Comments on: The five stages of long term travel http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/ Going beyond travel … Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:47:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Walter Heckhttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-9364 Walter Heck Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:01:29 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-9364 very nice post. i'm in year 5 myself now and i find your stages to be remarkably accurate. i have been more nomadic then traveling though, for the past 3 years i've mostly stayed in a placefor as long as a tourist visa allows and then explored from there. it allows me to get some work done for my own company and build budget for the next leg of the trip. curently i fell in love with a Turkish girl and i find myself strangely happy with the mostly regular life we have here. We are prparing to leave together and go traveling though, and sometimes i worry about us then being in different stages of travel. do you have any experience with that by chance? very nice post. i’m in year 5 myself now and i find your stages to be remarkably accurate. i have been more nomadic then traveling though, for the past 3 years i’ve mostly stayed in a placefor as long as a tourist visa allows and then explored from there. it allows me to get some work done for my own company and build budget for the next leg of the trip.
curently i fell in love with a Turkish girl and i find myself strangely happy with the mostly regular life we have here. We are prparing to leave together and go traveling though, and sometimes i worry about us then being in different stages of travel. do you have any experience with that by chance?

]]> By: The Longest Way Homehttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-9103 The Longest Way Home Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:52:19 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-9103 Sorry for the delay in replying to you Sandy, this comment got lost in a shuffle.I'm not sure if you are still looking for that visa information. The rules of visas are always changing. I might suggest you look at my visa section http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/resources/visas.htmlAs for favorite country? Nepal pretty much ranks up there, but times and places change constantly. Sorry for the delay in replying to you Sandy, this comment got lost in a shuffle.

I’m not sure if you are still looking for that visa information. The rules of visas are always changing. I might suggest you look at my visa section http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/resources/visas.html

As for favorite country? Nepal pretty much ranks up there, but times and places change constantly.

]]> By: The Longest Way Homehttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-8455 The Longest Way Home Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:16:04 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-8455 No, never heard of him. Thanks for pointing out his travels, I'll be sure to have a closer look No, never heard of him. Thanks for pointing out his travels, I’ll be sure to have a closer look

]]> By: Rudolph Aspiranthttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-8454 Rudolph Aspirant Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:14:37 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-8454 Hey, did you know about this guy, Guillaume Combot, who is walking from South Africa to France ? He has recently reached Europe and is expected in Paris sometime at the beginning of 2012. I only recently herad about him. It may serve as an inspiration. His biography is sort of interesting too. It sounds like he is some type of introspective thrill seeker, who is also interested in education, in addition to learning more about himself.http://www.20000km.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=154&Itemid=63&lang=en Hey, did you know about this guy, Guillaume Combot, who is walking from South Africa to France ? He has recently reached Europe and is expected in Paris sometime at the beginning of 2012. I only recently herad about him. It may serve as an inspiration. His biography is sort of interesting too. It sounds like he is some type of introspective thrill seeker, who is also interested in education, in addition to learning more about himself.

http://www.20000km.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=154&Itemid=63&lang=en

]]> By: Sandyhttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-8392 Sandy Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:53:50 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-8392 I am thrilled to have stumble upon your blogs about travel. I have been reading them and have a sense of respect and excitement for your journey. I will continue to follow you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with such insight.May I ask a question? How is it possible for you to stay in the countries with the Schengen treaty? I am trying to stay in Europe for five months next spring and summer. I will be in Italy for a month and have rented a very small flat in Paris for two months and then wanted to spend the rest of the time in Amsterdam. I am unable to get a visa unless I stay in the same country.This is a crazy question--but here goes....Do you have a favorite country or place? I am thrilled to have stumble upon your blogs about travel. I have been reading them and have a sense of respect and excitement for your journey. I will continue to follow you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with such insight.

May I ask a question? How is it possible for you to stay in the countries with the Schengen treaty? I am trying to stay in Europe for five months next spring and summer. I will be in Italy for a month and have rented a very small flat in Paris for two months and then wanted to spend the rest of the time in Amsterdam. I am unable to get a visa unless I stay in the same country.

