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The One Thing: Nomads, What Would Make You Settle or Return? (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by coniunctisumus@alien.top to c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
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Many nomads I've talked to have one major sticking point that keeps them from either moving back home or settling in a new country.

For me, it was Mexico City's air quality and altitude that turned me away, despite the city's appeal.

I also knew someone in Poland who wanted to put down roots, but the thought of not fitting in was a barrier too big to ignore. She moved on, found a partner, and settled elsewhere.

So, what's your story? Is it a single hurdle or a combo deal that keeps you from calling a place home?

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[–] Lacicek@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

My girlfriend had been a nomad for seven years when we met in Thailand, I traveled for something like nine years at that point. We've seen and done enough.
We are in our mid-30s, she's from the US, I'm European, and we're moving to Mexico to settle down and start a family.

[–] jennydancingawayy@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

what part of mexico?

[–] Lacicek@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

CDMX for now.

[–] Valor0us@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Nomading and dating is so tough for me. I'm in my mid 30s and heading to Thailand in December, so maybe I will luck out like you did.