Comments on: Owning A House Is My Worst Nightmare

By: stefe

stefe — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 01:54:42 +0000

I couldn’t agree more ! I tried to settle down, but every time I say something like “yeah this time I’m going to stay for a while”, well I move away the next year. So I stopped saying it. I’ve lived in a lot of cities in France, I tried Denmark and now USA.
I’ve been told I was inconsistent and that something must be wrong in my life, since I “flee” all the time.. uh, ok.. people try to convince me, telling me it’s good to stay, moving costs money blah blahh.
Though I’m not travelling completely solo anymore! I travel solo with a baby now :)

By: Ovi Berg

Ovi Berg — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:45:13 +0000

Hey Alice, I really like the article! I don’t regret not owning a house, but I would regret missing the travels! No American dream, just my dream!

By: Alice teacake

Alice teacake — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 14:50:16 +0000

In reply to sabrina. Very interesting to hear how you have managed to balance both ideals! I've learnt of quite a few bloggers who have bought a house and then rented it out using AirBNB to make some extra cash whilst they're travelling. It might just be the answer!

By: sabrina

sabrina — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 19:35:06 +0000

Oh God, it’s such a complicated thing this matter of ‘a place to call home’.
I’ve been dealing with this kind of double-psychotic attitute of longing to have MY home and travelling the world since I was a child. I’ve always thought that a home to pay month by month would be a prison to die in. But on the other hand I was so attracted by ‘homes’ in general.
One year ago, I finally made my resolution and bought a house. Well, since I came in I’ve made 3 travels abroad and I’m still wondering how the hell can I afford it all since I’m a blogger and freelance translator.
My first trick was buying a home in South Italy, in Lecce. It’s a very cozy city very politically active and close to one of the best world seas where… homes are VERY cheap. And so I could even start saving to keep on travelling. You know, you gave me an idea and I think I’ll write an article about it ;-)

By: aliceteacake

aliceteacake — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 01:25:42 +0000

In reply to Becca. You're going to Australia! Go Becca! Everyone has different goals and desires. Travel isn't for everyone and if everyone did it, the world wouldn't function I guess ><

By: Becca

Becca — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 21:00:10 +0000

Loved this! I totally agree and oddly not many people do! I’m 21 and there are people my age saving and buying their first house, and they’re so excited about it and don’t understand how I’m not! I just don’t get it, roll on November the 24th when I depart for Australia!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 21:04:08 +0000

Tiny homes! Yes! My home is a tiny camper, not one of those super cute trailer ones but still freedom amazing!

By: aliceteacake

aliceteacake — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 11:26:56 +0000

In reply to Julius @ Traveltipy. Do you still have the flat? In some ways I guess it can be a good source of income renting it out whilst you're travelling!

By: Julius @ Traveltipy

Julius @ Traveltipy — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 15:00:04 +0000

That’s true! I completely agree with you! I just bought a flat this year, but it didn’t make me feel happy. I would rather spend these money in my travels :)

By: aliceteacake

aliceteacake — Sat, 02 May 2015 05:18:56 +0000

Ah so happy to hear I’m not alone! Mostly, when I turn up at places by myself, they ask me where my boyfriend/husband is. Locals can’t wrap their head around it when I say I’m travelling solo. It’s just a different culture but some of my western friends are just the same! Where’s the baby? Where’s the marriage? They’re going to be waiting a long time…

You’re right! How can you know you bought the house in the right place?! Fantastic point.

Love your comments, keep them coming <3