From longer stays and better Wi-Fi to energy management and needing good routines for the road, there are a lot of ways nomad life often changes after 40.
Thanks for sharing this! I started my nomadic life at 41 and have been slow traveling for the most part. 4-6 weeks in a place, learning to protect my energy, finding balance between exploring, building a business and prioritizing my needs to ensure this life is sustainable long term. I keep my routine where ever I go. I couldn't imagine doing it any other way at this stage in life.
This was a great read, and I can relate to all of it. I actually laughed about the hospital. Recently, while in Bordeaux, I found an apartment and realized it was by the hospital. I was all giddy like a child finding a piece of candy in her pocket! LOL What have I become? haha
I've definitely found I'm inclined toward ALL of these, and something just dawned on me about my negative feelings about travel: two of my most recent big trips were extremely long hauls and they were for clients. My agenda wasn't mine. The schedule wasn't mine. I didn't choose the accomodations. I didn't have time to do the things that center me. They were very taxing trips that made me not want to travel.
I say this to say that really catering to one's own individual preferences seems to be a must rather than an option in midlife. A few things I always did when I was on the road for work, and still do: going to a market and getting 1. a LOT of clean drinking water 2. Good coffee 3. Raw vegetables for snacks. Making time for a short (10-20 minute) YouTube yoga session after landing to calm down the senses. Having a physical book to read before bed. Setting out and organizing my toiletries so the bathroom feels functional. And all through the trip as much as possible, stretching and moving so my joints don't lock up.
100%! Oof, I don’t think I could do that kind of business travel anymore either. Love the stretch and physical book recommendations, too. Travel is so amped up, with the line ups and the crowds and the fake lighting etc, that the nervous system needs time to unwind afterwards.
Thanks for sharing this! I started my nomadic life at 41 and have been slow traveling for the most part. 4-6 weeks in a place, learning to protect my energy, finding balance between exploring, building a business and prioritizing my needs to ensure this life is sustainable long term. I keep my routine where ever I go. I couldn't imagine doing it any other way at this stage in life.
Amazing, nice to "meet" you! That sounds like an excellent way to travel :)
This was a great read, and I can relate to all of it. I actually laughed about the hospital. Recently, while in Bordeaux, I found an apartment and realized it was by the hospital. I was all giddy like a child finding a piece of candy in her pocket! LOL What have I become? haha
Thank you! Ha, I totally get it... a good healthcare find IS better than candy (except maybe Skittles; nothing compares).
I've definitely found I'm inclined toward ALL of these, and something just dawned on me about my negative feelings about travel: two of my most recent big trips were extremely long hauls and they were for clients. My agenda wasn't mine. The schedule wasn't mine. I didn't choose the accomodations. I didn't have time to do the things that center me. They were very taxing trips that made me not want to travel.
I say this to say that really catering to one's own individual preferences seems to be a must rather than an option in midlife. A few things I always did when I was on the road for work, and still do: going to a market and getting 1. a LOT of clean drinking water 2. Good coffee 3. Raw vegetables for snacks. Making time for a short (10-20 minute) YouTube yoga session after landing to calm down the senses. Having a physical book to read before bed. Setting out and organizing my toiletries so the bathroom feels functional. And all through the trip as much as possible, stretching and moving so my joints don't lock up.
100%! Oof, I don’t think I could do that kind of business travel anymore either. Love the stretch and physical book recommendations, too. Travel is so amped up, with the line ups and the crowds and the fake lighting etc, that the nervous system needs time to unwind afterwards.
Exactly. One thing about midlife that I find fascinating is how much more I value calm over stimulation.