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Was being car-free one of your reasons for going nomad? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by ElKorTorro@alien.top to c/digitalnomad@expats.zone

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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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[–] coniunctisumus@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

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.