Hello all! I'm SlowButSpeeding.

[SlowButSpeeding]

I'm from North Carolina. I work in a bar. I write music and stories in my free time. That is any time I can't spend with friends. I need to see more. I need to get away. I'm here to start the journey.

I'm looking for pros/cons of the wandering lifestyle. I'm looking for pro-tips on how to make the most of it. I'm looking for people who might want to come along.

 

[Thorne]

Hi, first thing you really need to decide is if you are going to be driving, hitchhiking, taking Greyhound, Amtrak, a Bicycle, Motorcycle, or Freight Train. After you decide how you are going to go, then it will be easier to decide what you need and where to start.

 

[birdsonthebat]

Avoid drugs and alcohol and avoid people who solely devote themselves to drugs and alcohol. Do that and whatever happens you're good. Good luck

 

[SpaceDirt]

personally I've never wanted to be someone begging for money on the road. Given there were times I was just sitting and people gave us money but that was by on their own will. Soo try and bring some money from work ? That's up to you. And dumpster food!

I would say always bring a big sharpie or marker. On the last trip I was on we were going freight.. but then we never had a chance to get off and ended up way off course. Had to make a sign to hitch near a yard, if I remember correctly we did have a marker but it was nearly out of ink haha. A random thing but a great thing to bring along!

Pros:
- Your going to see things you never even thought of
- You will have great (fucking awesome) times
- Meet new people
- Learn new ways, you'll open your mind a lot.
- You might be uncomfortable from your everyday norms (I think a great thing)

Cons:
- Uh.. none really ha maybe getting into legal trouble depending on your form of travel.