It all started when I was considering retiring and trying to figure out what the rest of my life would look like in that new reality. It had to be something that was challenging, engaging and provided adventure. One thing I had always wanted to do was live in another country for a time. Because Portugal was on my bucket list, I did research and decided that I would move there for a year or so and travel around from there. That would be my next big adventure.

Long story, short…I decided that instead of living in one place for a year or more, I would try the nomadic lifestyle, staying from days to months in a place or area at a time. So, I sold everything, packed a small carry-on and a backpack and headed out to see the world!