March 7th marked an important anniversary in my life. Six months ago, I quit my job and walked out on “normal” life to be a nomad. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and I’m happy I made it. Here is the data…
The Money
Total cost of trip = $4,771.66
Cost per day = $43.60
Car Repair & Maintenance
- Dec 26th – Door Handle, $15.90
- Jan 15th – Water Pump, $36.85
- Jan 15th – 1x Oil & Filter Change, $25.95
- Jan 15th – 1x Tyre Repair, $22.00
- Jan 20th – Ignition Control Module (ICM), $12.70
- Jan 23rd – Alternator, $109.77
- Jan 24th – Rearview Mirror, $3.69 (for some glue)
- Feb 26th – New Stove, $24.73
- Mar 6th – Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve, $181.60
The Travel
Total since trip start = 14,761 miles
Average = 146 miles per day
Minimum = 0 miles
Maximum = 557 miles
US States Visited (24): California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona.
Countries Visited (7): USA, Germany, Netherlands, France, Czech Republic, Belgium, Mexico (I swam there, it counts)
Average Fuel Economy = 18.29 MPG (12.86 L/100km)
Most expensive petrol = $2.80/G (Seattle, WA)
Cheapest petrol = $1.87/G (Aiken, SC)
A snapshot of the places I’ve camped:
