Comments on: The Suffering of Modern Travelled Youth

By: Josh K

Josh K — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:40:32 +0000

Great article! It was obviously well thought out, and in depth. I would agree that “Of course, comparison of home life with that of life on the road is completely unfair.”

It is all too unfortunate we have to be such ‘responsible’ citizens and maintain our lifestyle!

By: Nick

Nick — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:32:54 +0000

The need to travel and the need to make decent money are definitely at odds… But, while solving this paradox is not impossible, it is certainly a challenge… May we all be that lucky…

By: Stef

Stef — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:59:27 +0000

Not nice! It’s already making me miss the open road, the mildewed clothes in my backpack, and the meager accommodations!

By: David Lomax

David Lomax — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:40:25 +0000

I enjoyed this article. Well written and I agree it definitely “hits home”. It is very hard to compare life on the road with life back home, as new sights and people are thrown at us by the minute while traveling. I suppose one could argue though, that we are tunnel-visioned back home and there are plenty of new things to see; we just don’t open our eyes.

I have often contemplated what it would be like to just have my backpack, my wits, and an open road for even 10 yrs straight. I came to the conclusion that you have to have some sort of ‘base’ or a familiar place you call home. Think about those trips we’ve all taken for a few months at a time and what it felt like to go back to your home, your bed, pillow, etc. It’s euphoric for awhile at least! Well written article, Oliver!

By: Phillip Jeffers

Phillip Jeffers — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:48:59 +0000

Hits home for me as well. Once you’re bitten by the travel bug, it seems that there isn’t a cure, except perhaps to indulge yourself in your addiction! And Olli, you know you’re missing those crazy, rude Hondurans right about now. Great to hear you got back to the UK safely.

By: J G

J G — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:08:24 +0000

Very in depth. I always have this same sentiment when I must return back to my ‘regular life’ in the States. Actually I believe I feel the travel bug coming on again! Nice article Oliver.