The Scruffy Traveler
Hi there! My name’s Nick Helmick, and this is my blog. I’m originally from Buffalo NY, but on January 1st, 2022 I sold most of my belongings and moved into my car to travel the United States. Since then I’ve seen some pretty awesome things and met even awesome-er people.
I write here mainly as a creative outlet, to record my ideas from the road and share my personal journey as a man seeking joy through travel while trying to build a fulfilling and useful life — and having a damn good time along the way.
Common themes in my writing are: material minimalism, digital minimalism, optimism, budget travel, motivation, nomadic living, modern ethics and morality.
Ultimately, I’d like to live a life with few regrets and become the best version of myself in the process. Hopefully, I can inspire others to do the same.
Why I decided to travel the world (pt. 1)
After graduating college, my life was a blank slate. Up to that point I had spent my 22 years in the “bubble” of education, following a clearly-marked and well-trodden path to success. My responsibilities had been obvious. Get good grades. Work a part-time job. Make friends and have fun. Get that college degree. In that… Continue reading Why I decided to travel the world (pt. 1)
Why I decided to travel the world (pt. 2)
I’m not the most motivated person in the world, as my parents and friends would tell you. I tend to get very motivated about something for a time, but when that motivation fades, my discipline doesn’t always kick in. On the surface, I think this is due to two factors: This is something I continue… Continue reading Why I decided to travel the world (pt. 2)
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