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Originally Posted by poorbuthappy
One needs to know what he wants most in life. For me travelling on motorcycle was a dream since I was a little boy. I found a job I could work 15 hours a day that no one would do when I was 16 years old. I worked one full year to buy the first motorcycle, then left work the following day I got my driver's license. After that I worked 2 to 3 months then go on a trip 3 to 4 months and I returned to do the work no one would do for another 2 to 3 months. I repeated that for 10 years.
I put a hold to this lifestyle to raise the family. Now that the kids are grownup, I retired 2 years ago and I'm back to travel full time this time.
I sold the house, got rid of everything and bought 2 new 300 cc motorcycle, one for Canada, one for Latin America.
I ride in Canada during the summer, and the rest of the year i ride the back country of south america on a chineese dual sport.
I I don't pay rent, I camp yearound for which I rarely pay for. I live the life I have always dream to live.
When my kids can visit me, I rent a small studio on the beach. I cannot be happier.
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That's a pretty good blue print for would be travelers to follow! 
Curious what the work was that "no one else would do"?
Here in California we have 2 to 3 million Mexicanos doing the work "no one would do". Most don't end up having money left over for travel!
Sounds like your on a roll exploring S. America. I hope you taking good notes to share with us here!
Please do a ride report for us and do talk about how the Chinese Moto is working out. Lots of riders looking at that option. (including me!)
How's your Spanish? I spent 7 years down there and mine is still terrible.
Good luck! Please chime in once in a while!
Last edited by mollydog; 11 May 2017 at 20:10.
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