Navigating visas, paperwork, and outdated systems as a nomad is a nightmare—especially when married to someone from another country. The world isn’t built for global citizens.
What I want to tell you, is that it is possible. I’m not special. I’m very normal, and I’m doing it. Is it perfect? No. But that’s part of the fun! Don’t get discouraged by the challenges!
I feel this. I also recognize that each country has a right to protect itself and its citizens, so I recognize why they may have complicated systems in place. You're right, they aren't designed for nomads, because they are designed for their citizens and us nomads just have to figure out how to work within and beside them. It is one of the things that us nomads have to bear, even when it sucks.
The address thing really resonates with me, though. As someone who moves around a LOT just within my own country, I have to make so many "address change" updates every time a change addresses. Even for accounts or subscriptions or services for which I would NEVER actually need to have, use or disclose my physical address. But in the USA, your address is a marketing vehicle, so each account you sign up for requires an address. I would say that each time I move, I have to update at least 30-40 different accounts. And it's not always easy to do that - especially for government services/accounts. (DMV anyone????) I've also thought, like you, about what life might be like if we could have a mobile address that follows us where we go, like our phone and email does. Something that serves as identification, but when we change locations, we only have to do ONE address change and everything else routes through that. Alas, in today's world of separate and individual systems, I don't see that happening. And even if it did, it would likely lead to more complications and less positive uses by those who would profit from it.
Thanks for sharing your nomad experiences and ideas. It just reminds me that, as a nomad myself, I made a choice and I recognize that I'm going to have to adapt to systems that weren't designed with me in mind. 😁
I really enjoyed reading your post—I read most of it with a smile.
As someone who aspires to live a similar life, I loved the ideas you shared, especially the one about the global citizen number.
Oh that’s so kind thank you so much ☺️
What I want to tell you, is that it is possible. I’m not special. I’m very normal, and I’m doing it. Is it perfect? No. But that’s part of the fun! Don’t get discouraged by the challenges!
Yessss!
I feel this. I also recognize that each country has a right to protect itself and its citizens, so I recognize why they may have complicated systems in place. You're right, they aren't designed for nomads, because they are designed for their citizens and us nomads just have to figure out how to work within and beside them. It is one of the things that us nomads have to bear, even when it sucks.
The address thing really resonates with me, though. As someone who moves around a LOT just within my own country, I have to make so many "address change" updates every time a change addresses. Even for accounts or subscriptions or services for which I would NEVER actually need to have, use or disclose my physical address. But in the USA, your address is a marketing vehicle, so each account you sign up for requires an address. I would say that each time I move, I have to update at least 30-40 different accounts. And it's not always easy to do that - especially for government services/accounts. (DMV anyone????) I've also thought, like you, about what life might be like if we could have a mobile address that follows us where we go, like our phone and email does. Something that serves as identification, but when we change locations, we only have to do ONE address change and everything else routes through that. Alas, in today's world of separate and individual systems, I don't see that happening. And even if it did, it would likely lead to more complications and less positive uses by those who would profit from it.
Thanks for sharing your nomad experiences and ideas. It just reminds me that, as a nomad myself, I made a choice and I recognize that I'm going to have to adapt to systems that weren't designed with me in mind. 😁
Thank you for sharing your experience Paul! I’m glad you can relate so some points.
Your conclusion is on-point, until changes happen we have to adapt to the systems in place 😕 It is what it is!