In May 2024, Erik and I spent six glorious weeks exploring the ever popular Greek destinations of Athens, Santorini, and Mykonos. We found ourselves in some of the most over touristed sites in the world and yet, despite the over tourism we still managed to have some of the most real interactions, experiences and conversations that changed some of our perceptions of travel.

Today we’re taking it all the back to the beginning of our Nomad Era. I’m diving into what it took to launch ourselves from stability to the unknown and what we found after we arrived.

Turns out, two months in California Baja Sur, Mexico is not enough! Stunning desert landscapes, an ocean dubbed “The World’s Aquarium” by famed marine biologist, Jacques Cousteau, and an unlimited supply of authentic Mexican cuisine makes for a pretty ideal winter base location.

We spent November 2024 roaming around Rome, visiting archeological sites, getting run over by old ladies at the Vatican, dodging Rome’s tourist traps, and eating as much delicious food as we could handle.