The 3 months I spent being homeless was rough, but extremely liberating at the same time. I got to see more of the country, be free of any real schedule or giant responsibility, any stupid emails. Nobody to worry about. Just me, myself and I. Then again, I slept in my car, stayed in the town I had lived in for years prior, had some friends around, and kept busy. I had it way easier than you did. Even then, I only lasted until the start of fall. What you're doing is incredible, even if you don't realize it. My only suggestion, from someone who's spent a fraction of a time in the 'nomadic lifestyle', don't prolong it any more than you need to. If you ever get to that point where you're not enjoying yourself anymore, if things feel too taxing or you feel like the days are passing you by and something's missing, like it's not fun anymore, I hope you can transition to the next part of your journey seamlessly Keep living life unbound to the human construct that is a clock. No matter what happens, I hope you find what you're looking for.
Nomadic is the only real way to live you only do anything else if you can’t handle nomad life and living in a permanent structure quickly makes you unable to be nomadic anymore
@nothanks9503 I've done it more as a sort of static nomad, almost a dozen places. I camped in cicada filled woods, like that, in France, for weeks on end.
@@AngelRodriguez-ge8os living homeless by choice doesn’t quite qualify you as “being homeless” you are privileged and put yourself in that position considering you were just traveling the country. Like do you realize how expensive gas is and food lol quit glorifying something like being homeless its dumb.
One thing I've learned about servers in France is they usually aren't being rude or mean, rather they are doing their job and not trying to be your best friend. American servers are hustling for tips and trying to be your friend in a phony way many times. I appreciate the French style where they aren't constantly interrupting your meal which is supposed to be your time with friends and family, or quiet time alone in your case.
I'm French and I think they could be a bit nicer still (a smile costs nothing), but I do agree, in the US it sometimes seems fake, somehow I find it worse, just let us enjoy our meal...
it was a shock when I went to the US and the servers were so chit chatty suddenly first I just thought "oh what a jolly guys lol" but then it turned out every server was acting like that and suddenly it became a bit creepy but I mean I'm from Germany where people got weirded out when US company run stores greeted them at the entrance lol
What you describe at the end is 'bonking' - I quote from the internet here - In cycling the term 'Bonk' is used to describe a sudden and dramatic decrease in energy levels during a ride. This can happen when the rider has not eaten or hydrated properly and is a result of the body running out of fuel. It is also known as “hitting the wall” or “bonking”. So get yourself some small snacks or something and eat a little regularly. Also you need to take sips of drink regularly too - otherwise you'll 'bonk' 🤪
Second this. You need carbohydrates or your body will run out of energy. Been there many times, trying bringing like a coke or something sugary but stable like gummy bears with you and eat them before you start getting tired to keep this away.
My gosh I found you, you're the guy stuck in my head since 15 years when I first saw into the wild. That part of me who just want to wake up one morning and go away. Thanks for existing outside. love ya
You probably wont read this, but that was beautifully put. Most days i just want to leave everything and see the world has to offer, glad channels like this exist
bro continue uploading content like this. we get a connection to your life through the videos.and your thoughts and style on living is wonderful. love your videos continue uploading
as a native french from provence (where this video is probably located) I can confirm the whole south of france is a place where you can do that very easily and live a life changing experience. People are not too bad, not too hospital either. Just as you need to get by and enjoy balanced solitude. Its very nice I've done it for about 10 days when I was 17. Avoid cities over 40k population.
I dont know how I feel watching ur video. One side I feel extremeley happy for you to be able to live that life and be free, but on the other side the atmosphere of your video let me feel very depressed. Keep going, I like it
yes it can either be drifting across the surface because you dont know what way to turn or you sink into the depth of the moment and everything becomes intimate to your own being
Yes! I was pedaling this route from Israel to Morocco in 1996. Same style- solo, minimalist bike, hobo-ing outside in the bushes. Would probably have made the same kind of videos if cell phones existed. Keep pedaling!
Thank you for sharing these moments with us. The moments that you notice - your love for the moon - beautiful light. This was a joy to watch. Looking forward to watching the journey you are on.
