Enjoying the Empty Nest While Traveling to Discover a New Home

Have you thought about what life will be like once your kids have left home? Denise and James Gordon join Lisa on the podcast to share about their new travel adventure now that they are empty nesters.

While they are traveling almost full-time, they are also looking for a new place to call home!

Listen in to learn about navigating traveling as a couple, ways to keep travel fresh & fun, things to consider when looking for a new city to call home, and Denise and James' current list of cities they think could make a great new home base.

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Denise and James share all about their decision to sell everything including their home in Los Angeles and set off across the US in search of a new place to call home.

Tips for moving & Finding a new place to live

Consider finding a more affordable city
Start years before you want to move to start dreaming about new places to go
When you travel, look through the lens of actually living there
Plan to downsize
Make a plan for selling everything. It won’t all be purchased after one garage sale.

New Home City Checklist

James and Denise made a wishlist for their new city to call home. If you are looking for a new city, consider making a list that meets your dreams. Here’s a look at their qualifications for a new home city:

Near an airport
Walkable city
Friendly people
Easy public transportation
Warmer weather
Affordable housing

Current favorite Cities (to call home)

James

Salt Lake City
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Gilford, Connecticut
Covington, Kentucky
Savannah, Georgia

Denise

Gilford, Connecticut
Covington, Kentucky
Savannah, Georiga

advise for couples setting off for (almost) Full-time travel

Try out a weekend away together before committing to selling everything
Limit how much you are willing to drive each day
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant to have a good break and get a feel for the vibe of the city
Be patient with your partner - in general, and with her/his workflow
Qualify accommodations together
Expect to be surprised and enjoy travel experiences along the way

Denise and James were so much fun to have on the podcast! If you want to connect with them, here’s where you can find them…

They have a podcast where they document their travel adventures. You can check out their Skiptown All-Stars Podcast, their Skiptown All-Stars Website, plus their Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube accounts.