Answering YOUR questions! (Q&A) | Future plans, worst experience, national parks, van life, & MORE!

A couple weeks ago we asked y'all for questions to make a Q&A video on our drive up to the Texas Panhandle. Filming a Q&A while driving proved to be too hard, so we filmed it from our campsite and van at Caprock Canyons State Park instead! We ended up answering over 35 questions, plus a lightning round, and all of the questions and timestamps are below.
A HUGE thank you to everyone who sent us questions! We tried to answer as many as we could, but if we did not answer yours, please comment below, email us, or message us on Instagram and we will answer!
❓Watch Past Q&As:
Travel Q&A: How we plan trips, traveling with a dog, saving money, staying fit, & more! • Travel Q&A: How we pla...
Van Life Q&A | Difficult situations, safety and costs, changes we would make, & more! • Van Life Q&A | Difficu...
🗺️ Guides + Items mentioned in this vlog
Traveling with a dog (tips + what we do with Kona): adventuresofaplusk.com/full-t...
Podcasts we love: extrapackofpeanuts.com/show/, podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..., & podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Pacific Northwest Travel Guides: adventuresofaplusk.com/destin...
Drone App: www.airmap.com/operators/airm...
Follow us on AllTrails: www.alltrails.com/members/kat...
Garmin InReach Mini: amzn.to/3rb79yy
Camping Apps: www.campendium.com/, freecampsites.net/, & www.rvparky.com/
⏰ Questions & Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:59 How did you meet each other and how did you know Adam was the one?
01:59 Who is older out of the two of you?
02:13 Why did you choose Austin as a home base?
02:47 What do you do for work?
03:48 What does your schedule look like balancing day jobs, blogging, and filming?
05:27 If we weren’t traveling full time, what would your dream job be?
06:14 If you could only say a single unique word for the rest of your life what would it be?
07:11 How did you start vlogging and were you nervous at first?
07:46 Which one of you edits your vlogs?
08:18 Do you plan to have kids someday?
08:56 Where does Kona stay when she is not allowed somewhere?
09:19 Who is the DJ on the road? What type of music or podcasts do you listen to?
10:21 What is your favorite Starbucks drink?
10:47 What are the top foods you have tried on your travels?
12:08 What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
12:41 How much food does your fridge hold? Do you have to go to the grocery store every couple days or eat out often?
13:16 What is your favorite non-cook meal while traveling if you do not have a stove?
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14:16 How many US states have you been to so far?
14:24 Do you plan to do international travel once COVID is over?
14:40 What are your top places you want to visit in 2021?
15:14 Where are the top places you want to visit when COVID is over and why?
16:23 If money were no object, what would be your dream destination?
17:32 Do you have a least favorite place? Or somewhere you would not return to?
18:17 What was your worst/craziest/most difficult travel experience?
20:10 What city/states would you recommend first for someone who has never visited the Pacific Northwest?
21:03 What is your favorite national park so far?
21:51 What is the easiest national park to visit (parking, no crowds, etc)?
23:17 How do you know what places you can fly your drone?
23:48 What are the best sights to see and foods to eat in Texas?
25:12 What are your top hiking bag essentials?
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26:44 How long do you plan to do van life? Do you have plans to settle down and if so, where would it be?
27:37 What are your favorite apps for camping and picking routes?
28:09 Where is the best place you have camped in the van? And do you prefer boondocking or campgrounds?
29:49 Do you miss having a static home with family and friends close by?
30:18 Have you ever booked a hotel or Airbnb because you were sick of the van?
31:04 What is one thing you’d change about the van?
32:00 How much do you spend a year on maintenance on your van?
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33:39 ⚡ Lightning Round! ⚡
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👋🏼 About us
Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
Note: We’ve linked a handful of items so you can see exactly which products we take with us. Full disclosure--if you click on these links and make a purchase, we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. We will only ever recommend products we truly love, actually use during our adventures, and think you can benefit from too!

[@OurNationalAdventure]

We waited 7 years before having kids and now that we have them we travel with them ♡

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is awesome! Travel family goals for sure!

[@OurNationalAdventure]

Its definitely different travel- but its still alot of fun ♡ Switzerland is also on our bucket list for hikes. Tahiti sounds fantastic!

[@dawnhannon6302]

Love u guys! 😍❤

[@chrism1164]

This was fun.

[@rachealmcdaniel9268]

Peru was my first solo trip. Loved it! Changed my life

[@jymnmeier3527]

This was so much fun! Thanks for sharing

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@MDJSTVFL]

Once again great video, loved hearing about you guys. Stay safe and healthy!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks a bunch for watching Mark!

[@RyRyWags]

Thanks for the awesome Q & A session! It was fun hearing about your van life!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching! 🙌🏼 We love doing these!

[@markchristianson8178]

We love your show i see you guys came to our vancouver island cool we are looking forward to more places take care be safe !!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a great time on Vancouver Island! Thanks for watching!

[@jerlyncas8830]

It is very inspiring! I love you both!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dianastefenelli2986]

Loved your Q&A looking forward to the next one!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching Diana! 🥰

[@lockguy2652]

you guys are sweet! Its been fun binge watching and chatting back and forth. Cheers to you both for living your dreams. look forward to future adventures. Houston, Tx in the HOUSE!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We sooo appreciate you watching and commenting! ❤️

[@victoriamitchell294]

Loved this Q&A video! Keep them coming, it's fu getting to know you guys! :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

So happy you enjoyed it Victoria! 🥰

[@jamiewalters4]

Fun! Nice job answering all the questions!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Jamie! 😃

[@liliapolendey5384]

I love watching your videos. I really thank I found you guys after my son and family brought me to a roadtrip to Death Valley, Nevada and Arizona. Since then, I got so much interested watching your videos.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’re so glad to hear that and thank you for watching!

