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We Sold Everything And Moved Into An Old Truck To Travel And Show Our 4-Year-Old Son The Beauty Of Our Planet
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We Sold Everything And Moved Into An Old Truck To Travel And Show Our 4-Year-Old Son The Beauty Of Our Planet

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We are a family of three from Austria that sold all of our belongings and converted an old military truck into our new home.

Sick of the daily rat race and busy western world, we wanted to have much more time together with our son, educate and show him the beauty, diversity, and fragility of our planet and decided to hit the road for an undefined time.

Although the idea, overlanding the world sounds pretty romantic, a lot of organization, bureaucracy and lots of technical troubles with our truck were involved.

Means, traveling this way can be extremely exhausting and annoying, but… it can also be so rewarding with impressions, landscapes and people you only see and meet this way of life!

We have been on the way for 2 years now, driving through 24 countries and on our way to Australia.

This is our story in pictures from our first year, driving overland from Austria to Vladivostok.

Stay tuned for more!

More info: akela.world | stocksy.com

We started our trip through Europe discovering new places with a motorbike

What we also discovered was a great love we had for the outdoors

Our first skiing stops were magnificent Greece and Turkey

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This surreal place that reminds of Avatar is still one of our favorites

This was a perfect spot for the night. Better yet, in the morning we were awoken by hot air balloons grazing the sky right above us

This is a photo capturing the moment we entered Stars Valley in the Middle East

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Getting stuck in the middle of the desert (where temperatures reached up to +50 degree celsius) coupled with sandstorms were just a few challenges we had to face

A blissful ride through the Iranian desert

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Even the little one has his work to do on a worldtrip

Never expect to be on vacation when you are overlanding the world. It is often more exhausting than a life back home. Challenges and troubles with our truck soon became a daily routine. Broken gear box, near engine damage, broken power steering, ripped radiator or broken subframe were just a few problems we had to fix

Continuing the silk road through Uzbekistan

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Until at last, we reached our beloved mountains in Tajikistan

We stayed at his beautiful lake for a couple of days

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Hindukush rising above more than 7000m on the border to Afghanistan

And this was our first big milestone of the trip

The second highest mountain pass in the world on the Pamir Highway with 4657m

You can almost see the lack of oxygen on our faces

Freedom – that´s what you get in Central Asia

Riding horses in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan

Surrounded by millions of Edelweiss

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Ger, so called yurts, are all over Central Asia

On high mountain passes you still can find snow (even in summer)

Tien Shan Mountain Range

Bizarre landscapes and huge canyons welcomed us in the Stan countries

Beautiful Russia

Nothing better than campfires under the milky way

Camping spot from a different perspective

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It is always an incredible experience to meet people from different cultures, for example, this Eagle Hunter

Or this Nomad in the Steppe of Mongolia

Sometimes you have to take risks to keep going

And yes, we had a lot of scary situations like this

Did I mention that we love skiing?

No words needed…

Mongolia was probably the most surprising country we´ve been so far

The winter is coming and it is getting colder on the shore of Lake Baikal

Crossing Siberia with lots of corrugated pistes and temperatures at -30 degree celsius

Until we arrived at the end of the world in Vladivostok. That was the first year and the first part of our journey. Stay tuned for the next part!

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Randy Poehlman
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had the pleasure of meeting Leander and his family while I was traveling in the Altai mountains of Russia, and I invited them to come and visit me and stay with me in Kyoto, Japan... and they made it here about six months later. They are amazing people. I love their adventure and it inspires me!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for your kind words Randy! You are an amazing person and it was a pleasure and honor meeting you! Hope see you soon - somewhere ;-)

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Lilly
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GORGEOUS photos! what an awesome way to live. now do a story on the truck you converted--that's what brought me here!

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Nikki D
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are raising a true citizen of the world! So cool and inspiring.

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Sharon Conway
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unbelievable photos. I am 71 and this was my first chance to see that part of the world. Thank you so much.

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Mike Ahern
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't it fantastic that there are people in the world who have the sheer guts and nerve to take on such a wonderful adventure .Better than any education for their son. Well done guys ,keep the photos coming.

