12 Years of Full-Time Travel on a Budget! Woman Shares Her Experience
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
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We've been following Nora from The Professional Hobo for years now and she was a huge inspiration for us when we first got started travelling full-time and trying to sustain our travels by working online.
We recently (and finally!) had the chance to meet her in person when we were both in Toronto at the same time, so we sat down and asked her all about her digital nomad lifestyle.
In this interview, she talks about 2 of the key things that make financially sustainable travel possible: reducing your expenses, and finding a way to earn money as you go.
She also talks about the challenges and rewards of the lifestyle, including surviving 3 natural disasters, 3 tropical diseases, the theft of her passport, and much more.
Some of the resources she mentioned in the video are super helpful and we've included links below so you can check them out:
How to Get Free Accommodation Around the World eBook:
www.theprofessionalhobo.com/t...
Financial Case Studies from Long-Term Travellers:
www.theprofessionalhobo.com/c...
Nora's Annual Expense & Income Reviews:
www.theprofessionalhobo.com/c...
Follow Nora on Social Media:
www.theprofessionalhobo.com/
/ theprofessionalhobo
/ norablueskies
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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VIDEO CREDITS
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
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Nora Dunn
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Thats the way to live!
epic :D there is nothing special on it, many people do it
Takes lots of funding and boats and plane travel very costly....
And being connected or knowing how to be or get connected... when your at or have been at a certain financial circle ppl will look at you differently.... just saying.... ya can just tell she has had it different than 98% of travelers....
@@thatguyonabicycleofconsurv3908 It all depends on how a person wants to do it yes? In the 1970th many people traveled even during the Vietnam war which is dangerous, today too can be dangerous in some parts of the World. Back then people chatted among themselves about the experiences they had today we are broadcasting it all over the social media. The biggest motivator is also making money by filming others about their travels and experiences. UA-cam brought incentives to motivate people to share their experiences. I enjoy it and goes both ways.
@@Angie.Globetrotter she travel like a rich person
My late son always said he would do this. Lost him too early but nice to share every one else’s travels as a way to remember him.
I am sory for your loss.
I'm sorry for your loss
@clover Mark..why do you say he is lost? He is not you are. He is still around everyone.
@@slimshady6352 leave her alone TROLL. Unless you've suffered the loss she has you have NO CLUE...BUZZ OFF.
This has to have hurt you. I'm sorry about your son.
Fantastic video. I am so glad to see you got women following unconventional lifestyles. I am 68 and a widow. My nomadic existence starts this May 2019. Different at this age...I have saved money and healthcare. Hope my body doesn't betray me!!!
Christine, you are my idol. Wishing you amazing travels. Stay happy and healthy and enjoy! ♥ I hope to start my van life once I'm retired in 2025.
good luck to you! and a very happy new year! I'm 60 and have no money and healthcare but it works! wish you all the best!
Good luck with your travels! and take care!
Good luck Christine! God speed to you
I too am happy to see women living unconventional lifestyles. I hope you have a beautiful and amazing time traveling....enjoy the time you have! Peace.
This is the kinda lady who needs to he teaching cultural studies at universities.
🙄🙄🙄🙄😆😆😆😆😆😆 she just admitted she is just a Professional Hobo with noooooooooooooo desire to 'teach' cultural studies and why would she do this again?
The more I travel, the more I see that the people are same all over the world! Totally agree with Nora! Travel is the best antidote against prejudice!
Agree heheh
@Operation Getrude What you think is low life was superior in the past and vice versa. I cherish the difference and not the glory. 🙏
I worked on a cruise ship for years and my experience lead me to the same truth!
Mark Twain: Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.
I admire people who go for it.
Us too. Love their stories.
me too!
Nora Dunn's perspectives about travel have encouraged and inspired me to pursue this kind of lifestyle. I feel like I don't belong to an organization or a company and just remain as an employee for the rest of my life. I consider myself a free soul who wants to experience the world. I'm building the foundations of my plan to pursue an online career and save up before I start traveling. My first destination would be Southeast Asia since this is the region where my country, the Philippines, belongs, and explore other countries either at the end of this year or the first quarter of next year. And, who knows, I might find opportunities in Latin America or other parts of Asia or Europe. Thank you so much, Exploring Alternatives, for your insightful videos! Why have I just met you now? :)
LISTEN TO WHAT THIS LOVELY GIRL IN THE VIDEO SAYS... TRAVEL SLOW... pro travel advice .... agree 100% :)
Definitely
@AI AC good for you, but in case i understand sarcasm in your english, you can always deposit money in my bank account :) you have a lot of money to burn, correct? HEY and dont spend your time watching budget travel videos, be smarter if thats an option :)
I've been living in Hawaii for 9 months, free accommodation, organic fruit and veggies included and getting paid. This chick was a huge inspiration. Now I'm headed to Alaska for 2 months, free room and board. I'm making money freelance writing and through music production.
