looking to travel for the first time this summer/oakland

[inngbizz]

hey, new here. i grew up backpacking, and i'm restless in oakland right now. i really want to travel for the first time!!! i want to hop trains and see the SE/SW, or the northern midwest, or even alaska. i love oakland but i need to get OUT!

any advice for a first time traveller? i am determined and hardy, but inexperienced. kinda nervous to ask some of my friends to travel with me... where do i even start?

thanks

 

[DisgustinDustin]

You start at RSVL, CA...

Or you could just go for it in Oakland. You live at the start of a very popular line called the overland route that runs from ( more or less) Oakland, CA to Council Bluffs, IA . Some say the line ends in Chicago but I believe the original route ended in Council Bluffs.. Anyways.. I would just bus or hitch to Roseville and go from there. You'll most likely see some kids. Maybe they will like you and show you how to ride. Just don't hang out in public.. Search officer flood in the StP search bar.
Just don't think about it too much... Pack your bag.. warm clothes, water container, possibly a cook pot/ bowl. Most of what you take with you you won't use.. So don't overpack.

So yeah, dont think on it too much if your for real about traveling.. Otherwise you'll prob never leave. Just pack your shit, got to RSVL and the rest will unfold itself... You'll be in Reno or beyond in no time. Just go for it.

Good luck.

 

[Deleted member 125]

ide avoid alaska this time of the year. theres a nice long thread on "what to pack" thats worth checking out.

 

[crustythadd23]

welcome and be safe

 

[bmb666]

You start at RSVL, CA...

Or you could just go for it in Oakland. You live at the start of a very popular line called the overland route that runs from ( more or less) Oakland, CA to Council Bluffs, IA . Some say the line ends in Chicago but I believe the original route ended in Council Bluffs.. Anyways.. I would just bus or hitch to Roseville and go from there. You'll most likely see some kids. Maybe they will like you and show you how to ride. Just don't hang out in public.. Search officer flood in the StP search bar.
Just don't think about it too much... Pack your bag.. warm clothes, water container, possibly a cook pot/ bowl. Most of what you take with you you won't use.. So don't overpack.

So yeah, dont think on it too much if your for real about traveling.. Otherwise you'll prob never leave. Just pack your shit, got to RSVL and the rest will unfold itself... You'll be in Reno or beyond in no time. Just go for it.

Good luck.

She doesn't gotta hitch, you can get a cool ride along the bay up to roseville from oaktown. I recommend it.

 

[inngbizz]

You start at RSVL, CA...

Or you could just go for it in Oakland. You live at the start of a very popular line called the overland route that runs from ( more or less) Oakland, CA to Council Bluffs, IA . Some say the line ends in Chicago but I believe the original route ended in Council Bluffs.. Anyways.. I would just bus or hitch to Roseville and go from there. You'll most likely see some kids. Maybe they will like you and show you how to ride. Just don't hang out in public.. Search officer flood in the StP search bar.
Just don't think about it too much... Pack your bag.. warm clothes, water container, possibly a cook pot/ bowl. Most of what you take with you you won't use.. So don't overpack.

So yeah, dont think on it too much if your for real about traveling.. Otherwise you'll prob never leave. Just pack your shit, got to RSVL and the rest will unfold itself... You'll be in Reno or beyond in no time. Just go for it.

Good luck.

whoa thanks man!!