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Don't listen to the haters, OP. You've got this. I suggest that you read a couple of books on RV and van living, though. It will give you a great perspective.

There are a lot of workarounds for modern convenience. Living in an RV is not an easy prospect, but it is very doable.

Here are a few practical guides, though many of them pertain to living in a 15 passenger or cargo van.

How to Live in a Car, Van or RV

The VanDweller's Guide

Van Living: The Freedom of the Road

The Tiniest Mansion

Live In a Van, Truck, Trailer, or Motorhome

Living in a Van Down By The River

My House Has Wheels

The Simple RV Life

So, You Want to Be an RVer?

Retire To an RV


Here's one just for fun, though you may glean something from it.
Walden On Wheels

I also suggest /r/vandwellers and /r/gorving for tips and tricks on living in a small mobile space.

> but some of us live much more better lives than others just because of what we are born into.

Sure. What does it matter if someone's a seagull if you're a pigeon? Both are still birds. Get flappin.

>For me the only way to get sex is to spend money i dont have on a prostitute so thats something i refuse to do. Because of that im alone.

Dude. No. And if you really think so, march yourself to therapy. I've seen people who can't even move, get fucked, not by prostitutes. Which is not a slight against high level quadriplegics. Or prostitutes. Because both possess the same variations of awesomeness as anyone else. As everyone is people.

>And the older i get the more money women expect me to have to date and travel.something i probably won't ever be able to afford.

I can't even touch this one. Look. Other people's expectations of you don't matter unless you've personally made a commitment to fulfill them. Don't be crappy to your significant others when you have them. But, other than that, the people who mind - don't matter, and the people who matter - don't mind. A girl with neurosarcoidosis and an ever exploding brain taught that to me when I was in a bad place in my life, and it changed everything for me. It's the truest thing anyone ever taught me.

I'm not going to go into a big long thing on how to budget your money for travel. But, uh, there's tons of books on it.

>It seems like every woman on okc loves to travel and adventures and if you can't afford that lifestyle most women will overlook you especially if you dont have looks

Dude. Therapy, yo. Even if you're on medicaid, there are therapists. Possibly shitty ones. But, better than nothing in some cases. Self-esteem is the greatest gift you can give yourself.

Este livro tem dicas muito boas para viagens económicas: How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter. Com esse orçamento aconselho-te o leste da Europa. Há destinos mais baratos na Ásia, África e América do Sul mas considerando o custo do voo não compensa.

Experimenta brincar com destinos diferentes no Google Flights e vê quais as opções de voo mais baratas.

If you aim to spend only a day or two in each country you will spend half your trip sitting on busses. The size of Central America on the map is deceptive: poor transportation infrastructure means it takes forever to get between places. For example, San José, Costa Rica and Panama City are as far apart (as the crow flies) as L.A. and San Francisco, but it's a 16-hour bus trip.

Instead of trying to hit every country, I'd recommend something like flying into Managua and moving south to Panama City. We did that itinerary over 3 weeks last year (and even then we were on a bus every other day for 4-6 hours).

Lonely Planet has a 19-page PDF on their site that includes the suggested itineraries from Central America on a Shoestring, a guide that might be useful.

He wants to swim the grand canyon? Boy, I'm sure he knows what he's doing but I cant imagine him making it through Crystal or Lava, or even stuff like House Rock and Grape Vine...

edit: After some research he swam from glenn canyon dam to lees ferry. Hardly the same as his other feats. If anyone wants to read why people don't swim the Colorado, I recommend this book https://www.amazon.com/We-Swam-Grand-Canyon-Vacation/dp/0963405594

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I wrote a guide book, New Orleans for Free (http://www.amazon.com/New-Orleans-Free-Paul-Oswell-ebook/dp/B00IPQTR1O/).

Here's the free food chapter. For free.

