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I'm an "Older" Digital Nomad. If I Don't Put Down Roots Now, Will It Eventually Be Too Late?
Eighteen years ago, my mom died unexpectedly at the age of sixty-two — the same age I am now. As of a few months ago, I’m officially older than she ever was. I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately. Not: Oh my god, I’m going to die one day! More: Well, this is a strange milestone. I’ve always been aware of my mortality, but now that I’m in my sixties, it’s a lot less theoretical. Recently, a Substack article took the world of expats and retirees by storm: “ Your 12 Good Years .” The premise was simple: if you’re in your early sixties and healthy, you likely have about twelve more years wher
May 13, 2026
Brent and Michael's Secret Travel Hacks, Part 33!
Know the best pre-cut fruits and veggies, replace the airport lounge, find the menu's hidden value, shut someone up, know the filthy spots on a plane, wash your pillows, and get the chicken!
May 9, 2026
We Rented an Apartment in Istanbul. When We Returned a Week Later to Move in, the Landlord was Gone.
Did we fall for the oldest scam in the book?
May 4, 2026