Title: I’m Seriously Considering the Nomad Life — Anyone Here Done This Before? Lately, I’ve been toying with an idea that won’t seem crazy to this group at all: what if home wasn’t one place… what if it moved with me? I’m not talking about quitting life and disappearing into the wind. I’m talking about a slower, more intentional kind of travel — staying in a place long enough to actually live there, learn the rhythm of the neighborhood, find the good coffee, walk the same streets, and then… move on. The nomad life isn’t about rushing from city to city or collecting passport stamps. For me, it’s more about: trading “someday” trips for now experiences staying curious instead of settling into autopilot realizing you don’t have to wait for retirement to explore I’ve been asking myself some real questions: What would life feel like if my address changed every few weeks or months? Would I feel more grounded… or more free? Would I miss stability — or redefine what stability actually means? The interesting part is this: people already do this in different ways. Some slow travel along coastlines. Some road-trip small towns. Some work remotely and base themselves in new countries for months at a time. Some treat travel as a chapter, not a forever plan. What keeps pulling me toward this idea is the simplicity of it. Fewer things. More stories. Fewer “I wish I had…” moments. And honestly, I don’t have all the answers. This is very much a thinking-out-loud moment. So I’m curious — and I genuinely want your input: 👉 Have you ever lived the nomad life, even briefly? That could be: traveling month-to-month living abroad short-term RV life, van life, cruise-to-cruise or even just long stretches away from a permanent home 👉 What surprised you most about it — good or bad? 👉 What would you do differently if you did it again? 👉 And be honest… would you recommend it? This community is full of people who’ve lived, not just planned. If you’ve walked this path — even a few steps — I’d love to hear about it. And if you haven’t, I’m curious what excites you… or scares you… about the idea.

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🧭 New Here? Start With This 5-Minute Traveler Quick-Start Guide! Hey everyone! 👋If you’re new to One Step Away Travelers (or just getting your bearings), here’s the easiest way to get settled in. This community was built to help solo travelers 50+ feel confident, connected, and ready for amazing trips — without stress or confusion. 🚢🌴✈️ Here’s your 5-minute jumpstart: 1️⃣ Say Hi in the Introductions Post Let us know where you’re from and what kind of travel you enjoy.A simple “Hi, I’m ____ and my dream trip is ____” works perfectly. (Trust me, this is how friendships start here.) 2️⃣ Check Out the Featured Trips These are the current group adventures you can join.Easy to browse. Easy to book. No pressure — just options. 3️⃣ Join the Roommate Match List (Optional, but Amazing) If you ever want a cruise cabin or hotel buddy, this is the simplest way.Post your roommate intro using the template — or browse others. It saves money AND creates great travel friendships. 4️⃣ Explore the “Start Here” Course (It’s super simple) This includes: - How the community works - How to join trips - How to use roommate match - Community guidelines - Helpful files & resources This gets you comfortable quickly without overwhelm. 5️⃣ Tell Us One Thing: Where do YOU want to travel next? 🌍Comment below — this helps us plan future group trips and meetups! Welcome again — your next adventure is just one step away. Glad you’re here.– Michael

Hey everyone! 👋 I’m building out the classroom and community features here, and before I go too far, I’d love to bring in a few Founding Collaborators to help shape things. If you enjoy: - giving feedback - helping create resources - sharing travel tips - shaping the direction of this group - or just being part of the “early builders” crew… Comment “I’m in!” below. You don’t need any special skills — just a willingness to share ideas or test things out. Founding collaborators will get: - early access to new features - a say in what gets added - a special badge later - priority for future trips & events - AND bragging rights forever 😎 Thanks for helping build something fun and meaningful together! Let’s make this the best travel community for 50+ solos. — Michael

Hi everyone, super new to the group. Gonna do some searching through post and hopefully I can identify with some of them. I don’t do a lot of traveling, but when I do, I like taking my camera so I can document my trips. Feel free to reach out and say hello and I look forward to making some friends and acquaintances here.