This is a crazy question–but here goes….Do you have a favorite country or place?

]]> By: The Longest Way Homehttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1781 The Longest Way Home Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:40:34 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-1781 Many thanks. Wishing you guys the best along a similar path! Many thanks. Wishing you guys the best along a similar path!

]]> By: Akilahttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1780 Akila Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:53:10 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-1780 Great, great post. We're looking, too, though not as in depth as you. We'll find it some day just like I know you will find yours. Great, great post. We’re looking, too, though not as in depth as you. We’ll find it some day just like I know you will find yours.

]]> By: The Longest Way Homehttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1354 The Longest Way Home Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:22:28 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-1354 <strong>-Mau-</strong> Many people do, few carry it out. It depends on what you mean by hard? For me the hardest thing was getting to the point where I could leave. That journey in itself involved more sacrifice, hardship and difficulty than anything else. All your others points are answered on my <a href="http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/about.html" rel="nofollow">About page </a> Thanks for the comment!page -Mau- Many people do, few carry it out. It depends on what you mean by hard? For me the hardest thing was getting to the point where I could leave. That journey in itself involved more sacrifice, hardship and difficulty than anything else. All your others points are answered on my
About page Thanks for the comment!

page

]]> By: Mauhttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1351 Mau Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:43:33 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-1351 I feel exactly the same. I'd like to just pack my things up and leave. I don't mean to pry but, wasn't it hard for you to leave everything behind (friends, family, the routine, etc.)? Also, where are you from (if that's not confidential information)? You know, just trying to understand the whole situation better... I feel exactly the same. I’d like to just pack my things up and leave. I don’t mean to pry but, wasn’t it hard for you to leave everything behind (friends, family, the routine, etc.)? Also, where are you from (if that’s not confidential information)? You know, just trying to understand the whole situation better…

]]> By: The Longest Way Homehttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1320 The Longest Way Home Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:32:23 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-1320 <strong>-Renny-</strong> Well, I'm living it, so I guess that's what gives me the inside scoop :) Thanks! -Renny- Well, I’m living it, so I guess that’s what gives me the inside scoop :) Thanks!

]]> By: Rennyhttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1319 Renny Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:29:47 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-1319 I've known some travelers, both short and long-term. What you've written here is very true to reality. You've gained a fan! I’ve known some travelers, both short and long-term. What you’ve written here is very true to reality. You’ve gained a fan!

]]> By: The Longest Way Homehttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-802 The Longest Way Home Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:41:38 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-802 <strong>-Josh Covering-</strong> Thanks for taking the time to comment, and for those very flattering words. -Josh Covering- Thanks for taking the time to comment, and for those very flattering words.

]]> By: Josh Coveringhttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-792 Josh Covering Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:44:34 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-792 I really am impressed. It's great to have the experience you have & then to share it. Thank you!Your photography is also stunning. It takes an eye and passion to do what you are capable of.Josh I really am impressed. It’s great to have the experience you have & then to share it. Thank you!

Your photography is also stunning. It takes an eye and passion to do what you are capable of.

