Comments on: How I Became the Professional Hobo (Part II: The Logistics) https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-ii-the-logistics/ Traveling full-time in a financially sustainable way Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:37:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-ii-the-logistics/#comment-1084506 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 21:18:10 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3329#comment-1084506 In reply to Alma.

Thank you so much, Alma, for sharing your story! I can certainly identify with it.
My mission is to help people travel long-term/full-time as a lifestyle and in a financially sustainable way with the money they have. If you need any help, please let me know.
Have you downloaded my checklist? This may help: https://bit.ly/3iTqIbu

]]> By: Alma https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-ii-the-logistics/#comment-1084254 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:43:39 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3329#comment-1084254 ๐Ÿคฎ. And then im not rich like you. I dont really have savings. What i do have is my pension, that im able to take with me, that we can live of. We wont be rich at all. But we have something to live of. How ever...this site and the fb one gives me many tips and tricks. And a little more strength to make the change I so deeply desire, deep in my soul.]]> In reply to Kim.

This blog….or it was rather facebook i stumbled upon you, is heaven sent.

I want to leave my country and preferably settle in another with more sunlight, as winters here in Danmark are killing me. mentally and moodwise. Depression and so on.

I know things wont be fixed, like a miracle, but i also know the sun will help…..a lot.

But people think im absolutely crazy. When i try to tell them, that ever since I got “home” from Egypt, i dont really feel at home here. I dont feel like im home. I never had that…stepping into my home and feel comfortable and relaxed, instead i went into deep depression. I couldn’t even unpack my suitcase. That would make everything too real. Too definite. I promised my son, that he can finish 10’th grade here. And then we leave. But as we get closer and closer….I found it also to be scary. Very scary. My life is rules by my adhd, so all the documents and rules i need to get my head around๐Ÿค๐Ÿคฎ. And then im not rich like you. I dont really have savings. What i do have is my pension, that im able to take with me, that we can live of. We wont be rich at all. But we have something to live of.

How ever…this site and the fb one gives me many tips and tricks. And a little more strength to make the change I so deeply desire, deep in my soul.

]]> By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-ii-the-logistics/#comment-679140 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 03:31:02 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3329#comment-679140 In reply to Christine Breese.

Hey Christine!
I’m lucky in that my sense of adventure (and thrill of the unknown) is innate. Prior to traveling full-time, I was a competitive skydiver, motorcycle racer, avid climber, caver, etc. I’ve always enjoyed pushing myself. So this leap into full-time travel was like making another leap, of a slightly different kind. No less terrifying, and in fact I guess I kind of like it that way. I guess that’s why I’ve also been well-suited to working with plant medicine! ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]> By: Christine Breese https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-ii-the-logistics/#comment-679086 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 19:05:59 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3329#comment-679086 That really does take a lot of nerve to give up everything we know, everything we have geared ourselves to, and set out on a new chapter. On one side there is the fear, like, “Oh gosh, am I making the right decision? Here is security and knowing the way, being familiar with everything, I’ve always done it this way.” and then, “But here is the unknown, and if I don’t try it I will always wish I did and wonder what would have happened if I did.” So I really admire your fortitude and willingness to dive into the unknown, and look how it worked out! Your life is enviable and magical, and you sure have a lot of great stories to share now! Thank you for being the daring adventuress you are!

]]> By: Nora Dunn https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-ii-the-logistics/#comment-570539 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:04:43 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3329#comment-570539 In reply to Brooklin.

Hi Brooklin,
Congrats on the green card lottery! What a boon. Enjoy your hobo-life in the States….there’s a few of us “hobos” around, so you’re not alone! ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> By: Brooklin https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-ii-the-logistics/#comment-570342 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 05:05:10 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3329#comment-570342 Hi Nora,

By some magic I came across your blog, and I’m certain it is soon to be my bible. I’m an Australian who won what is deemed the ‘Green Card Lottery’ to the States and I have every intention of being a hobo the day I arrive. After months of telling people I intend to set off alone with the sole intention of living state to state, taking any job that will fund my way, and being met with stares of confusion, it is refreshing to read the words of a kindred spirit.

Your Newest Fan

Brooklin

]]> By: Nora Dunn https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-ii-the-logistics/#comment-548633 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:51:51 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3329#comment-548633 In reply to Dean.

Dean,
Hmm….”dream merchant”….interesting title! I wonder if I should get new business cards… ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]> By: Dean https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-ii-the-logistics/#comment-548105 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 02:54:59 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3329#comment-548105 Nora,

You are a dream merchant and nothing more…. Most of your readers just enjoy the escape of reading and fantasizing about your life.

But hey that ain’t all that bad eh?

I share your profession, I write for Escape From America Magazine

feliz viaje!

]]> By: theprofessionalhobo https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-ii-the-logistics/#comment-288055 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:23:09 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3329#comment-288055 In reply to Vk.

Hi Vk,
Oh boy do I ever understand your feelings! I’m glad you’ve gotten some comfort in knowing you’re not the only one.
In regards to other people’s attitudes about our travels, you’re right – not everybody understands. Here’s how I rationalized and have managed to frame it:
https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/is-full-time-travel-an-act-of-withdrawal/

]]> By: Vk https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-ii-the-logistics/#comment-287813 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:10:58 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3329#comment-287813 Thank you for your website. I was surfing the internet trying to find a backpack and came across your link.

I have just quit my job, with some very abstract plans to go to South America, and was having a bit of a wobble-having been asked questions all day by well meaning people about what I am doing. So, thank you for having written about all of this. I am not sure either why I need to travel, I just know, that again I am ‘escaping’ while others worry about what that means and try and break it down into something that makes more sense to them-and less to me.

I dont really have the words for others at the moment to explain why I feel choked having to go to work every day, I just know that I have ignored that feeling for long enough, and any longer and it would be a big problem. I think that is probably why I appreciated your abilty to explain why you left so well.

I wish you all of the best.

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