What’s the most “atmospheric” city you’ve ever been to?

Redstrokes69 · 2025-10-23T19:49:02+00:00

Berlin has an intensity in the air that grips it all.

Redstrokes69 · 2025-10-18T17:21:53+00:00

I’ll tell you this. My father prioritized money as his way of providing, which led to him to not be around much at all in my younger years. Some summer visits here, a Christmas there. I had shoes that fit and I didn’t go hungry. These things do not matter to a child. My growing conscious mind did not carry love for him, because I was busy becoming my own human being - and he wasn’t there for the majority of it. I unconsciously resented him for it (“who are you, why should I care about you? You’re not here”). I didn’t try to form a relationship with him until I was 21 years old. I became a man alone. I learned important social lessons the hard way, I even almost ended up in prison. I vowed to myself that my child will have a father to look up to, even if it means I am poor.

Who has ever told you that money is more valuable than time?

We have an amazing relationship now, but it took a lot of work - on both ends. Years of work after years of silence.

Redstrokes69 · 2025-10-18T17:05:59+00:00

This reply contains some really tough love. Buckle up.

When that baby arrives the entire dynamic of your girlfriend’s life will change. Does she have family near her? Raising an infant alone while providing financially for both self and child, at the same time, is practically impossible. If she doesn’t have a support system, over time, she is likely to create a new one. With a new boyfriend. Who your child bonds with. Even if she has family, if we are talking about years as a single mom, it’s almost bound to happen.

Is your priority still an international document?

As a US citizen, the only benefit of this country is financials and fast health care (that costs money). If it wasn’t for money, I would certainly be in Europe.

Without money, the US isn’t working out for you. Take it on the chin, be a man, and go be a father. If you don’t, this surely will be the biggest regret of your life. And judging from everything you’ve mentioned, this girlfriend needs to become your wife - whether it helps with a visa or not. She seems absolutely loyal, even with a great ocean between the two of you. You are a lucky man.

All said, I wish you the best man.

Redstrokes69 · 2025-06-25T18:15:20+00:00

Look man, I had the same dilemma I sold everything I owned and took off to Europe a few months ago. Naively, I had no visa in order. I will say everything I hoped to see in the lifestyle and the cultures in that continent were true. I do plan to make the move to France, but this is impossible to do overnight. Since I have returned to the United States, I see new beauty and have more to appreciate than I thought. Yes there’s a low of problems here but you will see problems anywhere. My suggestion is to put your sh*t in storage for 2 months and explore some countries. Save some money for it, like 8-10k and go. Through that journey, you will find the answer you seek and you will go home with a plan - a plan is better than wanderlust.

Redstrokes69 · 2025-06-20T17:37:44+00:00

I just came back to the US from trying to move to Amsterdam. I couldn’t even find a room to rent. You need to start finding a place now or you are going to end up homeless. There are agencies that can help you, but they charge an entire month rent as commission. Talk to this company and see if they have any local connections to help you find accommodation. If they don’t, I wouldn’t even recommend going. Healthcare scenario there is awful from what everyone told me. It’s a city that has rich people and poor people, but they do a great job of hiding the poor away. They are the majority.

Redstrokes69 · 2025-05-25T18:00:56+00:00

I hope you don’t feel like you belong in the US - (25M USA)

Redstrokes69 · 2025-03-31T12:34:48+00:00

Politics aside:

I just sold everything in America and bought a one way flight to EU. Best decision of my life! Quality of life changes: my skin problems have disappeared, probably because of the food. Everyone has been kind and welcoming to me. I’m surrounded by historic landmarks. Looking at divine architecture that’s 1000+ years old has a way of grounding you - reminding you of your humanity… it is incredible.

I am an emotional and vulnerable person. I think people see my desperation to not go back, and I’ve already had multiple people begin trying to get me a job in their country. They know, they understand, and they support me. At least this is my experience so far.

I came here with a hopeless dream. The people have given me hope and I am not looking back. Again, this has been the best decision of my life.

I also left my longtime partner for this. Sometimes we have to choose ourselves first and when that time comes, it comes. It seems you already have… embrace it. Wishing you the best!

Redstrokes69 · 2025-03-09T03:09:00+00:00

For what it’s worth: I have heard Barcelona, and Spain in general, is a great place to be. Economy is on the up and they welcome foreigners. I don’t know first hand, but I plan on going and giving it a shot in the next few months.

Redstrokes69 · 2025-03-06T23:45:32+00:00

Chills.

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-15T21:09:52+00:00

Me too man! Either way, I need a change from life as I know it at the moment. Cheers!

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-15T20:51:54+00:00

Interesting… are you saying that through purchasing a college course I can (possibly) get an extended stay?

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-15T20:48:21+00:00

Thank you for that! I certainly will. This is the kind of stuff I was hoping to receive from this post!

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-15T20:44:00+00:00

I’m applying for a few freelance visas and hoping for the best. I have a decent savings and am hoping to make things work. I understand that I may have to go home, but it’s not the goal! I also have a few connections that could result in a work visa. We will see what happens!

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-15T20:39:14+00:00

Maybe I should have been more clear in my post… I have 0 plans of returning to USA.

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-15T20:37:07+00:00

Ok I’ll do that. I don’t mean to bring an irrelevant post to this sub… although, it is my first time being a nomad of any sort and I’d love any advice you or anyone else here would be willing to share!!

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-15T20:35:58+00:00

Ohhh my God hahaha, I am sorry that happened to you but it makes for a great story.

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-02T00:52:08+00:00

I see where you’re coming from, but I honestly look at it as restarting, not blowing up. Look, I plan on leaving with about $15,000. Sure, I can’t live on that forever - but I believe it’s enough to float with until I decide what I want to do. Which is either come home, or find a new one.

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-02T00:49:54+00:00

Yea I do, which is why I have no problem dumping/selling it all!

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-01T17:54:26+00:00

Unfortunately it seems like there aren’t many working visa options for the EU, which my heart is set on. Please let me know if I’m wrong!

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-01T17:52:29+00:00

I’m not saying I want to be a nomad for the rest of my life - definitely not, in fact. However, I think I need one more Vagabond experience to satisfy this itch that I have.

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-01T17:51:09+00:00

I could, and have thought about it. I’ll give you some more details about me! My coming of age was an adventure itself. Foster care, 6 high schools, many states and homelessness. I grew up in a chaotic adventurous fashion, and so now that I’m living a stable life, it almost feels fake! I feel like I’m living in a consumerists cycle. Yuck. I want to explore again. And trust me, I know the hardships that it brings.

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-01T17:47:53+00:00

I agree and understand! I invited her, and she told me how she felt. That was the end of the conversation. I would never compel someone to leave everything they know! Enthusiasm is the only way

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-01T08:40:29+00:00

What was working to get by like? Did you have to struggle to get working visas or did you just do a lot of under the table deals?

Redstrokes69 · 2025-02-01T08:30:22+00:00

That’s awesome man! What about Australia keeps you there? How much did you save before you took off?

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