In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, we welcome our returning guest, Koen Gomes, a global nomad and horse groom recorded live from San Miguel de Allende. Koen dives into his experiences as a nomadic traveler, flying horses across the globe, and the intricacies involved in this unique lifestyle. We explore Koen's travels over the past six months.
Key Highlights:
Koen shares details about attending the Olympic Games in Paris and experiencing Tokyo during autumn.We discussed the challenges of flying horses, including managing their eating and care during long flights.Insights into how different cultures handle the reception of horses and how this reflects national characteristics, were fascinating.Koen shared his travel statistics from 2024, including flights, distance traveled, and time spent in the air.He offered practical tips on using travel apps like Flighty and techniques for maintaining community connections globally while traveling.Finally, a couple of pieces of best practices for aspiring nomads on being flexible and building meaningful connections in their travels.Travel Apps Mentioned:
Flighty: A detailed app for flight tracking and managing layovers.Been: Tracks countries visited and include travel inspiration.Other apps for booking and travel management: Skyscanner, booking.com, and Google Flights.Quotes and Takeaways:
"Traveling is not a race. Go to places that give you a good feeling and comfort."Koen emphasizes the importance of being a "chameleon," observing and adapting to your surroundings.Where to Find Koen:
Instagram: Follow Koen at @kungamass for updates on his travel adventures.Closing Quote:
"Don't compare your life to others. There's no comparison between the sun and the moon. They shine when it's their time."
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