personal blog
my travel blog
nomad + Madisen = NOMADisen
Come along for the ride as I travel in 2024 and beyond.
We’ll see where this year takes me. I sold my car, quit my job, left my house and my state for a year on the road. This blog is personal stories from my travels this year visiting family, friends, and bucket list destinations.
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Countries Visited
12
Flights Taken
4.5
Months Traveling
9
Beaches walked
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will you be traveling?
I’ll be on the road for the foreseeable future. I’m not sure where I’ll land quite yet. Maybe back in CO, maybe not!
Is everything planned out?
Nope. It’s pretty open at this point. I have a list of countries and some things that I want to see/do, but I’m staying open to what comes. Spending longer periods of time in one location vs bopping around to a new place each week.
You’re so brave. Aren’t you scared?
It does get lonely sometimes to be away from my community, my friends and family and all things familiar. It can be tiring to be figuring out all the details all the time. I’ve been in a few unnerving situations, but learning to stay aware, trust my gut and keeping/sharing a detailed travel itinerary with a few close people.
How long have you been planning?
Going on a year+ long trip in 2024 has been the in the works for a couple of years. The travel plan is loose, but closing my life down in CO took a couple of years to transition out of some significant roles like wedding coordinator, my full time non profit career and volunteer leadership role.
Will this blog be in real time?
Nope! This will be a reflection on my time after I have left a country/place. Partially for safety and partially to be able to be present. If you have any recommendations for the following TBT (to be traveled) list, PLEASE share.
Mexico: January to March 2024
Peru: March to April 2024
Canada: April 2024
TBT: New Zealand, Australia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Croatia, Portugal, France, Spain, Denmark, Italy, Thailand, France and TBD!