Comments on: Interview with Nomadic Couple, Kelly Hale and Mike Schimanowsky

By: John

John — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:44:55 +0000

Thank you for the interview Mike.

I am also amazed at how many people are traveling long term. The idea has become more mainstream recently, but there are many who have been doing it for years. The world is definitely getting smaller!

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:16:08 +0000

Thanks for the encouraging comments everyone! It’s really great to hear that some of you are taking inspiration from our wanderings.

John, this series of interviews and all the comments have really amazed me with how many people are trying to live a nomadic lifestyle and the variety of ways people achieve it. I’m reading a ton of new travel blogs. Thanks for including us.

Safe travels everyone!
.-= Mike´s last blog ..Week 58: Settling In =-.

By: soultravelers3

soultravelers3 — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:12:44 +0000

It’s always fun to discover new digital nomads! Thanks John, I didn’t know about this couple and enjoyed the interview.

We sold everything in 2005, mostly got out of the ever free-falling dollar and have been on an open ended world tour as a digital nomad family since 2006. Four continents, 30 countries, & over 160,000 miles (most overland) later, we are convinced that it is the best way to live and educate our child!!

Slow travel is definitely the way to go, but I must admit I was surprised about how much they live on. We have been based in Europe primarily, so far, and find it easy to live really large on just 25K a year …total costs for a family of three! We’re definitely not backpackers and love luxury, but we are also frugal by nature.

Always interesting to compare and contrast with other digital nomads! We can all learn from one another!
.-= soultravelers3´s last blog ..Family Travel Photo – Ireland =-.

By: Brooke Ferguson

Brooke Ferguson — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:25:47 +0000

Hey John,

Thanks for sharing this great interview! Mike & Kelly, I love the line “Trying to stay light weight, but having everything we need to be comfortable and work efficient is a challenge.”

After being away for ten months now, I am starting to feel this more and more! I was recently asked what I missed the most and my immediate response was “My Clothes!” After living out of a backpack for so long, I have a new appreciation for my wardrobe in storage.

Of course, I miss other things like modern conveniences, friends and family, but I know it will all be there when I choose to come home… whenever that is. Glad to know there are others out there enjoying the world!
Cheers,
Brooke
.-= Brooke Ferguson´s last blog ..Four of Your Biggest Travel Worries & How to Handle Them =-.

By: GotPassport

GotPassport — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:18:24 +0000

Love the travel slowly idea. I am just aching right now to live our lives in Thailand in 2010. Love this story and these interviews really give us more food for thoughts as we prepare to relocate with our child. Great interview! .-= GotPassport´s last blog ..Our Beloved New Orleans Series Part 1 =-.

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:49:16 +0000

Really enjoyed this post! As the end of the year approaches, I am finding myself having to make some decisions about where to go and what to do. I am thinking the idea of finding a place that interests me (Utila, Honduras is that place of the moment) and renting a house for a few months sounds pretty right now. Would love to hear some updates as your journey continues!

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By: Nate

Nate — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:55:39 +0000

Really great interview. Kelly and Mike are living the dream! .-= Nate´s last blog ..What I’ve been doing, and will be doing =-.

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By: Gordie Rogers

Gordie Rogers — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:42:59 +0000

It's great to see people doing this. It's so inspiring. You'll have such a host of stories to tell you nephews, nieces and grand kids in the future. I recommend you come here to China for a visit too. .-= Gordie Rogers´s last blog ..Saturday Spew and Shout Out: September 26th 2009. =-.