The urge to leave modern society behind is something we’ve probably all felt at some point or other. However, very few have had the confidence to actually do it. One man by the name of Chris McCandless did take that leap and ended up becoming one of the most well known nomads in the U.S., although his story had a tragic end and serves as a warning to those who may wish to follow in his footsteps.
In 1990, McCandless, who was 22 at the time, decided to leave behind his life of relative comfort and stability in order to pursue his dream of living a nomadic lifestyle. He had just graduated from Emory University that year and looked set to lead a successful and relatively normal life. But the truth was that simply wasn’t for him.
