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Vangabonds Vagabonds. With a van. See what we did there? Read more at www.vangabonds.com. Please feel free to contact us at anytime.

Okay, so we don’t actually own a van, but CR-V doesn’t really fit into “vagabonds” like the word “van”, does it? We are the Kietzmans, a couple in our 20s who embarked on an open-ended international journey in our “van” with our two dogs in 2012. Originally both from Kansas, we met and married as Jayhawks before moving to North Carolina (raise up!) in 2008. Four years later, the wind led us in a d

ifferent direction, and we found ourselves driven towards location independence that we might have fewer limits and greater flexibility in our pursuit of furthering the experiences and lessons of living in new places. Now, living as digital nomads, we work online from wherever we happen to be, which is currently on a slow drive through the Americas, from Canada to Argentina. CNow, living as digital nomads, we work online from wherever we happen to be, which for two years included a slow drive through the Americas, from Canada to Argentina and the southernmost tip of South America before we looped back north to Brazil in 2014 for a wild World Cup month and a bittersweet flight back to the United States. Our current home is in Kansas City, Missouri, but check at the top of our website to see where we are today or take a look at our route on our website to see where we’ve been. In addition to travel information, we consider Vangabonds.com to be a lifestyle blog through which we hope to share resources and interact with various communities. You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter and also have new content emailed to you by subscribing on the right side of our homepage.

Dolores Hidalgo, the town where the war for Mexican independence was born.
09/03/2016

Dolores Hidalgo, the town where the war for Mexican independence was born.

As in we are vagabonds...and we drive a van. See what we did there?

Teotihuacan. City of the Gods.
03/03/2016

Teotihuacan. City of the Gods.

Who knew there was a castle in the middle of Mexico City?
13/02/2016

Who knew there was a castle in the middle of Mexico City?

As in we are vagabonds...and we drive a van. See what we did there?

12/02/2016

As in we are vagabonds...and we drive a van. See what we did there?

A couple laid back neighborhoods on the south side of Mexico City.
11/02/2016

A couple laid back neighborhoods on the south side of Mexico City.

As in we are vagabonds...and we drive a van. See what we did there?

Just a kick ass museum in Mexico City.
08/02/2016

Just a kick ass museum in Mexico City.

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Alive and kickin'...
07/02/2016

Alive and kickin'...

As in we are vagabonds...and we drive a van. See what we did there?

Well, we were finally able to find the words. Here goes our attempt at describing the end of our journey through the Ame...
02/01/2015

Well, we were finally able to find the words. Here goes our attempt at describing the end of our journey through the Americas, explaining where we've been for the last six months, and giving our best shot to that elusive question... what now?

After six months of silence, we finally wrap up our journey through the Americas.

Departed Recife, Brazil at 11PM last night. Arrived in Miami at 5:30AM this morning. Found us a Mama Mo in Atlanta at 6P...
02/07/2014

Departed Recife, Brazil at 11PM last night. Arrived in Miami at 5:30AM this morning. Found us a Mama Mo in Atlanta at 6PM this evening. :) Long but good first day in the states after 18 months of overlanding!

USA vs. Portugal at the Recife Fan Fest.
30/06/2014

USA vs. Portugal at the Recife Fan Fest.

Our home for the month of June.
27/06/2014

Our home for the month of June.

A wonderful family compound offering four clean, fresh, and comfortable studios.

Between our apartment and downtown Recife is this gem of a city, Olinda, where we spent a day walking, taking pictures, ...
25/06/2014

Between our apartment and downtown Recife is this gem of a city, Olinda, where we spent a day walking, taking pictures, and watching cup games in a local bar.

Just north of Recife, this colonial city has beautiful buildings and even better views.

Our view of John Brook's go ahead goal last Monday. Here's hoping for another win tonight!
22/06/2014

Our view of John Brook's go ahead goal last Monday. Here's hoping for another win tonight!

Video taken from the stands of Arena das Dunas on the night of the game and includes fan reaction.

As we prepare for tonight's bout against Portugal, here's a recap of our day last Monday - a long and wonderful adventur...
22/06/2014

As we prepare for tonight's bout against Portugal, here's a recap of our day last Monday - a long and wonderful adventure to a win. Check out the video at the end of the go ahead goal!

A whirlwind day getting ready for and watching the USMNT play Ghana in Natal, Brazil.

USA vs. Ghana on Monday!
20/06/2014

USA vs. Ghana on Monday!

USA vs. Ghana pre-game pictures from Monday. Shots from the game will be up later...
19/06/2014

USA vs. Ghana pre-game pictures from Monday. Shots from the game will be up later...

Headed out the door to the USA vs. Ghana World Cup game today. In case you aren't quite sure what that means, see this a...
16/06/2014

Headed out the door to the USA vs. Ghana World Cup game today. In case you aren't quite sure what that means, see this article...

A beginner’s guide to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Our route to the Cup. We took the long way, and now we're really ready for some futebol! Here we go U.S. Soccer! USA S...
14/06/2014

Our route to the Cup. We took the long way, and now we're really ready for some futebol! Here we go U.S. Soccer! USA Soccer Men's National Team

As in we are vagabonds...and we drive a van. See what we did there?

14/06/2014
13/06/2014

HELP US MAKE A WORLD CUP PLAYLIST!

We have a four hour drive Monday morning to the USA vs. Ghana game in Natal, Brazil. We are looking for recommendations for some solid AMERICAN music to get us pumped up for the festivities and the game. Thus far we have Skynyrd, CCR, and Nelly. Artists and specific songs are both welcome.

Go...

Last month's slideshow of our favorite pictures from Rio!
13/06/2014

Last month's slideshow of our favorite pictures from Rio!

Our favorite pictures from a beautiful month in Rio.

Our spot for the opening match of the 2014 World Cup. Needless to say, the group was happy with the outcome.
13/06/2014

Our spot for the opening match of the 2014 World Cup. Needless to say, the group was happy with the outcome.

We shared this photo taken in Montreal in October of 2012 when the was 616 days away. Now game 1 kickoff is in an hour...
12/06/2014

We shared this photo taken in Montreal in October of 2012 when the was 616 days away. Now game 1 kickoff is in an hour. !!!!!!!!!

A friendly reminder from the Portuguese Center of Montreal - just over 600 days to World Cup kickoff in Brazil. Who's coming?!

A short video we took during our drive north last weekend. All of is decked out for the Cup. Go big or go home!
12/06/2014

A short video we took during our drive north last weekend. All of is decked out for the Cup. Go big or go home!

While making the long drive from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, we passed through a number of towns and cities all decked out in Brazil's colors and ready for the...

A don't-miss spot in : Arpoador
12/06/2014

A don't-miss spot in : Arpoador

Arpoador, with a vantage point of Rio’s Zona Sul appreciated by all.

Our hotel parking lot last weekend while traveling from Rio to Recife.
12/06/2014

Our hotel parking lot last weekend while traveling from Rio to Recife.

Brazilian Craft Beers
11/06/2014

Brazilian Craft Beers

Warriors Against Dengue
11/06/2014

Warriors Against Dengue

We'll try not to post any more sunrise pictures, but on our drive out of Rio on Saturday...
11/06/2014

We'll try not to post any more sunrise pictures, but on our drive out of Rio on Saturday...

A look at the two apartments we stayed in while in Rio, both in the same giant house that is now split into various suit...
11/06/2014

A look at the two apartments we stayed in while in Rio, both in the same giant house that is now split into various suites.

We stayed in two separate apartments in one house, but the gist is the same… great views, great spot.

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