How do you afford to travel?
It doesn't cost much, in fact it's more expensive to stay in one place, rent and whatnot.
OK, but how do you make money, do you have it saved up?
I don't make a lot of money, some odd jobs here and there.
Then how do you support yourself?
My lifestyle doesn't require much cash. I eat cheaply and travel freely, meet generous people and never turn down a good meal or a beer. Student loans can throw me a curve ball sometimes, but I work them out one way or another. Once I had $20 in Vegas and a video roulette machine turned it into $240, barely enough, but that paid the loan that month.
How do you afford to get around?
Most of the time I hitchhike.
Isn't hitchhiking dangerous?
There's a better chance of getting into a car accident then getting picked up by a serial killer or some such, hitchhiking's good times.
Do any weirdos pick you up?
That's what I look forward to, but they're only weirdos until you get to know them. Most of the time, though, the people picking me up are just generous good spirited people. Some used to hitchhike "back in the day", others have never picked up a hitchhiker before and wanted to give it a shot. Some are just looking for someone to talk to on a long drive, some people go out of there way to help a hitchhiker get to a better spot.
Where do you sleep?
Wherever seems to be the place to be. Sometimes camping, sometimes with friends or family, new friends or I use couchsurfing.
What's couchsurfing?
CouchSurfing.org, it's a website that let's you find locals who will let you crash on their couch or spare bedroom for a night or three. It's all free, you meet someone awesome most of the time and there's millions of people doing it across the globe.
CouchSurfing.org, it's a website that let's you find locals who will let you crash on their couch or spare bedroom for a night or three. It's all free, you meet someone awesome most of the time and there's millions of people doing it across the globe.
Isn't that scary, strangers and stuff?
No. It's awesome. It's safe. Have a good time!
How long have you been doing this, traveling around?
Since the summer of 2007.
What's your favorite place?
Depends on my mood, time of year, who I'm with, bla bla and yes. Flagstaff is a great town, Zion (southern Utah) is incredible to see, Chico is a cool community, New York City is always a happening place with good friends, Philadelphia has great food and bars, Las Vegas is a clusterfuck of insanity, Alaska is wide open, Vancouver has a lot of flavor and options, Savannah let's you drink on the streets, Jackson Hole is raw beauty and there's plenty of other great places.
Are you hungry?
Always.
You want a beer?
Of course, thanks!
When are you gonna stop traveling?
I haven't thought that far ahead.
Those are the typical questions I'm asked.
I love this lifestyle. The travel, the hitchhiking, the empty calendar that can be filled with endless anythings - it's all good. It's not about any one of those aspects entirely, it's about going with what's going, just loving it all. I meet people all the time with the spirit, more and more, some travel heaps, some not at all. They all got it. Life is good.
Got another question? Just email me at HoboLifestyle@gmail.com
When are you gonna stop traveling?
I haven't thought that far ahead.
Those are the typical questions I'm asked.
I love this lifestyle. The travel, the hitchhiking, the empty calendar that can be filled with endless anythings - it's all good. It's not about any one of those aspects entirely, it's about going with what's going, just loving it all. I meet people all the time with the spirit, more and more, some travel heaps, some not at all. They all got it. Life is good.
Got another question? Just email me at HoboLifestyle@gmail.com
