Hey adventurers, a slightly different Sunday post this week as I managed to get the amazing Chris Englert, a fellow nomad, on a call!
Chris & her husband Steve have been on the road full time for 5 and a half years, so as a full time ‘newbie’, I was keen to hear about her lifestyle, how they manage their relationship and all her tips and tricks!
If you’ve ever wondered what life as a full-time nomad after 50, is really like, this conversation is for you.
We chat about everything from house sitting and hiking to budgeting, relationships on the road, building community, and why travel might just be one of the best ways to stay young.
As a published author, YouTuber and creator behind Eat Walk Learn, we also chat about her books, building a community on the road, growing a travel brand, and how creating content fits into her nomadic lifestyle.
Also…
🎁 Stay until the end to find out how you can win our Ultimate Adventure Bundle!
(Scroll to the bottom of these show notes to discover how to enter and answer the competition question for your chance to win.)
What You’ll Learn
Why house sitting can save thousands of dollars every year
The biggest mistakes new house sitters make
Slow travel vs fast travel (and why there’s no right answer)
Why walking is one of the best ways to experience a destination
How long-term travel changes your mindset
Budgeting realistically for a nomadic lifestyle
How Chris and Steve travel full-time without a permanent home
Building friendships and community while travelling
Keeping a relationship strong while living together 24/7
Why writing books and sharing your journey can become part of the adventure
Time Stamps
00:00 Welcome + introducing Chris Englert
03:00 House sitting: the reality, the benefits and the challenges
10:45 How Chris became a full-time nomad
17:00 Why walking changes the way you experience a destination
27:00 Slow travel vs fast travel
33:30 Budgeting for life on the road
36:00 Chris’s books and writing journey
44:00 Building community as a nomad
52:00 Travelling full-time as a couple
56:45 Chris’s Substack, YouTube and resources
58:30 Ultimate Adventure Bundle giveaway
Resources Mentioned
Chris Englert
Jo Barnes
🎁 WIN THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE BUNDLE
One lucky winner will receive:
📚 Chris Englert’s complete Nomad book collection
Two Carry-Ons and a Plan
Nomad Life
Wanderlust Wisdom
PLUS
🌍 Jo Barnes’ This Big Travel Challenge scratch-off travel cards.
Everything you need for your next adventure.
To Enter
Listen to the interview, particularly towards the end where we talk about how to enter, and then answer this question in the comments below:
Aside from money, what’s the biggest thing stopping you from creating your own freedom or nomadic lifestyle?
Bonus points if you also include your biggest takeaway from the interview with Chris!
We’ll read every entry and choose one winner at random.
Competition closes: 8 August
The winner will be selected by Chris and Jo and contacted shortly afterwards.
(Prize can only be shipped to a US mailing address.)
Answer below for a chance of winning this amazing bundle!