[@debrabalawajder2617]

Very informative since I’ve just found you guys!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are glad to hear that!

[@overwatchxrescue]

Agreed on Glacier! Definitely a jaw-dropping place. And yes, the east side (Many Glacier) has a ton of great hikes too!

[@cocochanel9291]

You guys are great. And I loved those covered shelters at Caprock....ahh memories !

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Those covered shelters were so amazing! Made it a lot more enjoyable to work outside on a sunny day!

[@leebrand4237]

Loved the Q&A and was happy to hear my question was answered!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

So happy we could answer it! 🙌🏼

[@michellerichardson4200]

Thank you! That was so fun; y’all did a great job!!!😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@kyungwanhong229]

Great video as always. Looking forward to see your trip videos of New England in the fall!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We cannot wait to make it there (hopefully!) 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@stargazer5073]

We love ya and know you'll be loving parents when ready! Enjoyed the long video.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! We think we’d be pretty decent at it 😉

[@glgonz]

I loved watching this!! Go Boise! Have lived in many places (California, Arizona, Virginia, Florida and Illinois), but Boise is our favorite place by far. Your plan for 2021 sounds fun and can’t wait to see where your adventures takes you, because we get to come along as well.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching Gerald! Boise is such an awesome city and so close to nature, which is our #1 criteria for someday! We can't wait to see what happens this year!

[@dennysisk6260]

I think it's cool the lifestyle you guys have. Even though it seems to be busy at times. But you doing what you love and I think that's great. Cool watching the videos thanks for sharing

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s definitely a bit chaotic and overwhelming at times, but we’re so thankful to be nomadic and love being able to travel full time!

[@zacharyrhoads6342]

I absolutely love you guys!!! I’m going to Sacramento from Minnesota this week. We are going thru the Badlands, Canyon Lands, and Rushmore. You all are the best! Thank you guys!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for the support Zachary! We hope you have the BEST time!

[@hannacarpenter2284]

Your channel inspired me to book a trip to glacier national park/whitefish in August😍I didn’t realize how beautiful it was until I saw your videos. I’m so excited!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

YAY! We are so pumped to hear that! You're going to have the best time 😍😍😍

[@ricai132]

Thanks A + K for answering my question on PNW! I enjoyed your Q & A. Safe and happy travels! 🌞

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Of course, we hope it helped! ❤️ And we hope you can make it there soon!

[@ricai132]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Me too! 😊

[@connorbabcock44]

Glad you all didn’t think my questions were too bizarre! Great answer with the queso! I hadn’t heard that one before! Great vid!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha thank you so much for sending the questions! That one word question was HARD! 🧀

[@jackieweil4344]

Blonde Roast is the best! Love your videos. Entertaining and informative.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

So glad we’re not alone on the blonde roast! 🙌🏼☕️ Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

[@JaywayMedia]

This is an amazing video! It was pretty cool to have you as my middle school teacher, Mr. Frazer! I love how Kona looks up fast when she hears the word “ball”. It reminds me of the movie “Up” when the dogs went crazy after hearing that word. Made me laugh and smile! Keep up the good work, you guys!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Jaden! So good to hear from you! And isn't it funny how dogs can know a specific word so well? If we ever need her attention, we just say "ball!" 😂

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

This was awesome! Great job! 💞

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! 💗

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

I forgot to mention how much I enjoyed Adam’s “lightening” voice! 🤣

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha I was so impressed by it!

[@lisachristy8977]

I’ve been watching your videos nonstop since I found you guys! I used to work for the same company teaching English! ❤️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@ahhitskatie9094]

So grateful for you three (yes, including Kona!), and your channel. You’re incredibly genuine, your guides are helpful, and honestly, you just exude such joy! I’m sorry your original plans had to be scrapped. But hey, getting to see the US the way you’re doing is amazing. Can’t wait to see your videos of the Midwest (especially Wisconsin and Upper Michigan). You guys rock! ❤️👏 PS you could technically have ice cream tacos 😉🤤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support, it truly means the world and keeps us going on the tougher days! ❤️ We are loving getting to see the US and cannot wait to be back on the road soon to share more places and hopefully back in the skies to explore new cultures! So so pumped for the Midwest! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 We hear it’s gorgeous 😍

[@ahhitskatie9094]

@@AdventuresofAplusK ❤️❤️❤️

[@charlesdiekmann9594]

This FAQ video was great. I learned so much about you two. I feel like I know you so well. If you are ever close to Denver let me know and I can show you some local hikes I force my kids to do.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahaha “I force my kids to do” 🤣🤣 Glad you enjoyed the Q&A!

[@prej1741]

Loved getting to know u guys more! Ever had a scary creepy moment while camping? 😁💕

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thankfully we haven't! A big fear is a bear or mountain lion attacking me in our tent lol!

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

I think we’ve been following you a year, just came across this video! Learned so much about you, and happy you’ve accomplished so much that was on the list! Now to binge watch from the beginning! Love your videos guys! ~Cara 😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’ll have another Q&A coming soon when we hit 100k so if you have any questions then let us know! Thanks for subscribing for so long! Go easy on us on those early videos! 🙈🙈

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

@@AdventuresofAplusK 🥰🥰🥰

[@glorialiu7536]

I like your video and this couple! Both of you are natural and I can see you guys are truly enjoying travelling lifestyle from the heart. I hope you enjoy this current moment. As long as you have kids, the life will go to a totally different chapter. It is not easy to have nomad lifestyle with kids.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks Gloria! We have no idea if we will have kids or not, but enjoy following families who make the nomad lifestyle work!

