[timmaah]

I've been a nomad in the US for 6+ years. What has kept me on the road has been the friends I've met and community we've created.

[hesdeadjim]

I guess it's going to be an individual preference for what counts as a meaningful relationship with friends. For me doing shared activities together on a regular basis is what brings me a lot of enjoyment in a friendship. I have long-term friends who I mostly only stay in touch with via the phone/internet, and it's just not the same.

To be clear this isn't a value judgement, but perhaps a point to consider when thinking about trying this lifestyle.