somewhere new and our flow adapts to each new place. Generally we like to park up near beaches and stay places that are warm. In Australia we are pretty lucky to have places that are warm all year around. So a most typical day would involve some time for Jed to surf in the morning, followed by some time for me to do my Yoga Practice and then we would go to the beach or if I am doing some work Jed will take the girls for a play somewhere.
The bus is really affected by the outside temp so it still gets cold in the evenings. That’s when you’ll find us snuggled up at home, cooking dinner and lighting the fireplace.
When did you first get your home on wheels? We bought Lloyd the bus 2.5 years ago when we just had Embla our second daughter, but it took us 18 months to convert it into a house on wheels so we are nearly up to a year living on the road now.
What was the build-out like and how long did it take? Any difficult challenges you faced? It was the hardest thing we have ever done. We just had our second baby and Jed was working full time as well as fitting out the bus. We didn’t expect it to take so long but we learnt a few life lessons along the way. Having said that it was the best thing we have ever done for our family! We have to pinch ourselves sometimes that we are actually living this life now after all that hard work.
What’s your favorite part of your home? That it moves! And that it feels different and fresh at every new location. We also definitely love the little bath we put in for the girls. They use it every night and its always nice to have some solid routines and comforts for the girls when we travel so much. But my absolute favourite part must be our windows and the ever changing views they provide.
Where to next? Right now we are just hanging in Byron Bay for a couple of months and from there we have no plans. We never really do. It seems life takes us to where we are meant to be at the moment and we feel comfortable trusting that. Once the boarders open to Queensland I can see us moving closer to the tropics for a little while but we are open to anything.
Best advice or tip for those wanting to choose #vanlife? My husband always says “Don’t wait for a life changing event to change your life”.
We sold everything we owned, cars, house, stuff and built our home from scratch. Jed left a well paying full time job. We took the risks and made the commitment. It might feel scary to begin with but it will be well worth it. Don’t wait for something awful to happen to push you into that decision. You deserve to live your dream life no matter what your current life is like. Make the leap.
What is the most difficult challenge you’ve faced living in your van or on the road? When the lock down happened we were travelling Tasmania and because we were no longer allowed to travel in our motor home we isolated ourselves with 3 other bus families on an amazing property at the far south of Tasmania. It was an experience for life and beautiful friendships and memories were formed but it was also incredibly hard. It was very remote and we didn’t have access to water. The weather turned when we were there also so it got very cold and our solar didn’t charge well. The uncertainty of what was happening with restrictions and no contingencies being made for people who live full time on the road was straining for a while. But then life guided us up to a sunny property in NSW and we were lucky enough to spend the rest of lock down there.
What song is a “must” for the road trip playlist? A song that means a lot to us and resonates with our life philosophy is ‘Society’ by Eddie Vedder and if you haven’t seen the movie in which this soundtrack is from I highly recommend it. Into the Wild.
What’s the most memorable moment you had while traveling? There are so many but one of my favourites are from the beginning of our journey and it is so simple yet one of my favourite memories. We had just pulled over to a free camp right by the ocean after spending a few weeks in a warm beachy place on the West coast of Australia. The weather turned and it got really cold all of a sudden while I was cooking dinner outside. It was super late so we really just wanted to get dinner done and put the kids to bed but nothing was working out. Then we decided to just embrace the chaos so we lit the fire for the first time in weeks and set up a pretend Italian restaurant inside. We played Italian music, ate spaghetti by the fire and watched the storm roll in over the ocean. Sometimes life is really just what you make it.
How do people find you/connect? I share a lot about our life and travels on my instagram @runningwld_mama and my husband does to @wander_jah_buslife
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#VANLIFE: MEET CHELSEA, digital nomad and owner of Traveller by Trade
Meet Chelsea, a fellow digital nomad who is doing BIG things in the digital world. We have always been big fans of being able to work and still travel the world, so when we met Chelsea, we knew we wanted to share her story with you all. She’s Canadian born but now living her dream life in Byron Bay, Australia.. tiny home and all.
Chelsea of @TravellerbyTrade with her Van
Meet Chelsea, a fellow digital nomad who is doing BIG things in the digital world. We have always been big fans of being able to work and still travel the world, so when we met Chelsea, we knew we wanted to share her story with you all. She’s Canadian born but now living her dream life in Byron Bay, Australia.. tiny home and all.
van•life: a rapidly growing lifestyle where people all over the world are converting vans into rolling homes to explore more, connect with nature and the people who live in small towns, and spend more time on their creative passions while lowering the cost of accommodations on longer road trips.
What’s your name? Chelsea Giles
How old are you? 26
What’s your occupation? I am the owner of Traveller By Trade. I am a social media manager and consultant, website designer and part-time content photographer. Overall, I help brands and businesses build an online presence and maximize their online reach, all organically, with zero AD spend, via their socials and website.
Where are you from? I was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario in Canada
When did you first get your home on wheels? I got my first van in 2017.
What was the build-out like and how long did it take? Any difficult challenges you faced? I actually purchased one that was already built out. My second van (that I live in now) was also built out when I got it, but I have added/changed/removed a few things since then. I am currently saving and planning for my 3rd, which might be a van or might be a shuttle bus, that my partner and I will build out. I think getting the layout exactly how you want it is the most challenging thing, which is why I am very happy to have lived in two that I bought built out. It's really helped me get an exact picture in my head of what I would want in terms of space, storage, functionality and overall look.
What’s your favorite part of your home? The fact that it is tiny. I have everything I need within a small radius, I never lose anything because I don't have much stuff and.. of course, it can move with me wherever I go.
Where to next?I had a ton of overseas travel planned but with the current situation (Corona Virus is going viral right now) everything is pretty much on hold. Really hoping everything calms down soon as its getting to winter in Australia and I would be super keen to head North where it's warmer for a little while.
Best advice or tip for those wanting to choose #vanlife?In terms of the van: Choose a van with the bed in the back and the kitchen/whatever else you fit in (depending on the size) behind the drivers seat. My first van had the kitchen in the back and it makes the space soooo much smaller. Also, try and aim for one you can stand up in. My first van I couldnt, but my new one has a pop-top and it makes such a big difference. In terms of the lifestyle: if you're new to the minimal lifestyle try to start downsizing your stuff a few weeks before. It's less of a shock. And dont think that you have to get rid of everything. I moved from Canada to Australia and left a small suitcase of cherished items (like paperwork, family photos, childhood memories ect) at a family or mates house. Being minimal in your space means having what you need/love the most but small little cherished items that don't necessarily belong in the van still hold a special place in your heart. Don't think you have to let go of all of those special bits as well.
What is the most difficult challenge you’ve faced living in your van or on the road? Not having a toilet in the van when its pouring rain and I've had one too many teas and I'm busting. I also don't have a functioning kitchen in the van (which is why I'm wanting a shuttle bus to convert next) and I think if you're wanting to do this long term (like I am) then its a really nice and homey feature. And the bugs. Holy hell the bugs can get really bad sometimes!
What song is a “must” for the road trip playlist?Oh ym goodness there are so many. This would defo change depending on the week but there is a 'Morning Oldies' playlist on Spotify that I love blasting in whenever I'm heading out on an adventure and we're leaving early in the morning.
How do people find you/connect? (social media/website/etc) Mostly online, because I work online as well. Instagram is a big one for me and I love meeting up with people that follow me or that I've connected with when they come through this area. I'm pretty much based in Byron Bay, and just live out of my van while staying in one central area. It was just a best of both worlds kind of decision for me to not be so mobile at the minute and really build a home base.
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Chelsea taking photos on the beach
Chelsea of @TravellerbyTrade in her Tiny House in Mullimbimby
Chelsea of @TravelerbyTrade with Laptop
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#VANLIFE: MEET BRETT AND HIS VINTAGE '74 VW COMBI
Meet Brett, another traveller I met while exploring this year. Brett was on a road trip up the east coast of Australia when our paths crossed. I was instantly intrigued by his beautiful vintage van and so impressed when I heard he restored it himself.
