>>2676754Don't let the /in/cels discourage you, OP.
Keep this in mind:
>1. Yes, you will suffer without a car. This isn't Europe where you can get to the middle of nowhere on trains. Public transportation is expensive and shitty here. Figure where you want to go and how you're going to get there before you go on your adventure.>2. Americans are paranoid. You will stand out, we aren't used to seeing backpackers like in Europe. You will probably look homeless and be seen as such. Chances are the police will be called on you multiple times. Chances are they will simply tell you to move along, but you might get unlucky. Always be polite and play the naive European tourist wanting an American adventure part.>3. Keep your head on a swivel, be alert everywhere. Don't relax. Play the homeless part if you have to so you don't look like a victim. Stay away from the homeless, do NOT befriend them.Some anon might want to give you some more advice. If you have any questions and I remember this thread, I might reply again.
You want adventure so go and do it, don't let these things stop you, only know them so you can navigate them more easily.