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/ travel journals about a guy traveling the world in search of home Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:16:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: The Longest Way Home http://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: Akila http://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 Home http://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
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]]> By: Mau http://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 Home http://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: Renny http://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 Home http://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 Covering http://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 Home http://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: flip http://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 Hobo http://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!

]]> By: Debbie Ferm http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-736 Debbie Ferm Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:37:24 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-736 Do you have an idea of where "home" might be, or is it more a state of mind than an actual place? The five stages seem to lend themselves to other things besides travel. Parenting, for example, college, or even blogging. Very good observations about life. Do you have an idea of where “home” might be, or is it more a state of mind than an actual place?

The five stages seem to lend themselves to other things besides travel. Parenting, for example, college, or even blogging. Very good observations about life.

]]> By: Tee http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-735 Tee Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:34:30 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-735 And now you know of a woman who, when given her death notice by her doctors, packed what she could in a van and started driving across the country to find the place she would die. When she'd gone almost as far as she could (South Carolina to Washington state), she found home. And she knew what it was when she felt it, even though, at age 43, it was the first time she'd ever felt it (I was a military brat and a military wife...twice). When she got home, her happy spirit aided in healing her body enough to get out of a wheelchair, get on a bicycle, give away the van, and never look back. She's still not completely well, but she's never been more at peace...because she is home. I have no doubt that, with your awareness and inner peace, you will find home. Some day. Your post is so poignant, so beautiful and heartfelt. Namaste'. And now you know of a woman who, when given her death notice by her doctors, packed what she could in a van and started driving across the country to find the place she would die. When she’d gone almost as far as she could (South Carolina to Washington state), she found home. And she knew what it was when she felt it, even though, at age 43, it was the first time she’d ever felt it (I was a military brat and a military wife…twice). When she got home, her happy spirit aided in healing her body enough to get out of a wheelchair, get on a bicycle, give away the van, and never look back. She’s still not completely well, but she’s never been more at peace…because she is home.

I have no doubt that, with your awareness and inner peace, you will find home. Some day. Your post is so poignant, so beautiful and heartfelt. Namaste’.

]]> By: jessiev http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-734 jessiev Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:27:41 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-734 YAY!! this is my VERY favorite post here. you are now a true global traveler, a cultural marginal, able to live anywhere and adapt to just about anything. only a very small percentage of people are able to live this interculturally. and to have done it with such a sense of humor (love the getting new clothes comment), that is just amazing. bravo!! and i look forward to following more of your journey. YAY!! this is my VERY favorite post here. you are now a true global traveler, a cultural marginal, able to live anywhere and adapt to just about anything. only a very small percentage of people are able to live this interculturally. and to have done it with such a sense of humor (love the getting new clothes comment), that is just amazing. bravo!! and i look forward to following more of your journey.

]]> By: Dave http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/the-five-stages-of-long-term-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-733 Dave Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:00:41 +0000 http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/?p=2997#comment-733 I can relate to a lot of what you said. I didn't realize how much I enjoyed staying in one place after 15 months of travel until I found Medellin, Colombia, and stopped dead in my tracks. I called it home for 5.5 months, and still see myself going back often in the future. I set off on my trip around the world with the question of where in the world I could see myself living, aside from the USA. I felt lucky to have found that place, even if it was in the last country of my trip, mere weeks before I was to return home. I have faith you'll find your home, and glad to see you still do too! I can relate to a lot of what you said. I didn’t realize how much I enjoyed staying in one place after 15 months of travel until I found Medellin, Colombia, and stopped dead in my tracks. I called it home for 5.5 months, and still see myself going back often in the future.

I set off on my trip around the world with the question of where in the world I could see myself living, aside from the USA. I felt lucky to have found that place, even if it was in the last country of my trip, mere weeks before I was to return home.

I have faith you’ll find your home, and glad to see you still do too!

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