Vagabonding

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1. rochaconFeb 2023
   Well, if you keep your expenses untouched than it is very hard to do it. However, if you sell some stuff, use hostels, eat on local markets, etc. you can go a long way. You can even stay for free in hostels if you're up to working a few days a week on cleaning, reception, etc. Small, less turistic towns also make a big difference on how expensive this kind of traveling needs to be. Also context matters a lot, this is probably not the best approach if you have a family to support.

   If you're open to a, maybe severe, change in lifestyle, you'll see that you don't need much to live. To those that are interested, I recommend reading "Vagabonding" by Rolf Potts and watching "Minimalism" documentary by The Minimalists as a start point.

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2. aureliMay 2021
   >Any other tips to share ?

   The book Vagabonding[0] by Rolf Potts is an excellent read for this sort of thing. Happy travels!

   [0]: https://vagabonding.net

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3. aureliMay 2021
   Check out the book Vagabonding[0] by Rolf Potts. It has answers to all your questions.

   [0]: https://vagabonding.net

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4. hayst4ckMar 2021
   Do it, and the younger you are (after college), the better it will be.

   If I were to pick one thing, only the most important thing, it would be that self improvement is the only escape from the hedonic treadmill.

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   As Secondary pieces of advice:

   You will find that wherever you go, there you are. Escapism is not a good reason to travel the world unless you need to learn that lesson first hand.

   You will find your experience varies greatly with who you are. If you are super social, you will have a better experience. If you are a pretty person, more adventure will just happen to you and opportunities will just appear. If you've spent time learning a language, that is a gateway to all kinds of adventure. Made a lot of money? You won't have to be frugal/you aren't limited by much. The more you've invested into yourself, the more it pays off, especially with travel. You'll find that the people who have traveled the longest are often attractive, social, and have money.

   I don't like Tim Ferris one bit, I think he's a snake oil salesman, but 4 hour work week had an amazing thought experiment. "You win the lotto today and never have to work another day in your life, how are you going to spend your time?" I would strongly encourage brainstorming the answer to that question before you travel and figuring out the answer while you travel.

   Tips:

     - read the book "vagabonding"
     - you *must* set goals and work towards them
     - It is easy to not have structure to your days. This *will* harm you.
     - You really, really should set up several hours a day to do something "work" like.
     - Hostels are great, even 2 nights in a hostel when you first get to a place will pay off huge
     - 2 weeks is really the minimum amount of time to spend in a (big) city
     - 1 month is the floor minimum amount of time to spend in 1 country (I found 2 optimal).
     - The more poor the country, the more privileged and exploitative you will feel
     - People are generally friendly and forgiving everywhere
     - The world is vastly less dangerous than you might expect, but be on guard
     - America is seen pretty positively in Asia
     - The more off the path you are/The more risks you take, the better things will be
     - Prepare to feel lonely
     - prepare to stretch yourself socially
     - If you travel long enough, you start to treasure companionship above all other things
     - The most beautiful sunset in the world is empty without someone to share it with
     - The more uncomfortable you are, the more you are growing
     - Stuff is a prison. Pack less than you think you need. Then less than that.

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5. apples_orangesMar 2021
   I travelled the world a bit, but I am posting now to just recommend a book about travel that I really enjoyed: Vagabonding by Rolf Potts. I think that if you are on the edge... reading this book might just be what it takes for you to pack your bags.
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6. alfyboyNov 2020
   Maybe try reading some travel/adventure related fiction. I am currently reading "The Lord of the Rings", and while it doesn't satisfy the wanderlust 100%, it definitely helps.

   I also tried researching some more books that are travel related that I am planning to read next:

   * Rita Golden Gelman - Tales of a Female Nomad: Living at Large in the World

   * Douglas Adams - Last Chance to See

   * Italo Calvion - Invisible Cities

   * Rolf Potts - Vagabonding

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