The Guerrilla Nomad Mindset

The Guerrilla Nomad lifestyle is about freedom through mobility, financial independence, and adaptability.

It’s a way to travel anywhere, work everywhere, and adapt to anything—without being tied down by location, a traditional job, or unnecessary expenses.

This isn’t just about backpacking or going on adventures in the developing world. It’s about building a lifestyle that lets you move when you want, earn how you want, and survive wherever you end up.

It’s not for everyone—it requires resourcefulness, a willingness to learn, and the ability to operate outside the system. But for those who embrace it, it’s the ultimate way to live.

At its core, the Guerrilla Nomad lifestyle is built on three pillars:

1. Traveling Smart – Learning how to move efficiently, navigate different cultures, and thrive in environments most tourists avoid (and excel in the ones they do).

2. Earning from Anywhere – Finding ways to generate income that isn’t tied to a fixed location—whether through remote work, security contracting, strategic job hacking, or going full binge mode and hustling 16 hours a day, seven days a week stateside for six months so you can travel for a year (or two!).

3. Resilience & Adaptability – Having the skills, mindset, and knowledge to handle challenges, avoid trouble, face danger, and thrive in unpredictable situations.

I’ve been living this life since the late 90s—long before digital nomadism became trendy. What you’ll find here isn’t theory—it’s built from decades of real-world experience.

The Core Elements of the Guerrilla Nomad Lifestyle

Guerrilla Nomad GUIDE to Travel

From everyday backpacking to navigating the world's most dangerous places.

This isn’t luxury travel—it’s about moving smart, blending in, and living comfortably anywhere, from the streets of Bangkok to the jungles of Burma.

What You’ll Learn:

• Short-term & long-term travel strategies – From a quick trip to Khao San Road to a fully nomadic lifestyle.

• Travel Essentials – Packing smart, gear breakdowns, electronics, and essential apps.

• Planning & Budgeting – How to fund your travels without going broke.

• Transportation & Logistics – How to get around safely and efficiently.

• Situational Awareness & Survival Skills – Staying safe, avoiding scams, and what to do when trouble finds you.

This guide starts at the basics but levels up over time—teaching you the skills to navigate the streets of Brazil, and the cities of Kurdistan, or even volunteer in a war zone on a humanitarian aid mission.

-GUERRILLA NOMAD GUIDE TO TRAVEL

Guerrilla Nomad Stealth Cargo Van

A system to eliminate rent, maximize savings, and stay mobile.

One of the fastest ways to gain financial independence is to cut your biggest expense: housing. The stealth cargo van allows you to:

• Live rent-free while working & saving for travel.

• Be location-independent for high-paying seasonal or remote jobs.

• Avoid paying rent on an empty apartment while traveling abroad.

• Own your “home” outright, giving you peace of mind, reducing financial stress, and a hard asset.

• Start with the basics with the option to upgrade to a high-roof and 4x4 conversion.

I lived this way for four years before moving to Da Nang—but I did it the wrong way.

I built out my cargo van and made many mistakes.

I learned the hard way what works and what doesn’t.

From those mistakes and experience, I’ll show you how to build, outfit, and successfully live in a stealth cargo van while staying under the radar.

-Guerrilla Nomad Stealth cargo van

Security Contractor Jobs

A career path that pays well, keeps you overseas and requires no degree.

For those who want high-paying work abroad, private security contracting is one of the only legitimate career paths that allow you to live and work overseas indefinitely.

• Earn tax-free money & travel while working.

• Get free housing, food, and expenses covered.

• No college or military background is required—just two years of relevant U.S. experience.

I spent over 15 years as a security contractor without prior military or full-time law enforcement experience—I know exactly how to break in, what skills you need, and how to get hired.

BONUS: It’s a dope job.

You’ll get to:

• Live in countries most people will never set foot in.

• Spend your 30 days of leave traveling the world.

• Experience life on an overseas military base, surrounded by active-duty personnel.

• Fill your passport with stamps and stack up experiences that make your friends' Instagram feeds look boring.

It’s a path most people don’t even know exists—but if you’re the type who wants adventure, challenge, and financial freedom while living overseas on someone else’s dime, this is the ultimate overseas job hack.

-THE GUERRILLA NOMAD GUIDE TO SECURITY CONTRACTOR JOBS

Guide to Da Nang, Vietnam

Why this is the best base for a Guerrilla Nomad or just a visit to relax.

Da Nang is one of the best places in the world to set up a home base while living the Guerrilla Nomad lifestyle.

• Low cost of living – Western-style, high quality of life at a fraction of the cost back home.

• Strategic location – In the heart of Southeast Asia, the historic beating heart of backpacking culture.

• Remote work-friendly – Great internet, coffee shops with free wi-fi, and coworking spaces.

• Easy visas – Flexible stays using cheap visa-run options make it ideal for long or short stays.

I live here for a reason. Da Nang has all the Western conveniences while still maintaining the raw, unique character of Southeast Asia.

If you’re looking for an affordable, high-quality place to live while exploring the region, this is where you want to be.

-THE GUERRILLA NOMAD GUIDE TO DA NANG, VIETNAM

Guerrilla Nomad Travel Stories

Decades of real-world travel experiences.

This isn’t a bragging section—this is a collection of raw, real stories from over two and a half decades of travel and living overseas—before smartphones and Wi-Fi made it easy.

• The Old-School Backpacking Days – What it was like in the late '90s and through the 2000s.

• Lessons & Mistakes – Hard-earned knowledge from years on the road.

• Stories from the Field – From Southeast Asia to South America to war zones.

• Crazy Hijinks – When I first started traveling, I had no idea what I was doing. I was either way too trusting or way too nonchalant—leading to some wild pre-smartphone travel stories.

If you want to read about the old-school, brick-phone era of travel, not the Instagram version, start here.

-GUERRILLA NOMAD TRAVEL STORIES

What’s Next?

The Guerrilla Nomad lifestyle isn’t just about travel—it’s about taking control of your life, eliminating unnecessary expenses, and building true mobility.

If you’re ready to start, choose the path that fits your goals:

-GUERRILLA NOMAD TRAVEL GUIDES
-STEALTH MINIVAN GUIDE
-SECURITY CONTRACTOR JOBS
-GUIDE TO DA NANG
-TRAVEL STORIES

Your journey to freedom as a Guerrilla Nomad begins now.