In late winter/early spring, White Pass ski area, which is located just outside of Packwood, Washington, hosts a family-friendly snow festival called “Winter Carnival.” The weekend-long celebration features a gigantic…
It’s official, the holidays are here! Every year, during this season, millions of people around the globe get to hang out with their loved ones and share in laughter and…
Most new vans don’t come with a lot of extra storage space. While you can design and build various closets, drawers, hampers, and baskets for your vehicle, doing so takes…
Sprinter Van Build 1.0 In September of 2016 I published a YouTube video on my channel called "SPRINTER VAN CONVERSION: My DIY Setup for Less than $1,200.” The video was a big…
I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of Caesar salads, Greek salads, House salads, and every other type of common salad recipe that restaurants and grocery stores offer. There…
For years people have repeatedly told me “Sergei, you should love yourself–this is imperative for happiness.” I’ve also read articles and self-help books about the positive benefits of developing healthy…
In the United States, there’s a section of the IRS tax code that’s extremely pertinent to van life: Section 179. Section 179 was created by the US government to help stimulate the economy and motivate businesses to invest in themselves.
In this virtual foraging walk, Sergei Boutenko demonstrates how to find, identify, and eat 25 common weeds and wild edible plants. Wild crafting can be done safely and responsibly! Watch this video and learn how. For extra bonus points, watch this video on your mobile device while you look for these same plants in your backyard!
Consistency & TextureThe most important component of making a tasty green smoothie is ensuring it has an even consistency and a smooth texture. To attain an even consistency, simply blend…
Logging photo and video files isn’t very fun, but it sure is helpful down the road! In years past, I didn’t have a good file naming workflow so I skipped…