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I Quit My Job, Sold My Things And Backpacked Around The World For 3 Years To 60 Countries
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I Quit My Job, Sold My Things And Backpacked Around The World For 3 Years To 60 Countries

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Exhausted from the job I didn’t study for, I decided it’s time to travel. For nearly a year I slept at friends’ places, worked additional hours and sold much of what I owned. On Sept 13th 2011, I boarded on a plane for what would eventually become a 3-year-trip around the world to 60 countries.

Budget backpacking across the world can be incredibly frustrating. I hitchhiked, stayed overnight in many airports, slept outside in parks, and camped. I was robbed of everything in Chile and had my camera gear ruined by water in Uganda. I nearly died when my car flipped over in the deserts of Namibia.

Nevertheless, strangers were willing to befriend me by taking me around their city, buying me meals, or providing me a place to sleep. Travelling keeps us alert about our differences and prevents us from taking the easy close minded way out. I hope to reach an audience outside of my immediate network to inspire others to travel.

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    Walter Chang

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    Quit my job in 2011 and traveled the world for 3 years to 60 countries. I'm currently working on self publishing a book about my experiences.

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    Quit my job in 2011 and traveled the world for 3 years to 60 countries. I'm currently working on self publishing a book about my experiences.

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

    I'm happy to hear someone is aware of 'taking so much but giving back so little' just to realize that and verbalize it....is huge. I love your photos and sharing the beauty in the world is giving back. Love the post.

    klem39
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ever thought of sending them a copy of their Photo? only cost a few cents and means so much!

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

    No-One can take away your memories or experiences when travelling. At least you can tell the world that you have been there and done that - that my friend, is worth far more than any material possession.

    MaryAmar
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'ALTER UOU ARE REALLY GREATֱ YOU ARE FEARLESSֱ ן THINK THAT YOU SHOULD MAKE PRESENTATIONS TO STUDENTS AND SOCIAL GROUPS ABOUT ALL THIS BEAUTIFUL WORK YOU MADEֱ GOOD LUCKֱ

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

    I'm happy to hear someone is aware of 'taking so much but giving back so little' just to realize that and verbalize it....is huge. I love your photos and sharing the beauty in the world is giving back. Love the post.

    klem39
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ever thought of sending them a copy of their Photo? only cost a few cents and means so much!

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    GlynisLailann
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No-One can take away your memories or experiences when travelling. At least you can tell the world that you have been there and done that - that my friend, is worth far more than any material possession.

    MaryAmar
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'ALTER UOU ARE REALLY GREATֱ YOU ARE FEARLESSֱ ן THINK THAT YOU SHOULD MAKE PRESENTATIONS TO STUDENTS AND SOCIAL GROUPS ABOUT ALL THIS BEAUTIFUL WORK YOU MADEֱ GOOD LUCKֱ

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