the sheer blunt force novelty of mundane life abroad.... nailed it

Matt you have so much to offer. I think we all miss your videos I myself learned so much from you. I don’t know if you are searching for something but you are great you have so much to offer. I hope you find it you are a great person

Being an American who has lived in 3 Asian countries over the past 10 years, I 100% identify with what you're describing. Every day is an adventure, often in a good way, sometimes in a stressful way. It definitely gives you an appreciation for language. The loneliness thing can be a real issue for people. In Thailand, my wife and I managed to make a lot of friends through work and exercise, including many Thais. In China, it was a bit harder but we often hung out with our Chinese language tutor and a few expats. In Korea, our friend group is mostly expats. In America, I was not especially outgoing, but Asia made me much more outgoing and it really opened up my world in ways I never would have imagined before I got here.

Hi, Matt! Glad to hear that you may have found something that is helping your neck pain. Take good care of yourself - happy to see your update. 😊

I always appreciate your candor

community is crucial, totally agree, abroad or at home

Thank you for your brutal honesty. I was unaware of the whole loneliness conundrum! It caught me off guard. As a fellow introvert, I think it takes us longer to realize the ramifications of loneliness! I often say that I could be on a deserted island for a year before I missed any human contact. That is probably a bunch of B.S.! Come home soon!

Glad to see you back! Some of my friends solo travel for long periods of time. You are definitely not alone in what you are experiencing. There are communities you can get involved in where you can meet up with people in the same places as you. Not everyone in these groups are extroverted and you may find one or two people who you can relate to and form bonds with. Wishing you well and also slightly jealous! That sounds like the most fun and terrifying adventure.

The loneliness bit is super real. My first time out of the country was to a very remote place in the Pacific. The air port was a hut sort of situation. When that plane took off and left me standing there, the only passenger to disembark, it was exactly as you described, like throwing on a lead jacket. It's a wild feeling, but the confidence you get on the other side of that feeling is unbelievable.

What would you recommend for income source(s) as a Digital Nomad? Also, glad to see you doing well.

Good to see you!

this was so interesting to listen to, you do have a way with words!

It’s been a while since I even watched your videos. I even got out of the resell game myself . But I went back to goodwill today just because I felt nostalgic about it.

I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on your digital nomad year; thanks for sharing! I'm super glad to hear your neck is feeling better. Take care!

Timezones matter a lot for the lonely aspects. Being from the US, particularly when I was in Southest Asia, having to plan time to call family/etc. really was difficult vs the difference when I lived in Chile.

Travel Matte is the new name for your travel channel. You can have it.

Always nice to hear from you!

Great to see you and get an update!

Appreciate the video and I wish you the best!

We are never alone. Our Spirit guides, higher self & the Divine are always with you. If you start feeling alone it's time to meditate and go within. We all our connected and meditation is like hooking you up to your network, phone system or wifi. Sit in stillness, deep breaths and open your heart & mind. If you have a question ask it, and then wait and listen to your inner voice. I'm alone most of the time, but I never feel lonely. It's all perspective. It's you telling yourself this isn't good, when most people don't go within If they are with people. You get sick because the divine wants to slow you down so you go within and connect. Turn on the bat phone or whatever you want to call it and know that everything you need is available to you. Every answer to any question is within your connected web of divine intelligence, just like you can ask Google any question you can ask your higher self, Spirit guides or the Divine any question. When we get sick it's because we are too wrapped up in this 3D world and GOD wants us to go within & connect. Some only reach for the Divine when they are in pain or ill. Do it regularly and you won't get ill. You will feel more loved than you have ever felt and the synchronicities will start connecting you to you life purpose. Life isn't about supporting ourselves, that's secondary. Life is about learning lessons and helping others. When you run across someone in need in your travels, no matter how simple the need, you are connecting to the divine intelligence of the universe. That person may of asked the universe for a little heping hand and their you are to help for a minute. As simple as helping an old woman cross the street. Listen to your inner voice and you will be connected to what your life path has intended for you. Perhaps even something that leads you to a life partner😊

Great recommendation about being proactive with having people visit and maintaining relationships. It really can hit fast when it hits. Loneliness is mental and physical. Sometimes it helps to get involved with expat groups in your area. Then you have resources without too much contact.

I admire your choice to try this! Much support from Utah ❤

glad i found this guy. quite the antidote to the usual youtube performance artist.

