Comments on: Financial Case Study: Liesbet Collaert, Roaming About

By: Liesbet

Liesbet — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:02:19 +0000

Hi Ben!

Thank you for leaving a comment here as well.

While we have met some families on our journeys, Peta is certainly right about how much harder travel (especially the logistics) and maintaining a nomadic life would be, let alone the extra cost and requirements for more comfort.

When I was in my twenties, I covered a bit of ground backpacking for two years. Since then, slower travel has been pursued in a more comfortable matter. The last seventeen years, this was with our own home, either on wheels or on hulls.

I do believe our frugalness has affected the extent of our travels, but there are other factors as well. Like the one you point out immediately… being able to have a partner with the same or similar passions in life. Mark didn’t used to be an adventurer before he met me, though. 🙂

By: Green Global Trek

Green Global Trek — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:03:15 +0000

Liesbet, this was a fascinating read and we learnt so much more about you from this post. Love the three priorities that you have and your motto, which makes total sense. Quite extraordinary that you have made a life with someone who has the same nomadic and frugal and adventurous aspect. You have covered a LOT of ground with your travels.. the first comment that Peta made was that this is how much travel one can do with no young children in tow. Not that one can’t travel with children but of course way easier and cheaper to cover a lot of ground without them. I really appreciate that you distill your own experience through the prism of rigorous budgeting and income. This blog post is a go to reference that I am sure we will use in the future as we so frequently get asked about the cost of a nomadic lifestyle. While we are no where as frugal as you two, we do appreciate the correlation of minimizing expenses to not have to chase a higher level of income.

You certainly have had a wide range of job experiences in the past, that was interesting to read about. I like that you are frank and honest about full time travel and how exhausting it can be. Worth it, but for sure sometimes exhausting. Great post all around.

Ben

By: Liesbet

Liesbet — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:09:45 +0000

In reply to Miriam.

Hi Miriam!

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope I mentioned before how I LOVE your zest for life and your love and appreciation for all things nature, animal, travel, and beautiful! Kindred spirits…

I think the biggest advantage of living my life this way is that I started “early”. So many travelers and especially retired folks wish they’d made that decision earlier and the decision to do so is one thing I will never have to regret. 🙂

By: Miriam

Miriam — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 06:57:59 +0000

What an absolutely wonderful read Liesbet. I love your philosophy of living in the here and now. I admire your flexibility and absolutely share your loves of travel, writing, animals and nature. Kudos to you for living your dreams and making each day an adventure. Stay safe, smiling and keep enjoying it all. xx

By: Liesbet

Liesbet — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:21:02 +0000

In reply to Erica/Erika.

Hello Erica! It makes me smile to read your kind and supportive words here. And, I’m super happy to be able to inspire you – and (hopefully) others – any time of the day, week, month, year. 🙂

By: Erica/Erika

Erica/Erika — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 02:15:07 +0000

Hi Nora, Thank you for featuring Liesbet here. You have asked many great questions. As you can see, there is a reason so many of Liesbet’s followers love her. This nomadic lifestyle may sound idyllic, yet Liesbet is very candid about the pros and cons to this lifestyle. Liesbet is an inspiration. I look forward to reading her memoir!

By: Liesbet

Liesbet — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:38:42 +0000

In reply to Tracey.

Thank you, Tracey. For some reason, I “fell” into this lifestyle and never got out anymore. But, I’m pretty sure it is what makes me happiest. So, we work around those goals and interests and somehow make it work – sometimes the challenging way, sometimes the easy way. Life is an adventure! 🙂

By: Liesbet

Liesbet — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:36:47 +0000

In reply to Donna Connolly.

Hi Donna! I’m glad you liked this interview. Nora asks some good and insightful questions! I’m also glad that you like my honesty and “bluntness”. Not everyone appreciates that, yet my memoir is the product of it…

By: Liesbet

Liesbet — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:33:37 +0000

In reply to Janis @ retirementallychallenged.com.

Hello Janis! Thank you for your kind – additional – notes here. I don’t know what to say… We do LOVE sharing what we experience, what we have, what we talk about, what we cook, and what we drink. And, we enjoy company like the two of you – wish we could get together again soon.

By: Liesbet

Liesbet — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:30:06 +0000

In reply to Marian Beaman. Hi Marian! You are too nice. Yes, Mark and I are on the same page and I hope this will continue to be so. Nora is probably one of the first digital nomads who blogged and wrote books about that lifestyle. I've known about her since circa 2010. :-)