- lynnie said on Tuesday July 28th, 2009 04:59:00 PM
hi andy, been reading your ramblings for two years now and i wasnt going to look at your photo..wanted to keep the mystery going but i did look of coarse.you are handsome with soft features and a gentle face.its quite odd after two years i realise you have been like a never ending story in a book that i could dip into when i wanted thus have always remained kinda surreal because nobody saw your face! now you have a face! and kinda odd like a mask comming off after two years! its good to see your face.i love reading your stuff, its special and real and my kinda travel and living and mind set.i admire you, brilliant.
- Frugal Bachelor said on Tuesday July 28th, 2009 05:53:53 PM
http://frugalbachelor.blogspot.com
You are a good-looking guy, something about you makes you look wealthy (like someone you would see at a country club). I would have thought years of traveling and sleeping in low-rent places would take a toll and make somebody looked weathered, but you look great. I noticed that my skin was at its best during a time when I was in Africa, I thought maybe it was due to the pure water without all of the junk and chemicals they purify it with in the USA.
You also seemed to have fairly styled hair, this seems like it would be tough while traveling, how do you do it? Seems like it would be tough to get a haircut like that in Asia or Africa. Seems like a lot of travelers and expats just have crewcuts or completely bald.
- Andy HoboTraveler.com said on Tuesday July 28th, 2009 06:22:47 PM
How to get a haircut cheap?
http://www.hobotraveler.com/2008/06/travel-haircut-tip.html
- Chuck W0W said on Tuesday July 28th, 2009 06:52:55 PM
Andy Says ....There is zero advantage to getting older, it is propaganda put forth by older people as an excuse to get fat and ugly.
I totally and absolutely disagree with Andy on this one small but huge point.....
The advantage is........You have lived long enough to know what you want and how to get it,
The disadvantage is you did not know what you wanted when you are in your 20s-30s early 40s
as the saying goes Youth is wasted on the Young
For the fortunate few that have a good education, a decent passive income and reasonable health and looks. Many guys can live a long and happy life as older gentlemen in Asia much better than younger guys that saved a few grand and hit the road hoping their LOOKS can get them through the tough times in EU and America.
Let me tell you young guys the truth !
Get as much education as you can. With education you can travel with. Doctor,Nurse,Engineer,Finance,Seaman etc.
Andy is the exception. The rest of you should not even think of doing what Andy does until your 40 and have a non stop passive (retirement investment) income of USA $2,500 a month + 2 inflation per year.
You can do it earlier but most of you will have a ex- and a child or 2 in tow to ruin the reality thus you read Andys thoughts and wish it was you
plan now my youngsters..........dont fall into it like lucky Andy
*OK ANDY is not totally Lucky, got to give a little thank you to his Mom and Dad for instilled right and wrong motives. Which is lacking in a lot of people as you see in Andys Notes..
..... I am sure he would have done things differently just as I would, BUT I did not know.......I wish someone said Work your ass off til your 40, then go nuts rather, than go nuts til your 40 then pay for it !
- Eric said on Tuesday July 28th, 2009 08:19:14 PM
Andy,
This got me thinking about explorers, wanderers and travelers in the times prior to air travel that we now take for granted. Before the early 1900s, anyone wanting to see the planet, meant that sailing would be necessary in one form or another in conjunction with overland. Even if one could cross the Bearing Straight when frozen, the Darien Gap and other pinch points, youd still need a boat to get to many islands on the globe and ferry across some rivers.
Would be Interesting to know what Phil at Sail to Adventure has planned as a travel strategy as the boats look to be 27 and 24 ft monohulls. Skim coastlines and stay near ports? Or use ports as a base and do inland overland excursions at certain points? I have no clue really, but are these large enough craft to cover the large expanses of deep ocean reliably?
We often plan for travel and focus on the land masses. Sailing brings a whole new dimension to the world traveler possibles. Ive always envied those with the skills to sail. Given the right circumstances, I have to think its got to be one of the most enjoyable ways to see the world. The times I have sailed has been good medicine for me.
Recently a 17 year old became the youngest ever to sail around the world solo! Hes Zac Sunderland from California and did it in a 36 footer covering 28,000 miles in 13 months. At that pace I wonder if he spent time to stop and smell the pelicans.
Good luck to Phil and his crew.
Eric
- Andy HoboTraveler.com said on Tuesday July 28th, 2009 08:25:54 PM
Eric, I had many conversations about the size of a sailboat with Phil. I think the cost of maintaining a small boat, the ease of living on the hook, and the abilty to man the boat himself was the reasons for the smaller boat.
I tend to feel 30-35 foot is needed for comfort.
I am told you can purchase boats in California marines for less than 1000 dollars because people have not paid the slip fee.
I would buy one today if I could get 30-35 foot sailboat. I would sail it down to Guatemala.. not easy to get to that side, but I would put it in Rio Dulce and live on the hook.
Phil is a great guy, he will discuss this by email, write him.
Andy
- Gaye in Indiana said on Wednesday July 29th, 2009 08:45:59 AM
not what I expected. I thought you said you were fat and ugly. And by the way, I am so glad you filled us in on your Thai friend. Now I know you are human. :-) (Its cold and rainy here in Indiana)
- Eric said on Wednesday July 29th, 2009 09:15:41 AM
Andy,
I looked at some California sailboat listings online and the prices do seem to jump up quite a bit on a per foot basis once you get in the 30 foot plus range. Not sure why or even if its typical.
