Christopher McCandless

Hey, I am 18 and have lived the last 2 years of my life as a leather tramp hitching around Australia. Living a nomadic lifestyle has always exited me and I can think of no worse fate than having a secure future... I want to strongly encourage you to undertake this life, for each day a new and differ...

It didn't inspire me to 'do' anything that I hadn't already done, however, it did ultimately contribute to my overall philosophy on life. I am 18 and have lived the last 2 years of my life as a leather tramp hitching around Australia. Living a nomadic lifestyle has always exited me and I can think o...

Hey man, I am 18 and have lived the last 2 years of my life as a leather tramp hitching around Australia. Living a nomadic lifestyle has always exited me and I can think of no worse fate than having a secure future... I want to strongly encourage you to undertake this life, for each day a new and di...

I thought he fit the role perfectly

Whether it is authentic or not is irrelevant. It's still one of the most inspirational stories... well, ever

Religion (in my opinion) is merely a means of social control and directing behaviour. Although, it is also a great business scheme (you know, if you're not morally against taking advantage of people's gullibility in times of despair)! Even though it may seem so, I am not so much against the idea rel...

Dude it's easy, I've done it for the last two years of my life and I'm only 18. You simply learn to live cheaply and maybe get a bit of seasonal-work here and there. I play guitar as well so playing a pub-gig every two weeks or so gives me the required income to maintain my minimalist lifestyle. Let...

Hey Niksa, I am 18 and have lived the last 2 years of my life as a leather tramp hitching around Australia. Living a nomadic lifestyle has always exited me and I can think of no worse fate than having a secure future... I want to strongly encourage you to undertake this life, for each day a new and ...

Hey humanphilosopher, I am 18 and have lived the last 2 years of my life as a leather tramp hitching around Australia. Living a nomadic lifestyle has always exited me and I can think of no worse fate than having a secure future... I want to strongly encourage you to undertake this life, for each day...

Train hopping has to be one of my favourite means of transport. Being from Australia though, I rarely get the luxury as there is a real shortage of 'hoppable' trains. However on the rare occasion that I get to it's great. I'm 18 and I've been a leather tramp for two years now, but when I first hit t...