Have REALLY enjoyed watching your adventures Thank you so much for taking the time to share.

Miss your videos, good to see you

Glad to hear that you are making progress on your neck pain. Happy Travels. Cheers, Julien

The cliché holds, travel can be very enriching. It sounds like you're in a good head space and I'm glad to see it.

Great installment! I had selfishly been hoping that you would eventually foray into the Philippine Archipelago at some point in your Asian trek. My wife if from there.. we have family, proppity, and investments there.. our nearly 2 decade long plan has always been to end up over there permanently, we’re still here in the states for my elderly parents, mom here in TX, dad back in Chicagoland. Once again, Matt, thanks for all you have done for us and are continuing to do. And continue to take care of yourself.

I have dealt with loneliness to the point where I realized it's survivable. Maybe not for all but some people are more cut out for it than others

Living in a thrift store. 📦

I’m so glad to see another video from you! You really have a way with words and just wanted to know you have a gift most of us don’t have. I can tell you read a lot! As a fellow introvert myself, you have reminded me to reach out to old friends and stay in touch. Maybe you’ll get back into some kind of reselling vids Love to hear about the ass brands and what is trending No matter if you in the USA or abroad, your KZfaq audience will be cheering you on and waiting for your next video

Missed you!!!

I love your stuff. Keep it up

New to your channel and enjoying it. You give lots of good advice. Thanks

Glad to see you again and good to hear you may have found a way to conquer the pain. Thank you for an honest, candid video. You confirmed what I suspected about the loneliness while slow traveling alone.

thank you. i heard it.

Nice video Could you do a travelling packing videi showing what you packed please

I’m lonely in the US can’t imagine being lonely abroad but you are right about the lonely thing! I’m glad someone is talking about it. It really is a physical thing.

So sorry to hear you went through Covid alone. You have learned so much self reliance and resilence. Honestly the health care in US and Canada is so crappy you were better off where people are treated with respect in other countries even as a foreigner. Western countries are trying to destroy their own citizens right now. Things are bad here in Canada. Really really bad.

Not that you're seeking validation from me, but. . . I agree! You are correct! It broadens the mind, and strengthens the self. How I miss it.

So proud of you , great experience for you …. Are you still selling on posh and eBay ?

I really hope you are writing. Not only are your personal insights interesting, but you have a solid (and natural!) command of descriptive English (these two points go hand in hand). I am not blowing smoke, if you are not writing and crafting words - about lonliness or neck pain, or whatever - you have a clear skill you are not utilizing. Of course, you do as you wish! Safest travels.

Wow ... very realistic Thanks for the video

I remember coming back to America after spending time in France and Italy and realizing - when I open my mouth to speak I’ll be understood!

Matt - good to see you, and appreciate your communication style ,is always clear are you writing? . Cheers

Beats working at Walmart and living in US ghettos.

I experienced this as a travel nurse. I had to deal with everything on my own and not the great stuff. I started worrying about dying in a hotel room and being discovered by housekeeping only when I start to smell. There is a reason we have relationships. Being alone can suck.

How can you be lonely with all those bugs around you?

I was just thinking about how you are doing!!!

Hey! Come back to KZfaq

Great to hear from you. Are you thrifting in Mexico to resell? Inquiring minds want to know!

I’m seriously considering leaving the USA permanently because of all of the insane things happening here. I’m going to spend this month focusing on my other business outside of reselling to see if I can grow that to something that I could do from abroad because I definitely don’t want to continue reselling unless I go to Australia or Canada because those are the only places I know of that eBay’s a real option.

On one hand I agree with the importance of connection but I simultaneously bristle at the comparison of loneliness to smoking or other poor health habits. I have read the exact things you mention and I am skeptical of these studies assumptions and conclusions.

Just saw someone that looked just like you in Middletown NY. I was a bit shy to ask. 😔

Yeah, lonelynes if my worst enemy also

Do u still live in San Diego? Waiting for your reselling video. God bless

I'm really considering moving abroad, and leaving the U.S. soon. Probably to South America somewhere. I'm not wealthy by any means, so it probably won't happen anytime soon, unfortunately.

Use language apps. Migrants in US manage.

❤❤❤

Be proud to be an American.

This guy is still alive?

I see myself as a stateless, minimalist, global citizen. Dont care about nationalism.

Wow, glad to see that you are well. I literally was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering if you had posted recently 🫶🏻