[seppin]

Ah ok you are married. Do you have long term friends locally ? Is your wife your anchor to a local community ?

[marcus_holmes]

I've travelled single and as part of a couple. Doing this as a couple is hands-down easier. Cheaper, less stressful, and a lot less lonely. Not only because constant companionship, but also because striking up random friendships is easier if the whole "is he hitting on me?" thing is off the table because the girlfriend is right there too ;)

[peteretep]

> Do you have long term friends locally?

Not really sure what that means, but most places we go we have friends we’ve known for many years, and those are often other nomadish types.

> Is your wife your anchor to a local community?

No, she’s from even further away than me

[seppin]

Right but actual roots / connection to a local community, besides fellow travelers / tourists?

I personally never felt more than a temporary resident in most places i've been.