Pleas tell me how
Finally! Someone who actually shares all the info about their money. Too often people skip the fact they already "had money" before they began their travel lifestyle, leading you to believe they magically did it all with nothing. They always say they sold everything but leave out the part where they have a trust fund or a big company to sell off.
I like the "slow travel" term. I'm the same way, I've been traveling full time for 3 years and I stay about 3 -6 months :). Lovely video!
how do you manage your finances? Do you do freelance work like she does?
@@saraf5414 Thank you, but I have a CFO for my business. Have a great day :)
What about the visas? How do u get it in ur travels?
@@johnnynunes4293 Americans get 3 months for most EU countries, or group of countries in Schengen, 6 months in the UK, so you can go out then come back as needed. Lately I've been doing 3 months in Schengen, then 3 in Croatia, but I'm buying a house in Croatia which will give me 9 months a year to travel freely in Croatia. If you want to travel to a country that requires visas then send their embassy an e mail to ask how they are doing visas lately. Many countries have visa waivers these days. It depends on where you are from, but you can sort it not too difficulty.
What's fascinating about Nora, is how profoundly happy she seems with her situation.I guess that says something.
When she is 40, and childless, she will regret all of it. She is sacrificing her best child-rearing years to selfishly travel. Meanwhile, she could be having a family and traveling with them. She will be lonely in later life.
@@basedbear1605 Not everyone wants to be a mother. And there's nothing selfish about it. Women are not obligated to reproduce. Oh, also: You can be married and have children and be very lonely. Trust me. So many women out there with families who are lonely and sad.
@@SabraKay One day, when you grow up, you may understand. But the Brainwashing you've suffered is pretty intense.
I love my kids, but you shouldn't be a mom just to "not be selfish" or because that's what people expect from you.
@@SabraKay 1st off... when people use the word but... it's widely accepted that negates everything that was said before the "but". 2nd off, GOD made women for a purpose. And it wasn't to travel. Women have the single most important job in the universe... to give life to and raise her children. There is no more noble calling.
Too short!! I could listen to her all day!!! This is my dream!! 😍
Her channel is under Nora Dunn (Professional Hobo).
Don't just dream. Consider taking the first step and go.
Robert Vinet Thank you. I am working on it!! 😊
Very Bragadoscious, plays herself down at the same time
And how much does that little feature cost people you know so you can browse your nothing pay bills online and be safe how much does that cost
10:10 - 10:54 - Profound words of a person who has experienced the world at a deeper level. Very impressive! loved hearing your experience
This is literally my dream. Have to admire her fearlessness :)
Awesome! What I love about this channel is it’s not only incredibly entertaining, but also a wealth of information, with a lot of wonderful people who I wish I could sit across the table from and listen to their stories. Would love to listen to a longer format podcast that could accompany these... though I’m sure a ton of time and effort already goes into making the videos! Thanks for sharing :)
I agree
What a lovely smart caring lady
This was one of your most compelling videos. Great job! Can't wait to learn more about The Professional Hobo!
Thanks Ann! I'm very happy you enjoyed the video and found it interesting :) :)
Hello Ann, how are you
Damn, it's like she found the cheat codes to life
I know right!!!! I'm quite jealous.. but good for her I really admire such fearless adventures
Lol right!
@@basedbear1605 lol yikes.
@@basedbear1605 you doing alright?
@@attackofthelumbie9029 I'm fine. How about you, little necrotroll?
Wow! I love her story, especially about slow travel. I'm an exchange student in Patagonia for the year right now and definitely you have to live in a country to fully understand it
For volunteering in exchange for full accomodation (and sometimes food) Workaway is great too!
This was a great episode, thanks for sharing
I am so pleased that you have such meaning-packed and useful videos, and this is another winning video. I look forward to exploring some of her books, too. I hope you all have a wonderful 2019.