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krnr58
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Little letitia what grace and restraint you have shown in your reply to Legio. Speaks a lot about the person you are inside!! Now on to more pressing matters... You're a brave family. I have 3 daughters, and I literally never let them leave the front driveway without my eagle eyes on them. My youngest—now 28 and no children—is full of wanderlust. She worked at two National Parks here is the USA. She's gone of innumerable month long road trips. The moment she became 18 she said "C YA!" LOL My other two have children, but are still adventure seekers!! My mom was an adventurer. I was made afraid of EVERYTHING by my father...sadly. Someday I want to be like you—as free as the wind!! Bless your beautiful spirits!!! 😘

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also in response to Legio. dont think it takes that much "privelige" to be able to live such a remarkable and free life. What is the costs of maintaining even a modest home? With regard to fossil fuel - how much does it take to heat and run an average house and support 2 people's 50 mile daily commute to a job they probably hate? These guys are living the dream.

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bob
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It takes a lot of courage to do this. So lots of respect to this family! I wish I could do that, but I'm far to lazy.

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Bob Beltcher
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome pictures. Wish western society would enable people to travel more. Seems like the first 5 years of life we get some freedom and then you get 12 - 18 years of school and then 45 years of work. If your luck and didn't die before that then you get some freedom back. Unless your poor or disabled and then you still can't enjoy freedom to explore.

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cannot understand those who criticize the lucky few who manage to live this life - Jealousy and spite

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Luck ain't got nuthin to do with it. That said, if you can't understand the critical people, who wrote the end of your comment?

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Bumble
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the best education your son can get. What an amazing start in life you have given him. Well done!

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Xiaolaohu
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, I'm sure his parents aren't homeschooling him (sarcasm) his home just moves around, he will have met people who live a thousand different ways, I think he'll be able to figure out how to relate to any one. Open your eyes and embrace that everyone is and can be different and how we live is as infinite as the landscapes and people this family has and will encounter.

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Dorothy Parker
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So totally beyond my ken, and so incredible. Thank you for letting me be an armchair traveler.

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Valerie Lessard
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'm sure they've figured out the whole education thing for their son, people. This kid isn't even school aged yet. I bet he'll end up more gutsy, worldly and experienced than most 20 year olds

captaindash avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know. People getting all concerned for the kid like he's going to end up uneducated and feral. I'm quite sure they parents are making sure he's not a moron.

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Renae Hislop
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I found all of these pictures stunning. To hear about parents who truly let their child live and doesn’t just teach them just how to make a living is amazing.

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BusLady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My favorite is the woman walking on the sand and carrying a light.

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Carol Emory
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm more worried about the safety issue. Some of the areas they are traveling through are still torn up by wars. Just keep the family safe on your journey and keep those beautiful photos coming!

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Melisa K.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You guys are inspirational !!! This is what I call LIVING !!!! Bless you all, I wish you all the best in your future travels !!

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Aveesh Kumar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is more than super awesome. Congratulations. Waiting to hear how and why Vladivostok and where to from here? Is India on your itinerary - would love to help/meet. Best. And like everyone else here - waiting to hear from about your truck!

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Angga Setya
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome. . . . Enjoy your time, traveling around the world as much u can. Never mind about money. Money can be found but no time . . So enjoy your time . . .

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SJ
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Super cool!! Thank you for sharing your adventures and I wish you more adventures as a family!!

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NWB
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our plan is not the world but at least to do all of Australia when our wee girl is around 4.

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Alusair Alustriel
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am really impressed by the journey and happy for you, however such endeavours always arise questions in me: 1. Your son is 4 years old, so he will not remember everything vividly. I would probably wait around 3 more ears to do it, but I understand it would interfear with school. 2. You sold everything, so how are you making money now to sustain yourselves? You are not working, you don't have retirement funds, you have no funds for your son's education and growing up. Don't you find this lifestyle short-sighted? Please do not take my wuestions as an attack, I am simply interested, how you see it all work out in the long term. I get that you probably make some money from blogging/vloging etc, but is it enough?

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Carol Emory
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who says he's not finding work along the way? Plenty of odd jobs out there for a man with varying skills. He may also have a blog that's generating money from advertising or he may be selling his photos. Just because he's not throwing on a suit or work boots and going to a regular 9-5 job doesn't mean he's not making a living. My husband is a Web Developer. He could do it from anywhere in the world as long as he has a lap top and a Wifi hot spot. I wish people could think outside the box and realize that not everyone lives a cookie cutter lifestyle. You can actually live on very little if you know what you are doing.

