CainNoAbel
Member
I'm looking to begin traveling on foot in April, and need any advice you guys are willing to offer. I know it's probably tempting to say " walk out of tbe door and don't look back", but please don't lol.
I'm not asking how to be a vagabond. I'm looking for general tips on how I can get out of Chicago and maybe head towards Colorado (please let me know if that's a bad idea). Here's something from my new profile page to give you an idea about my current situation...
" Currently living in Chicago, Illinois. The windy city. Chiraq. Whatever people are calling it these days...
I've always felt like an alien. You know that feeling of being alone even though you may be surrounded by people who care about you? That's how I've felt my entire life. As though im on a completely different wavelength than the people around me. I listen to a wide variety of music ranging from rap to rock. I read for enjoyment. I like to walk through forests and I feel at home in nature. I don't use social media ( aside from this and reddit, which I believe do count as social media platforms). Etc. These things confuse and disgust those around me. " That's some white people shit " they say, without even a little consideration. I wish to meet people who aren't so closed minded.
I also dont agree with the current system of slaving for capitalism and consumerism that's currently in place. I'm sure many of the individuals here can resonate with that at least a bit. I cannot fit in with the crowd who's willing to slave away a majority of their lives. Those who are content with the current state of things as long as they can buy the next iPhone. I seek a means to use my time to gain knowledge about the world around me, and uncover my inner truth.
I'm planning to start traveling on foot in about early April. This will be both out of interest in the lifestyle, and necessity. I expect to be without a place to stay when April comes along due to personal issues, lack of income, and having differing viewpoints with the people I currently stay with. Hopefully I have some money by then.
I have no experience hitchhiking around, but I have been homeless and impoverished at many points in my life. I've also been reading a ton about traveling on r/vagabond on reddit. I've always wanted to travel since I was a little afro wearing kid. I know this path won't be easy, but I also know I'll gain a lot from it. I'd rather struggle on the road and embrace the beauty of nature than continue to struggle in this city that I've grown tired of.
I apologize if this isn't the correct place to post this. I'm not familiar with this forum.
I'm not asking how to be a vagabond. I'm looking for general tips on how I can get out of Chicago and maybe head towards Colorado (please let me know if that's a bad idea). Here's something from my new profile page to give you an idea about my current situation...
" Currently living in Chicago, Illinois. The windy city. Chiraq. Whatever people are calling it these days...
I've always felt like an alien. You know that feeling of being alone even though you may be surrounded by people who care about you? That's how I've felt my entire life. As though im on a completely different wavelength than the people around me. I listen to a wide variety of music ranging from rap to rock. I read for enjoyment. I like to walk through forests and I feel at home in nature. I don't use social media ( aside from this and reddit, which I believe do count as social media platforms). Etc. These things confuse and disgust those around me. " That's some white people shit " they say, without even a little consideration. I wish to meet people who aren't so closed minded.
I also dont agree with the current system of slaving for capitalism and consumerism that's currently in place. I'm sure many of the individuals here can resonate with that at least a bit. I cannot fit in with the crowd who's willing to slave away a majority of their lives. Those who are content with the current state of things as long as they can buy the next iPhone. I seek a means to use my time to gain knowledge about the world around me, and uncover my inner truth.
I'm planning to start traveling on foot in about early April. This will be both out of interest in the lifestyle, and necessity. I expect to be without a place to stay when April comes along due to personal issues, lack of income, and having differing viewpoints with the people I currently stay with. Hopefully I have some money by then.
I have no experience hitchhiking around, but I have been homeless and impoverished at many points in my life. I've also been reading a ton about traveling on r/vagabond on reddit. I've always wanted to travel since I was a little afro wearing kid. I know this path won't be easy, but I also know I'll gain a lot from it. I'd rather struggle on the road and embrace the beauty of nature than continue to struggle in this city that I've grown tired of.
I apologize if this isn't the correct place to post this. I'm not familiar with this forum.