Authentic Asheville is a camper van travel blog that focuses on travel in Asheville, North Carolina, and beyond. This website is a resource for those interested in the Ram Promaster City van with a Wayfarer Conversion Kit. Articles include camper van DIY ideas, tips, and tricks, trip recommendations, gear reviews, best places to eat and drink, etc.
Caroline Whatley and Erin McGrady are the duo behind Authentic Asheville. We are digital nomads who work as freelance photographers, writers, social media content creators, and web designers.
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Recent Asheville Adventures
The best things to see and do in Asheville, North Carolina and beyond.
Best Places to Hammock in Asheville, North Carolina
There are so many fun things to do in and around western North Carolina. The region has miles of scenic trails, moreContinue reading “Best Places to Hammock in Asheville, North Carolina”
Best Instagram Spots in Asheville
One of our favorite things to do when we travel is to find murals. It’s fun to walk around and discover themContinue reading “Best Instagram Spots in Asheville”
Best Outdoor Breweries and Bars in Asheville
There are a ton of great places to grab a beer in Asheville but if you’re looking to take advantage of someContinue reading “Best Outdoor Breweries and Bars in Asheville”
Camper Van Life Adventures
How to Choose a Van for Van Life
Ready for a new adventure? One that involves travel? And possibility living out of your van? We’ve spent many, many hours discussing,Continue reading “How to Choose a Van for Van Life”
The Best Camper Van Bed is a DIY Bed
On our most recent van life adventure through Canada in our Ram Promaster City Camper we left our Exped Sim Comfort DuoContinue reading “The Best Camper Van Bed is a DIY Bed”
DIY Van Window Screens
They say necessity is the mother of invention, right? Such was the case for our DIY Van Window Screens. We spent aboutContinue reading “DIY Van Window Screens”
Recent Adventures!
Best Burgers in Asheville, NC
Y’all know how we love to eat! In this post we’re sharing our favorite places to get some of the best burgers in Asheville, NC. Each of them is guaranteed to hit the spot. And no two burgers on this list are the same! We dare you to work your way through these spots untilContinue reading “Best Burgers in Asheville, NC”
Best Van Life Gear Under $50
Through trial and error, we’ve found some gear that makes life on the road and in our van not only easier but more enjoyable. Though we’ve done other gear posts before such as the 9 essential pieces of gear you need for van life, this is the first one where every item on the listContinue reading “Best Van Life Gear Under $50”
Best Pizza in Asheville, NC
Ok, it’s no secret that we love coffee, ramen, and cheeseburgers. But one of our all-time favorites is that cheesy goodness we all know and love: pizza. In this post we’re going to share about our favorite spots in Asheville. Are your ready? Here we go: Best Pizza in Asheville, NC. Save it, pin it,Continue reading “Best Pizza in Asheville, NC”