[@omkararjunjagdale499]

Hey Guys, keep hustling. I see you folks doing this full time. All the best from me. Love

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We super appreciate the encouragement and support! 🥰 If we’ve learned anything, hard work DOES pay off! Looking forward to making our dreams come true 🙌🏼

[@troycorso503]

Hello guys, love your guys videos! I have been binge watching since I came upon your guys series of my home state West Virginia on my suggested! As I been watching the videos I noticed your national parks checklist and I was wondering where you guys got it? Hope you guys have a wonderful day and keep making great content!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Troy! We got it off Etsy! Here‘s the link: www.etsy.com/listing/601095899/national-parks-map-of-the-united-states

[@troycorso503]

@@AdventuresofAplusK thank you!

[@AliS-rc2sg]

Since you two are headed to the new England area this fall, frostys ice cream in Depew ny is incredible! They have a sponge candy ice cream that i havnt stopped dreaming about!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ooo that sounds GOOD!

[@ronkirby1362]

Enjoyed the Q&A, my wife and i always look forward to your Vlogs. I continue to pray for you! Are you ok? I know the weather has been really bad.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are doing ok! Safe at my parent's house and thankfully only lost power for a tiny bit, although many in Austin are without power and very cold.

[@ronkirby1362]

@@AdventuresofAplusK i’m glad you are with your parents and are ok.

[@exploringespadrilles6803]

Loved that yall did this Q&A! I have been wondering a lot of the questions that were asked. Cant wait to see yall have a kiddo. So fun. We are in the process of selling our van bc we need an extra seat for a car seat...baby #1 coming later this year! We are so excited to travel and do trips with a little one with us. We have been married 8 years and so ready to share parenthood together.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Congrats on your soon to be new addition!!! It'll be so fun to experience places with a kiddo and see their amazement!

[@ryanpollack9849]

This was really interesting and informative! Nice video! (Also can't believe I've been to more states than you guys)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

There are a few we can’t count because we didn’t go to them together, but we only really started traveling a few years ago!

[@mtber1988]

All' Antico for the win! Had a sarmie there while in Italy for our Honeymoon on your recommendation after watching your videos. Actually tried quite a few places you went to.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ah yay! So happy you went there!!! Where else did you go?

[@NeverStopAdventuring]

We loved hearing about some of your international travel plans as we're super interested in some of the same places. It was also neat to get some insight into your daily / weekly work routine. You guys are hard workers for sure!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We cannot wait to do international travel again! Where do y’all want to head first?

[@NeverStopAdventuring]

@@AdventuresofAplusK first we'll head to Germany to visit family and see some other places in Europe. But South America is huge on our list! Chile, Argentina, Peru ... We'd also love to go to Australia and New Zealand as well!

[@cathywarriner]

Enjoyed the long video! 😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yay, we’re glad! ❤️❤️

[@lizbrady9261]

This was so fun... great to get to know you guys better! Hopefully we can use your Hawaii videos for reference in 2022! I live in St Louis and haven't made it to Clementine's yet.... guess I need to once spring comes!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope y’all can too! And definitely head to Clementine’s as fast as you can! We’d say any weather is ice cream weather, but we hear it’s especially cold there right now 🥶🥶

[@lizbrady9261]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I normally agree that any weather is ice cream weather... but with lows below zero this weekend it's even too cold for ice cream! It's the first thing to do on our list once we get at least above freezing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha we totally understand! Supposed to get in the single digits here in Austin in the next few days too. Stay warm and safe! 🔥

[@multipolarworldtoday]

GREAT VIDEO, THANKS

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much for watching! 😄

[@nicolemyers4584]

It’s okay to be unsure about kids. I’m 33 as well. My husband and I suffered infertility and ended up adopting three kids at once first, then did fertility treatments for our next, and had a surprise. They are now 2,4,8,9, and 10. Although, it can be challenging, I never regret having them. It’s not that we can’t do things at times, we just do them differently. I love to teach them and show them the world. Currently, we’re planning a month long tent camping road trip from the upper East Coast (Chicago) to Yellowstone and back through the lower states (St Louis). We enjoyed your South Dakota videos.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We have heard that sometimes happens, where you have a hard time getting pregnant and then explore other options and then SURPRISE! How wonderful for your family! Y'alls trip sounds amazing!

[@Jsart87]

I think you guys are starting to get some more recommendations from KZbin algorithms. My friends and I all saw your videos pop up this week in our recommended. 😀

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Niceeeee! We've been having some old videos suddenly get lots of views in the last couple weeks. Thank you KZbin Gods!

[@klmiller333]

The West Virginia videos came up on my suggested. I’ve watched a lot of your videos since. The Italy videos are awesome! I love seeing all the different food 🥘 🍦

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ah nice!!! Italy was probably the best trip ever! So delicious and beautiful there! Thanks for watching 💗

[@kimfrommn7162]

@@AdventuresofAplusK o loop pool

[@LesPaul-po5wd]

You two do an outstanding job. I really enjoy your vids. you've taught me a lot. we're actully going to copy the trails you hiked in the black hills (cathedral spires!!, etc..) we are taking the I-90 West tour this summer from OH and hitting all the National parks....badlands, black hills/wind cave, bighorn nat forest, bighorn canyon - pryor mtn wild horse range, y-stone, jackson, and finally glacier national park. 90% boondocking/dispersed camping. very excited, confident, but nervous. Keep up the great vids! really enjoy them......thank you and continued safe travels.....

