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By Victoria Scott Nov 29, 2021

The End of the Road, the Beauty of Car Culture, and the Start of What’s Next

After five months, 12,500 miles, eight states and dozens of campsites, Victoria's van trip has reached the finish line. And it's all thanks to you.

By Victoria Scott Nov 22, 2021

12,500 Miles on the Road Taught Me to Stop Apologizing for Who I Really Am—to Anyone

On any journey, it's good to check your mirrors.

By Victoria Scott Nov 4, 2021

Back Into the Desert, Feeling Like I Finally Belong as the Sun Sets on This Van Trip

A gala in Glamis, a fork in the road, and a confrontation that brings everything full circle.

By Victoria Scott Oct 19, 2021

1980s Cars, Dark Forests and Human Connection: My JDM Van Journey Goes Northwest

A destination beckons for some blissful time off the accelerator pedal.

By Victoria Scott Oct 12, 2021

How I Left LA With My JDM Van and Found Strength in the Eternal Desert

Powerlessness takes on a different weight in the land of eternity.

By Victoria Scott Sep 20, 2021

My JDM Van and I Went to the Brink and Came Back Stronger Than Ever

Featuring Marsha's triumphant return—stronger at the breaks, unable to be killed, ready to keep on rolling.

By Victoria Scott Aug 9, 2021

Pressing Pause on Van Life, and Homesick for a Broken Toyota Hiace

Homesickness sets in after two months on the road, but not for the life I left behind in Texas.

By Victoria Scott Jul 21, 2021

Disaster on Cuyama Peak: How I Nearly Destroyed My Van Alone in the Wilderness

My van gets a second chance, and I learn to give myself one.

By Victoria Scott Jul 20, 2021

Out in LA, Where Dreams Came True and I Could Be My Own Person

Cinematic days, surreal nights: Los Angeles is more vivid than reality.

By Victoria Scott Jul 19, 2021

A JDM Van Breakdown in the Arizona Heat Showed It's OK to Ask For Help

No woman is an island.

By Victoria Scott Jun 25, 2021

Dead Vibes and a Dead Alternator: My JDM Toyota Van Meets Some Fear and Loathing in the Desert

An homage to a hero requires true chaos.

By Victoria Scott Jun 23, 2021

Driving Alone in the Wilds of New Mexico Made Me Think About Who I Want To Be

Finding peace with the past in the wide-open West.

By Victoria Scott Jun 22, 2021

The Great Escape: Driving My JDM Toyota Van Out of Texas, Due West

Making for New Mexico, in awe of the desert.

By Victoria Scott Jun 14, 2021

I Finally Hit the Road With My Trusty Toyota Hiace. I Hope I Can Find Who I Want to Be

Finally hitting the road—for real.

By Victoria Scott Jun 10, 2021

How a Simple Van Life Test Run Turns Into Its Own Epic 3,000-Mile Road Trip

Moving out, but not slowing down.

By Victoria Scott Jun 8, 2021

Meet the Absolutely Rad JDM 1995 Toyota Hiace That I'm Calling Home

Even a nomad needs a home. Mine just has JDM charm and all-wheel drive.

By Victoria Scott Jun 7, 2021

Why I'm Dropping Everything to Travel America in a JDM 1995 Toyota Hiace

The horizon beckons and I can no longer resist.