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Alicia
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These photos are truly beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey!

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Sean Leong
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Leander, this is amazing, I wish I had the opportunity to do this. Looking forward to some more pics. I'm curious to see how the truck is setup. I'm trying to plan a drive across the US with the family but will have to do it as frugal as possible lol.

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Morena Pardes
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can almost feel the heat, the sand and the rain through your photos. Inspiring.

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Margo Green
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thats amazing but like,, he won't remember much of it when he's older rip

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Serbidal
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi my friend! Please, support my project of Overland Traveling & Adventure along Siberia !! More info: https://www.facebook.com/notes/1892319857471317/

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Jon Faust
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe this has been asked already but were you lucky enough to win the lottery to make this adventure happen?

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Keuthonymos
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Despite the beautiful pictures and cultural advantages your son will have, I still hope you are schooling him properly. I'm sure he won't want his only job option to be a tour guide. Other than that, props.

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Chaney Garner
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine the mpg on this beast. Show your kids the world and destroy it simultaneously.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about when your son has to go to school? Will he get homeschooled or... Lovely pictures and you seem like an amazing family. Good luck in your next adventures!

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Mr. Re-in-act-ment
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are truly amazing! Today we have these kids who are spoiled (like me) with basically everything they want. Well this kid already haves what he wants

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Samantha Comerford
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. I wonder how much it would cost to do something like this. I feel so inferior, when I see people able to achieve such amazing adventures. Unfortunately for me, I’d never be able to afforded this wish. Good luck and be safe. I wonder if you have ever come across people that are a threat or deemed as so.

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JustABobcat
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing photos and an excellent start to your young one's education too! I have a question though, in case I ever get a chance to travel overseas, where is the place that you said reminds you of Avatar located?

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B Walko
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can tell that English isn't your first language, but the meaning is clear and the photographs, for the most part, are beautiful! (the photos that aren't "beautiful" to me are still good, but not in the same way.)

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John Louis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a professional magician I have said that it is great to follow your dreams but not everyone can do this. 99% of the population has to keep society running with what are considered mundane jobs. When people announce their independence from mainstream society I always see it as a form of arrogance. The pictures are nice but we don't really need to hear about how great your nonconformist life choices are.

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dear Vladivostok your Trans-siberian express is Awesome long may it continue

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Legio Nellen
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Great pictures and fun for another lovely preiviledged Westerner couple and huge amount of fossil fuel waste because of some romantic ideas about old trucks - thanks for destroying our beautiful world with stupid trips like this !

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Little letitia
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. After reading your comment, I fear I may have genuinely stumbled across someone who is quite clearly a very bitter, very jealous person. No doubt due to a complete lack of positive fulfilment and any level of joy within your own pitiful existence. Your statement reminds me of a chapter from the classic Roald Dahl story: The Twits. I'm pretty sure someone with so much pent up bitterness and so many ugly thoughts when confronted with another human beings joy and positivity, couldn't have possibly read or ever heard of the key message within The twits, so allow me to enlighten you. An excerpt directly from The Twits: " A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely. If a person has ugly thoughts, it begins to show on the face. And when that person has ugly thoughts every day, every week, every year, the face gets uglier and uglier until you can hardly bare to look at it." - Roald Dahl, The Twits. My Dear Legion, I do sincerely hope that you take away even the smallest piece of advice from said excerpt, and if so maybe some day your face too will shine with the aforementioned light and loveliness that quite clearly can be seen radiating from this families each and every photograph.

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Randy Poehlman
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had the pleasure of meeting Leander and his family while I was traveling in the Altai mountains of Russia, and I invited them to come and visit me and stay with me in Kyoto, Japan... and they made it here about six months later. They are amazing people. I love their adventure and it inspires me!

nleander avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for your kind words Randy! You are an amazing person and it was a pleasure and honor meeting you! Hope see you soon - somewhere ;-)

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Lilly
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GORGEOUS photos! what an awesome way to live. now do a story on the truck you converted--that's what brought me here!