This is officially my favorite channel! Thanks for yet another great video!!
Thanks so much for the super positives vibes Phil :)
I have been following Nora for about seven years, so cool to see this!
I love your serenity, soft way! I feel peaceful when I hear you talking! THANK YOU FOR GIVING US SO MUCH! Blessing thoughts for you!
Well when you have a very useless passport that requires visa... For almost every country it ain't that easy. Canadian passport is powerful
Yes only for residents of richer countries
I'm from Malaysia, not a rich country, but our passport is still widely accessible to nearly all countries in the world, except Israel.
Haha, same here, the Mexican passport needs visa for maybe half of the world...
I defer from your statement, I've been in Malaysia and it is a rich country, corrupted I know, but with the political changes of 2018 things might get better.
@@Edith.G.G. The Mexican passport can get you in 142 countries, all of Latin America, most of Europe, Canada, Japan , Russia most of Africa, China
Such an inspiration and with all her travel experience she learned so much about herself and every culture.
I loved everything she had to say about travel! If you have the opportunity, please do a part two with this fabulously insightful woman^^
wonderful. I've followed Nora for a few years now and it was nice to put a face to a name! she shares some great advice in this video.
Amazing...what a great interview!!! Thanks!
Absolutely amazing - thank you for sharing!!
This is a great life style....
1. see the world
2. dont be bound to one place
3. do what you love
4. learn new skills...
man I need to travel more with my channel.
Amazing story. Such a brave woman. And sharing the knowledge makes it priceless for countless people.
Thanks Nora for sharing your story and helping us learn how to do it! Much love :D
I watch several UA-cam videos on how to trade in the stock market but haven't made any head start because they are either talking some gibberish or sharing their story of how they made it and I do not want to make mistakes by taking risks in my own hands
@Anikaparvati1 What is the name of your broker and how do i connect with him or her ?
@Yvonnephyllis1 Wow that was easy, i found her website and left a message for her . i hope she reply me. thanks.
@@Patricia-Margaret Bridget Mary Turow her trading strategies is working for me for more than a year now and I’m making good profit from the stock market and she's 100% honest, reputable and trustworthy
Wow! For Nora's story and for Nord VPN! Thank you so much for sharing!
Wow, that was amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Excellent, My 38 year old daughter is a "Digital Gypsy" and does Corporate Restructuring Consulting for her preferred clients over the past decade.
Incredible story and wonderful information thank you 🙏
Loved this one!
Fantastic interview and video. I always learn from your channel
Wonderful. Thank you for this video!
Really good video sooooooo interesting and as always inspiring. Thank you. Only blessings and good things for you both this year. Keep up the good work.
I love that you travel slowly!!
Wonderful video! Thank you for sharing
Very informative. Thanks for sharing.
very cool - I have been doing travel for 14 years and I travel very slow. Only 28 countries. I work online remote as outsourced marketing manager. I love soaking up countries sitting, talking and enjoying. Everybody needs reference - TRAVEL!!!!
Its phenomenal how you have structured the video and clarified so many things! However I would like to add something, being an Indian we have to give interview to get visa(which is a toiling process and very difficult to get especially if you are young, not financially strong or single) to whole Europe, most of Americas, New Zealand, Australia and many other beautiful countries. This turns out to be the first biggest hurdle in any kind of travelling that we would want to do. And secondly, Indian Rupee is depreciating everyday so how much ever hard we work to have enough to start travelling will not be enough.
Exactly it is easier to do when you have a powerful passport
Same problem if you're from Jamaica like me.
That is unfortunate but not impossible for you to travel and I hope that you do get to see as much of the world that you want you. We all have obstacles to climb. She's just speaking about her experience as a Canadian passport holder.
Is India still considered a Common Wealth Country? If so you can probably get visas easier to Common Wealth Countries, you know all of us that have been owned by Britain at one time or another, Australia, Canada, India, South Africa.....all the colony's.
How about starting with India Gunjan, its an amazing country and portably encompasses a 1000 cultures!!
thank you for sharing! It very thorough explaination
Thanks for sharing. Love the blog.
Omg! I just started traveling 4 months ago and this video is goals! I'm challenging myself to travel as long as I can to see many parts of the world and this video gives me great insight. Thank you!
