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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
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Travel Timing
May 29, 2023 When planning a travel itinerary, sometimes it takes effort to guess how much time to spend in each place. At times I make adjustments, but I rarely wish I had spent less time in an area. That’s how I feel about Northern California.It’s hard to know how many days to allot if… Read more
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The Great Melt
May 16, 2023 Traveling during shoulder season is a great way to save money and avoid crowds. I have been on the road in the American West for seven weeks now. I’ve decided to call this trip “The Great Melt.” In early April, I enjoyed some end-of-the-season Nordic skiing and a day of snow hiking… Read more
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The Day of Closed Doors
April 28, 2023 We all have those days when things don’t go to plan. Unfortunately, I am a planner. I like to think I can go with the flow, and sometimes I do. But I like having my travels at least sketched out in advance. Today, in fact, I altered my original plan. A friend… Read more
Wandering Shannon 