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Meet Brett, another traveller I met while exploring this year. Brett was on a road trip up the east coast of Australia when our paths crossed. I was instantly intrigued by his beautiful vintage van, which he named Valery (after the song by Amy Winehouse) and I was so impressed when I heard he even restored it himself. Check out our little Q&A below because he gives some really great #vanlife tips and advice!
van•life: a rapidly growing lifestyle where people all over the world are converting vans into rolling homes to explore more, connect with nature and the people who live in small towns, and spend more time on their creative passions while lowering the cost of accommodations on longer road trips.
What’s your name? Brett Harris
How old are you? 28
What’s your occupation? Chiropractic student
Where are you from? Loxton North, South Australia (No one knows where that is haha)
When did you first get your home on wheels? When I was 22 years old
What was the build-out like and how long did it take? Any difficult challenges you faced? We (my parents helped a lot) completely gutted the interior, the front end bumper is custom home made, wheels, camper and rear end seals and bumper are all new. The first year of owning it we had some bigger engine problems (alternator rebuild and replacement of some 44 year old wiring). She runs soundly now but there are original parts breaking from time to time, last week my key snapped my door lock barrel so I broke in to drive it home. All part of the fun of looking after something so iconic.
What’s your favorite part of your home? Definitely the upgraded foam eggcup bed. The original rock and roll 2 seater bed is stone hard. Rate a good nights snooze while camping so highly.
Where to next? Tasmania, hopefully for a month next February
Best advice or tip for those wanting to choose #vanlife? Consider the basic comforts. Whilst I love my 46 year old girl, she doesn't feature things like air-conditioning/heating, power steering.
I've found that you can easily get away with a fit out that doesn't include a permanent fridge or gas cooker.
By using a esky you can remove it and use it as a seat/kitchen bench while camping.
Alongside this is my portable gas cooker, again you can pull it out and cook outside of the van. Often use kitchens provided by caravan parks when staying at one.
Dual battery system has got me out of a shit situation so many times, the extra cranking power is so handy \ when on the road. Solar panels are cheap and affordable too, I have one on my roof charging the batteries.
Get creative with storage space if making your own cabinets, you can never get enough storage.
What song is a “must” for the road trip playlist? Alley-Oop (feat. iDA HAWK) by Big Wild, iDA HAWK
How do people find you/connect? (social media/website/etc) You can follow my adventures in instagram: marley_and_me91
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#VANLIFE: MEET CHARLOTTE, of @headoverhealing
When I first moved to Australia, I took a few months to drive around and explore the country. Along the way, I met so many amazing people - some who lived permanently in their vans - and some who utilize their little home on wheels for road trips and extended holidays. Regardless, all these people had one thing in common: a passion for adventure.
A note from staff contributor, Lindsay Vacek:
When I first moved to Australia, I took a few months to drive around and explore the country. I had rented a 4x4 SUV and converted it into something I could easily camp in while on the road. Along the way, I met so many amazing people - some who lived permanently in their vans - and some who utilize their little home on wheels for road trips and extended holidays. Regardless, all these people had one thing in common: a passion for adventure. I became obsessed with spending nights by the campfire, hearing about their journeys and I knew I needed to bring heir stories to all of you.
van•life: a rapidly growing lifestyle where people all over the world are converting vans into rolling homes to explore more, connect with nature and the people who live in small towns, and spend more time on their creative passions while lowering the cost of accommodations on longer road trips.
What’s your name? Hi I’m Charlotte
How old are you? 29
What’s your occupation? I work in Financial Crime. My job has always been pretty niche but one that’s attracting a lot of attention at the moment in large financial institutions. I spent the last 6 years working in large corporations within various anti-money laundering teams to help protect clients and businesses from fraud, bribery, corruption, money laundering and terrorism financing.
I also do a little bit of blogging / collaborations with brands as a little side hustle.
Where are you from? I’m from England. I grew up in a little surf town in Cornwall. I then moved to a city called Bristol to study a Law. Once I finished University, I moved to London for five years.
I then moved over to Australia about 1.5yrs ago and loving every minute of it!
When did you first get your home on wheels? We bought our van a little over a year ago. How we came about buying the van is a story that I’ll never forget! I’d been talking about buying one to use at weekend for surf trips to my partner Harry for a very long time. I'd given up talking about it, then one day - out the blue, I came home to find our little van sitting in our driveway! He’d completely surprised me by finding one and bringing it home. It was the sweetest surprise - I cried happy tears for hours haha.
