HELLO STEEMIT! I'm Aidan Klimenko--a professional photographer and filmmaker living in a van and exploring life throughout the Americas for the past 4 years.
Hey everyone! My name is Aidan Klimenko and I'm a 28-year-old modern day nomad, image maker and story teller.
I've been living on the road in a 30-year-old VW Vanagon Syncro named 'Otis' for the past four years, exploring the many challenges, rewards and lessons of a life of perpetual motion.
From setting out with three friends on a year long drive down to South America, to an engine failure that kept me and my companions holed up in an Ecuadorian mechanic's shop for five months, to going on and working as a creative for companies like Backpacker Magazine, Subaru, BMW and Adidas and spending nine months camping in and documenting the United States' National Parks, to many, many more breakdowns and subsequent adventures--I've been fortunate enough to witness all sorts of walks of life, and I'm here to share my findings and hopefully motivate others to travel, get outside, and to appreciate all the beauty in the world around us.
Steemit seems like an incredible platform for creatives and creators alike, and I'm so excited to be a part of this new and rapidly growing community.
Follow along as I share my stories, images, and videos of what it's like to sell all your stuff, move into a van, and prioritize experiences over possessions.
Please comment and say hi! I'm new here, I'm eager to connect, and I'm looking forward to contributing.
--Aidan
Great you get to do what you love - awesome pictures! Check out @czechglobalhosts, he does awesome picture challenges where you can win big time! Resteemed you for some publicity! Greets!
Thanks so much! And thanks for the info. I'll definitely check @czechglobalhosts out.
WOW Amazing to meet you...welcome to the community..
Thanks man!
Very welcome Aidan
Thanks so much @marcopizzuti
Welcome,. I'm new myself. Amazing intro. I found you through welcoming. I thought I had a decent intro til I read yours. Haha. Awesome job. I look forward to seeing many more future journeys. Good Luck
Ha thanks, that's really nice to say. I love your images.
Following.
Welcome to Steemit Aidan! What has been your favorite nation park so far?
Ahhhh such a tough question! It honestly changes day to day. An easy answer is Yosemite--probably one of the most impressive places on this planet. But if I were to choose "lesser known" park, I'd have to say either Death Valley for it's expansive and harsh deserts or The Redwoods, for it's lush and massive trees. All in California... :)
Here's a favorite from the Redwoods:
and a favorite from Death Valley:
Damn! Misty fog in a forest redwoods looks amazing!
Thanks! Yeah, a favorite park for good reason :)
How do you go about traveling in very hot areas like Death Valley?
its not easy. lots of water and being strategic with your time--as in, not hiking in the middle of the day...
Well this is a great start. You will do well here, and I'm looking forward to see more from you.
Thanks! That means a lot. Always a little scary starting off on a new platform and new community! Though, I'm blown away with how responsive the Steemit community is. Really cool. Really excited.
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Sounds like you have some great experiences to share. Can’t wait to hear about them. Welcome to the community and happy Steeming!
Thanks, yeah me neither! Pumped on this platform. Thanks for the kind words.
Welcome to steemit sir!
Thank you thank you thank you! Feeling very welcomed.
Wooo its wonderful life style wooo, I admirate, welcome to the comunity i'm new too, I do gameplays and post about my life Its a pleasure, Welcome again have a nice day :'D
Woot Woot! Excited to be here. Thanks for the kind words.