Tag Archives: #travel

Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, Who Messed with the Matrix, and Settled for Now.

Greetings all!  This is it. The final post from my nomad adventures. Let’s look at the stats. Nomad from June 1st – December 10th, 2019. 193 days. Number of Stays 25. If we take out June and July where I stayed … Continue reading

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Mediterranean Cruise and Channeling Abraham

You can find my previous blog here. It’s funny how things get started. My entire quest for a new home started with a whim. Take a cruise. Alone. With a bunch of strangers who get this thing called Abraham Hicks. … Continue reading

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Mallorca and Roving Herds of Germans

We arrived on Mallorca after much trial and tribulations, in other words, the screwups were rather spectacular. It was fitting, given the start of the day in torrential downpours. The Barcelona airport was in on the joke as we later … Continue reading

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Ibiza and the Airbnb with a Whip…

After our mishap with the Asshats stealing Ali’s purse and a diversion to Barcelona (Plan B) for a replacement passport we made it to Ibiza. As is usually the case, things worked out for the best. Although the Airbnb in … Continue reading

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Perception and Wardrobe Malfunctions: Marseille, France

I’m taking a break from location posting for some random musings. I’ll get to Ibiza and Mallorca, eventually.  I’ve been a nomad for one hundred and sixteen days now. I’m doing my own version of Eat, Pray, Love. I’ve learned so … Continue reading

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Valencia and Score One for the Asshats.

Hola from Valencia! And the adventure continues! I’ll be putting the finishing touches on this post standing outside the US Consulate in Barcelona. Good times! Ha. You roll with it, right? You take what you have and make the most … Continue reading

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Madrid, The City of Deep Breaths.

Better Done Than Perfect You’re going to have to forgive the errors going forward. I’ve decided that done is better than perfect. OK, so I’m rarely perfect, but I’m pretty damn good, and I’d rather post than get behind. I’m … Continue reading

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Malaga and Torremolinos

I felt the energy of Malaga as I stepped off the plane. White clouds playing with the mountains in the distance reminded me of my childhood in Arizona.  One of the interesting things of this trip is that it’s nearly … Continue reading

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Lisboa: Hilly Mazes of Alfama, a Cool Speakeasy, and Airbnb Review

The Alfama and Surroundings As first impressions go, Lisboa wasn’t exactly…encouraging? Perhaps it’s better if you arrive by land or sea. The flight along the coast surprised with vast stretches of coastline dedicated to farming. The American in me sees … Continue reading

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And so it begins, Psych-K, Taos and a Lonely Sock.

PSYCH-K Some events you know will change your life forever—getting married, having a spawn (aka child), but some catch you by surprise. I had no idea what to expect when I signed up for the PSYCH-K event being held in Taos … Continue reading

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How I broadened my Retirement Investment Opportunities. #innovation

You Can Take Control of Your IRA/401(K) Just watch it—there be dragons here. Not actual dragons, just rules. Rules you must follow to keep Uncle Sam happy. And that is one uncle we want to keep happy. I am not a … Continue reading

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Weird Behavior of Coated Cookware

My ex is a brilliant cook and when we met, I’d only just begun trying to make edible sustenance. It wasn’t always pretty…or edible. My attempts never came close to his delicacies, so I soon took the path of least … Continue reading

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Digital Nomad, Finding Freedom & Hunting Magic

Going Nomad On Friday, May 31, 2019, I became homeless. During the days leading up to the 31st, I sold and gave away a large chunk of what I owned. With the rest, I conquered a 10×10 ft storage space. … Continue reading

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