Today marks our one year anniversary of being fully nomadic. It’s kind of incredible to believe that we’ve been living out of our backpacks, with no permanent address, and no official home base, for the past 365 days. In some ways it has gone by incredibly quickly. In other ways it feels like this is how we’ve always lived, going where we want, when we want.
We’ve learned a crazy amount about the world and ourselves over the past year. Next week we’ll share our reflections on being ‘digital nomads’, whether we think we’ll travel like this forever, and what we’ve learned about the lifestyle. But today we just wanted to reminisce for a bit about where the past year has taken us.
When we left Taiwan, we didn’t have an itinerary or a plan. Looking back, it’s kind of crazy where we decided to go and how much time we decided to spend in each country. Some places, like Panama, we never intended on visiting – but we ended up going twice and have plans to stop through again in about two months.
Overall, the past year took us to: Vietnam, Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, Sweden, Finland, Norway, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Canada and Brazil. We like to think that we travel rather slowly, but looking back at all that we crammed into one year, we’re not so sure anymore!
We hope you’ll reminisce with us as we take you through a whirlwind of photos and memories. A huge thanks to everyone that has been reading and following along with all of our journeys. If you missed some of them, you can always read up on all of the countries and adventures from our Destinations Page.
Vietnam
Costa Rica
Panama
Mexico
Sweden
Finland
Norway
France
Belgium
Amsterdam
Canada
Back to Panama
Brazil
We hope you’ll check back with us next week to see our Reflections on One Year of Nomadic Travels: In Words. Are we going to travel like this forever? Are we getting tired of traveling? What have been the highs and lows of one year of nomadic living? We’ll spill all the answers!
What have been your favorite travel stories and photos we covered from the past year? Where would you go if you had the freedom to just go anywhere? As always, feedback and comments greatly appreciated!
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wow you guys have been busy!!
Rachel of Hippie in Heels recently posted…Travel Inspiration: Momondo Trip Finder Review
haha seriously! probably a bit too busy :-)
WOW! No wonder I had trouble keeping up with you! You were everywhere! This is a terrific review of photos. Looking forward to the next one! Love to both of you
Thank you! Haha we had trouble keeping up with ourselves, too ;-)
What an incredible year of traveling you have had! It is hard to believe that you’ve already been doing this for a year, especially considering all the different corners of the globe you have visited in that short amount of time! You guys have really taken to it like naturals, so I can only imagine what amazing adventures you’ll find for yourselves in year 2!
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Thanks, Steph! I know, isn’t it crazy how quickly time flies?! Hoping we’ll get to meet up during year two :)
Awesome! Looks like a fun year :)
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Thanks Petra! We had a lot of laughs for sure.
Congratulations on your one year milestone. I loved seeing the year in review through your pictures and I am eagerly awaiting reading your comments in your next post. My husband and I are closing in on 6 months on the road with some mixed feelings. Traveling is so rewarding. It can also get exhausting if down time is not built into the schedule. Can’t wait to read your take!
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Thank you Joanne! We definitely understand the mixed feelings part and will be talking a lot about that on Monday. You are so right though – it’s exhausting if you’re always dealing with ‘traveler’s guilt’ and trying to go, go, go! :)
Nice recap! Looking forward to more adventures.
Thanks Wilson! Happy to know you’ll be following along.
We’ve so enjoyed following you guys and your adventures over the last year. Keep up the good work. You’ve taught us so much on the photo front too.
Gran Canaria Local recently posted…7 wonderful things to see and do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Thank you! And that’s awesome that we have been able to share some of our photography tips. Hopefully there will be many more useful guides on the way :)
Congrats on one year guys! Looks like it has been a ripper :)
Katie @ The World on my Necklace recently posted…Where to go to discover Australia’s hippy soul? Bellingen and Dorrigo!
Thanks Katie! It’s been a ride, for sure :)
Wow guys I find it hard to believe you’ve only been on the road for 1 year! You’ve had some amazing adventures, created wonderful memories and have some breathtaking pictures.
It has been a joy following your journey so far. I look forward to many more of your travel tales.
The Guy recently posted…How To Use Annoying Habits Of Travellers To Hack Off Everybody Else
Thank you! I know, we really can’t believe that it has already been one whole year. Though in other ways, we can’t even remember what life was like before haha!
Yay, congratulations! Blimey, you’ve done a lot in one year! Looking forward to reading your ‘in words’ version.
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Thanks Sam! Gosh we look at those photos and we’re like, no wonder why we are tired haha!
Wow you guys have had quite a year! So jealous! Crazy it’s been a year already! I remember meeting you guys and you had just started your journey. Looks like it has been amazing so far and looking forward to seeing where you guys “cruise” around for the rest of 2014 :)
Samantha recently posted…Traveler Interview with Margherita and Nicholas from The Crowded Planet
I know, I can’t believe that it was almost a year ago that we met! Wishing you guys all the best as you get ready for some round the world travels of your own :) Wish we could be meeting in Costa Rica again!
Congrats on your one year anniversary! Very jealous.
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Thank you! Don’t be jealous though :) Let us know if we can ever help you plan some trips of your own!