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow, amazing!!! That’s going to be an epic road trip! So many gorgeous spots out that way. And thank you so much for the kind words and support! ❤️

[@bradgingerich6814]

Oh this was fun! I feel like we're best friends now! A lot of great questions were submitted....I want to join Adam for the golf trip to Scotland!!! This also gave me a new appreciation for what you guys do....you're super busy and still put out a lot of great content! Kudos!!! Love you both!!!! 😍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You're the best Brad! Always putting a smile on our faces with your sweet comments! Adam always needs a golf buddy...I have only played a few times, so I probably would hold him up lol! ⛳

[@barbarapiedra1845]

I’m so excited for you guys to come to Colorado!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

If you have any suggestions for us, let us know! We have a rough idea of where we hope to explore, but always will take more ideas!

[@barbarapiedra1845]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I have so many! We live in Colorado Springs so we’ve been absolutely everywhere! I think I’ve mentioned Sky Pond to you guys in the Rocky Mountain NP! Breckenridge has beautiful hikes and lots of good food. We love going to a small town called Bailey. They have a big lake where you can camp and water board. They also have a Big Foot museum!! The Royal Gorge in Canyon City and Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs are must dos! Glenwood Springs has Hanging Lake, and it’s so beautiful! About 45 minutes from there, there’s a small town called Redstone. It was a town made for miners back in the day but they’re known for marble! So they have a ton of marble sculptures. And Bishop Castle in Rye!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

WOW, thank you for these tips!!! We have only ever been to Denver, RMNP, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Great Sand Dunes (plus some time in Durango during a work week, but no exploring really) and we are super excited to visit some of the smaller cities around the state!

[@billton12]

Love your videos. Have you guys been to Banff? That’s our dream trip once travel restrictions lift. Spending 10 days in GNP in June and your videos have been a lot of help planning our trip. Thanks!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Bill! Thank you so much, we're so glad! We have been to Banff (pre-KZbin) and it's AMAZING! We do have a guide on our site for whenever you're able to start planning: adventuresofaplusk.com/3-days-at-banff-national-park/. We definitely plan to go back, hopefully in 2022!

[@jamar959]

You two are not only so cute, but an inspiration with your great attitude and working long hours with multiple jobs. No doubt putting these videos together is way more work that it appears. My new favorite KZbin channel!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Jim! This comment means so much to us! We don’t talk a ton about the behind the scenes, because frankly it’s a bit overwhelming, stressful, and tough juggling it all, but it means a lot when people understand the work it takes and appreciate the outcomes. Thank you so much for following along!

[@TheAllecFamily]

So awesome that you want to travel with your kids! I know a lot of parents stop traveling after they have kids, but it doesn't have to be that way!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We totally agree! We follow a handful of full time travel families and while it would definitely be harder, we know it could be doable! Although we will say, vlogging with kids sounds challenging lol (it's already hard enough with us two adults and a dog), so we aren't so sure about that 😅 But maybe y'all could share some tips on how you make it work! (major props BTW!)

[@MicahB640]

Thanks for explaining being on camera, I would love to share my journeys but definitely don’t feel completely comfortable. I’m like Adam, I would would cry😂. IG is enough for me. Y’all rock, keep up the great content!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahaha it’s SO hard! We have a handful of partially completed vlogs that we had to just bail on because the anxiety of being on camera was too hard that day. 😅

[@shannonalward217]

Really cute video! ❤️❤️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Shannon! 🥰

[@jacoba5988]

You guys are doing great and I love your website! I know it’s hard to balance all the other jobs you are doing, but I have faith that you guys will one day be fully dependent on your website and KZbin channel!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for the encouragement Jacob! Things are looking really good for this year and we are very excited about it!

[@jacoba5988]

Lol also don’t be nervous in front of the camera everyone that watches you just likes to see, well, you. I do understand where you are coming from though! Keep up the good work

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Having people stare at you in public when filming is VERY uncomfortable at times 😬😅

[@matthewhamilton8614]

Glad that you want to spend time in Tasmania when you visit Australia 🇦🇺...... so much to see and do..... such a hidden gem that most don’t even visit when they get to Australia.... born and lived on the NW coast of Tasmania ....

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Our friends spent some time there pre-COVID and it looks absolutely stunning! The hikes look very fun too! If you have any suggestions for us, let us know!

[@TexasFamilyCamping]

I really appreciate this Q&A video. I love that y'all spoke to the job situation. It's a lot of work to maintain a 40+ hour a week job and go travel, shoot video and then edit it and release the video. I keep going because I found that I absolutely love shooting video and editing it. And I love all aspects of camping. I'm hoping that over a 7 year span I can transition from my full time I.T. job into being a full time KZbinr/Video producer. It's tough because so many people in our personal lives don't understand all this work and effort, and they don't get the passion. So it's nice to hear from someone else that understands. ANd that salad, YUM. Sam's Club has a very similar salad that I love. When I'm in a crunch for time I like to get a can of cooked chicken breast and add to the southwest salad.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It is _sooo_ much more work than people realize 😅 Heck, even if all we did was our travel business, it would still be a ton of work. But just like you, we love doing it and it keeps us going. We agree it's nice to connect with others who understand that it's not just fun nonstop and understand the desire to go out and film adventures. Chicken on the salad sounds so good too! We also do a lot of taco ground beef with it too!