What was the build-out like and how long did it take? Any difficult challenges you faced? We actually bought our van fully renovated. It came with everything so we could literally take it on a road trip the next day, however we’ve had to update a few things along the way and it’s had a little mechanical makeover during the time we've had it. We’re actually contemplating upgrading to a slightly bigger one soon that we can build one out ourselves. My partner Harry is 6ft3 and he's just a tad too long for ours when lying in bed haha (although he never complained having to put his feet in a cupboard every night when we lived on the road for 3 months).
What’s your favorite part of your home? I love the bamboo ceiling which runs through the whole van and I love, love our little cooker that pulls out from the boot. Cooking out the back whilst watching the sunset over the ocean is the best feeling in the world.
Where to next?I We’re back in Sydney for the time being, working and being around friends which feels nice. We are planning to do another big trip along the West Coast at some point in the van. Perhaps for a 6 months - 1 year next time.
Best advice or tip for those wanting to choose #vanlife? Van life is my absolute favourite way of living however it isn't always (if at all) the most glamorous way to live. Sometimes there's limited access to amenities (showers, toilets etc.) and it can get very hot or cold inside the van depending on the seasons. So I'd recommend hiring a van first and doing a trip for a week or so to see if you enjoy the lifestyle before fully committing.
I'd also recommend:
Downloading camping apps such a Camperman and Wikicamps to find free camp spots.
Chatting to locals to find out the best, hidden places to explore.
Investing in a bug / fly net for the doors and windows - those mozzies are little buggers!
What is the most difficult challenge you’ve faced living in your van or on the road? You’re obviously living in such a tiny space for a long period of time with another person, therefore it's super important to be mindful of whoever you are travelling with. Van life can really intensify feelings and it can take some time to adjust but once you get into the flow of the slow life - it's truly the best feeling ever!
What song is a “must” for the road trip playlist? Oh we have so many (we’ve done some very, very long drives and created very, very long playlists) but my favs at the moment are:
How do people find you/connect? (social media/website/etc) Either through social media or in person! We’ve connected with so many others living the vanlife on our journey and made some very lovely friends, whether it’s via social media or camping next to them!
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FIESTA ISLAND, CA
Come along on this End of Summer Adventure to Fiesta Island in Southern California. VW buses, ukulele's, photographs and fun! This is what California nights are all about.
My girls and I had a blast shooting, laughing and hanging around Fiesta Island with our yellow VW bus. We got the help from Haydee's Creative Flowers to decorate the bus with some amazing flowers, and Kim Egel who made some rad necklaces to match our colorful kimonos from The Witches. Such a fun afternoon out and about in beautiful San Diego. Oh, and Thanks to "Hottie", the puppy, for being so cute and adorable.
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These photos are the product of a collaboration by Ashley Williams, Amy Lynn, Shannon Baily, Renata Amazonas, Kim Egel - Photography submitted by Renata Amazonas for Established California.
ALAINA & TODD: An Adventure in Oceanside
Alaina and Todd are local residents of Oceanside. They love everything about their neighborhood, so they decided to get their photos taken exploring the area. And what better way to finished off the day, than with a beautiful San Diego sunset.
Photography by Renata Amazonas
Alaina and Todd are local residents of Oceanside. They love everything about their neighborhood, so they decided to get their photos taken exploring the area. Just to make things more perfect, Todd is the proud owner of an awesome yellow VW bus that they use as their weekend drive. So we were driving around in style :) It's amazing how many people stopped us to say hi and to talk about the car. Super rad!
Being huge fans of beer, we stopped at Bagby Beer Brewery for a quick drink at their awesome outside patio. Definitely a cool place to check out (read more about it here). And what better way to finished off the day, than with a beautiful San Diego sunset.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Renata Amazonas is a Brazilian photographer living, and working, in San Diego for the last 10 years. Her biggest passions include photography, travel, nature... and red wine! She loves exploring different locations, meeting new people, working with talented artists and being a part of a community.