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Nikki D
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are raising a true citizen of the world! So cool and inspiring.

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Sharon Conway
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unbelievable photos. I am 71 and this was my first chance to see that part of the world. Thank you so much.

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Mike Ahern
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't it fantastic that there are people in the world who have the sheer guts and nerve to take on such a wonderful adventure .Better than any education for their son. Well done guys ,keep the photos coming.

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krnr58
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Little letitia what grace and restraint you have shown in your reply to Legio. Speaks a lot about the person you are inside!! Now on to more pressing matters... You're a brave family. I have 3 daughters, and I literally never let them leave the front driveway without my eagle eyes on them. My youngest—now 28 and no children—is full of wanderlust. She worked at two National Parks here is the USA. She's gone of innumerable month long road trips. The moment she became 18 she said "C YA!" LOL My other two have children, but are still adventure seekers!! My mom was an adventurer. I was made afraid of EVERYTHING by my father...sadly. Someday I want to be like you—as free as the wind!! Bless your beautiful spirits!!! 😘

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also in response to Legio. dont think it takes that much "privelige" to be able to live such a remarkable and free life. What is the costs of maintaining even a modest home? With regard to fossil fuel - how much does it take to heat and run an average house and support 2 people's 50 mile daily commute to a job they probably hate? These guys are living the dream.

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bob
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It takes a lot of courage to do this. So lots of respect to this family! I wish I could do that, but I'm far to lazy.

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Bob Beltcher
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome pictures. Wish western society would enable people to travel more. Seems like the first 5 years of life we get some freedom and then you get 12 - 18 years of school and then 45 years of work. If your luck and didn't die before that then you get some freedom back. Unless your poor or disabled and then you still can't enjoy freedom to explore.

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diane a
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cannot understand those who criticize the lucky few who manage to live this life - Jealousy and spite

captaindash avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Luck ain't got nuthin to do with it. That said, if you can't understand the critical people, who wrote the end of your comment?

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Bumble
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the best education your son can get. What an amazing start in life you have given him. Well done!

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Xiaolaohu
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, I'm sure his parents aren't homeschooling him (sarcasm) his home just moves around, he will have met people who live a thousand different ways, I think he'll be able to figure out how to relate to any one. Open your eyes and embrace that everyone is and can be different and how we live is as infinite as the landscapes and people this family has and will encounter.

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Dorothy Parker
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So totally beyond my ken, and so incredible. Thank you for letting me be an armchair traveler.

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Valerie Lessard
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'm sure they've figured out the whole education thing for their son, people. This kid isn't even school aged yet. I bet he'll end up more gutsy, worldly and experienced than most 20 year olds

captaindash avatar
Full Name
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know. People getting all concerned for the kid like he's going to end up uneducated and feral. I'm quite sure they parents are making sure he's not a moron.

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Renae Hislop
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I found all of these pictures stunning. To hear about parents who truly let their child live and doesn’t just teach them just how to make a living is amazing.

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BusLady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My favorite is the woman walking on the sand and carrying a light.

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Carol Emory
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm more worried about the safety issue. Some of the areas they are traveling through are still torn up by wars. Just keep the family safe on your journey and keep those beautiful photos coming!

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Melisa K.
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You guys are inspirational !!! This is what I call LIVING !!!! Bless you all, I wish you all the best in your future travels !!

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Aveesh Kumar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is more than super awesome. Congratulations. Waiting to hear how and why Vladivostok and where to from here? Is India on your itinerary - would love to help/meet. Best. And like everyone else here - waiting to hear from about your truck!

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Angga Setya
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome. . . . Enjoy your time, traveling around the world as much u can. Never mind about money. Money can be found but no time . . So enjoy your time . . .

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SJ
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Super cool!! Thank you for sharing your adventures and I wish you more adventures as a family!!

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NWB
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our plan is not the world but at least to do all of Australia when our wee girl is around 4.

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Alusair Alustriel
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am really impressed by the journey and happy for you, however such endeavours always arise questions in me: 1. Your son is 4 years old, so he will not remember everything vividly. I would probably wait around 3 more ears to do it, but I understand it would interfear with school. 2. You sold everything, so how are you making money now to sustain yourselves? You are not working, you don't have retirement funds, you have no funds for your son's education and growing up. Don't you find this lifestyle short-sighted? Please do not take my wuestions as an attack, I am simply interested, how you see it all work out in the long term. I get that you probably make some money from blogging/vloging etc, but is it enough?

