From Nest to Nomad: Our Midlife Adventure (or, How We Traded Our California Dream for a Texas Two-Step and Then Some)
Welcome to "Nest to Nomad," a blog where two women in their fabulous 50s are flipping the script on life. Join us as we navigate the exciting transition from empty nesters in Los Angeles to embracing a nomadic lifestyle with a home base in Austin, Texas, and a dream of spending more time on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Why "Nest to Nomad"? Because California Living is a Game We No Longer Want to Play Living in Los Angeles for over 20 years has been an incredible experience, but let’s face it, the cost of living is skyrocketing, and the idea of continuing to run a business here feels like an uphill battle. The rising costs in California make it harder to stretch our retirement savings, and let’s not even talk about the challenges of running a business in this state. It's like juggling flaming swords while balancing on a tightrope over a pit of alligators. So, what’s our plan? We decided to move to Austin, Texas—a vibrant city we fell in love with three years...