I've decided to go traveling for a year!

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   Richieb799posted 13 years ago

   I was going to rent my own flat after sharing for 8 months this year but now I decided that if I put my day job on hold to go traveling for a year I will have more time to spend on earning money online.
   I figured out by April I will only have enough money to spend 6 months with unshared accommodation and food but if I break that down into 1 month, each hostel and pop back to my parents for a couple of weeks each time I can manage it!
   I'll have to go shorter distances like France, Scotland, Ireland as well lol
   Sound like a crazy idea!?

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      figmentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That's awesome Richie!! I'm craving to do the same thing.  Just want someone to join me.  I think I'm going to take off in January or February.  NOT CRAZY... MOST SANE THING I"VE HEARD IN AWHILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      shazwellynposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      No... life is for living and you need to put in strategies in place as a safety net.  I think it is a great idea to rent your flat - this should help you bring in an income.
      
      If I was in your situation, I would do exactly the same.  I really do wish you well - get out there and LIVE, have adventure and learn about what life is really about x

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      Stevennix2001posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      It sounds crazy, but it also sounds ideal.  I kind of envy you because I'd give anything to travel the world someday, as it's been kind of a life long dream of mine.  However, I wish you well during your travels, and hopefully you'll gain a lot of great experiences from it as well.

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      J Sunhawkposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Do it. You won't regret it. We traveled around the US and Canada for three years. Sleeping out in the desert with the coyotes yelping outside the tent is interesting. Visiting Sioux Lookout in Ontario, Canada was great. What you'll remember most is all the great people you'll meet.

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   camloposted 13 years ago

   It's a great idea, Richie. Do it while you can.
   I left the UK years ago with the intention of travelling for a while, the idea being to work myself around the world, and I got stuck in Germany ... and I'm STILL there

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      Richieb799posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      What sort of jobs did you do Camlo?

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         camloposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Back then, when I didn't speak German, I had to wash dishes in hotels, I also had a job in a French restaurant at the dispense bar, and I cleaned stair ways in apartment buildings. When I began to pick up the language, I was able to wait on tables. I'd never done anything like that before (only boring office jobs), so it was fun.
         
         There's a great book called 'Work Your Way Around the World'. It helped me a lot.

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   KCC Big Countryposted 13 years ago

   I think it's a great idea!  If you haven't read it (or listed to the audio book), "The 4-hr Work Week" by Tim Ferriss is a great book that talks about people who've done what you're proposing to do.  He talks about how to do it.

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   Richieb799posted 13 years ago

   Thanks KCC, looks interesting! I know many hostels have free WiFi, I'm hoping to knuckle down, of course you will hear all about it on my page, roll on April!

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   Bill Manningposted 13 years ago

   Good for you, go for it! I've been thinking the same thing myself. I'm single AND I work online, so with my laptop I can go anyplace I want and still be working.
   
   The trouble is unexpected stuff always comes up, always. But, if your sure of yourself then go for it.

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   Pcunixposted 13 years ago

   Yes, insane idea.
   
   And you should do it anyway

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   IzzyMposted 13 years ago

   I agree it's completely insane! But why not - you are only young with no ties. Go for it! (but hey - spread your wings a bit wider than France, Scotland and Ireland!)

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   travelespressoposted 13 years ago

   Its a truly great idea Richie.  Just do it!
   
   I gave up the security of a solid income, rented my home and left to travel without any real idea of what I was going to do or whether I'd like it.  I didn't work for about 8 months and traveled throughout Asia.  It was one of the most rewarding things I've ever done!
   
   You get to meet some very interesting people on the road, especially if you stay in "flashpacker" type accommodation.
   
   Do allow some money for contingencies and travel insurance.
   
   Since then I've worked in Australia, Malaysia and now Vietnam.  Its a great life.

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   Time4Travelposted 13 years ago

   Love the idea, Richie! I agree. Take a leap into the unknown:) Travel is great for the soul-- even if it isn't always that way for the wallet. Anyways, it sounds like you have a plan-- which is important!

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    Mikeydoesposted 13 years ago

    That's awesome, you should do it.

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    Edweirdoposted 13 years ago

    About five years ago I quit my life and spent 9 months traveling the world - it was the best thing I've ever done, and I would recommend it to anyone who has the craving.
    
    If you really want to do it and don't, you'll probably regret it - if you have the means and opportunity, then go for it!
    
    Good luck

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