Josh

]]> By: The Longest Way Homehttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-745 The Longest Way Home Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:52:34 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-745 <strong>-Dave-</strong> Thanks for the comment. I've heard of Medellin, it must be a good place indeed. These places usually kind of spring themselves on us without warning. Usually just as we are about to leave! Such is life on the road. I don't know whether it's psychological or something else, but always something good comes along just before leaving. I hope you get to return there. Thanks again for stopping by.<strong>-jessiev-</strong> Hi Jessie, Glad you liked the post! Not sure if I'm able to live anywhere ... but adapt yes :) And yes a sense of humor helps, otherwise I don't think it's possible at all! Very glad to have you following along.<strong>-Tee-</strong> Namaste Tee, that's an inspirational story indeed. The ability to go forth and do what <em>you </em> want to do is a power very few harness. It can defy many a pundit. I am sincerely glad to know another such person. Well done to her, and long may the adventure of living one's dreams continue!<strong>-Debbie Ferm-</strong> Yes I do. It's both. But after Nepal I believe the feeling of home is something you can quickly realize. After which practical aspects such as visas, culture, political stability and so on also have to play apart. So far the latter modern day aspects hinder many things before one even starts. It's easy to say things like 'home is where the heart is' or just go, but the reality rarely allows it to be a smooth transition or even attempt. Nonetheless, we keep moving and pushing towards the goal! Thanks for the kind words.<strong>-Nora – The Professional Hobo-</strong> Same to you Nora. Always glad to hear you enjoy a post here. Let's see what 2010 brings!! <strong> -flip-</strong> Nice quote by Mr. Jobs too :) Glad to hear your in the fight too Flip! Yes I'll drop you a line if I do more than a stopover in Manila. I still have yet to visit the giant garbage dump which I can never remember the name of! But yes of course it would be cool to meet up. -Dave- Thanks for the comment. I’ve heard of Medellin, it must be a good place indeed. These places usually kind of spring themselves on us without warning. Usually just as we are about to leave! Such is life on the road. I don’t know whether it’s psychological or something else, but always something good comes along just before leaving. I hope you get to return there. Thanks again for stopping by.

-jessiev- Hi Jessie, Glad you liked the post! Not sure if I’m able to live anywhere … but adapt yes :) And yes a sense of humor helps, otherwise I don’t think it’s possible at all! Very glad to have you following along.

-Tee- Namaste Tee, that’s an inspirational story indeed. The ability to go forth and do what you want to do is a power very few harness. It can defy many a pundit. I am sincerely glad to know another such person. Well done to her, and long may the adventure of living one’s dreams continue!

-Debbie Ferm- Yes I do. It’s both. But after Nepal I believe the feeling of home is something you can quickly realize. After which practical aspects such as visas, culture, political stability and so on also have to play apart. So far the latter modern day aspects hinder many things before one even starts. It’s easy to say things like ‘home is where the heart is’ or just go, but the reality rarely allows it to be a smooth transition or even attempt. Nonetheless, we keep moving and pushing towards the goal! Thanks for the kind words.

-Nora – The Professional Hobo- Same to you Nora. Always glad to hear you enjoy a post here. Let’s see what 2010 brings!!

-flip- Nice quote by Mr. Jobs too :) Glad to hear your in the fight too Flip! Yes I’ll drop you a line if I do more than a stopover in Manila. I still have yet to visit the giant garbage dump which I can never remember the name of! But yes of course it would be cool to meet up.

]]> By: fliphttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-743 flip Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:57:53 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-743 "I fought my whole life to do this."very profound sir... i was watching Steve Jobs commencement video in youtube and he mentioned the same thing..."do not settle for anything less, look for what you really want in life."For most of us live based on what others tell us to do, it's hard to gain strength and stand on our grounds and say, "This is not what I want."It takes even more courage "to fight for it."I just have started... Thanks for sharing your life.I'm sure you have inspired alot of people (including me of course)If by any chance you get to Manila, let me know -Flip “I fought my whole life to do this.”

very profound sir… i was watching Steve Jobs commencement video in youtube and he mentioned the same thing…

“do not settle for anything less, look for what you really want in life.”

For most of us live based on what others tell us to do, it’s hard to gain strength and stand on our grounds and say, “This is not what I want.”

It takes even more courage “to fight for it.”

I just have started… Thanks for sharing your life.

I’m sure you have inspired alot of people (including me of course)

If by any chance you get to Manila, let me know
-Flip

]]> By: Nora - The Professional Hobohttp://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-737 Nora - The Professional Hobo Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:28:04 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-737 Awesome post, Dave - thanks. What a great recap and reflection. I look forward to your continued search - and eventual success - in finding home. To a great year! Awesome post, Dave – thanks. What a great recap and reflection. I look forward to your continued search – and eventual success – in finding home. To a great year!

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