Where would I live and Why?

Since most of my traveling experience is in the United States, it’s hard to think outside our borders. Having said that, I can imaging a life with few possessions and a light load for traveling. Here are a few of my favorite first-year destinations:

Manitou Springs, Colorado

Having traveled through Colorado on two occasions, I fell in love the mountainous landscape. That’s why I would like to spend at least two months exploring the area around Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs. I would live in a condo with a view, close to mountain biking, hiking and a great place to have breakfast.

I would focus on living a “perfect day” every day rather than just once a year or less.

Additional first year destinations include:

East Tennessee, Bend, Oregon, and Europe for 3 to 4 months. My primary destinations in Europe would be Prague, Czech Republic, Spain, Portugal, and Rome at Christmas.

Exploring the Czech Republic

Because my wife’s roots are in Czechoslovakia, we would spend at least one month exploring Prague. A friend of mine owns an apartment in Prague and suggested we stay there when we visit.

Why would I live in one place over another?

1. I would love to live somewhere dry and warm, at least for part of the year. Heat does not bother me and neither does humidity. I actually thrive in hot, humid environments.

2. Access to the internet at least 3 to 4 days a week is critical for a business that will support my lifestyle.

3. Proximity to interesting travel destinations is a must. Since my wife and I love to explore, we would want to be able to do so without having to travel great distances.

4. A lower cost of living is also very important so our income will go further. We don’t need an extravagant lifestyle; just a clean, comfortable place to live and lots of travel opportunities.

Living a Simple Life

The key to living elsewhere is owning less stuff. With few possessions comes great freedom. Freedom to live anywhere. Freedom to move on a whim. Freedom to discover a new life.

Ultimately, my destination is not important. What is important is the ability to move about freely without being held back by the responsibility of ownership.

Own less. Do more. A good plan.

 This post is in response to The 30 Day Blog Challenge. Today’s challenge is: “If you could live anywhere, where would live and why?”