Author Archive: Andy Graham

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Andy Graham

Andy Graham the Hobo traveler. Articles about budget, travel, jobs, adventure and more by Andy the hobotraveler.com. On a hobo trip around the world. Update: When we first met Andy, he was on his 4th year of hobo travels, as of 2016 Andy has been continuously exploring the world for 19 years and has written prolifically along the way. Read more of Andy's tips for Making a living while traveling or visit his website hobotraveler.com.
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Thoughts on being American in the age of terrorism

It's been about 16 years since we first featured Andy's adventures. We've been long overdue for an update. So we checked in with Andy and asked him how the last 19 years of constant travel have influenced his worldview on being American
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Hobo Traveler: Third World Travel

Andy discusses what the term "Third World" means, and what it is like to travel in these countries.
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Hobo Traveler: What is extreme travel?

I am sure some of you think of bungee cord jumping or ski diving or some other activity that is very exciting. This to me is just a thrill. It is not in my opinion extreme.
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America — YOU HAVE NO CULTURE!

The world observes an attack on the United States of America a country accused of having no culture.
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Hobo Traveler: Rio Gallegos

Andy recounts his experience on the Rio (river) Gallegos in Argentina, including some typical foods.
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Hobo Traveler: Why go to Patagonia?

Made famous by history, and travel agents trying to sell a tour. Travelers will nonchalantly say words like Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, Usuahia, Torres de Paino, and Cape Horn. They have a nice sound to them, but is it worth the trip?
David Clark onboard the Mollie Milar

The oldest person to sail solo around the world

Our reporter, Andy, meets David Clark, 75, in the Panama Canal, as he attempts to sail solo around the world.
Fruit hat Brazil street vendor

Hobo Traveler in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio, an exotic mix of cultures from all over the world, people wanting to love, and play, and enjoy the sun, and hoping for something strange to happen in their life.
Shampoo leaky bottles.

Hobo Traveler: Tips for living on the road

Pop-open lids, do pop off! They pop off in your backpack and leak. Tips on how to keep bottles from leaking during your travels.
How to install a door lock

Hobo Traveler: Safety

The worst thing about traveling is worrying about getting robbed. Andy gives us some tips on relieving the worry.