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Sleeping in a Castle
September 2, 2023 One of the joys of a nomadic lifestyle is checking off the bucket list.Okay, so sleeping in a castle wasn’t exactly on my bucket list. Still, I have always wanted to stay in a historic building. And this was yet another experience that was better than expected. The not-so-secret entrance to the… Read more
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There Are No Busses on Sundays
September 24, 2023 Sometimes, the best days happen when things don’t go according to plan.I have been traveling in Croatia with old friends, a married couple, for the past nine days. We are a compatible trio, all three active, outdoorsy types. In fact, it was during a cross-country ski and snowshoe trip last winter that… Read more
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Getting There, Exhaustion, and the Kindness of Strangers
August 30, 2023 I arrived in Durham, England, last night after a grueling day of travel from Seattle.But first, let’s get something straight—my travel went remarkably smoothly, especially given my international flight history. My son says I’m about 50-50 for getting an on-time, smooth flight out of Seattle.About a year ago, my flight to Spain… Read more
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Hiking Hawaii’s National Parks
August 22, 2023 When traveling, do you ever think, “I’ll go back there someday and…?” I do that a lot. In fact, I’ve been doing it since I was a teenager when I got my first taste of travel beyond my home state. Since becoming a nomad, I have had several opportunities to “go back… Read more
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No Apologies for My Solo Nomad Lifestyle
August 13, 2023 I have been here in Hawaii (aka The Big Island) for a week—by myself. You are probably wondering what is wrong with me. Does she smell awful? Why doesn’t she have any friends? Seriously, who would go to Hawaii alone?? Well, it just didn’t work out this time. I had been holding… Read more
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My Biggest Burden as a Nomad
August 4, 2023I have been living a nomadic life for just over a year now. There have been many adjustments along the way, and my lifestyle continues to evolve.Over the past few months, I have added house-sitting and pet-sitting. In fact, I’ve only paid for one night in a hotel this summer. I’ve hiked and… Read more
Wandering Shannon 