Free game day food
Sports fans, you are the luckiest people in town, because come the days when the New Orleans Saints are playing, lots of bars roll out the free snacks in order to get you to sit and drink for three hours. Again, it’s a rare neighbourhood bar that doesn’t offer SOMETHING in the way of culinary refreshments as they cheer on the black and gold, but among the most celebrated are:
Pal’s Lounge
Not only does this Mid City favourite offer free bar food (such as hot dogs and chilli) on game days (including the bigger college ball games), but it also has free red beans and rice on Monday nights (949 Rendon Street, 504-488-7257, www.palslounge.com).
Henry’s Uptown Bar
Known as something of a quintessential locals bar, it also offers free BBQ during Saints games (5101 Magazine Street, 504-324-8140).
NOLA Brewing Co. Tap Room
This dog-friendly bar has some great free jambalaya when you buy a drink during Saints games (3001 Tchoupitoulas Steet, 504-301-0117, www.nolabrewing.com).
Robert’s Bar
The free ping-pong and pool tables draw a loyal student crowd, and locals join them in numbers for the free barbecue on game days (3125 Calhoun Street, 504- -866-9121).
Kingpin
Not only is there the requisite free game day food at this Elvis-themed bar, but on Friday and Saturday night, cheap food trucks stop by (1307 Lyons Street, 504-891-2373, www.kingpinbar.com).
Finn Mccools Irish Pub
Traditional free game day food, but with the twist of it being more of a pot luck, where the locals bring their own dished to share. Buy your bar neighbour a drink and they’ll likely let you have your fill of whatever it was they bought. If you want to get creative, you can win a free bar tab if you bring a dish and it’s chosen as the best of the day (3701 Banks Street, 504-486-9080, www.finnmccools.com).
“We love visiting sports fans, but use your common sense. Try not to loudly berate the locals in their own bars. We’re all for some sporting banter, but remember you’re a visitor and don’t get aggressively competitive. We drink as much when we lose as when we win, and we’ll mostly be great sports about it.”

General free food
Even if you’re not a sports fan – and we understand that at least SOME people of this persuasion exist in this city – you can pick up some great free food if you’re happy to patronise the right establishment on the right night. Again, you’re likely to have to shell out for the odd drink, but we think you’re still getting a great deal of free hospitality. The following were all on offer at the time of writing – if you’re making a special trip then of course it makes sense to call ahead and check, because things can change fast here (sometimes, at least…).
Handsome Willy's

There’s a pretty good revolving choice of free food every Friday night, coinciding with Happy Hour, which is 5pm-9pm. Expect BBQ, burgers, tacos, etc. (218 S. Robertson Street, 504-525-0377, www.handsomewillys.com).

Mick's Irish Pub

A wealth of free food happens here, starting with traditional rice and beans on Mondays, then anything from hot dogs to sandwiches through to Friday. As they like to say: “Weekends, you’re on your own.” (4801 Bienville Street, 504-482-9113, www.mickspub.com)

Rendezvous Tavern

There’s a rare chance to try Indian food in New Orleans here every Sunday afternoon, with spicy curries and exotic sides from local Indian restaurant Nirvana. (3101 Magazine Street, 504-891-1777)

J&J’s Sports Lounge

According to several locals, locals bring free side dishes into the bar at the weekends, and not exclusively for game days, though this is perhaps when the best choice might be found (800 France Street, 504-942-8877).

R Bar
This Marigny staple has regular Free Food Fridays, which can be as exciting as a crawfish boil in season. You’re encouraged to tip the chef. And drink, of course (1431 Royal Street, 504-948-7499)
Le Bon Temp Roule
Locals say head uptown early for the free Friday night oysters as they go pretty quickly. You can stay for the free live music even if you miss out. The seafood comes out at 7pm. (4801 Magazine Street, 504-895-8117)
Banks Street Bar and Grill
“Banks St. Bar has ‘Spaghetti Western Sunday's’. There’s free BBQ, good old school country music played by Ron Hotstream and they show a spaghetti western as they do it.” (4401 Banks Street, 504-486-0258, www.banksstreetbarandgrill.com).
International Society for Krishna Consciousness
If you don’t want to sit in a bar and drink to get free food, then the Sunday Night Love Feast at the local Hare Krishna temple is a free meal for everyone that shows up. Food is served at 5.30pm and there are discussions and prayers from 6pm (2936 Esplanade Avenue, www.iskcon-nola.org).

