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Today, my wife, two boys and I arrived in Alicante, Spain. Spain will be our base for the next 10 months on a digital nomad visa. This makes 11 countries we've been to since we left the U.S. last July: France, Croatia, Italy, Slovenia, Bosnia, Hungary, Austria, Montenegro, Serbia, Portugal, and now Spain. Here are some of the things that "slomading" as a family of four has taught us: The less stuff we have the less stuff we want. Everything we need and want fits in a bag. Living this way costs less than our stationary U.S. life, and we're getting endless experiences from it. It's a shame to have one life on this earth, and not explore it as much as we're able. Nothing inspires curiosity in children like seeing new places, and meeting all kinds of people from all over the world. My 5th grader had kids from both Russia and Ukraine in his class during this time of war - that alone teaches us a lot of lessons. Being abroad inspires friends to come visit, and see places they wouldn't otherwise see. Kids make friends insanely fast. Nothing builds resiliency in kids (and adults), like the unexpected events that occur while traveling. Every time we have a less than ideal surprise, we say "We're adventuring". Nothing bonds a family like traveling this way. Going to places that put you out of your comfort zone shows you that most people are generous, helpful, and kind. It also builds your tolerance of fear and teaches us that the world is by and large a safe and welcoming place. Kids can easily stay in touch with their friends and family from all over the world, and feel connected to them, with their iPads, and they do. I'm going to resist a lot of comparisons to the US here, aside from the fact that we feel significantly safer in most places we've been, than in the US. The Mediterranean Sea is pure divinity. There's a lot more, but it's time to enjoy the sunset. PS: Entrepreneurship rules. PPS: Live now.