[@julianapetitt745]

I love this! I’m happy I’m not the only one that is undecided about kids. I always get looked at funny for it. Kathryn- I have an almost similar job. I’m a project manager for an IT company working remote. I totally understand how that can be difficult. Especially with the time changes while traveling. I would love to vlog but feel like Adam on the crying feeling. I also can’t edit anything

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We both grew up wanting kids (and LOVE our friends kids!), but as we have gotten older and traveled more, we have become less sure, which is very confusing for us at times. We’re super thankful our families support whatever we decide to do and we know that whatever we decide someday will be the right choice for us! You’re not alone and it can be hard when people try to convince you that you must have them. ❤️ Time zones can be tough! My company is originally from Europe and two of my close teammates live in France and when I first started the job in Seattle, I had 6:30 AM meetings all the time. 😴😴😴

[@pabloalvarado2329]

Maynee Mr frazer i remember you from cascade you was my health teacher glad u doing good💪🏾

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

What's up Pablo!? Hope you're doing well!

[@jonathanhelder7075]

My wife and I ran across your videos about a month ago as we planned a trip to SD, WY, MO, ND and just kept watching videos after video. You guys are awesome! If you ever want some suggestions for places to visit in Michigan, I could give you a list the length of your arm. Thanks for all that you do to keep the adventures going.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Jonathan! Thank you so much for watching! Your trip sounds incredible 🙌🏼 And we hope to visit Michigan this year, so we would love any tips!

[@jonathanhelder7075]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Wow! Thanks for the response. We live in the lower peninsula but have fallen in love with the UP (Upper Peninsula). For Uppers, that makes us Trolls. :) Anyways, if in the UP, you can check out the porcupine mountains, the Keweenaw peninsula, Black Rocks in Marquette, the Pictured Rocks lakeshore (a life-changing kayak trip), & Tahquamenon Falls to name a few. Mackinaw Island is another Michigander bucket list locatoin. It is a beautiful island with no cars, lots of natural beauty, and the historic Grand Hotel. As for the lower peninsula, I highly recommend the Traverse City area (wine/foodie country) and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. West Michigan is known for its incredible amount of breweries (Founders & Bells to name a few), and of course, Detroit, the Motor City has so much history (Motown Records, Auto Manufacturing, etc). We've traveled to all of these places and would be happy to provide additional details if that would be helpful. In addition, Michigan has a robust state tourism agency (www.puremichigan.com). There may be some sponsorship opportunities for you much like your videos made in conjunction with the SD tourism bureau.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow, thank you so much!!! I just took a screenshot of this so I can reference it when planning. We’d love to work with Michigan too! It’s extra fun to work with tourism boards to create content!

[@seeyouonadirtroad]

If you love Glacier you will love Patagonia. Did that hike years ago and it was amazing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Gahhh we can only imagine! 😍😍😍 Glacial Lakes and jagged mountains are my favorite natural features, so I know I’ll be in love with it there!

[@christopherscott8747]

Another great video. You guys are among the best KZbin has to offer. Have you guys ever thought about applying for the TV Show The Amazing Race? I think you guys would be great contestants.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You're so sweet Christopher, thank you! You know, we actually haven't seen that show! Maybe we need to watch it 😄

[@josephwilson4074]

Brookings starts with a "b" to move to someday! Lol , love ur series! God bless!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That's an option! Thanks and thanks for watching

[@josephwilson4074]

I was just joking when u started naming towns with a b to maybe move to! It is a beautiful coast line with mountains behind us all the way to the wilderness, lots to hike!

[@2travelers667]

U 2 so cute i love watching your vlogs 😘

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You're so sweet, thank you so much for watching! 💗

[@Runsfrombears]

For a cheap AC option just make a swamp cooler.

[@treyslider358]

I’m bad at golf but I do it to have a good time with my buddies!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Having fun is all that matters with golf!

[@richardparrott7192]

A friend down here in Oz has been to the US a number of times; he says Texas is the most awesome state, and the people are the most like Australians (hope that's a good thing!). They love it! Love following you guys... Fur kiddy is just fine! We do a lot of camping (camper trailer) and Zoe dog always comes. I research to find doggy day care places and those days we go to national parks etc. she goes just for a few hours.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow, that’s a cool comparison your friend has made! Texans are generally very friendly, which we hear Australians are too! And dog sitters and doggie day care have helped us a ton when traveling with Kona, especially at Glacier! Give Zoe a treat for us! 🐶🐶

[@stargazer5073]

Hey our family is planning on going to Kona, Hawaii and we just printed your 7 day itinerary! Great job organizing all of the data!!! thank you so much!!! May 2021

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is awesome! We are glad it helped! We hope to make more easy, printable versions in the future!

[@thielfamily2240]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Huwaaat?! There are printable itineraries? Planning to go to Yellowstone and Grand Teton this year. Do you have planned itineraries for both? Thanks in advance for the help.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We don't have printable ones yet. Unfortunately we just don't have time to do much besides the bare minimum when it comes to work these days, but we do have detailed itineraries on our website for Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and many other places

[@thielfamily2240]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Ohhh I can't wait to check out your website. I found you guys here in You Tube and didn't realize you have a whole other website. No wonder you guys are super busy cuz you both work nonstop.It it not like a day job where you have a hard stop and log off at 5pm. :)

[@JH-mt3pp]

We didn't have kids for 10 years after marriage. It changed our travel plans but we still went on vacations. I had the idea to do Soaring Treetops zipline adventure in Colorado with our 2 adult kids and their significant others. I was sketchy on our daughter. She was never as adventuresome as our son. It took a week to get the smile off of her face lol. It was a vacation I will never forget and they agree. Kids definitely changed my priorities but in a very good way.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is so awesome! 🙌🏼😄 And that sounds very fun!

[@rafiasafdar3487]

u both awesome

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You're so kind, thank you! 💗

[@campsaintsnowallsrvers1703]

Another VIPKID teacher! Yeah! Me too, but what are you doing now 7/2022 without it? I got hired while workcamping in Lake Corpus Christie. We traveled and work camped while I was still teaching. I loved it. Now, I work for a US tutoring company and because of VK I was able to put a lot of that experience down.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh that's great you were able to parlay that into another gig! I work full time on our KZbin and website. The schedule for VIPKid wasn't very predictable and sometimes we needed even more flexibility than it could provide. Getting up at 3am (for one class sometimes) wasn't fun either!