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Carol Emory
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who says he's not finding work along the way? Plenty of odd jobs out there for a man with varying skills. He may also have a blog that's generating money from advertising or he may be selling his photos. Just because he's not throwing on a suit or work boots and going to a regular 9-5 job doesn't mean he's not making a living. My husband is a Web Developer. He could do it from anywhere in the world as long as he has a lap top and a Wifi hot spot. I wish people could think outside the box and realize that not everyone lives a cookie cutter lifestyle. You can actually live on very little if you know what you are doing.

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Alicia
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These photos are truly beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey!

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Sean Leong
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Leander, this is amazing, I wish I had the opportunity to do this. Looking forward to some more pics. I'm curious to see how the truck is setup. I'm trying to plan a drive across the US with the family but will have to do it as frugal as possible lol.

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Morena Pardes
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can almost feel the heat, the sand and the rain through your photos. Inspiring.

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Margo Green
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thats amazing but like,, he won't remember much of it when he's older rip

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Serbidal
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi my friend! Please, support my project of Overland Traveling & Adventure along Siberia !! More info: https://www.facebook.com/notes/1892319857471317/

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Jon Faust
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe this has been asked already but were you lucky enough to win the lottery to make this adventure happen?

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Keuthonymos
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Despite the beautiful pictures and cultural advantages your son will have, I still hope you are schooling him properly. I'm sure he won't want his only job option to be a tour guide. Other than that, props.

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Chaney Garner
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine the mpg on this beast. Show your kids the world and destroy it simultaneously.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about when your son has to go to school? Will he get homeschooled or... Lovely pictures and you seem like an amazing family. Good luck in your next adventures!

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Mr. Re-in-act-ment
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are truly amazing! Today we have these kids who are spoiled (like me) with basically everything they want. Well this kid already haves what he wants

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Samantha Comerford
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. I wonder how much it would cost to do something like this. I feel so inferior, when I see people able to achieve such amazing adventures. Unfortunately for me, I’d never be able to afforded this wish. Good luck and be safe. I wonder if you have ever come across people that are a threat or deemed as so.

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JustABobcat
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing photos and an excellent start to your young one's education too! I have a question though, in case I ever get a chance to travel overseas, where is the place that you said reminds you of Avatar located?

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B Walko
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can tell that English isn't your first language, but the meaning is clear and the photographs, for the most part, are beautiful! (the photos that aren't "beautiful" to me are still good, but not in the same way.)

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John Louis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a professional magician I have said that it is great to follow your dreams but not everyone can do this. 99% of the population has to keep society running with what are considered mundane jobs. When people announce their independence from mainstream society I always see it as a form of arrogance. The pictures are nice but we don't really need to hear about how great your nonconformist life choices are.

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dear Vladivostok your Trans-siberian express is Awesome long may it continue

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Great pictures and fun for another lovely preiviledged Westerner couple and huge amount of fossil fuel waste because of some romantic ideas about old trucks - thanks for destroying our beautiful world with stupid trips like this !

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Little letitia
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. After reading your comment, I fear I may have genuinely stumbled across someone who is quite clearly a very bitter, very jealous person. No doubt due to a complete lack of positive fulfilment and any level of joy within your own pitiful existence. Your statement reminds me of a chapter from the classic Roald Dahl story: The Twits. I'm pretty sure someone with so much pent up bitterness and so many ugly thoughts when confronted with another human beings joy and positivity, couldn't have possibly read or ever heard of the key message within The twits, so allow me to enlighten you. An excerpt directly from The Twits: " A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely. If a person has ugly thoughts, it begins to show on the face. And when that person has ugly thoughts every day, every week, every year, the face gets uglier and uglier until you can hardly bare to look at it." - Roald Dahl, The Twits. My Dear Legion, I do sincerely hope that you take away even the smallest piece of advice from said excerpt, and if so maybe some day your face too will shine with the aforementioned light and loveliness that quite clearly can be seen radiating from this families each and every photograph.

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