Tag: nomadic life

5 Years after House Hunters International: Where Are They Now?

December 31, 2025

The author reflects on the past two decades, particularly milestones following the Indian Ocean tsunami. Their journey of becoming nomadic, seeking stability in Italy, and facing unexpected challenges during the pandemic ultimately led to personal growth. Through trials, including home renovations and welcoming a pet, they found grounding and joy in their new life. … More 5 Years after House Hunters International: Where Are They Now?

View from Our Window(s) – Part I. Global Pandemic from the Perspective of Three Different Countries.

January 3, 2021

At the beginning of 2020 – not for nothing, but doesn’t that seem like a decade ago? – Matt and I had a dream of nesting in an apartment we had recently purchased in Lucca, Italy. That dream, however, as much as we’ve tried, has stubbornly alluded us (aka the visa-saga).  Maybe that struggle is … More View from Our Window(s) – Part I. Global Pandemic from the Perspective of Three Different Countries.

A Look Back: Sometimes in Life, You Gotta Dive into the Deep to Find Home.

November 12, 2020

Sometimes in life, you gotta dive into the deep to find home. And, “surprise!” (at least, it is for us), we are ready for the plunge! Four times, that’s how many rotations we have streaked around the globe in mileage during the last 44 months since plunging into nomadic life. We’ve traveled non-stop, sampling the … More A Look Back: Sometimes in Life, You Gotta Dive into the Deep to Find Home.

Housesitting Takes Us Places We Never Dreamed of Traveling. You Can Go, Too. Here’s How.

September 3, 2018

Whether we’re in Brighton or Bangkok, most mornings begin the same. Mugs of strong coffee √, bowls of yogurt √, ready, set, go: scout available housesits √. The daily email, waiting in my inbox, lists dozens of new opportunities. It’s like Christmas, every single morning. Our selected parameters are wide to include just about every … More Housesitting Takes Us Places We Never Dreamed of Traveling. You Can Go, Too. Here’s How.