[@lindseymason6586]

If you are planning on visiting the Great Lakes states, as a Minnesotan, I highly recommend staying in Duluth, MN and/or Grand Marais, MN. There are several state parks along Highway 61 with waterfalls, hikes on the Superior Hiking Trail, and lots of great food to eat.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Definitely have some fun things planned there 😍

[@JulsMWK1995]

I wondered too if you ever planned to have kids. If you do, you can still go on adventures. As a mom in her 40’s with two kids (1 in middle school, 1 in elementary) travel might slow a little and look different but it’s so fun to give these experiences to them and see it through their eyes. I think job commitments get in the way of travel more than kids do. So if you have the means to travel with your jobs, you have the hardest part figured out. My family never traveled when I was a kid. I am in love with traveling so I love that I can give my kids that experience. My lists of places I hope to go is long though, so I need to start stepping up the pace! Lol.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for that insight. We are still unsure what we want to do. There’s a variety of reasons we do and don’t want kids. It’s not only about travel. I do see your point about sharing the travel experience with your children and think that is an amazing pro. We’re still on the fence

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Oh my goodness, your 2021 plans sound amazing, I can not wait to see some of it. You know I love Utah. Love Colorado and Wyoming too so that will be a lot of fun to watch, and have wanted to visit New England in the autumn for so long 🍁🍂 Like you guys I've given up on hopes of international travel this year 😟 and am looking at Cornwall Devon for the summer instead! Lol at Adam's "Scotland for golf" answer. Kathryn, I'm with you on Patagonia though - been wanting to go there for too long. I did a non luxury safari in Kenya and Tanzania (overlanding truck) and it wasn't too bad. The worst part was the campsite in the Serengeti - no fence around it. I was scared I'd wake in the middle of the night needing the loo, but by the time I woke, the kitchen staff were making so much noise it would have scared off any animals.🦁 Bless you guys for what happened on your Mexico trip (belly rather than sunburn... it's almost a rite of passage for Brits to get burnt when they go on holiday, it's rather embarrassing!) . But the belly situation has happened to the best of us. Interestingly on some of my favourite trips: Morocco, Bosnia AND Turkey! Loved the lightning round at the end, so pleased some of the questions made it into the video (... and I got a shout out 🙌🙌) . Your logic behind the airline/accommodation cancelling was too funny, especially for a quick fire round. 2 very good arguments you've got there. 🙌🙌 Interesting to learn tacos over ice cream if you had to choose! Great video - well worth the wait!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We knew you'd love our plans! Crossing our fingers we will kick off Utah videos soon-ish (if our plans follow through). 🤞🏼We are super hopeful that 2022 will be a BIG international year for us (and for everyone)! Lots of airline miles waiting to be used! ✈️✈️ Oh gosh, the fear of a lion getting me in my sleep is a real fear haha. We want a super fancy tent that is secure and has a bathroom inside lol. And we are thankful that the Mexico incident didn't ruin the trip haha. I actually skimmed through the video from our last day there and was shocked I ate so much that day because I KNOW I felt horrible lol. I powered through it, I guess! I have since changed my mind on some of my lightning round answers lol! I now vote pasta and also accommodation getting canceled because I realized we could just get a cheap hotel somewhere if needed. Thank you so much for sending those all along, it was a lot of fun!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

@Adventures of A plus K Yeeeees, didn't realise you were heading to Utah so soon 🙌🙌 So excited for you both. If it's not closed due to Covid, I'd highly recommend getting permits for the Fiery Furnace in Arches, just prepare to get lost! You guys did well to eat properly in Mexico on the last day, it's strictly plain bread, rice or pasta for me for a few days after the event! It always throws restaurant staff though, they worry thinking it's something lost in translation! Can't believe you both vote pasta over pizza though - I'm with you guys on so much, but not that 🍕🍕 pizza all the way! Roll on 2022 with hopes of international travel again 🤞

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hopefully soon! The goal is by April, but we shall see! Hitting the road during COVID is always anxiety inducing, so we are trying to think through everything to make sure we will make a safe choice limiting our interactions and still have the ability to work easily from the road. Thank you so much for the fiery furnace tip! It looks like it's currently closed 😭, but maybe it'll open back up! Pizza or pasta was so tough, I think we'd gladly take either lol! I go back and forth! As for Mexico, it was hard to say no to delicious tacos and treats, but when we got back it was a bland diet lol!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Huge shame about the Fiery Furnace. I loved the Devil's garden trail at the top of the park (hiked it in 2010 and again in 2019 it was that good). There are many attractions along it meaning you can easily shorten or lengthen it depending on how you're feeling. The double O arch at the top is beautiful if you have the energy. Both times we've hiked it first thing in the morning as the trail is mostly east of the arches so the morning sunlight shines onto them for pretty pictures rather than giving silhouette's. Never done the loop, always powered out as far as we wanted to go before the heat of the day set in, then slowly made our way back stopping at the different arches for a breather once the temperatures rose. IMO significantly better than the Delicate Arch hike - though you di get the big reward at the end of that one. Not a hike, but the Windows at sunset are gorgeous.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You're the best!!! Thank you so much for all of these tips! Going to start looking into it all more this weekend as we figure out a plan to get back on the road!

