*Caffe Libarium Nostrum, Cagliari, Sardinia*

There’s a reason Italy keeps tugging at our heartstrings. Actually, there’s many reasons. It’s been a while since I’ve posted here. We’ve been so busy living that we haven’t had quite as much time for reflecting, or if we have, we’ve done it in our videos. People are always asking us to reveal the downsides of living a life of full-time travel. And you know, it’s what you make of it. And honestly, for us, it is So. Darn. Good. I understand that people worry that it’s glamorized for YouTube and Instagram and the reality is too good to be true. And it’s fair that no life is perfect. We say over and over again that wherever you go, there you are. You bring your troubles with you, but why wouldn’t you prefer to sort them out in an outdoor cafe in Italy with an aperitivo in your hand and the sun on your back?

This life is absolutely beyond our wildest dreams. We're here in Cagliari, Sardinia for a month celebrating Kevin’s birthday, and right now I am trying to freeze frame this moment in time so that I never forget it. For as much as we love sightseeing and exploring ruins, history, new cultures, and having cool experiences, our life when we’re doing almost nothing is still pretty darn amazing.

Right now I’m on a chaise-style couch with my laptop responding to YouTube comments and working on ideas for our next YouTube episode, and the view is so incredible I just had to pause and memorialize it. The walk up to our Airbnb from the other parts of the city requires lots and lots of stairs—and I mean a lot. We’re in the Castello district, which is the highest point in the city, but it’s worth it. Our building is historic and castle-esque. We’re on the third floor, and our sightline is directly in front of the gorgeous white and gold marble cathedral that’s one of the highlights of the city. I’ve got our magnificent pair of two-story windows open, there’s a slight breeze, and the piazza below us is buzzing with life.

You’re never too old to travel the world! (Inspired by our time in Sardinia and filmed here!)

Tourists are gathered around snapping pictures of themselves with the church as a backdrop and there are families standing in line at the gelateria in the square across from our other window. An accordionist is playing the same six or seven songs every day, but they’re lively and beautiful and classic, and we are not sick of hearing him even one tiny bit—especially when the people around him start to sing along. Below us is a cafe where we grab cappuccinos and a pastry every morning, and the staff are some of the warmest and most welcoming people we’ve ever met. When we show up early enough, there’s an older local woman who’s also here every day like we are. We nod and greet each other with a smile. The nearby cruise ship drops off a lot of tourists, which can be a drag, but at the same time we had the pleasure to chat with one couple that had an impact on us. They were hikers and were only here for a few days before heading to their next adventure. He was 78 and she was a few years younger. By their energy and enthusiasm, we were convinced they were decades younger. They shared a lot about their travels, and it was inspiring to see that age wasn’t deterring them in any way.

We had to shoo away a few pigeons, which are everywhere and I definitely get the sense that they will be here long after we’re all gone. We were shocked to see that the bottega owner next door was feeding them bread! It can be breezy when the sun shifts later in the afternoon, but until then, we’re enjoying the unobstructed sounds and views of our open windows. We don’t own anything, but we’re living like a king and queen in every way. Our biggest worry is that a pigeon might drift in through the window and Kevin will have the unenviable task of redirecting it back outside while I cower in a corner staying out of the way and praying that it leaves before it gets hurt (or poops somewhere).

A few blocks away is a shop that sells bottles of wine and authentic Sardinian foods in jars and tins for souvenirs or gifts so that some of this magic can come home with fellow travelers. We’re here for charcuterie, sandwich accoutrements, and a bottle of wine, of course, for a casual lunch at home. It’s easy, laid back, and feels so quintessentially Italian.

People worry about what they’re giving up when they sell or donate everything to travel the world. It feels risky and they’re afraid they might not like it. We think people don’t think enough about what sacrifices they’re making when they choose to stay in the familiar life they have, especially when they wonder if they can do what we’re doing. We know it’s not for everyone and not everyone’s circumstances can pivot the way ours did. But we hear from so many people who say they want this life, but they’re afraid to take the leap. If you’ve ever wondered whether this kind of life is still possible or whether you’re too old to start over, we’re here to tell you that it’s possible. It’s not too late. It’s not always easy, but it is always worth it.

And today, in this piazza in Sardinia, with the sun on our shoulders and nowhere we need to be… it really does feel like life doesn’t get any better than this.

Life Doesn’t Get Any Better Than THIS

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