I love the video. And we'd be friends if our paths crossed. But I do question how much of what we do we only do because we can show it. Not that there is something wrong with showing what we do. But it does make you question your motivations, and how much your level of enjoyment is dependent on showmanship. But I guess its that way for everyone from the ballerina to the painter.
Def reccomend a sawyer squeeze for water if youll be in the country side a bunch! Weighs nothin, duper small, can screw it on top of a platic water bottle and just keep reusing the water bottle. Can purify some rank water too haha. That way if youre near like a pond or a river you can have some water on hand so you dont dehydrate. Safe travels out there
This was great! When you said you didn't know where you were, the quote came to mind: "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there."
there is something about how you share your past and present point of views in this "in transit" format that makes this really relatable. i hope you're doing well. and for anybody reading this, nobody knows what we're doing here and what we are meant to do. and i think i speak for a lot of people when i say that this kind of content brings me comfort.
You’re very interesting and easy to listen to, you don’t really say anything important lol, just the things u say and how u say it just makes u seem familiar.. You seem like you’d be a good friend to travel with and listen to ur stories.. hello from South Carolina .. pizza looked amazing btw..
I grew up in Catalonia, basically the same kind of landscape, and I know what you mean about the smell. The smell of pine trees makes me nostalgic of childhood. Thanks for providing another reaffirmation of my long term plan of getting the fuck off of this grim island in northern Europe somehow.
god these videos are so surreal and beautiful but also sort of crushing for some reason? I could just be projecting, but I hope youre content and I hope youre meeting some good people out there because its not easy to be that alone for that long.
you have really great filming ability! I currently do vanlife and potentially want to size down even more, and your content gives me a lot of insight. I'm glad I found you! Stay safe out there, continue to have a fun journey!
Brilliant, good luck . You'll never settle down again, you have become a homeless nomad in this world, a true voyager . I remember my time long ago when I lost my fear of being homeless and i felt free for the first time in my life. Keep faith in the momentum of your mind through that beautiful landscape. Your journey has just begun and you will meet the magician and know you have arrived .
those travel shots always remind me of survivor man, having to set up the camera for the angle, traveling all the way through the landscape, and then having to trek all the way back to pick the camera up again you've got great film skills, i keep thinking about doing this, no phone, only a bike and gear and a french dictionary to slowly learn the basics as i move around edit : sounds like you were suffering from level 4 Exhaustion, a 6 hr nap in the sun usually solves that lol
youtube recommended this to me, i live near the area you crossed and i travel in the same way, but i don't travel around my town obviously so it was really interesting to watch. the edit is inspiring too
I randomly found your channel and I must say that I'm a big fan of this concept of... what do I even call it? Documentary-survival? You tell me! And way.. I really love these pieces. Also very inspiring.
I thought the same thing. Which is great for me since VH said he's never making another video. This dude is a lot more cinematic with his shots and overall has a more wholesome/comfy vibe.
bro im loving this content. authentic, yourself, raw. we need more content like that, its inspiring! btw camping like that on the side of the road.. easy to change to somewhere more hidden no? safety sake and better sleep, in exchange for a few more minutes of searching a better spot
ive thought about doing this, and i always imagine id have some sort of tiny tent or tarp in case it rains. Also. id try to squeeze in some camo netting and drap it over me and the bike in a secluded space. I couldnt sleep in a car part like that. The good thing with the bike is u could jump in a bush or near some trees.
Way cool story telling..my only advise- buy another sack or two to mount upon the front..getting some even weight distribution..you will be smiling more..especially downhill.
I love this typa shit man. no obnoxious intro talking about how this is your calling, it just is. idk because I aint seen u on RUclips before but I'll sub cause this shit is dope. gnarly as fuck. fire
I’am from the States. Also, I have a touring bicycle. I’am a lot older than you. I do over nite tours and I like to stealth camp like you do. Those are some big ass planners you’ve got on the rear. My touring bike has straight handle bars like your bike. Drop handlebars put a crick in my neck. Enjoying your touring adventure. I have zero interest in touring Europe or Asia although in the States there are too many cars and about 90% of them just have one occupant. That’s not sustainable.
