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Closer Lives Lifestyle Blogs

Lifestyle is at the heart of our journey

For over four years, we’ve been full time travelers, learning how to live differently, build income on the road, and embrace change in every sense. Our lifestyle stories are about more than just tips and tricks. We share the emotions, the finances, the challenges, and the little wins that shape life outside the usual nine to five.

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What Lifestyle Means to Us

For us, lifestyle is not a label, it is a choice. We chose to sell, simplify, and step into a life of constant movement. Along the way, we’ve discovered what really matters: freedom, creativity, connection, and growth. Sometimes that means tackling money worries, sometimes it means finding joy in the smallest places. Lifestyle to us is about honesty, not perfection.

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Full-Time Digital Nomad Life:
What is it like?

A behind-the-scenes look at how we left the nine-to-five, became nomads, and built Closer Lives from the road.

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After 4+ Years of Full-Time Travel:
Is it Really as Good as It Sounds?

 We reveal the freedom, flip sides, and lessons from life on the road, with tips, tools, and personal stories.

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Main Lifestyle Themes

Our lifestyle explored through the lenses of freedom, work, and authenticity.

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Alternative Living

Our path has been shaped by non-traditional choices. House sitting in Europe, slow travel through Asia, or simply learning to live with less.

 

Alternative living is about flexibility, creativity, and finding your own definition of home.

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Digital Nomad Life

Being nomads for over four years has taught us everything from finding Wi-Fi in remote towns to juggling online work.

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We share practical guides and honest stories about how to make remote work possible while still enjoying the adventure.

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Grey Hair Journey

Jenn’s grey hair journey is about so much more than hair.

 

It’s about identity, confidence, and giving yourself permission to be seen as you are. This personal journey has resonated with so many people who are also redefining beauty on their own.

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Key Lifestyle Resources

Living differently also means finding the right tools to make it possible. These are some of the resources we use and recommend:

SafetyWing Nomad Insurance

Affordable and reliable health coverage while traveling long term.​

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Wise
Money Transfer

Easy, low-fee international banking for life on the road.

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Closer Lives
Travel Hub

Our growing library of free country guides and travel resources.

Go Travel

Travel & Lifestyle Emporium

Curated products we love and use, exclusively designed by us.​

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Latest Posts

Dive into our latest lifestyle stories. From practical hacks to personal reflections, these posts share what life has really been like for us after years on the road.

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Embracing the Journey

Lifestyle is not about doing it all perfectly. It’s about learning, adapting, and celebrating the journey as it unfolds. Whether you’re dreaming of digital nomad life, exploring alternative ways of living, or walking your own personal path like Jenn’s grey hair journey, this hub is here to guide, inspire, and connect.

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