Our Story
Our Story
Brad and Nicole have been traveling together since 2005. They married young in life and wanted to see the world, but things were happening slower than they anticipated. In 2020, like many others their chances of traveling came to a halt. Their perspectives had changed and so did the need to travel. They decided that they wanted to change the cycle of work, save, travel, die. Sorting out their priorities, Brad and Nicole abandoned the idea of "work-to-save and you can travel later" to "work, travel, work, travel, save where you can, enjoy life and know that money can always be made."
Their new zest for life was born and they began plotting their endeavors. First, they took a small test trip to Colorado in a rental van which solidified their dream of "vanlife." There in Telluride, Colorado they decided to purchase a van of their own upon returning home and 1 month later they began their build.
Van life was just the start for the two. They began a YouTube channel to document the build out process of their van (Vincent VanGo) and share their travels with hopes to ignite a fire under others to live and enjoy life while you have it.
When the chance to travel overseas became available again, Brad and Nicole jumped quickly to visit their favorite country of Italy. It wasn't long after that they started planning visiting all 7 continents, a dream Nicole thought may never happen until 2020 lit a fire under her ass.
Brad and Nicole share their adventures, finding and tips with hopes that you too will take the leap to living the life you want. They are fueled by the next adventure and always looking to provide you with useful travel advice.
DIVE DEEPER:
Though Travel is their main love, both Brad and Nicole continue to work full time with their pizzerias and pursue their love of travel as a part time hobby with hopes to one day turn it into a full time career.
About Nicole:
Nicole was an Art Major in college taking up things like photography, painting and sculpture while working in Fashion Merchandising as the lead display manager. She previously had a Travel blog sharing travel planning and tips for the adventurous woman.
About Brad:
Growing up Brad was the second photographer for his Dad's photography business, shooting weddings and portraits. He was enlisted in the Army, serving 4 years with a deployment to Iraq in 2004-5 and took up many skills while working at Home Depot for nearly a decade.
Want to work with us?
We are available for assignments of writing, photography, videography or drone work across the globe. Send us an email: bradandnicolebean@gmail.com or visit our contact page