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Madlén Palm's avatar

You've described nomadic and long-term travelling in a very accurate way. Brilliant writing, as always.

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Ben Rook's avatar

Thanks Madlén. That's very kind of you. So glad you liked it. 🙏🏼😊

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BarnabasH's avatar

Hi Ben, I wish I could give you ten likes. Enjoyed the article very much, checked out the links, watched the videos (I still need to read the book about being disliked and the video about minimalism) but the reading was fantastic. I think you're kind of living the life of many of us who cannot afford it or are just too weak to start a journey like yours. However, following it is a journey itself and I'm happy to be able to do that.

Thanks for the inspirations as well!

Can't wait for the Kathmandu project, I'm very curious.

Cheers, Barnabas

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Ben Rook's avatar

Wow, thanks Barnabas - your message has made my day!! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Now the pressure's on for Kathmandu. Thanks for the encouragement. I'll see what I can do. 😊

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hannah's avatar

wow am so excited to read about your present and future whatever that holds for you two!! big hugs to you both!! please give angela a smooch from me! Hannah fellow yogi in training from goa!!! xxx

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Ben Rook's avatar

Hey Hannah!! How I miss those Goan days. 🙂 I hope the French life is treating you and the family well. Thanks so much for reading. Angela sends her love. Xx

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Paul Wilson's avatar

Love it Ben. Glad to see you and Angela living in a way that makes you happy. It's beautiful to read about. Enjoy.

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Ben Rook's avatar

Thank you, kind sir! This life has turned into a game of two halves. I hope things are well with you!

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Michael Morris's avatar

Inspiring writing, Thanks Ben. Enjoy!

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Ben Rook's avatar

Thanks a lot Michael. Glad you liked it.

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Mei Seva's avatar

Love it Ben!

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Ben Rook's avatar

Thanks Mei! 🙂

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Animal Politics's avatar

This article clarifies so many emotions. And it definitely helps us understand and overcome the box that wants to keep us in.

The Kathmandu project is so exciting. I love it so much. I have been there many times. It is always a magical place. I hope you have a wonderful time there. I will be following the Rooksteer ship. Also greetings to Angela.

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Ben Rook's avatar

Thanks Deniz. So glad you got something from it. Yeah, there seems to be a lot of control and manipulation going on in the world at the moment. ...Re: Kathmandu. I've only heard good things. So, I'm looking forward to it. If you've got any tips, I'm all ears. 🙂

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Animal Politics's avatar

Sure. I will share via instagram.

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Stéphane Monard's avatar

Hey Ben,

It was like reading about my own life 😁 as we’ve been on the road since 2018.

We have to make it happen in KTM.

We would love to meet you both.

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Ben Rook's avatar

Sounds like we've got a lot in common. 😊 We will definitely meet in KTM. I look forward to it.

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Daniel Nicolas's avatar

That was great! I love the piece and really like the way you evaluated your life, adapted to on the road living and had insights about your character, the world, what your needs are but also what keeps you alive, figuratively speaking. Beautiful!

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Ben Rook's avatar

Thanks, Daniel. That's very nice of you to say. Much appreciated. It's been a real journey in more ways than one. We're continually figuring things out and adapting. But I guess that's part of the fun. 🙂

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Lorenzo Melocchi's avatar

Great writing and such an interesting story, loved it

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Ben Rook's avatar

Much appreciated, Lorenzo. Glad you enjoyed it!

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Mr Paul Leslie Hutson's avatar

Fine writing Ben

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Ben Rook's avatar

Cheers Paul, much obliged.

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Framing-the-Story w/AK's avatar

Great shots, Ben!

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Ben Rook's avatar

Thanks Alex.

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Paul Morin's avatar

Man, I loved this post.

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Ben Rook's avatar

Cheers Paul, really glad you enjoyed it!

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Kitty's Corner's avatar

It is reassuring to know you werent able to make money online. I had to stop my travels due to lack of funds and am currently job hunting to help me restore my reserves. I like the idea of nomadic travel but money is an omnipresent issue.

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Ben Rook's avatar

It certainly is. But where there's a will there's a way. Thanks for reading Kitty. Good luck with it!

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