[@kmstanley79]

Loved this very informative video. Truly wish I could meet you guys one day. As far as your comments about Sprinter service, you are 100% correct about the stealerships over charging for maintenance. Being a Sprinter owner, you should join the free SprinterForum. Google it and join in. I would also suggest anytime you're heading north through Denver, stop in and see Dennis at LinDen Engineering in Golden,Co. Sprinter's finest independent west if the Mississippi.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahaha stealerships, that is perfect! 🤣🤣🤣 We will try to time our service for when we are in CO so we can go there! Thanks so much for the tip!

[@kristenwilliams1513]

Loved this and currently making notes for our trip out west this summer!!! Big question; WIFI!? How do you manage your full time jobs and video editing on the road?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi! We answer that in this FAQ post! We hope that helps! adventuresofaplusk.com/van-life-faqs/

[@kristenwilliams1513]

@@AdventuresofAplusK thanks so much!! Will go watch now. I get a Mercedes-Benz car bonus each month from my company, and we are seriously thinking about using it for a sprinter van instead of my SUV!! Trying to figure out how we can do biz on the road full time 🇺🇸

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh wow, how cool! What a perk!

[@lindsey3481]

I highly suggest the Cook Islands as a lower budget version of Tahiti. They are in Oceania and GORGEOUS.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@LivinginOurNow]

Woot woot, Saguaro NP!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Woot woot! Can't wait to come back there sometime and have you show us around!

[@LivinginOurNow]

@@AdventuresofAplusK we're just here for the tacos and ice cream...

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

🌵 + 🌮 + 🍦 = great day!

[@nwdixieboy]

This was so nice to find out so much about you sweet guys. Your husband is as nice as he is fine- plus he likes to do what you like to do. You are lucky girl!!!!!!! I loved hearing how you were best friends first. You remind me of my ex wife from ages ago. Very pretty like you.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!

[@kenzonomura9278]

Love the Q&A! Apologies if you've already answered this in a previous video, but Adam mentioned that you both take a break in the middle of the day to do a quick workout. I imagine your days are super packed--what's your workout routine for when you're on the road? Also, how do you both divvy up work related to the channel (ie does one person typically write more content for the website vs. does one person typically own the video editing etc.)?

[@kenzonomura9278]

Oops sorry! I just realized you actually did answer a little bit of my last question in this video :) Still curious to hear more about the other aspects of your work outside of the film editing process as well, like writing/partnerships/etc.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Good question! We have adjustable dumbbells in the van, so we do a lot of lifting. We like this one guy named Jeremy Scott's workouts for more of a HIIT workout and we have also gotten into running more since COVID started, as well as taking long walks as often as possible. And hiking too! As for work for the channel, Adam manages our website (he re-built it recently on a new builder), works on Pinterest (a big driver to our site), outlines all blogs and rough drafts them, uploads the blogs once finalized, manages our relationship with our bookkeeper and CPA, does the music for our vlogs, and keeps track of analytics. I focus on planning out content ideas (both blogs and vlogs), outlining vlogs (the flow of them, facts to say, etc), taking the blog outlines/drafts and editing, expanding on them, and finalizing them, editing all of our photos, editing the vlogs, uploading the vlogs and doing all of the description writing + tagging, and manage our Instagram + KZbin comments, work with partners, and respond to emails. It's a team effort for sure!

[@kenzonomura9278]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Wow, I really appreciate your thorough response! Really great insight into the behind the scenes operations, content strategy, and marketing efforts. You both do some incredible work, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how the channel continues to grow!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

I am glad it helped! We really want to bring more awareness into what all goes into running a travel blog + KZbin channel., as it is a ton of work and truly is running a business vs. just "influencing" and all fun and games haha.

[@jessiemorgan4441]

Please go to Death Valley next!!!! Seriously, it’s beautiful if you pick the right hikes

[@jessiemorgan4441]

Btw happy I found you guys!!! We’re doing the badlands/Custer next weekend and I found you guys based on that videos. You’re great!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’d love to! Not going to CA this year, but definitely planning to next year! And thank you so much for watching, we hope you have a great trip!

[@steveandtracysweeney3037]

HI A/K, great video. Very interesting info on you both. Not surprising that your both "techies", lol. Stay Safe. S/T

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're glad y'all enjoyed the video!

[@TheDestinationDudes]

Not gonna lie, we spent some quality time on Zillow by the end of our trip to Idaho. Let's be neighbors in Boise! [Also, sorry we missed the Patreon meet a while back. One of us decided to get extremely sick from a hiking cut/scrape... pfff..] Looking forward to the next vlog!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Boise neighbors...let's do it! I definitely look there just out of curiosity lol! And we will probably do another Patreon live next month, so we hope y'all could join! Would be so fun to chat with y'all!

[@WhatTheCraft23]

OMG please please please come to the Philippines! My boyfriend and I are HUGE fans! :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We would LOVE to!

[@AshleyandChristian]

Switzerland is not bad price wise! We frequently do it on a budget 😉 ALSO, I (Ashley), just did Argentina Patagonia last year! Also not too bad cost-wise! The Fitz Roy hike there is definitely a bucket list hike for hikers (how many times can I say hike lol). I'm super excited to see you guys get to all of these places.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Good to know that you can do them cheaper! We thankfully love free activities, like hiking, and prefer cheaper food, so that helps! Our biggest struggle for Patagonia will be getting there. Every time we have looked it's $2k+ a person just to fly from Austin! But we are racking up lots of miles during COVID that we will be eagerly waiting to use 🙌🏼

[@AshleyandChristian]

@@AdventuresofAplusK That's us too! The biggest expense is figuring out how to get transport for cheaper in Switzerland and NEVER eating out (except for one required fondue haha). We paid ~$1200 to go from Wichita to BA and I think $180 to get from BA-Ushaia-El Calafate. I think we connected through IAH. I'll watch the crap out of those vlogs when you guys get there

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

NICE! That's not too bad! Since we have had to put off international for a year now, we may just end up going to South America for a few months! CANNOT WAIT!