Youve Got a Good Eye Some of the Stationary Camera bits are Framed Really Well. Enjoying the Stream of Thought not Contrived Self.. Keep it Up eh Thanks for Sharing
You have to see your state of mind as it responds to stress. You are experiencing 'exposure', a mental and physical condition that makes you susceptible to lots of emotional conflict and you face the vital necessity of sleeping comfortably for mental health . Do not let your thinking become disordered.
I sleep outside a lot and I find I don't realise the creeping effect of poorer sleep quality. After a while I start to get aches and exhaustion in my body. I have sleeping tablets with me to help me catch up on sleep.
This is the kind of finding I hope to find when I open RUclips.
These are the rare jewels I've came back for.
bikepacking and trainhopping are peak
same and im only 14 seconds in lol
I hope you find more findings worth finding on YT
how youtube use to be
The 3 months I spent being homeless was rough, but extremely liberating at the same time. I got to see more of the country, be free of any real schedule or giant responsibility, any stupid emails. Nobody to worry about. Just me, myself and I.
Then again, I slept in my car, stayed in the town I had lived in for years prior, had some friends around, and kept busy. I had it way easier than you did. Even then, I only lasted until the start of fall.
What you're doing is incredible, even if you don't realize it. My only suggestion, from someone who's spent a fraction of a time in the 'nomadic lifestyle', don't prolong it any more than you need to.
If you ever get to that point where you're not enjoying yourself anymore, if things feel too taxing or you feel like the days are passing you by and something's missing, like it's not fun anymore, I hope you can transition to the next part of your journey seamlessly
Keep living life unbound to the human construct that is a clock. No matter what happens, I hope you find what you're looking for.
That’s really awesome advice, thank you friend🙏
Nomadic is the only real way to live you only do anything else if you can’t handle nomad life and living in a permanent structure quickly makes you unable to be nomadic anymore
@nothanks9503 I've done it more as a sort of static nomad, almost a dozen places. I camped in cicada filled woods, like that, in France, for weeks on end.
@@AngelRodriguez-ge8os living homeless by choice doesn’t quite qualify you as “being homeless” you are privileged and put yourself in that position considering you were just traveling the country. Like do you realize how expensive gas is and food lol quit glorifying something like being homeless its dumb.
@@nothanks9503 I bet you have an apartment.
I dig that line: "headed to whatever is behind that corner"
i loved it too
One thing I've learned about servers in France is they usually aren't being rude or mean, rather they are doing their job and not trying to be your best friend. American servers are hustling for tips and trying to be your friend in a phony way many times. I appreciate the French style where they aren't constantly interrupting your meal which is supposed to be your time with friends and family, or quiet time alone in your case.
absolutely 💯
you nailed it :)
I'm French and I think they could be a bit nicer still (a smile costs nothing), but I do agree, in the US it sometimes seems fake, somehow I find it worse, just let us enjoy our meal...
Finally someone gets it aha, thats exactly what it is
it was a shock when I went to the US and the servers were so chit chatty suddenly
first I just thought "oh what a jolly guys lol" but then it turned out every server was acting like that and suddenly it became a bit creepy
but I mean I'm from Germany where people got weirded out when US company run stores greeted them at the entrance lol
What you describe at the end is 'bonking' - I quote from the internet here - In cycling the term 'Bonk' is used to describe a sudden and dramatic decrease in energy levels during a ride. This can happen when the rider has not eaten or hydrated properly and is a result of the body running out of fuel. It is also known as “hitting the wall” or “bonking”.
So get yourself some small snacks or something and eat a little regularly. Also you need to take sips of drink regularly too - otherwise you'll 'bonk' 🤪
Second this. You need carbohydrates or your body will run out of energy. Been there many times, trying bringing like a coke or something sugary but stable like gummy bears with you and eat them before you start getting tired to keep this away.
also SALT
Theres a really funny term in german exactly for that "hungerast" or " the man with the hammer"
@@Pcycledelic yea if you're really in a pinch and cant get anything throw some salt in some water does help
Bonking in my day meant something very different and very NSFW lmfao
Like many people have commented, I was randomly recommended this video. I’ve since watched all of your videos. Keep up the good work!
wow thank you! I didn’t realize I could receive something like this. It’s my birthday today too, so it’s a nice gift, really appreciate it.
