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?
I can’t say it was a factor in causing me to nomad as I’ve never lived anywhere that I needed a car. But it’s definitely something that I take into account when picking a place for long stays. I like walking, and for longer trips or bad weather, taking transit. I do enjoy driving when it’s road trips though scenic empty roads. Used to love driving up the mountains in New Hampshire and Vermont for hiking or Ski Trips, end especially out west. But I’ve always hated driving in the city the times I would do it.
If living anywhere would urban would require a car I would generally skip it. Though If the rental prices aren’t bad, I don’t mind if it’s a rural place up in the mountains or somewhere where a car makes it easier to get between towns.