Nomad Life

Earth Day Thoughts from a Constant Traveler

I am on a mission to take travel out of my food. It travels more than I do, so if I reduce that, I am doing more for the environment than by reducing my own excursions (something I really do not want to curb).

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One Bag Travel – Cabin Size

I used to swim against the tide on this subject, but with changing times and new restrictions I have adopted the one bag, carry on only traveling mantra. Traveling with just carry-on luggage is doable and solves a number of travel woes. Saves time, money and you will not lose your stuff.

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The Earth We travel

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Obtaining Residency in Portugal

Every year Portugal is among the most popular countries for expats. The reasons for this are mainly weather and cost of living. It has been on our radar for years, but we are seasoned enough travelers to know that there is a lot more to a place than costs and weather. We wanted to live there for awhile before we made a decision. That is what we did last August and September. We dog sat in a small northern town in the Vinho Verde wine region. Loved it. Lots of cycling, beautiful scenery, nice people, plentiful wine…

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Hair Care for the Constant Traveler

One of the biggest worries embarking on our nomadic journey was how to take care of normal things like medications and hair styling. Hair styling is the most harrowing, medications are easier than expected.

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Medical Attention Abroad

One of the first worries people have about traveling for long periods is medical concerns. This was a concern of ours too. When we first left the USA, we figured as we aged, at the first hint of a medical problem, we would come home. Home to the medical system we know, and to doctors who speak English (for the most part).

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Living on Schengen Time

The Schengen visa limits is something every nomadic traveler needs to understand and live by. Also too, the pace at which the rest of the world lives.

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