nomadic lifestyle

How social media inaccurately portrays van life

Many Van Life Influencers Are Over Glamorizing an Unglamorous Lifestyle

Living on the road requires a much bigger financial and time commitment than most YouTube and Instagram stars are willing to let on.…

September 1, 2021

An illustration of a van for an article about the film Nomadland and nomadic living. (Illustration by Julie Chow, University of California, Berkeley)

‘Nomadland’ Challenges Important Social Norms and the Meaning of Life

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Chloé Zhao’s awarding winning film makes viewers question what’s truly valuable to them.…

April 5, 2021

An illustration of the movie poster for Nomadland.

‘Nomadland’ Finds Connection in the Midst of Upheaval

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

Chloé Zhao's new film provides a refreshing take on the played-out trope of the protagonist hitting the road and coming to terms with their identity.…

March 7, 2021

As the Nomadic Lifestyle Becomes More Popular, Here’s How to Find Van Heaven

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

These three YouTube channels are everything you need to know about vanning.…

November 1, 2016