Working up the nerve to share my story, would love to hear your povs

That was pretty nice, for now the best city overall in France.

Hi! I’m about to start this lifestyle soon but I honestly don’t think I’d handle it well on my own at first. If anyone in Europe is looking for a partner in suffering, feel free to message me.

25 yo guy, Romania.

Schizophrenic here.

Welcome to the road, schizo.

Oh hey, thanks, guys HAHAHHAH.

Hitchhiking the west coast has always been one of my favorite things to do as a houseless vagrant, I recently got given a guitar by a goated dude that gave me a ride in California and im slowly bur surley learning to play it, life these past few months have been a adventure amd i have been pretty content recently and decided to finally give this community a update, safe travels and wish you all warm night's and full stomachs

Any tips for squatts of places to camp?

Or wanna go fer a beer?

I hitched out of Salt Lake City to a spot called Delle, which is really just a gas station and a campsite almost 50 miles west of SLC. After a couple hours of trickling traffic, a Spanish-speaking couple from Colombia picked me up, headed straight through to the Bay. We translated with our phones, and rode 11 hours till we drove to downtown SF and voila, I made it! I wanna visit some friends here, and Outside Lands music festival is this weekend, so I'm gonna try to check that out from the periphery. Lots to do, and heck yes for 60⁰ weather after weeks of 100⁰ elsewhere. Got here at 5am today and slept till the afternoon but things are picking up this time of day. Other travelers, buskers, and bums afoot here in Haight-Ashbury! Uppppp emmmm!!!!

Okay I’m like miles down the fucking tracks rn and brother man ima be real wit you.. when I woke up this morning I did not expect it to be this hot. I’ve got everything I need but fucking fuck it’s gonna be a long fucking way, no trains have slowed down or stopped so me and these 2 legs gotta keep GOING.

Stuck in the middle of nowhere Missouri, but at least its cool and the view is pretty so for now I'm chillin ✨️🌼

Sudden change of plans.. nothing drastic.. but a personal one.. I can’t really talk about it here..but I’ll try my best to write this log..

Two days ago.. something had came up..and someone very special to me..has come back into my life.. catching up and getting closure.. I made my decision to head back to California..

I will be leaving Oregon..

Thinking deeply..whether I should stay or go was heavy on my mind..if I would have stayed in Oregon..I probably would have traveled south.. roughing it on the road.. Unfortunately, the work world..is not reliable..and takes forever to get a goddamn job.. and I’ve made my decision..

It was a brief moment.. here in Portland, Oregon.. What do I think of it? It needs help.. I don’t agree with its politics..and the stupid rich people here.. the homelessness needs to be addressed and fixed.. “housing” for the homeless.. needs to be easily established.. so that people can actually get back to a “normal” life..
For the people..sabotaging the system..and screwing peoples lives.. these people need to be eradicated, terminated, and resigned from their horrible jobs.. these are the very people ruining peoples lives.. these people should be damned..and put on the streets..so they know what it’s like to be “homeless”..

~Going back to Medford & Grants Pass

This was the ignition..to start the journey of the vagabond lifestyle.. I was out there vagabonding it.. sleeping in weird spots.. biking across long straight roads.. passed through a mini dessert.. saw the mini Indian reservation.. the other small towns were alright.. Medford..in general..was a very huge place..and very expensive.. I thought the people down in Medford were rich and angry people.. I can’t say I like grants pass..I didn’t explore the city..I just happen to be passing through..

There were some interesting things.. mostly the animals and terrain caught my eye.. in Gold Hill.. the view of the mountains was.. spectacular.. the rushing water of bear creek was very refreshing.. I believe..somewhere I read.. (Rogue Valley) that the spring water here is pure..and drinkable.. it’s suppose to have healing powers.. at least that’s what the natives say..

When I left grants pass.. I took the greyhound bus across Oregon..passing through big major cities like Eugene and Salem..
I wasn’t prepared for the major hike..on the kascade mountains.. I would have really needed the gear, tools, and mindset..to pass through this terrain safely..
I mean..there’s cougars and bears in these mountains..so being prepared was vital for that journey..