@@norgatherintobarns talk about good timing, can't believe it happened to be your birthday. Happy birthday! 🎂🎈
thanks so much!
I love this so much, it feels like old RUclips
My gosh I found you, you're the guy stuck in my head since 15 years when I first saw into the wild. That part of me who just want to wake up one morning and go away. Thanks for existing outside. love ya
You probably wont read this, but that was beautifully put. Most days i just want to leave everything and see the world has to offer, glad channels like this exist
great movie
bro continue uploading content like this. we get a connection to your life through the videos.and your thoughts and style on living is wonderful. love your videos continue uploading
as a native french from provence (where this video is probably located) I can confirm the whole south of france is a place where you can do that very easily and live a life changing experience. People are not too bad, not too hospital either. Just as you need to get by and enjoy balanced solitude. Its very nice I've done it for about 10 days when I was 17. Avoid cities over 40k population.
im eating beef jerky in my bed with my giant macbook
I dont know how I feel watching ur video. One side I feel extremeley happy for you to be able to live that life and be free, but on the other side the atmosphere of your video let me feel very depressed.
Keep going, I like it
yes it can either be drifting across the surface because you dont know what way to turn or you sink into the depth of the moment and everything becomes intimate to your own being
@@Puuws very very well said
7:21 i chuckle at shots like these, knowing you had to have cycled all the way back to pick it back up. Lol
Its comes with territory 😊
It's bonkers. Why would you do that?
@@jiggersotoole7823 Feeling of scale, progress for the viewer. This is where he's at and how fast he is moving. Burdens of a filmmaker.
so raw and real, love these
Yes! I was pedaling this route from Israel to Morocco in 1996. Same style- solo, minimalist bike, hobo-ing outside in the bushes. Would probably have made the same kind of videos if cell phones existed. Keep pedaling!
Was crossing from Israel easy? Damn her
bro is not homeless hes making art
Google Tehching Hsieh - a man who quite literally made being outside an art piece
How is this art?
He's producing fakery.
It's nice to spend time watching these videos. So peaceful
thank you
the area around marseille and aix en provence is really not the easiest to bike. that looked challenging. props to you for sticking it out
Thank you for sharing these moments with us. The moments that you notice - your love for the moon - beautiful light. This was a joy to watch. Looking forward to watching the journey you are on.
I love the video. And we'd be friends if our paths crossed. But I do question how much of what we do we only do because we can show it. Not that there is something wrong with showing what we do. But it does make you question your motivations, and how much your level of enjoyment is dependent on showmanship. But I guess its that way for everyone from the ballerina to the painter.
yes! how much is an inner drive to express and how much on wanting to create a reaction in others, negative or positive
I Like this!
i think that is even more true with social media
Yup how much camera angles and work not to appreciate the said moment
Def reccomend a sawyer squeeze for water if youll be in the country side a bunch! Weighs nothin, duper small, can screw it on top of a platic water bottle and just keep reusing the water bottle. Can purify some rank water too haha. That way if youre near like a pond or a river you can have some water on hand so you dont dehydrate. Safe travels out there
Sawyer squeeze is da best
Haha I'm struggling to understand why he hasn't got any gear. Cook kit. Tarp/tent. Water purifier. Map !!
This is incredible work man. It's such a unique blend of documentation, art, and exploration
might be my favourite find on youtube this past decade
This was great! When you said you didn't know where you were, the quote came to mind:
"If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there."
Great quote. It’s very similar to one that I say if you don’t know where the goal is you’re shooting blind
there is something about how you share your past and present point of views in this "in transit" format that makes this really relatable. i hope you're doing well. and for anybody reading this, nobody knows what we're doing here and what we are meant to do. and i think i speak for a lot of people when i say that this kind of content brings me comfort.
What beautiful shots. You’re my favorite new artist.
traveling like only a man could. i wish i could lay under a bridge in a foreign country and feel safe enough to fall asleep!
Yep!