Living on the hook would be excellent. By avoiding room costs youd have payback in less than a year or so with a $1,000 - $2,000 dollar boat. Smart provisioning would of course be a requirement.
From California to Rio Dulce wouldnt it mean going via the big ditch in Panama then north praying you avoid the drug runners? I wonder if the same type of no slip paying cheap boats are available in marinas in south Florida? Would be a much shorter trip to Rio Dulce.
http://www.patriotfiles.com/forum/imgcacheA/14048.png
Eric
- Monica said on Wednesday July 29th, 2009 09:25:22 AM
http://apairofpantiesandboxers.wordpress.com/
Hi Andy,
Thanks for sharing Phils blog with us. I just graduated over a month ago and I already know that this 9-7 Monday to Friday work schedule is not how I want to spend the rest of my life.
An adventure starts in the mind, lives in our dreams and is realized one day at a time... Thats a wonderful e. I will take this with me. :)
Cheers!
Monica
- fruugal said on Wednesday July 29th, 2009 01:06:30 PM
Andy, your recent posts and the explosion of activity in the comments section make for a very interesting blog.
Im a long time reader but wanted you to know I think all the changes you have implemented in the past six months are turning out very well.
- TheButterflyTribeKhalifa said on Wednesday July 29th, 2009 06:02:02 PM
Andy! Wow! I was wondering whether or not Id ever get to see you?? I even went back in time, visiting a few of your blogs, for a sneak peak to no avail. All of a sudden, TADA, here you are. Ugly??!!! Are you kidding? SeXy is a far better description!
Peace N Love,
TheButterflyTribe Khalifa
- mom and dad said on Thursday July 30th, 2009 01:22:15 PM
Mom And Dad Hey Andy, We really want to thank your friend. It was great to see your smiling face after all these months without a HOBO picture in front of you. Of course, we think you are handsome. After all, you are are our adventuresome son with the blue eyes and blond hair. Last evening your sisters said it is indecent to stay so young looking when they have to work at it. Just thought I would throw that in.
- Little Blossom said on Saturday August 1st, 2009 06:42:36 AM
A.G.
Personally, I think youre just fishing for compliments and Im not taking the bait, you ol coot!
Anyone can see you on YouTube (you have just as many followers there).
My all time favorite (because it makes me laugh, thoughts of people trying to use U.S. plugs in other countries and most of our electronics run at 115 volts and 60 hz, most European countries run at 230 volts and the outlets are totally different).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-YCHnb7sak
There are four things I dont normally speak of, Sports (as I love my teams), Politics (dont try and feed me any b.s.), Religion (again, dont try to shove your beliefs down my throat, Ill respect you more if you dont), Personal relationships (married, children....etc).......
My husband is retired Navy, went in when he was 17 years young and retired with 20+ years. In that time he had the benefit of visiting other countries, taking pictures and enjoying brief moments in some amazing places. Weve been married for 20 years, and wonder where the time has gone. I love listening to his stories, perhaps thats why I visit this site so much, because in my minds eye, he and I will travel together and I want to get a feel of places that I can only visit currently via this site. Your site has assisted me with places I wont visit, might visit and have added to my must visit places.
p.s. Being a native Cali-girl, you could still pass for a beach bum with flying colors Andy!
- Chuck W0W said on Saturday August 1st, 2009 08:57:36 AM
mom and dad said on Thursday July 30th, 2009 01:22:15 PM
. Of course, we think you are handsome.
.....well there you have it. Case closed ! Her baby is beautiful.
- Bill Collings said on Saturday August 1st, 2009 05:27:39 PM
http://www.casacamillaboracay.com
Small World! Phil stayed with us several times at our guest house style Townhouse Hostel near the Manila airports. I came across your website years ago not long after creating my own homepages and happy and a wee bit envious of how much your web presence has multiplied. Im quite ignorant about the fine points of internet technology so thanks for sharing your experiences in your FAQs page. I just started to check out googles adsense option and have never made a peso directly from my website which was originally created as an advertising venue for our small businesses and to help answer the most common questions budget travelers ask. After playing hostel answering the same dozen questions asked by thousands of backpackers and budget travelers who passed through The Townhouse the first ten years we were open I created a Map / Budget Travel Information Wall inside our place and provided the same information on my website. We have alot in common you growing up in Indiana and me in Des Moines, Iowa and both traveling the world on shoestring budgets during our first 10 years of living life on the road. After taking a 3 year break from being in front of a screen from 2004 to 2007 limiting it to an hour / day or less, Im back on-line more so will frequent your blog. ENJOY LIFE! and Keep sahring the JOY of your world travel adventures. Bill
- Little Blossom said on Monday August 3rd, 2009 05:14:42 PM
# Chuck W0W said on Saturday August 1st, 2009 08:57:36 AM
mom and dad said on Thursday July 30th, 2009 01:22:15 PM
. Of course, we think you are handsome.
.....well there you have it. Case closed ! Her baby is beautiful.
.....Never argue with a mother about her child (wise advice).
- Terra (Blackburn) Roop said on Tuesday September 15th, 2009 09:57:51 AM
I was going thru old emails I had saved. As I obviously wanted to see what you look like these days. You have aged great!! Not old and fat. I am glad you are leading such an interesting life.
Just remember me from Manapogo Park, summer of 74, and of course, that crazy REO Speedwagon concert the following winter.
Terra
