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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
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Obsessed with Minimalism
July 3, 2023 My recent obsession with minimalism has become excessive. Last year, I took an epic, life-changing trip to Europe, my first as a nomad. In fact, it was during that trip that I decided to live a nomadic life. But my suitcase was too heavy. It was also too cheap, and I replaced Read more
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Nomad Life: How Did I Get Here?
June 20, 2023 Do you ever stop and wonder about the twists and turns of your life? Mine has taken many in the past five years. If you had told me in June 2018 that in five years, I would be homeless by choice and changing doggie diapers, I don’t know if I would have Read more
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Going to the Dogs: Is Pet Sitting for You?
June 16, 2023 As part of my nomadic life, I have recently added pet and house sitting to my portfolio. Years ago, my now ex-husband and I had considered it for our retirement plan. The idea reappeared on my nomad Facebook group (GoWithLess), and I have done a couple of sits for friends. It’s an Read more
Wandering Shannon 