You’re very interesting and easy to listen to, you don’t really say anything important lol, just the things u say and how u say it just makes u seem familiar.. You seem like you’d be a good friend to travel with and listen to ur stories.. hello from South Carolina .. pizza looked amazing btw..
yeah, I am totally not used to a nonexistent overarching message for such a video
I don't know what I stumbled upon here, but I dig it. I don't know what to call the vibe, but it is subtle and unique
The shot at 23:10 is so pure, very french is some sense. It also feels a bit melancholic
I grew up in Catalonia, basically the same kind of landscape, and I know what you mean about the smell. The smell of pine trees makes me nostalgic of childhood. Thanks for providing another reaffirmation of my long term plan of getting the fuck off of this grim island in northern Europe somehow.
Now I have to watch all your videos, this is great. You inspire me
god these videos are so surreal and beautiful but also sort of crushing for some reason? I could just be projecting, but I hope youre content and I hope youre meeting some good people out there because its not easy to be that alone for that long.
Damn ! I feel for you filming yourself going down. It means everytime you gotta come back up for the camera. So much work ! Definitely appreciate it !
Homie, I’m glad youtube recommended your channel! You’ve given me a lot of inspiration travel wise!! Much support from DC!
Just found your Video in my algorythm, super happy and instantly subscribed
havent seen ya since the first bikepacking vid. dope style man, glad you popped up on my feed again!
God DAMN. That little opening monologue just laying on the ground was really something else.
One of the simpliest but yet most inspiring video I've ever seen
you have really great filming ability! I currently do vanlife and potentially want to size down even more, and your content gives me a lot of insight. I'm glad I found you! Stay safe out there, continue to have a fun journey!
As an AZ local, Morning doves are very nostalgic. Beautiful place.. Hard hitting words at the start of the video... wish u well
you’re so similar to my older brother, it’s uncanny. you’re really relaxing to listen to.
I didn't know France looked like this. I really enjoy your perspective :)
Brilliant, good luck . You'll never settle down again, you have become a homeless nomad in this world, a true voyager . I remember my time long ago when I lost my fear of being homeless and i felt free for the first time in my life. Keep faith in the momentum of your mind through that beautiful landscape. Your journey has just begun and you will meet the magician and know you have arrived .
This is some Grade A Crackhead Philosophy BS
@@jermasbiggestfan7796 Don't see it being much different to the good old american dream philosophy bs
@@jermasbiggestfan7796This wigga ain't NEVER gonna meet the magician!!! 🫵😭😭💀
@@TigerMethodSeductionalright it does seem very awesome but how do you shower while bikepacking
@@archsys307 unfortunately it seems achieving some form of enlightenment is often a stinky and uncomfortable affair
Happy birthday man, gotta respect the amount of extra cycling done to get the camera shots :)
(Or belated birthday, I should say!)
thank you so much!
this was incredibly moving. thank you
those travel shots always remind me of survivor man, having to set up the camera for the angle, traveling all the way through the landscape, and then having to trek all the way back to pick the camera up again
you've got great film skills, i keep thinking about doing this, no phone, only a bike and gear and a french dictionary to slowly learn the basics as i move around
edit : sounds like you were suffering from level 4 Exhaustion, a 6 hr nap in the sun usually solves that lol
Dam this is real, some great simple film making here, glad this got recommended
very cool video, happy i came across your channel, it has been a really interesting binge
Great video man. Really enjoyed watching this. Would love to see similar trips in the future.!
youtube recommended this to me, i live near the area you crossed and i travel in the same way, but i don't travel around my town obviously so it was really interesting to watch. the edit is inspiring too
I randomly found your channel and I must say that I'm a big fan of this concept of... what do I even call it? Documentary-survival? You tell me! And way.. I really love these pieces. Also very inspiring.
Vagrant Holiday seems similar
@@ixin645 hmm
@@ixin645love vagrant holiday. shame he hasn’t been uploading for so long
Your videos are so underrated. So glad I came across your channel
dude your vibe is amazing. So glad I stumbled on your channel
bunch of my local roads, down to peynier, trets, st max. guess youtube knew that and recommended it to me
Ur living my dream bro, ur awesome, hoping to be there one day, but for now, this continent 🙌🏽🚲🌎🇸🇻🇺🇸🇪🇸🖖🏽
Be careful sleeping besides roads and car parks mate, it only takes one careless driver to run over you! Enjoying the videos keep it up
i like your mind set, its very calm and simple.
