Your guide to living in a van, finding a remote job, converting a sustainable camper van, and joining the van life community.
Vacay Vans is your complete guide to living in a van from lawyer turned vanlifer, Lisa Jacobs. Everything you need to know to become a van life digital nomad. Learn how to find a remote job so you can make money on the road. Get the ‘behind the scenes’ of daily van life so you can find out what it’s really like to be a solo female traveler. Learn where to park, how to shower, where to buy, and how to convert your own sustainable camper van. Discover van life events, workshops, and festivals all around the world, so you can meet other nomads and learn about the lifestyle first-hand!
Was Moving to Atlanta for Acting a Mistake?
Was moving to Atlanta for acting a HUGE mistake? Well..sorta. Backstory In January 2022, after a transformative 5-MEO-DMT psychedelic experience, I decided to “follow my childhood dreams” and become an actor. I had no clue how to make this dream a reality, so I did what I always do and asked strangers on the…
What You Need to Know About Portable Solar Panels Before You Buy
The freedom of the open road. Waking up to the sound of a babbling brook. Watching the sunset over the mountains. Nomad life is magical…and sometimes kind of a pain in the ass. From finding ways to make money on the road to dealing with mental health during long-term travel, nomadic life comes with unique…
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No Clue What To Do With Your life? Try Defining Your Core Values.
If you’re reading my blog, you probably value freedom pretty damn highly. Freedom from the prison of a 9-5 job, freedom to travel for more than two weeks a year, and freedom to design the life of your dreams. But sometimes when we finally get the freedom we seek, we’re confronted with a surprising reality:…
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Van Life Beauty Routine: Non-Toxic & Eco Friendly Cosmetics for Travel
While living in a van has its complications, my beauty routine is honestly pretty dang simple. When it comes to beauty products, I’m passionate about informed consent– knowing what we’re putting in and on our bodies is crucial! There are so many potentially dangerous chemicals thrown into conventional beauty products. Finding cruelty free products with…
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Don’t Get Breast Implants
Hey girl, I don’t think you should get breast implants. I never in a million years imagined sharing the details of my boobs with thousands of strangers on the internet, but here we are! On November 5, 2019, after 5 years of having 250cc silicone implants under my chest muscles, I had breast explant surgery and…
The Toxic Truth about Tampons & What You Need to Know about Tampon Alternatives like OrganiCup
As a modern woman, I don’t want to just stick any old thing up my vagina. While I grew up seeing tampons as the normal and “clean” option, my eyes have been opened over the past few years to the world of tampon alternatives. Reading about the health hazards and incredible level of waste that…