Lucas Meets World

Welcome to Lucas Meets World

In 2020, my husband convinced me to convert a van and drive from San Diego, California to Panama with our then four month old son, Lucas. Hello anxiety! It took planning, research, time and a little courage to make it happen but…we did it! So, to all my fellow travelers, if you are thinking about van life, mapping out your route or are just interested in travel information about Mexico and Central America…you came to the right place! I hope this space provides you with the information and resources you need to make your dream a reality!!

About Us

If you’re anything like us, you’ve watched countless hours of van life YouTubers and now you’re inspired to travel…in a van. Learn why we decided to take the leap of faith when we did.

About Us

Our Route

Interested to see our exact route, including all the places we stayed? Check out our whole trip on Polarsteps.

POlarsteps

On the Blog

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Budget

Unless you are obscenely wealthy, a budget is an important factor to think about when traveling. It…

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Let’s Talk Gadgets…

When we decided we were going to do this trip, we wanted to make sure we had all the proper gadgets…

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Choosing the Right Vehicle

If you’re anything like us, you’ve watched countless hours of van life YouTubers and are now…

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Traveling with Kids

We don’t give kids enough credit. I feel like a lot of times we think we can’t do something because…

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Van Build Dos and Don’ts

When we first bought our van it was a blank canvas. An empty cargo van waiting to be transformed…

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Everyday Resources

What we used most frequently throughout our travels: First off, your holy grail is going to be the…

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Border Crossing Tips

If you’re interested in traveling to Mexico or Central America by car, here are a few…

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Safety

Seven men were hung off three bridges in Mexico, 62 people killed in one day in El Salvador and all…

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