foofiter

Ok Guys,

I have decided to say "screw my career" and once i have my student loans all paid up and have a large amount (10K USD+) in the bank I am going to hit the road and work my way around the world. I will pick up any work that i can along the way to save/earn money. Time in one place will not be an issue for me since I will sell everything that I can and store the rest with my Dad. I am looking for tips, comments, and advice in the following areas:

1. Good "base camps." I need to determine some places that I will visit fairly often that are cheap for accomodation *and* supplies. So far I have found Bangkok and Mexico as two options.

2. Storage for my belongings. I will be camping mostly in Europe as the other areas of the world are cheap to stay in hotel/hostel. I will not need to lug around camping gear unless I am in Europe so any good places in Europe to store it cheaply would be great.

3. When/where to find short term work and what kind of work to look for. I am aware of working at hostels for free board/breakfast. I am looking for other work in addition to that so I can receive hard cash which is more useful. I have heard of bars and cafes but I am not sure where to look for this type of work. (under the table is preferred)

4. Cool places to visit outside of western europe! I am looking for cool, off the beaten path places out there that you guys have personally been too. Major cities I am aware of. I am looking for smaller places that I havent heard of!

5. Anything else that you feel is important for me to know/do. I am aware that some places require visas and will research all of that info before I set sail. This is the catch-all item for anything else you guys wanna mention!

Thanks guys!

foofiter

T-punk 4 life!

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"I didn't get to where I am today worrying about how I am going to feel in the morning." -- Ron White (Blue Collar Comedy Tour)
"I was born to lose and destined to fail." -- Mike Ness, Social Distortion
"Eat healthy, exercise daily, die anyway" -- My motto
"Everyone I know, goes away, in the end...I will let you down, I will make you hurt..." -- Johnny Cash (NIN Cover of "Hurt")

I am traveling around the world until I find something that makes me want to stop. I am an aspiring photographer and hope to find whatever it is I am looking for...

omisan

I have no advice, really, but just wanna give you a big thumbs-up for the decision. That rocks!

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Elixir

i agree with omisan.

rock on, hot stuff!!

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foofiter

Thanks guys!

Anyone else out there with some advice?

foofiter

__________________
"To Alcohol! The cause of--and solution to--all life's problems." -- Homer J. Simpson
"I didn't get to where I am today worrying about how I am going to feel in the morning." -- Ron White (Blue Collar Comedy Tour)
"I was born to lose and destined to fail." -- Mike Ness, Social Distortion
"Eat healthy, exercise daily, die anyway" -- My motto
"Everyone I know, goes away, in the end...I will let you down, I will make you hurt..." -- Johnny Cash (NIN Cover of "Hurt")

I am traveling around the world until I find something that makes me want to stop. I am an aspiring photographer and hope to find whatever it is I am looking for...

worldwidemike

Hike the Cornish Coastal Path. It goes all the way around Cornwall (SW England), with amazing views of the sea, cliffs, castles, meadows, quaint seaport villages, and so on.

worldwidemike

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foofiter

Thanks WWM!

Those are on my list!

Keep it comin' fellaz!

foofiter

__________________
"To Alcohol! The cause of--and solution to--all life's problems." -- Homer J. Simpson
"I didn't get to where I am today worrying about how I am going to feel in the morning." -- Ron White (Blue Collar Comedy Tour)
"I was born to lose and destined to fail." -- Mike Ness, Social Distortion
"Eat healthy, exercise daily, die anyway" -- My motto
"Everyone I know, goes away, in the end...I will let you down, I will make you hurt..." -- Johnny Cash (NIN Cover of "Hurt")

I am traveling around the world until I find something that makes me want to stop. I am an aspiring photographer and hope to find whatever it is I am looking for...