[@leahhugo6085]

Hi Adam & Katherine, been following your channel for a while. I'm from California but born and raised in the Philippines. You should definitely visit Southeast Asia. Tip: when you go to the Philippines, visit between Dec. to May, not so much rain and it's around summer season.. Best Beaches are El Nido in Palawan, Boracay and Siargao. You will never go wrong! Best seafoods in the World as well( not to be biased 😋). You mentioned Glacier Natl Park..can't wait, going on a road trip to Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota next month. Done watching your videos on all these States. Thanks for all the pointers. Take care you guys!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We cannot wait to make it there! Thanks for the tip on when to visit, we have been hoping to make it a winter trip eventually, so we are glad our planned timing is good! We hope you enjoy your Montana, Wyoming, SD trip...they are some of the most gorgeous states!

[@TheBalanceSeeker]

The only potable coffee at Starbucks is the blonde roast. 😄 Also, blonde Americano with cream is my drink. 😉

[@PriestsandParamedics]

What’s y’all’s favorite Austin brewery? Would love to see some brewery vlogs with maybe some beer flights and reviews

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Kevin! We actually don’t drink, so no breweries for us. We’re sorry we can’t help with that one! 😫 But we have some friends that really love Lazarus and Jester King!

[@michellechristensen7680]

I know you said you’re planning on visiting the Great Lake states. If you come to Wisconsin, consider door county. It’s so beautiful on Lake Michigan with tons of coast line and lighthouses. Beautiful lavender fields in early august on the island off the coast of door county as well.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Door county is super high on the list for our time there! We may not make it in time for lavender fields, but I’m going to write that down in case there are still there!

[@michellechristensen7680]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Awesome! Love your vlogs and interested in see everywhere you go! :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching! If you have any other Great Lake state tips, let us know! We will likely be sticking to closer to the lakes vs. more inland just due to time constraints, but VERY excited to go!

[@thielfamily2240]

Re kids, you do you. It is not anybody's decision but yours. Not gonna lie, it does change your life. But if you love to travel, having kids will not stop you. You can still travel as a family and maybe start writing family friendly trip itineraries. There is a market for that (errr me, as I have a 5yr old). ;)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We agree! Definitely a decision that we will make for ourselves based on what is best for us 😃

[@ducayfamily6633]

We love to see you in Siargao, PH when you are ready to travel in SE Asia. Let us know.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We would LOVE to go there! Looks gorgeous and we really want to visit SE Asia so badly!

[@Michelledoebler]

I'm a newer viewer, found y'alls videos doing research for Seattle. (My partner and I are going for the first time in two weeks) And I have to say, this is one of the best Q&As I have ever watched. It was so incredibly well organized, so well-researched, and I absolutely loved that you put in a table of contents and showed each question on the screen. I know how much work must've gone into making this video and I wanted to let you know that it didn't go unnoticed! Definitely looking forward to traveling and exploring more once COVID slows down. Just wanted to say you've got a new subscriber in me!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Shelly, this really means a ton to us! ❤️ We appreciate you watching and noticing the work we put into this Q&A!

[@darlenekeene755]

Great Q & A. Love the content you create. Just started RVing in the fall. I work part time and travel other times. Interested in remote work to subsidize my travel. Just found out about VIPKid yesterday. Would love to hear about you experience with them. We're you a teacher already? I was intimidated by the extremely long legal mumbo-jumbo of the terms of agreement. Thanks for any advise.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Darlene! I was a teacher for about 6 years before doing VIPKid, but anyone can teach with VIPKid as long as you have a Bachelors, have experience working with kids in some capacity before, and an American accent (vs. British or Australian). You have to do a few rounds of interviews/class demos, which were intimidating at first. It took a while to get fully hired, likely due to the time I applied (when COVID was kicking off and more people were applying), but the experience has been pretty positive! The pay isn't super great, but the hours are really flexible (you make your own schedule) and the lessons are planned for you, so there is really no prep work. Some teachers are very enthusiastic, which always made me hesitant to apply since I am more reserved, but I have still been able to book up most of my schedule openings. I hope that helps some!

[@darlenekeene755]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Great information. I have worked with children in one capacity or another for 40 years , both volunteering and paid. Children are my passion. Thank you for you response.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You would enjoy it then for sure! Oh and as for being in a RV/van while teaching, we haven't had issues using our hotspots for internet with VIPKid. We just make sure we have good service wherever we sleep so we can wake up early the next morning and teach from that spot (vs. having to drive around to find service).

[@miranda1234651]

You guys said you haven’t been to some of the Great Lakes states. Have you had a chance to check out Minnesota yet? Some really beautiful scenery/hikes up on the north shore. Anyways, thanks for the video!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s super high on the list for this year! My extended family is all up in NW Indiana so I’ve spent a lot of time near Lake Michigan, but never the other lakes or states!

[@thomasstewart880]

@@AdventuresofAplusK you HAVE to go to the UP (Upper Peninsula of Michigan). Pictured Rocks is gorgeous and all in all its some of the most rugged and remote parts of the entire US.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We cannot wait to visit the UP! If you have any hike suggestions or anything else we should check out while there, let us know!

[@ClareGreenan]

Your sound quality is awesome! What microphone do you use?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Clare! We use a Rhode VideoMicro! amzn.to/3aZMrey

[@andysinclair2084]

Plus, you make time to be on podcasts!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha that too! We try to do as much as we possibly can!