Really inspiring story!! 😍 thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing this - very interesting.
I thoroughly enjoy your videos for the quality content you present, thank you both for what you do.
Thanks so much Cliff :) :)
Amazingly inspirational. Thank you.
Wow, loved this
Thank you! Wonderful interview, very informative.
Awesome! What an inspiration. Thx for sharing
Great Video as all ways,love that she gave up a great careers,to pursue her dream.Happy New Year to you folks and your Subscribers.🎉🚐
Bucket list family led me here :)
This is so cool to learn how people live a life of traveling.
Thank you for sharing your amazing adventures, inspiring
Awesome video! Definitely going to follow her now as well!
Thanks for all your videos! This one was inspiring as always! I've been traveling for three years now, off and on. Which I never thought was possible! Watching this video of a seasoned 12 year traveller has inspired me to make my youtube travel vlog goals bigger for 2019. I think I'm going to look into building a tiny house next year, so I'll have a small home base in the states to travel from. Cheers! and Happy New Year
Very very useful. Keep it up. Good luck!!
Wow!! I never really watch youtube videos but when i start watching this video i got hooked!! Her story is very inspiring... and she’s pretty too!!!
Great video, very professional, entertaining and educational. Thanks
Wow, right up my alley!
What an awesome women! I have only traveled to a few country outside of USA. Thanks for sharing, I will definitely check out her channel. Happy travels.
Thank you so much....officially going to start travelling .. love from Kenya
Great episode and loved her story, very inspiring 👍
great info...Thanks!
Amazing! Just amazing!
So much info! I love it
Great, informative video, especially as Nora shares how she is able to travel long term on a budget. Housesitting could be another option as well. It's something I'd like to do when the situation allows. Thank you for the great video!
Hello dear, how are you
well this is very inspiring this morning. I guess this kind of freedom feeling must be really exceptional amazing...
Dope Video! Sending blessing your way, Keep inspiring!🎒🙌🏻
Excellent! Inspiring story!
So inspiring ,love
Such a inspiring life, thanks for sharing.
Slow travel is the Best way! That's the way I like to travel. Stay for a while, absorb the culture and LEARN new things along the way!
Bam 😯 THX for sharing, it was great 👍🏻
Life goals!!!
This is so inspiring!
Amazing Nora.. You sound like I do in many ways but I see you have travelled similar but also very different. Ive travelled and lived around the world since 2005. The world is small now you can do anything you want in life! Go for it!
What a life to live! I am sure her background in finance helped her stretch her dollar.
However, I remain skeptical. How much time are you really left with after working on a farm and maintaining your online business?
Looks like this field of travel blogging is getting increasingly saturated.
Wow what a woman, she is amazing, wish I was 30 years younger and I would have joined her, good for you Nora, what an amazing journey, love your video, best of luck for the future
Amazing and Inspiring!
Great video guys!!!! Loved this one :)
Great video, as pointed out by Nora in the video, there are many many ways to make this work. I'm currently teaching English online and it's been working great so far.
Love what she is saying, I've been traveling for 5 years , worth doing 😀
Hi, I would like to know your story. How you started, how you manage your finances, etc. Is there anyway we can connect?
No Obamacare premiums with $5000 deductible, no car and car insurance, no outrageous rents for a two bedroom apartment, no keeping up with your neighbors, no $300 cell phone/cable/internet bill. More power to this woman for living her dream.
all true! it is way cheaper for me to keep traveling than to stop for too long at home in california. been lucky in ways that can only happen by taking chances.
Nora is Canadian and Canada has had universal health care for decades. I wouldn’t want to live in a country without universal health care.
This was really interesting! Good job guys!
Hi dear, how are you
Awesome,
Thanks!
What a great interview! She's awesome. I'm definitely going to follow her on her channels.
Beautiful experience. Thank you for sharing and for the continued inspiration, Nora. My partner and I are into our second year of travel. Our experience so far fully agrees with Nora's! I wish for the same experience of freedom for everyone - may be just what we need to fully understand our shared humanity.
Thanks, Leah! Happy Travels :-)
Oh my goodness what excellent ideas!! ❤
Nora is my idol! What an amazing life she is living.
Excellent video guys :)
Definitely an alternative lifestyle. Fine add.
You’re amazingly creative in traveling!
Thanks for being such an inspiration!