This is one of the coolest videos I've ever seen on RUclips. :)
This is terribly underrated
this video brought me an indescribable peace
Reminds me a lot of Vagrant Holiday, with a lot less nihilism. I enjoyed it
I thought the same thing. Which is great for me since VH said he's never making another video. This dude is a lot more cinematic with his shots and overall has a more wholesome/comfy vibe.
Found your video on my youtube recommendations. Super great content and channel, bravo :) Keep going !
A french guy living in Marseille.
bro im loving this content. authentic, yourself, raw. we need more content like that, its inspiring! btw camping like that on the side of the road.. easy to change to somewhere more hidden no? safety sake and better sleep, in exchange for a few more minutes of searching a better spot
this is not authenthic lmao
Why not get a one kilo tent and protect yourself from ticks, limes disease, mosquito bites and rats?
Hey I did a similar trip all over France back in 2016 and it was an amazing experience.
shit yall don't have wild animals over there. I live in Africa and it's pretty dangerous
Absolutely beautiful - thanks
you are living my dream (but please get a lightweight inflatable pillow!!! they've changed the camping game for me!!)
18:18 if you’re wondering what does that sign on the back says “keep this place clean”
18:55 sounds like heat exhaustion. Drink more water
was extremely cathartic to actually hear another human describe what malnourishment does and feels like :(
great video man really enjoyed it just free and genuine thankyou
This is soul touching content. Thank you
the bats are the best thing to be flying around you, they are eating all the mosquitoes and other insects that would be bothering you during the night
very Tao man, I love what you're saying about going until you fall asleep
Sugar coatings fine til you run out of sugar.
Sleeping on that cobblestone looked extremely painful
Dude, come here at Saint-Nazaire, I can let you sleep there during your tour !
Another Zen video..thank you and enjoy 🤙
ive thought about doing this, and i always imagine id have some sort of tiny tent or tarp in case it rains. Also. id try to squeeze in some camo netting and drap it over me and the bike in a secluded space. I couldnt sleep in a car part like that. The good thing with the bike is u could jump in a bush or near some trees.
Carbs, carbs, carbs, electrolytes and water.
Enjoying the latest ride!
Great video, but be careful when you sleep around water channel, they can be subject to flash flood. I wish you a happy and safe journey.
Way cool story telling..my only advise- buy another sack or two to mount upon the front..getting some even weight distribution..you will be smiling more..especially downhill.
I love this typa shit man. no obnoxious intro talking about how this is your calling, it just is. idk because I aint seen u on RUclips before but I'll sub cause this shit is dope. gnarly as fuck. fire
I’am from the States. Also, I have a touring bicycle. I’am a lot older than you. I do over nite tours and I like to stealth camp like you do. Those are some big ass planners you’ve got on the rear. My touring bike has straight handle bars like your bike. Drop handlebars put a crick in my neck. Enjoying your touring adventure. I have zero interest in touring Europe or Asia although in the States there are too many cars and about 90% of them just have one occupant. That’s not sustainable.
Youve Got a Good Eye
Some of the Stationary Camera bits are Framed Really Well. Enjoying the Stream of Thought not Contrived Self..
Keep it Up eh
Thanks for Sharing
respect for the shoe tip pillows.
You have to see your state of mind as it responds to stress. You are experiencing 'exposure', a mental and physical condition that makes you susceptible to lots of emotional conflict and you face the vital necessity of sleeping comfortably for mental health . Do not let your thinking become disordered.
This is better than any movie man
Legendary pull from yt recommendations
Would a hammock make your travels more comfortable?
I sleep outside a lot and I find I don't realise the creeping effect of poorer sleep quality. After a while I start to get aches and exhaustion in my body. I have sleeping tablets with me to help me catch up on sleep.
Just watching those bike ride shots was enough to make me sweat! Very nice video, keep it up!
goated king. nice video again
Wow. I’m so glad I found you. Reminds me of Vagrant Holiday
Travel video with ambiant music, I'm in.
beautiful film
That last shot looks like a wes anderson film
fucking awesome video. I feel lucky to have found it under a million views
Not sure if you’ve shared your name. But it helps to connect
Good to experience your travel.