Thanks- will do! And vice- versa :)
What gorgeous pictures! I didn’t think they could get more beautiful after Vietnam, but all of your photos are phenomenal! Congrats on what looks like a pretty epic year :-)
Sara @ SimplySaraTravel recently posted…Park it in Paris: Jardin des Plantes
Thanks Sara! We have to admit, it was so hard to narrow down from all our Vietnam photos – it is just such an incredibly beautiful country! A great way to start our year :)
Such a fantastic overview! And I can attest to the fact that a collection like this will get even better with age. You’ll revisit the images months, years down the road, and memory after memory will come rising up again. Lovely project :)
Bethany ~ twoOregonians recently posted…Back to British Columbia: Woven Lands, Woven Lives
Thank you :) That’s definitely one of the biggest reasons why we blog. As much as we love our readers, we know one day all of these blog posts and memories will mean so much :)
WOW WOW WOW…what an incredible journey. Absolutely amazing travel story and pics.. and to such wunderbar places as well. Envy does def not fall into my character but geez man one cannot help but envy you guys.
I cannot wait to pack up house and home at the end of December, climb in my rebuilt little Land Rover that I have spent a year and a half prepping for a lifelong journey into the unknown.
Seeing what you guys have achieved in one year has inspired so much and motivates me while looking forward to some great exciting times….and probably a few low ones as well… so what!!
Thanx for sharing all the memories
Happy Travels……. and may we maybe meet on the road someday.
#livelifetothefullestandneverregret
How exciting that you will be heading out in just a few months! Sounds like you’ll be having many crazy and envy-worthy adventures of your own :) I hope we do meet on the road one day – you never know! And I’m so glad to know that we were able to inspire you a bit. That’s what makes all this blogging worth it :)
From north of the Arctic Circle to south of the equator and many places in between, what a year! You continually amaze. Very best wishes for many more happy adventures.
Thank you :) :) We did cover some serious mileage haha!
Wow! Congratulations guys on your one year travel anniversary, I can’t believe you’ve done so much and have been in so many places. Keep going and safe travelling! ;)
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Thanks Franca! Hoping we meet one day on the road. Maybe during year two? ;-)
Some fantastic photos. I was going to ask what your favorite spots were but I guess I’ll have to wait until the next post.
Good job,
Frank (bbqboy)
Haha yes!! Come back on Monday – I’ll make sure to answer them then :)
Happy anniversary! Loved your photos, especially the one with baby turtles. You were so lucky to see them. Such cute creatures! Wishing you more years of traveling. :)
Aleah | SolitaryWanderer.com recently posted…7 More Stories of Kindness on the Road
Thanks Aleah! They were adorable. We also got to see a leatherback turtle laying eggs in Costa Rica, but unfortunately we couldn’t take photos of that one :)
Holy moly, now that has been a ride indeed, thanks for taking us along! Taking into account you consider yourself slow travellers you covered quite and impressive itinerary I have to say… ;) But in the end slow travel is probably less about distance than depth…
May there be many more “365 days” posts coming! And I already look forward to the “Reflections on A Decade of Nomadic Life” post as well… ;)
Happy travels and take care,
Oliver
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So glad to have you along! Haha what a post that would be though – a decade of nomadic life :) You never know what is possible though! :) We’ll definitely be slowing our slow travels down next year. But you’ll have to check back Monday to hear more about that ;-P
Loved your photos and looks like you guys are having a blast! Good one!
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Thanks Penny! Definitely lots and lots of fun :) :)
Congratulations on this incredible year of travel! It’s been a pleasure to follow along on your journey and I can’t wait to read about your future plans!
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Thank you Heather! Truly hoping our travels connect one day :)
Both of you are living in where other people dreaming of! :D It was an adventurous and wonderful journey! I can imagine your journey through those great photos! Let meet up if you are around ;)
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We would love to meet up if we are in the same area Lex! We love meeting people on our travels, it’s what traveling is all about :-)
WOW, what a year you’ve had! I feel fulfilled just looking at the photos of such epic travel. Keep it coming!
Lillie – @WorldLillie recently posted…Should I Rent a Car for Puerto Rico Travel? Here’s Why.
Haha thanks Lillie! We’ll definitely keep it coming for ya :-)
Wow, you’ve had an amazing year! Your photos really put your amazing journey into perspective. From Vietnam to baby sea turtles to the ice hotel- you’ve traveled more in a year than most people will in a lifetime!
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We have been really fortunate to have all of these experiences in the past year. We can only image what opportunities next year will bring :-)
So many incredible places, I am truly impressed! I LOVED all the beachy sunny photos – I’m currently ill and stuck at home, so they brought a little sunshine into my day :)
Sabina @GirlvsGlobe recently posted…How I Hitchhiked To France For Free With A Pimp and A Mexican
Sorry to hear your under the weather Sabina. Hopefully you’ll be feeling better soon! Whenever you need a sunny beach photo to cheer you up we’ve got a couple in stock for you :-)
What an incredible year you guys have had!!
Charlie recently posted…Discover Costa Rica’s Wildlife (the Right Way)
Thanks Charlie :-)
I love to read stories “throughout” photographs, it’s something I think I do too, and Dan you are a fantastic photographer, I love how you convey emotions throughout your pictures!
Now I’m curious to read Casey’s words insight :)
You’re a perfect couple!!!! :)
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Thanks so much Pam! I truly believe that Casey’s writing tops my photos any day, but I dare say we make a pretty good team :-)
It’s so cool seeing a year of adventures in pictures! It’s just like happy, joyous, awesome scrolling right there!
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Seems like you had the time of your life. :)
Amazing photos, keep on going!
Cheers,
Sarah