13 Years as Nomads: The One Thing We Were Missing (& Why We’re Craving Community)

Ask a Question, Suggest a Topic, or Share Your Obsession!In this episode, we’re getting real about something we’ve struggled with after 13 years of full-time travel—deepening and maintaining friendships. When you’re constantly moving every few months, it’s hard to build a community, and making new friends in your 30s and 40s? Yeah, not exactly easy.One of the BEST parts of our nomadic life is that we have amazing friends all over the U.S.—we love that! But the downside? It’s hard to maintain and grow those friendships when everyone is spread out across different cities, living totally different lives. Staying connected takes effort, and sometimes, it feels like we’re always catching up instead of truly doing life together.We’ve loved our adventure-filled life, but we’re also realizing that after over a decade of movement, we’re craving deeper roots—a community we can actually pour into and grow with. In this episode, we’re sharing:✨ The biggest thing that’s felt missing from our lifestyle💡 Why making (and keeping) friends as an adult is so freaking hard🌍 How travel changes friendships—for better and for worse🔄 The shift we’re making to create a home base & build real connections💬 Our thoughts on balancing adventure with stabilityIf you’ve ever felt torn between freedom and community, or struggled to make real friendships as an adult, this one’s for you.🎙️DM us @kimanderrang and let us know your biggest takeaway from this episode! Is this something you struggle with as a traveler? Do you find it hard to maintain friendships while constantly on the move? We’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences!Healthcare workers, escape the stress and join our Travsessed Adventure Trips! We handle all the planning, so you can show up, have fun, and make unforgettable memories with like-minded adventurers. Our small-group trips are packed with epic experiences, new friendships, and unique itineraries you won’t find anywhere else. Ready to recharge and explore? Head to imtravsessed.com or DM “ADVENTURE” to @kimanderrang on Instagram to grab your spot today!After the episode or anytime you feel called to....Please let us know your thoughts about this topic by DM'ing us on IG or using the link at the top of the description to send us a text directly!!Join our email list to get information for all upcoming Travsessed Trips: https://imtravsessed.com/op/events-earlybird/PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE Leave us a review where you listened to this podcastand Follow us on IG: instagram.com/kimanderrang/ and you can also DM us here as well.For all things Travsessed like our Planned For You Group Adventure Trips, Our Membership for Healthcare Travelers, or our Course that can help you get started on your healthcare travel journey, head over to our website at: travsessed.com