Check out the book “The Anarchists Guide to Travel,” it has a ton of useful advice for preparing and what you should bring.

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My wife and I found this book to be invaluable - http://www.amazon.com/Lonely-Planet-Central-America-Shoestring/dp/1741791472/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_1

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haha i don't, sorry! mostly cheap flights books like this one I just put out:

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congrats on your success, that's amazing!

read my book on how to get the "NOLA for Free" book for $0.98


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You're not a tourist, you're a local! If you're thinking about going up the space needle for a killer view, forget about it. Check out the Columbia Tower instead. It's only open on weekdays during standard hours. The space needle costs you 20 bucks, Columbia costs you 5, (3 with a student ID) There's no line, plus you get to look down at the space needle. I snagged a copy of "The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Seattle" it's full of great stuff to do.

Yes I co-wrote it with my mom. Here is a link for it on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/RV-Travel-Budget-Mother-Roadschooling/dp/0692825738/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495040793&sr=8-1&keywords=rv+travel+on+a+budget

"Where Next? A mini travel guide to 20 of your favourite locations around the world" Ebook - 3.51 USD, 3.99 EUR, 3.99 GBP

Paperback - 8.99 USD, 7.99 EUR, 6.99 GDP

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Description: You know what you are doing. You have been travelling for what feels like aeons. Your bag is packed, you know how to buy a train ticket, you can read a map. All you want is a book that answers the most important question. Which of the many awesome locations should you see first? Well, if that sounds like you, then this mini travel guide gives you the info on 20 of your favourite locations from all over the world. From Melbourne to San Francisco, Berlin to Rio and everywhere in between, each location gives you a recommendation for where to start. Don't worry though, it is not all tourist traps. There is plenty of information for travellers looking to get off the beaten path and experience something different. This is the world famous "My Favourite Five" series, but on steroids. More information, different photos, hostel recommendations and even a bonus preview of the upcoming comedy travelogue, "The Other Side of Travelling" (coming out May 20th). Plus there are tips for podcasts to listen to and books to read to help you pass the time when they lose your baggage again. There is something for everyone. At over 260 pages, this "mini travel guide" packs a punch.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PRT5W5L

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Let me know if you have any questions about the book. I hope you all like it. Thanks for taking the time to check it out.

Do it! Travel is one of the best things you can do for stress and you'll learn so much about yourself it will help you decide what you like/don't like in terms of jobs. If you're worried about eating into your savings too much, you can always work somewhere that gives you a free place to stay or even just start by taking a month off somewhere.

And if you're concerned with how it looks on your resume, you can play it off in a really good way. You explain to future employers that you had worked so much you had never had a break to plan for a career, rather than just a job. So you took time to figure this out and you did it all with your own savings - seriously it doesn't look irresponsible especially if you do some volunteering or go to places where you learn new skills.

I took two gap years straight after finishing university and it has honestly worked in my favour and been the best decision I made. While everyone else went on to further education I went and worked abroad and then travelled afterwards and it taught me so much and also helped with my anxiety levels. Without being too 'plug my own work' I have actually just produced an eBook for this that might answer some of your questions but message me anytime if you want any help!
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HK is epic but don't spend too long there if you're on a budget!! But yeah, if you can, do. Pref on a stopoff.

There's not much between Asia and South America for price, but check out budget your trip and numbeo for prices.

In fact... Go get my [ebook] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shoestring-Traveller-guide-travelling-budget-ebook/dp/B074CY74XR/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TA3FQ730ADCRR94W2G94), its free (until midnight!!) and has all my combined years of travel wisdom in there....