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Los Boris on the Road

A Puerto Rican couple, a self-built van, and one very opinionated parrot โ€” chasing all 50 states one tank of gas at a time.

๐Ÿ“ On the road right now ยท Next big goal: Alaska 2027

Shey & Luis inside their self-built camper van
Puerto Rico, always along for the ride

How It Started

We Sold It All and Built a Home on Wheels

We're Shey & Luis โ€” two Boricuas who traded a fixed address for the open road. We didn't know how to build a table, let alone a van, so we graduated from the University of YouTube, tools in hand, and turned a bare cargo van into a home.

Now we're working our way through all 50 states, carrying a little bit of the island with us wherever we park โ€” the music, the food, the familia energy, and a healthy dose of "se hace lo que se pueda."

  • Self-built van, learned entirely on the fly
  • Chasing all 50 states, one stop at a time
  • Sharing the real ups and downs, not just the highlight reel

The Third Wheel

Meet Lucas, Our African Grey Co-Pilot

Lucas doesn't have a driver's license, but he definitely has opinions about the route. Our African grey parrot has logged more miles than most people's road trips โ€” riding shotgun, narrating rest stops, and keeping us laughing (and occasionally very confused about what noise we just heard).

  • Full-time flock of one, permanent travel buddy
  • Self-appointed alarm clock and doorbell
  • Has opinions on every gas station we choose
Lucas the African grey parrot, up close

What Fills Our Days

Life on the Road

Fishing lines, full plates, honest days, and a whole country left to see.

Fishing Whenever We Can

Luis will find water in any state โ€” lake, river, or coastline. If there's a rod in the van (there's always a rod in the van), there's a good chance we're parked near water.

Food Is Non-Negotiable

From tiny-kitchen arroz con gandules to the best hole-in-the-wall diner in whatever town we land in, good food is how we get to know a place โ€” and each other.

Staying Positive, Mile After Mile

Shey manages real health challenges on the road, and chooses to be the bright spot anyway. If you're looking for a reminder that you can keep moving forward, this is it.

Chasing All 50 States

State by state, we're building a map full of stories โ€” the goal is to touch all 50, with Alaska on the horizon for 2027.

"We didn't know how to build a van. We just knew we wanted a different kind of life โ€” so we started, and figured out the rest on the road."
โ€” Shey & Luis, Los Boris on the Road

Tried & Tested

Gear We Actually Use

The stuff that earns its spot in a small van has to work hard. These are a few of our go-to picks.

Compost Toilet

No black tank, no drama โ€” our compost toilet is one of the best upgrades we made to the build.

See what we use โ†’

Water Filtration

Clean drinking water from any hookup, anywhere we park. Non-negotiable for full-time van life.

See what we use โ†’

Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Fishing, hiking, hanging out at the coast โ€” we're outside constantly, so reef-safe SPF is an everyday essential.

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Come Along

Follow the Journey

New stops, new states, and Lucas's best commentary โ€” all on social.

Say Hi

Get In Touch

Brand partnership, meetup on the road, or just want to say hi to Lucas? Send us a message.

losborisontheroad@gmail.com

We usually reply within a few days.