I'm definitely team Rosie building out my 2026 SloMad itinerary, but I love you how you and Rosie have found a way to balance each other and lean in for the winning compromise when needed.
Nomad life is about so much more than just where you go, right? I'm nomading since last year and some days I act like a tourist and most days I'm living my daily life, but in different places. I'm doing it in the US, so I am crossing state lines instead of international borders. There's a different dynamic there, of course. Sometimes I stay a month, sometimes a night. But I have everything I need with me no matter where I go and I'm able to work, relax and attend to my needs as much as if I were stationary. I saw a post recently that said folks here in the US need to get ready and comfortable with the prospect of living a nomadic life. We are approaching times much like the Great Depression here and stability, security and safety will be harder to rely on. I'm grateful I'm developing the capacity for mobility, multipreneurship and getting comfortable with discomfort. Cheers to you and Rosie!
Seeing your story has helped me reconcile where I am today. I liquidated my NYC apartment in August and have been in Spokane since, but leaving for Spain in 15 days. I've had a hard time calling this Spokane chapter "nomadding", but it is.
And don't get attached to those labels... ultimately they don't matter much.
I personally consider I started my nomadic life on May 1st 2021, that was the 1st day I was homefree... from there, whether I was traveling, staying in Airbnb, or crashing at my parents or friends' house... I was nomad.
I completely agree with you Paul, on so many aspects here.
"most days I'm living my daily life, but in different places" > THIS. This is the reality of being nomad. It's not about spending your day out, at the beach, the pool, hiking, visiting... some days are like that... but the majority... it's living regular life... in a different place. We get to try new food, sleep somewhere new... but ultimately, I wake up, brush my teeth, workout, eat and do all the mundane daily stuff.
"olks here in the US need to get ready and comfortable with the prospect of living a nomadic life." > that could be true. I think people are going have to be more comfortable moving for work... more than in the past. And global politics + personal beliefs might also trigger some exodus.
And honestly? Who really cares what others think? You have to do what works for you.
Even at 22, I couldn't have maintained that number of moves and retained the interest of it all, and I made a few.
Okay the logistics back then were different - no internet (air mile letters), no mobiles (using a public phone so you had to get the right change for it), no Google/maps... but I confess that part from the prep you can now do, something is lost when everything is immediately available.
There's a lot to be said for bumbling, and asking people. Some of my best friends/most interesting experiences have come from bumbling around - lol
I always love reading your perspective on things and how straightforward you are!
I see what you mean, we have lost the spontaneity that traveling with less tech and planning could bring. Those little unexpected moments and connections that cannot happen when everything is planned to the minute or when you totally rely on technology and never have to interact with another human being.
I think we all broadly go through similar journeys. In mine the unlock came about 18 months in when I decided to spend 6 months in the UK. From there on it’s always been 6 - 12 month leases for me while exploring regionally from a set base. My longest stint was in Bangkok, so I truly get the direction y’all taking.
I'm definitely team Rosie building out my 2026 SloMad itinerary, but I love you how you and Rosie have found a way to balance each other and lean in for the winning compromise when needed.
It is needed to make it work for the both of us 😁
Nomad life is about so much more than just where you go, right? I'm nomading since last year and some days I act like a tourist and most days I'm living my daily life, but in different places. I'm doing it in the US, so I am crossing state lines instead of international borders. There's a different dynamic there, of course. Sometimes I stay a month, sometimes a night. But I have everything I need with me no matter where I go and I'm able to work, relax and attend to my needs as much as if I were stationary. I saw a post recently that said folks here in the US need to get ready and comfortable with the prospect of living a nomadic life. We are approaching times much like the Great Depression here and stability, security and safety will be harder to rely on. I'm grateful I'm developing the capacity for mobility, multipreneurship and getting comfortable with discomfort. Cheers to you and Rosie!
Seeing your story has helped me reconcile where I am today. I liquidated my NYC apartment in August and have been in Spokane since, but leaving for Spain in 15 days. I've had a hard time calling this Spokane chapter "nomadding", but it is.
There isn't 1 way to do it... or any right way.
Do what works for you.
And don't get attached to those labels... ultimately they don't matter much.
I personally consider I started my nomadic life on May 1st 2021, that was the 1st day I was homefree... from there, whether I was traveling, staying in Airbnb, or crashing at my parents or friends' house... I was nomad.
Now I'm not anymore though 🥺
I completely agree with you Paul, on so many aspects here.
"most days I'm living my daily life, but in different places" > THIS. This is the reality of being nomad. It's not about spending your day out, at the beach, the pool, hiking, visiting... some days are like that... but the majority... it's living regular life... in a different place. We get to try new food, sleep somewhere new... but ultimately, I wake up, brush my teeth, workout, eat and do all the mundane daily stuff.
"olks here in the US need to get ready and comfortable with the prospect of living a nomadic life." > that could be true. I think people are going have to be more comfortable moving for work... more than in the past. And global politics + personal beliefs might also trigger some exodus.
Those skills are super important 💯
The Truth be Told, once again! Thats what I love about you and Rosie!
Thank you so much 🤗
And honestly? Who really cares what others think? You have to do what works for you.
Even at 22, I couldn't have maintained that number of moves and retained the interest of it all, and I made a few.
Okay the logistics back then were different - no internet (air mile letters), no mobiles (using a public phone so you had to get the right change for it), no Google/maps... but I confess that part from the prep you can now do, something is lost when everything is immediately available.
There's a lot to be said for bumbling, and asking people. Some of my best friends/most interesting experiences have come from bumbling around - lol
I always love reading your perspective on things and how straightforward you are!
I see what you mean, we have lost the spontaneity that traveling with less tech and planning could bring. Those little unexpected moments and connections that cannot happen when everything is planned to the minute or when you totally rely on technology and never have to interact with another human being.
I think we all broadly go through similar journeys. In mine the unlock came about 18 months in when I decided to spend 6 months in the UK. From there on it’s always been 6 - 12 month leases for me while exploring regionally from a set base. My longest stint was in Bangkok, so I truly get the direction y’all taking.