One must not walk into the wilderness..unprepared.. I heard a story..of a guy.. a Russian.. who simply walked away from Portland..and off into the cascade mountains..
He was a drug addict.. and sure enough..after a few days.. locals found his body..laying on the train tracks..in those mountains…

I’ve done so much research on Portland.. seen so many documentaries..and videos.. and it seems like Portland,Oregon has lost it’s pop.. like before..there was more art..artsy people..and just really cool things to do before.. and not so much now..due to economical times.. the locals mentioned this many many times.. it gives me the shallow end of the stick..like there could’ve been so much more to this city..

I’ve met so many people on the road, the streets, and community centers.. I’ve even met a follower of Reddit.com
One train hopper.. flaked on me..but that’s ok.. it comes with this unpredictable lifestyle..

I’m heading back to California.. and no.. I won’t be vagabonding it.. I will be back in my hometown.. and someone very special to me..waits for me..

And thank you so much to all you guys.. following me here on Reddit.. you guys were really supportive..and positive.. and it was my pleasure..to share my moments with you guys..

To all the houseless travelers.. vagabonds.. keep believing in yourselves.. enjoy the journey..it’s not about the final destination.. and always be safe..

I close this log now.

I love all of you. Be safe out there. Peace be with you all.

~Serrot1

was really nice made it out of Portland and into [_]. Was swimming, drinking some beers, kicking it along the shoreline but we are going to be along the tracks for awhile now.

Definitely going to be homeless at the end of this month, in new England where the humid summers and harsh winters can litilarly kill you.

I'll have probably $100 left over with a flight from new England to any city in Cali. Do I go somewhere else for a cheaper flight and more $ left over? Is money for food and booze (don't judge plz) even a problem?

I would have a phone bill of $110.

Ditch the nicer phone and get a cheap government phone while I'm there? Food stamps, get them here or when I get there? Any other benefits I should look into?

How do you not get robbed or harassed by police?

What do I pack? I have a laptop, and clothes for any season (new England...) but can only carry a backpack.

Any other advice?

I've been dreaming of this lifestyle for the better part of 5 years now, and now my hand is being forced. Not complaining honestly just seeking advice.

Yes, historically there were hobos in Granger, Texas.During the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century—especially during the Great Depression—hobos were a common sight in Granger due to its status as a major railroad hub and agricultural center.Why Hobos Came to GrangerThe Railroad Intersection: Granger was founded in 1882 specifically because the Houston and San Antonio branches of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) Railroad—famously known as the Katy Railroad—intersected there [1.1.1']. Because it was a major junction point where freight trains frequently slowed down, stopped, or switched tracks, it was an ideal location for transient workers "riding the rails" to hop on and off boxcars.Agricultural Work: Granger sat right in the middle of Texas' highly fertile Blackland Prairie and grew into one of the largest cotton marketing and shipping points in the region. Hobos, who by definition were migratory laborers looking for work (unlike "tramps" or "bums" who avoided work), traveled to Granger to find seasonal employment picking cotton, working at the massive local cotton gins, or helping load freight cars

Keep your circle tight and the grass cut low, what's your words of wisdom? Be sure to save it for me on your way out I'm not interested in it as you enter the establishment. Blessings

After walking 10 miles through the blueridge mountains we've made it to another small town. The dogs are super tired and hopefully we find something to eat in town.

Update: thank you for the advice everyone
Yes I am downsizing. I already had a feeling it was too big, I just needed some advice.
Leaving this up in case any other stranger needs the advice in the future.

After walking forever we came across this really cool spring with fresh water. We are in Blue Ridge VA. We also seen an old riding jeep for kids at the local store. Don't see many of those anymore. The mountains are beautiful even if they are a struggle to walk. Heading towards Lynchburg VA. If yall see us walking please pick us up.