Words of Wisdom: “It's so weird, isn't it? We buy the bills of goods society tells us, we work hard, we save, pay our taxes, be good solid citizens; but as we age we look around ourselves and wonder why we did it, to what end. ” - Queen1)
Or RV, or truck camper? Nomadic living is an intensely personal choice and the reasons for it are varied.
Living in a portable home allows the nomad to move that home to experience good things and to avoid bad things.
'Dwelling, particularly the minimalist type, can cost very little. This can reduce the hours a person has to work in order to live.
Many people live in vehicles because they would be on the road traveling all the time anyhow. If you are going to be travelling 100% what purpose is served by a home?
Mobility also offers the opportunity to “bug out” or get away from society. Introverts and the introspective can be soothed by quiet solitude.
For some, 'dwelling is a hedge against homelessness. Sleeping in a vehicle is safer than being exposed out on the streets and offers protection from rain and wind.