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Done traveling for now...· Feb 21, 02:47 PM

Hello Everyone!

Well – it’s been a blast! I’ve really enjoyed having this site as a way to keep in touch with you all! I definitely appreciate all the comments and emails that you sent along the way….as a solo traveler, they kept me going!

So, what did I learn from all this wandering around? Well…
1) You could travel your whole life and still never scratch the surface of the diversity, beauty, and relationships that exist out there. So, early on in the trip, I had to learn to just enjoy where I was…and not worry about all the other places that I wanted to see too.

2) Travel truly is a wonderful way to gain and appreciation for different cultures around the world…and at home! I found that I learned the most by talking with other travelers…as opposed to locals. And I found that I learned more about home, by comparison, than I learned about the area I was visiting! Interesting!

3) Financially, it’s possible to do this kind of travel for around $30/day. That was my target and I found that I was able to hit it by living simply. Living simply is also nice because it puts you right in with other travelers and locals…not behind glass in a posh hotel or tourist bus. I’ve kept a record of what I spent on everything, so if any of you are interested in more details, just let me know.

4) I’m so glad that I took the time and effort to follow a dream that I had. The experience has encouraged me to be bolder in stretching a bit beyond my comfort point and ‘going for it’! I felt this way after doing my massive house project… and, now, as I start a business, I think I’ll look back with the same feelings. It’s always scary up front, but once you jump in, the water’s pretty warm! :)

This will be the last post for now (until I travel again), but I’m going to keep this site up as a link off my soon-to-come main page.

So again, thanks again for riding along with me!
Take care,
Nate