SAFETY + Solo Female Van Life | How I Stay Safe Living in my Van?

SAFETY + Solo Female Van Life | How I Stay Safe Living in my Van?

Hey, Guys, we are talking all about safety and security in his vlog. Want to know how I keep safe while being a solo female van lifer? Well, then look no further.
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If you want to know if I feel safe on the road as a solo female van lifer, then this is for you.

WHO AM I? I'm Antoinette Yvonne - the luxury travel nomad, digital change-maker, world traveler, entrepreneur, and now full-time, solo female van lifer. I am also the Founder of Globally Abroad, a study and travel company committed to providing international opportunities for minority youth.

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0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Start of the Vlog
4:19 - Topic of Discussion
6:48 - Virtual Security (Surfshark)
11:06 - Trust Your Instincts
16:05 - Harvest Host Brewery
18:34 - Escape Route
21:24 - Weapons
23:04 - Black Nomad Meet
23:55 - Fear of Being Black in America
27:32 - Another POV
29:04 - Bloopers
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[AntoinetteYvonne]

Hey, y'all! Thank you again for showing up. I hope you enjoyed this here, video on safety and security. Did you know virtual security is just as important too?
As a full-time van lifer who works and lives on the road - I need to ensure that my online security is ... secure as well. And Surfshark does just that.


What y'all doing this weekend?

[Mirror_My_Ambition]

I back in every parking space. My dad taught me that when I started driving. He said, "Always back in so you can get a jump if needed and to escape easily. " I taught my daughter the same and to date. We BACK DAT THANG UP...😁🤣

[hbysuzanne]

So some thing I wanted to share with all the ladies, a safety trick. If it’s at night time and you have to stop to get gas or something like that when you get back in your van get in the passenger side. That way they may think that you have a driver and you’re not alone.
Be safe my fellow sisters🙏

[nyema]

So refreshing to see so many black nomads for a change 💛😍

[arevans]

I'm sorry that skin color still matters these days. You are a beautiful, smart, fun, strong, well traveled woman raised by a strong mother with the same qualities. I think you're brave to be out there as a single woman! I'm glad to hear you've got things to protect you in the van, that's one thing I've prayed about for you in your travels.

[kemicecormier]

As a Black former Professional Truck Driver, it’s wonderful to see so many nomadic black women rolling free. If I wasn’t moving out of the country I would get me a van and join all of you. I enjoyed all of your safety tips. I almost teared up to see all of you guys meeting up to bond together. to black women living free!! 🙏🏽🤍

[nebuladus]

Motion detection technology on the exterior of the vehicle also infrared cameras. Love and peace always💚❤🖤💁🏿‍♂️

[tiffanymartin]

I’ve been researching all things Vanlife and have been following your adventures for the the past few months. I literally just found out about Black Nomads Meet and watched their virtual workshop Q&A about an hour ago. Just after I finished watching that I got a notification about your new video of the meetup. I’m taking this as a sign that this is definitely what I want to do. I swear I already have the entire van layout in my mind! I just got to get these coins together. Thanks so much for sharing your journey and for letting us know that black girls are out there on the road too! 🖤

[pinklove]

🥳You are getting real fancy with those cuts and edits💅. They are super cute🤩.
Your comfort level for being in front and behind 🤳🏾 the camera 📸 has grown. And the growth is beautiful. Keep up the great job. 🥳

[iamv]

Ladies please be safe and don't talk so loud while you are on your cellphones. Also don't let every smile think you can let your guard down. Also never ever tell anyone you are traveling alone. Seatbelt your doors or put slide locks on all your doors for extra security while you are sleeping. And please stay inside your vehicles at night, because you don't know who is watching who. Have fun and stay safe.

[rachelw]

Tip for Antoinette, get a road atlas from Walmart they are nationwide for all roads and highways for when you have no signal on that iPad. One day you’ll need it.

[galaxygod]

I have an RV and I've researched weapons and believe it or not there can be dire consequences of taking weapons across state lines. Be careful sis! Each State has its on laws!

[marilynt.]

I truly enjoy watching your videos! Im 68 next month and I’m working out a few things so I can purchase my luxury van too! But until then I’m living my future adventures thru you, so keep posting! Love seeing you interact with your mom. You remind me of my daughters, we are very close. Hope someday someone will host a Black nomad van event in the Northwest. I love being outdoors anyways! Hubby had a stroke a few years ago but I’ve been telling him, it’s very important to live in the moment, we did our 9 to 5 retired and need to enjoy our hard earned money! Enjoy and do you!

[Tiffany]

I don't know why seeing this meetup come together brought me to tears. Van life is something I really want to get into, so I seek accurate representation just to get an idea of how the lifestyle is for black nomads. Feeling like I don't see enough black van lifers on YouTube, to seeing this made me feel great... Very inspiring. Can't wait to see the vlog..

[DK]

Love your videos and energy ! Be careful about pulling over when someone is following you, glad y’all made it safe and sound ❤️

[TanishaLuvly]

The meet up was beautiful to see!! Very inspirational. And I feel like your perspective on traveling as black women was very well put! 💜 All it needed! I’ll be with y’all in spirit. Can’t wait for the next video.

[JairMadison]

Love to see it! The whole ending in Warthen warmed my spirit.

[tactical_philanthropy]

Even though I'm not black, I can't tell you how tired I am of the barbie and manbun van couple channels. I can't watch them without severe cringe cramps. You're are also super funny.

[donnajohnetta]

When you said I don't know where I am, somewhere in the Memphis/Chattanooga area, I had to rewind, and then I hollered. 🤣 💛

[rachelw]

Creeps gonna creep. Just be safe, smart and stay strong. Tour looking great! Van life looks great on you