Beautiful cat. And I'm happy you decided to take her along, instead of just dumping her somewhere like some would do... Looks like the perfect traveling buddy ;)

Love black cats - we lost our beloved Mac last year and we miss him every day - he would have loved to go on a trip like this!! Mac-on-bik...128b90.jpg

Amazing, no doubt, especially because I am a crazy cat lady. But... I've always wondered what these people do when the money is finished? I am not being negative here, I genuinely would like to know what happens next since he has sold his house. I would love to do this too!

I want to be this cat. I might be jealous of a cat. No, I am jealous of a cat. Damn...

Sir, your Spirit and Soul show the greatness humans can achieve when inspired by the precious perfection of animals. Please hug and kiss and hug and kiss (ad infinitum) Willow for me. Safe and wondrous travels to you both. I am in awe.

So I'm curious, what was your job before you took this journey?

I live in South Africa. He can bring his cat with. I have 2.

Lifegoals!

just wow! wow guy, wow cat! wow life! ☺

Amazing! As I am sitting here reading this story, I have a black and white cat named Willow purring in my lap!

I did the same thing last year with my 2 cats. some people thought I was nuts, but it was the best decision I ever made. SteveNebra...a75208.jpg

HOLY C**P THIS IS AMAZING! I hope he realizes his photography is amazing, and sells them so he can continue making enough money to live like this the rest of his life

What a brilliant plan, and of course one would take their cat! I envy you, please keep posting. I'm 70 and me and my cats Rudie and Sadie are for all intents and purposes, homebound. But we share vicariously in your adventures!

Thank you for adopting a black cat, these beauties are always the last to be adopted. I've just got my two lovely boys from a charity and the lady fosters kittens and spays and neuters the mothers before releasing them as they are normally feral. She has loads of black and tuxedo cats because no wants them :=(

What a wonderful way of life for the two of you. I have a beautiful rescue cat named Willow, as well. She wouldn't be suited to this way of life but we admire your choice. Thank you for making your Willow safe. You obviously realize that is your #1 priority. Enjoy your fabulous days and cuddle nights with your buddy. May you continue to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Travel safely and take care of each other.

Curiosity doesn't kill this cat, Willow. Dude, thanks for not abandoning Willow.

Lovely cat ^^

Good luck on your travels. You were so brave to give up your whole life to follow your dreams. I wish you all the best. And please give a Willow a cuddle from me.

What a nice buddy you have, Rich :)

Loooooove the cat, such a beauty

envy, so much envy...

Stunning cat-photos! - Must give you some fantastic "moments", travelling like that!

happy and set for life. I wanna attend that tea party in first pic!!

Great story!

I love it, the photos are beautiful but who took the last one on top of the camper van? it's my all time favorite.

I admire your adventuresome spirit as well as your courage to do something like this. One thing for sure, you'll never regret it. I'm 70 now and did something similar when I was 25. Sold my car, quit my job, and went to live overseas for 3 years. It was the experience of a lifetime and I wouldn't trade it for anything. So keep living your dreams and enjoy Willow for as long as you can. I wish you all the best as you continue on your journey,

Both beautiful.

I am filled with admiration for you both. I want your calendar and I know ahead of time that I will like it so much that I will take labels and turn it into next year's calendar so you will have to make more calendars to avoid that. Congrats to you both for your courage and initiative! This is what life is all about if you are lucky enough to have the guts and wherewithal. Kudos kudos!

She's so pretty, and you guys look so happy together!

This is such a great story and so beautiful! Fantastic photos, they really capture your bond. How lovely that you found each other and can share all these amazing experiences together! Cats are the BEST! :)

lucky guy and the cat is beautiful

I have been training my rescue kitten since I got him to go everywhere with me, he loves car rides and going everywhere with me :) Your cat Willow is adorabe, I love this cute story.

Beautiful! I love black cats! I think they really love to travel because my black cat, whom I loved dearly, ran away. And I never saw him again.... :(

dont cats hate changing environments? I feel like this would be stressful for them

AWW This article has truly made my day :)

so...what happends when the cat dies? Cats live an average of 15 years right?

This is really great! I envy the guy, but what when the money run out? Trips like that make a lifetime memory and are told to expand your horizonts and change your life, but they end at some point. What then? Getting back to reality after such a break might be very painful and difficult :( I wish them both the best!

This is so awesome!

Traveling with a kitty is a marvelous idea but my friend, 2.5 years is, well, it's quite a while. May I recommend you look into Erik Erikson's theory of development? You may be interested in what he has to say about intimacy verses isolation.

How fantastic and what a journey you are both on. Trip of a lifetime with a friend by your side.

Happy to see he loves Willow enough to take her with him and protect her with a tractor collar. Enjoy your life you only get one.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story...many more happy miles to you both <3

love!