What is an Expat?

Over the years we have met fellow travelers of all ages. Some had no home base, and others traveled when and where the wind blew them. I also had dozens of conversations with like-minded travelers I have not met in person, but who have been doing the same thing.

Here are some testimonials from some of our followers

Ginger Scalone

Ehren Boren

John McGann

Six Tenets (Principles) of Nomadic Travel

In 2019 I did two dozen interviews with fellow nomads; then COVID happened and travel stopped. As did the book.

Many of those interviews and excerpts are part of Nomadic Life for All Ages. That book can be purchased here.

These are what I call the Six Tenets (Principles) of Nomadic Travel

  • Seeing history from a whole new perspective: from hundreds to thousands of years old
  • Eating foods from different countries prepared in entirely new ways
  • Meeting locals, enjoying their company, learning their cultures
  • Experiencing new things, traveling in new ways outside your comfort zone
  • Seeing the beauty of the world
  • Relaxing for the sake of doing nothing- just because you can

As you think about the travels you have already done or wish to do, ask yourself which one or one of these applies to you? It will help the process of discovering your “drivers,” ie, your motivators for what and how you do things. If you have not done them yet, these will help focus you on where to go, and HOW to go so you can experience these tenets personally.

Some quick tips!

Here are some quick lessons of things we have learned over the years; maybe they can help you get started??

  • Less is better. Clothing is inexpensive outside the US, and in most cases it’s easier to buy what you want, give things away as you don’t require them anymore, and keep it simple. That means no check in luggage!!

  • Quality over quantity. It’s best to get good quality rather than cheap crap. We look for longevity as best we can, but realize that we probably wouldn’t keep anything longer than a year or so.

  • Comfort is paramount. Buy things that fit and don’t keep any more than what you need. When we first left I bought many shoes, but now buy better quality less often. Shoes are heavy to pack and buying something that is multi-purpose makes the most sense.

  • Be prepared… especially for unexpected or inclement weather. Since we left we bought two high quality umbrellas and parkas and they are good to have in tow.

  • Try to share meals if possible. It saves money and keeps the weight off.
Things we can do together

Would you like to:

  • Motorcycle tour different countries?
  • Go on a safari?
  • Stay aboard a boat and cruise the coast of exotic countries for a week or so?

  • Visit Egypt or Jordan with a trustworthy guide?

These are all planned in the future!

Life on the road can be quite interesting and it never gets boring! As a motorcycle rider, we have rented bikes in several countries and I have relationships with the top motorcycle rental companies in major cities.

Are you a motorcycle rider and would you like to explore some of the back roads of Romania? How about Croatia? France? Spain?

We also have relationships in Tanzania and Kenya and are prepared to organize a safari when the need arises.

Likewise, we have access to captains and boats in several different countries, and can organize them based on your wishes!