Over the years, I’ve realized that:
I don’t enjoy driving.
I don’t like sharing the roads with dangerous drivers (especially in my area with frequent accidents).
I don’t like the costs and financial burdens associated with owning a car.
Groceries and appointments seem to be my only reason for needing a car, but I feel like I can find ways around these with proper location and route planning. Right now, I currently live in the suburbs where it’s basically essential to own a car.
I’m looking for a way where I can live a life without the need for a car. It seems that by re-locating to a country with a superior transit system, it could be an option. Is this possible or am I being unrealistic? What am I missing?
How big or important of a factor was this for you when going nomad? How does it impact you?
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Yeah. Huge boost to QOL. Also makes dense cities more fun, rather than even worse
Yes. Being car-free has drastically reduced my level of daily stress.
When I try to explain why I’m considering going car-free, I get immediate push back and they make me feel like I’m pushing so hard against what’s considered “normal” and it makes me feel like a complete outcast, that I’m stupid, and blind. My belief is that there are other people out there who have optimized their lives without the need for a car.
Being able to live car-free been a huge stress relief.
I used to drive 2 hours every day to go to work and live my regular life.
Now, I hardly ever drive unless I rent a car or driving a friend/family’s car.
Sure, not having a car can be inconvenient sometimes. It would be *nice to have*… But it’s really not a big deal.
You’re spot-on about the stress of car ownership.
If you can swing a car-free lifestyle by going nomadic, go for it.
Just understand that you’ll be trading this convenience for the inconvenience of living in a new place.
It’s a huge perk. I love driving but don’t like the dangerous drivers accidents or costs. Walking makes me more healthy and connected with my community as does taking public transport. Not a reason I went nomad but a reason I might stay this way for a while!!
Since being in China, I’ve only taken a couple of road trips in a car, and I realized by the times how less comfortable it is to sit in the car seat for a long time. Now I know if I return to LA I’ll probably have to drive a car again or at least use Uber.
Live and learn.
I knew that for US people it is frequently hard to impossible to live without a car.
Thats such an interesting and valid reason to go live elsewhere.
Just a side bar. The walkability and public transportation are paid with taxes. So, many DNs who don’t pay local taxes are leeching from the resources paid by the local population.
I know it is not every person’s fault, but those of you who complain of taxes (and this sub is full of tax discussions) are part of the problem.
I actually like driving. But right now that I’m DN’ing, I enjoy not having to deal with a car. If I was very wealthy, I wouldn’t mind having a trophy car or two back home.