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A Nomad's Life

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After quitting his bank job and turning his back on society, John Codoret has spent 30 years wandering through Australia, making the highway his home
12 years ago, December 26th 2011 No: 1 Msg: #149341  
A Nomad's Life .
True Story of a REAL NOMAD. To live a simple life with no responsibility.

Would you aspire to this type of lifestyle or existence ?
[Edited: 2011 Dec 26 11:59 - wanderinghobo:220159 ]
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12 years ago, December 28th 2011 No: 2 Msg: #149427  

We have no aspirations for this kind of life. But, it seems that Codoret has found what works for him....at least it has for thirty years. Dave and I are very social people. We travel to see new places and experience new cultures but for us meeting new people and hearing their stories enhances the travels for us. John Codoret for the most part has chosen an isolated life and seems to have been content.

We travel modestly but from time to time enjoy luxury. We are past the camping and hostel phase of our life. That is not to say we wouldn't do it from time to time depending on the circumstance.

This was an interesting story. I'm glad he has reconnected with his mother and sister.
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12 years ago, December 28th 2011 No: 3 Msg: #149440  
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I love wandering, exploring, but John's life is not one I would choose.

His shoes are worn, and usually only last him three months. He lives off canned food, noodles and scraps he finds on the roadside.



An extreme case? - I think that there are a number of homeless people that would also fall into this category, we used to call them "Tramps" UK or "Hobos" US.

I know that there are many long term backpackers out there funded by temp or cash in hand work. I'm sure John works in some ways, scraping together meals and coins are hinted at in the video. Saying that I'm sure he's seen much beauty in his 30 years of wandering. Reply to this

12 years ago, January 15th 2012 No: 4 Msg: #150371  
Can't say I would like to live this way. I like traveling on 5 or 6 week trips but after that time I feel the pull to get back to my home and family again. Also even though there are times where I have chosen to live somewhat primitively the knowledge that I can at any time load up and head home makes all the difference.
[Edited: 2012 Feb 08 00:51 - Ali:1 ]
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12 years ago, January 17th 2012 No: 5 Msg: #150493  
I wouldnt like to live like the guy in the news link, but likely I woulnt like to live with the aspects of society and the banking world he turned his back on either.
I prefer to find some middle ground between the two.

I like traveling on 5 or 6 week trips but after that time I feel the pull to get back to my home and family again.


And, there is that too. I like to go back to my boyfriend and daughter after the travels.

Dave and I are very social people.


And that too. I wouldnt like to be unable to take a shower, put on nice clothes and go to a bar or restaruant or any of the other social places we like to go to.




...we used to call them "Tramps" UK or "Hobos" US.


In India, they are called holy men and much respected. Many left white collar professions such as doctor, lawyer, banker... to live a simple, unmaterialistic life of wandering around or sitting in some yoga position with a begging bowl for the rest of their lives, looking as follows.
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12 years ago, February 5th 2012 No: 6 Msg: #151440  
“It was only going to be a three month holiday before I found another job"

This is possible the most procrastinated return to work ever. Amazing. Reply to this

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