My notes on living a nomadic life:
1. Slow down.
Been running on a 2 week schedule. It’s aggressive. Slowing down, a month or more, helps. You’re trying to LIVE in interesting places, not run through them.
2. Pack light.
Brought too much gear. Ended up not using half. Sold or sent back or donated. Keep it lean and mean.
3. Invest in the trip.
You get what you pay for. Cheap flight, rough night. Upgrade where/when you can.
4. Eat Right.
We usually cook at home. AirBNBs, totally possible. Hotels… not so much. Keep your nutrition up.
5. Setup new routines.
I’m a creature of habit. Setting work hours, workout time, meal time and outings with Mrs Passenger helped easy transitions between time zones.
6. Down time.
Working remotely is nice, playing tourist is fun, but having down time to do nothing is key. Some days, you just want to recharge. Make room for that.
7. Engage with the culture.
New country, new language, new customs. Don’t be afraid to ask or attempt to engage. I learn something new about myself each time.
Bonus: Family and friends.
We’ve traveled to places where we had family and friends. It helps. They showed us the ropes and helped us along the way. Surprisingly, found many more friends in places out in the wild too.
Total took a page out of
@₿ Didi Taihuttu ₿ ALLIN ‘s book to see if its something that we (as a family) can do. It is.
Planning for next year…
