Some parts of Europe I'm sure, but as I came across this YouTuber: Hobo Ahle, I've learned somewhat more about Hobo lifestyle especially in the U.S.
I believe I first came to be aware of such lifestyle from my father, a long long time ago, when he pointed to a travelling foreigner with huge backpack back in Penang, and explained to me how such person would likely get by his life of travelling by either begging or working for money along the way.
Hobo is generally a derogatory term. "Ho" usually means Homeless. But people defined it in various ways. Ahle used the definition "Homeward Bound". I suppose that this is referring to nature being the home.
After seeing some of Hobo Ahle's videos, I did find that it had been a past dream of mine, one that is not feasible anymore, if ever. Hobos like her sleep in cars/vans of their own and travel around with their vehicles. Though it is interesting to find that many Americans, especially youngsters, are engaging in this sort of lifestyle. Their main reasons are: Saves money and a love to do things in the nature full time while you were still young.
It's good to learn how these people live. After all, it's more common than most would think. Some people do it for financial reason, some just do it for fun, like Ahle. Most of these teenagers/youngsters have family and friends they can always depend on. So, in Ahle's case, I wouldn't really call it a homeless lifestyle. It would be quite hard for her to do this if she wasn't in Western lands such as U.S. or Sweden. When she needs a break from such lifestyle, she could always hit a pause button and return home. So, I wouldn't quite call it full independence, even though she does exhibit independence, but with insurance: having supportive family nearby she could always turn to anytime.
On top of that, it is also fun learning where they have been. These people would show us interesting spots and tips in their tour we don't usually find in a tour guidebook.
Another thing I learn is the amazing list of websites Ahle listed to look for jobs. These are highly customizable jobs which one can work online, in the parks, for temporary period of time. I haven't checked out these sites but I'm sure with someone as resourceful as Ahle, the sites are legitimate:
✧ WEBSITES MENTIONED ✧
► 1 - https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
► 2 - https://www.Shopify.com
► 3 - https://www.upwork.com/
► 4 - https://www.flexjobs.com/
► 5- https://weworkremotely.com/
► 6 - https://www.fancyhands.com/
► 7 - http://www.sugarbeetharvest.com/
► 8 - https://www.coolworks.com/
► 9 - https://www.usajobs.gov/
► 10 - https://www.nps.gov/yell/getinvolved/...
Last but not least, they are able to live this kind of lifestyle due to the benefit of the Western Heritage: Christian culture, huge national lands, kind neighbors, etc.