In this episode, Clare is with Ella, a global nomad who travels minimally. She and her husband, already a seasoned traveller, moved to Singapore and explored Southeast Asia.
Ella shares some of her adventures including cycling 4,500 km in 3 months, living in Spain, and connecting with her family roots in The Philippines. As well as falling in love with camping and touring
America's National Parks, discovering new states, exploring Mexico, travelling with a dog, and pausing for 8 years to nurse a family member. They currently live in Alicante, and Ella is the founding member of a female-only social group, Alicante Social Chicas that welcomes travellers and residents as members.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Ella's husband persuaded her to give away most of her stuff so they could travel light. Something, that surprisingly brought her joy.
- It is possible to travel extensively with carry-on luggage only.
- Ella and her husband are in the process of creating a unique photo project called “1001 Nights”. She explains how it works in the podcast.
- Leading a nomadic life means you can travel away from the cold weather.
- If you settle somewhere for a while, hosting potluck dinner parties is a good way to make friends. Everyone brings a dish.
- Being a nomad doesn't mean that you cannot create and enjoy being a part of a community. Alicante Social Chicas welcomes you when passing through the province.
- It is possible to live for several years on a cruise ship.
- Writing about your travels is easier than you think. It could just be a compilation of some of your memories.
BEST MOMENTS
‘You only need 10 days of clothes. ´
‘It was exactly what we needed. It was like our honeymoon again.’
‘We provide a safe space where women can connect, make friends, you can receive support, empower each other.’
GUEST RESOURCES
https://www.couchsurfing.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alicantesocialchicas?igsh=c2R4ZjQ0bmszZzk1
Social ChiCaS | Alicante.https://m.facebook.com/groups/802781905283290/
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
CONTACT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay
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