Palle Bo explains that after his children left home, he sold his house, car, and furniture in 2016 and began traveling full time. He says he has visited 127 countries and spent one year moving through 30 countries and sleeping in 105 different beds. Over time, he has slowed down and now returns regularly to Cape Town and Chiang Mai.

He describes a recent change in Chiang Mai, where he rented a 12-month apartment and is treating it as a base. The apartment has a bedroom, office and podcast studio, kitchen, living room, and a view. He says having a place to stay has changed how he lives, because he can buy and keep things, set up a better studio, and travel with only a carry-on when he leaves.

Palle says he still plans to travel and has many recorded episodes waiting to be edited. He mentions upcoming trips and work in places including Washington, D.C., Richmond, Fargo, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. He says the new base makes it easier to travel without carrying everything.

He reflects on how people in Denmark respond to his lifestyle. He says some people think it is cool, but most would not choose it themselves. When he asked an audience if they would sell everything and live as he does, only two people said yes.

He explains that he supports his travels through podcast production work. He edits and produces shows for clients, including podcasts about nursing, retirement, history, travel bloggers, and nomad topics. He says this work keeps him learning.

Palle says he had moments of doubt before leaving, but once he sold everything and began traveling, he had no regrets. After about 10 years on the road, he started wanting a home base again and now feels he is still a nomad, just in a slower phase. He also says relationships have been difficult because he often leaves soon after meeting people.

He advises others not to copy his exact path. Instead, he suggests trying a smaller move first, such as living in another part of one’s own country for a few months, before selling everything.

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