Our Travel
Story
Hi, we’re Dan and Meghan, or Two Traveling After One! We’re middle-aged empty nest travelers turned full-time nomads since our child left for college. Before this life, Meghan was a librarian and tech specialist, and Dan was a business consultant helping organizations adopt technology. Meghan’s Google Certified expertise empowered many, while Dan focused on strategies for long-term success. We loved our careers but realized we weren’t following our passions. Combining our expertise with our love for travel, we embraced the nomadic lifestyle. Now, we help others navigate technology, streamline travel, and create fulfilling journeys. Join us as we explore the world and share insights to make your travels smoother and more meaningful!
How Did This Crazy Nomad Idea Start?
We’ve always loved traveling and seized every opportunity to take vacations together. However, life handed us a profound lesson: both of us lost our fathers at a young age, and the experience was life-changing. It taught us to prioritize what truly matters: experiencing the world, following our passions, and maximizing our time as empty nest travelers.
When our daughter was a freshman in high school, we made a bold decision: as soon as she left for college, we’d break away and start traveling full-time as nomadic travelers.
Accomplishing this dream seemed daunting at first, filled with roadblocks and doubt. We spent three years researching, planning, decluttering, and, yes, freaking out a little. We gathered feedback, researched some more, and prepared for a life of full-time travel with no home base.
When her high school graduation day finally came, we sold the last of our belongings, closed the door to our condo one last time, and rolled off with six bags: a carry-on, a checked bag, and a backpack each. (We’ve since learned that was more than we needed!)
We’ve applied our years of business, research, and technology expertise to embrace this lifestyle, intentionally navigating slow travel, budgeting, planning, and living. What started as a crazy idea has become a fulfilling way of life, and we’re thrilled to share our journey and everything we’ve learned with you.
Where Are We Now?
Since that first day we rolled off with our bags, we’ve learned a lot, such as how many bags are too many. However, one thing hasn’t changed: our love for full-time travel.
We’ve had countless adventures, gained new perspectives, and accumulated unbelievable information and photos. (Who’s to say 100,000 pictures on your phone is too many?)
Travel has transformed us. Thanks to the wonders we’ve seen and the cultures we’ve explored, we’ve become more adaptable, resilient, and open-minded. In our business lives, we spent years developing webinars, blogs, and resources to teach and empower others, and now we’re bringing that same passion to our travels. Through the lessons we’ve learned and the tools we’ve discovered, we’re dedicated to helping others travel confidently, whether you’re considering slow travel, nomadic, becoming an empty nest traveler, or full-time exploration.
Find out where to follow us below. We’re on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You can also sign up for our Newsletter to see where we are now and join us on our journey. We’re excited to keep exploring this beautiful world and hope you’ll join us!
How Can You Get in Touch With Us?
Do you have questions, comments, or ideas for content you’d like to see? Please email us! We always reply and look forward to connecting with you.
Why Are We Creating All This Content
In short, we want to help. Our mission is to share our knowledge with empty nest travelers, seniors, and anyone looking to travel more confidently, with comprehensive and actionable information to make it easier.
Whenever we meet new people, we’re met with endless questions:
- How do you manage mail while traveling?
- What’s your favorite destination?
- How do you handle cell phones and connectivity abroad?
- How much do you spend?
- How can we become nomads, too?
These conversations showed us an interest in learning about the nomadic lifestyle, the lessons we’ve learned, and the destinations we’ve explored. That’s why we’re creating blog posts, videos, newsletters, and guides packed with:
- The logistics of becoming a nomad (mail, cell service, budgeting, and more).
- The best tech tools, gear, accommodations, and activities for travelers.
- Itineraries and insider tips for destinations we’ve personally experienced.
- Step-by-step guidance to help you adopt and master the technology you’ll need to simplify your travels.
We’re also integrating our tech expertise to help travelers feel confident using modern tools to enhance their journeys. From travel apps to budgeting software, built-in smartphone tools, and advanced security setups, we want to empower you to navigate the digital aspects of travel easily.
Why Follow Us?
- You want the benefits of countless hours of research and insider tips to uncover a place’s hidden gems without spending all that time researching yourself.
- You’re interested in destinations and slow travel after your children leave the nest and want insights from expert travelers who’ve been there and done that.
- If you’re already a nomad or considering full-time travel, you need resources, answers to your burning questions, and the confidence to embrace this lifestyle.
- You value real-life, practical information about destinations from people who have spent meaningful time there rather than just passing through.
- You want to be part of a supportive community of like-minded travelers, sharing stories, advice, and inspiration to make your journey even more rewarding.
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Let’s make travel easier, more intentional, and with unforgettable experiences together!
