Author: Marlow Farms

An Exploration of the Nomadic Lifestyle: The Beacon of Possibility for Experienced Professional Women

Marlow Farms

The term ‘nomadic lifestyle’ tends to conjure archaic imagery, reminiscent of an era filled with camel-laden caravans and ancient tribes navigating through expanses of unchartered territories. However, this term has been lovingly adopted and rejuvenated by the modern world, morphing into an embodiment of digital-age freedom, draped in a shroud of limitless adventure, unshackled from the traditional fetters of geographical and professional restrictions. This article shines a spotlight on this burgeoning lifestyle, focusing particularly on its appeal to seasoned professional women above 45. This demographic, a robust blend of wisdom, experience, and ambition, has a wealth of untapped potential to benefit from the boundless promise offered by this intriguing, liberated existence.

Unveiling the Twin Pillars: Freedom and Flexibility

Let us commence by examining the core advantages of this lifestyle: freedom and flexibility. The omnipresent 9-to-5 cycle, while comfortable and familiar for some, can morph into a monotonous hamster wheel for others, especially for those women who have spent decades trying to strike a balance between their careers and personal lives. Herein lies the allure of the nomadic lifestyle. It bestows upon these seasoned veterans the freedom to tailor their schedules, combined with the flexibility to conduct their work from any location that captures their fancy, be it a picturesque beach, an inviting mountain cabin, or a bustling city bursting with energy and life.

A Second Wind for Passions: Uncharted Territory

For those women whose professional obligations have relegated their personal interests to the back burner, this lifestyle presents a tempting opportunity for resurgence. Whether it’s practicing yoga amidst the serenity of a beach, embracing the artist within in a quaint Tuscan village, or a culinary exploration of the Cuban art scene – the nomadic lifestyle flings open the doors to a plethora of opportunities to rekindle old interests and perhaps even stumble upon new ones.

Dispelling Stereotypes: An Adventure Across Ages

Age, unfortunately, is often regarded as an insurmountable obstacle when it comes to adopting new experiences and lifestyles. By embracing the nomadic lifestyle, these experienced professional women have the potential to dismantle such restrictive stereotypes. They would be living testament to the fact that the thirst for adventure and exploration is not fettered by age, and that it’s never too late to shatter the proverbial mold and reinvent oneself.

A Cultural Mosaic: The Journey of Personal Evolution

One of the intrinsic benefits of adopting the nomadic lifestyle is the exposure to a rich tapestry of cultural diversity. By plunging headfirst into unfamiliar cultures, customs, and environments, these professional women have the opportunity to tap into a reservoir of experiences that invariably catalyze personal growth. These experiences, often a captivating blend of excitement and challenge, can broaden their perspective and reinforce their resilience.

The Underestimated Blessings: Health and Well-being

A lifestyle that draws one closer to nature, enables exploration of fresh local produce, and offers clean, unadulterated air – there’s more to the nomadic life than meets the eye. For professional women over 45, these overlooked health benefits can prove instrumental in enhancing their physical well-being as well as mental tranquility.

Global Networking: A Professional Tapestry

Constructing a multifaceted professional network is a paramount priority in the age of global interconnectivity that we inhabit. The nomadic lifestyle, with its international footprint, presents these industrious women with a golden opportunity to cultivate connections that span an array of life paths and professional terrains. This vibrant melting pot of diversity heightens the prospects for innovative cross-fertilization.

In Summary: A Paradigm Shift in Lifestyle

To sum up, the nomadic lifestyle is far from  an impulsive getaway; rather, it is an intentional, fulfilling life choice. For the seasoned professional women above 45, it is a ticket to reauthor their life’s narrative, on their own terms. By challenging stereotypes and embracing change, they can unlock the bountiful rewards of this lifestyle. As the astute Oscar Wilde elegantly stated, “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” With that, it’s high time to seize the reins of your life, welcome the nomadic lifestyle, and commence your journey towards a life well-lived!

The Great Trip to Nowhere: Part One

Marlow Farms

From time to time, we all get a little stir crazy. This is a particularly poignant point given the current situation. Of all of the…unplanned (shall we say?) adventures we took with my mother as children, one moment stands out in particular. Let me set the scene for you.

My mother had just given birth to my youngest sister. Without any real notice, she loaded us into the car, baby included and hopped onto the road. Before we really got going, we stopped at the grocery store and picked up some lunch items. From there, our little car headed straight to the main thoroughfare and she asked us one question: Should we go left or should we go right?

A cascade of ‘Left!’ rained down on her. With only a direction, we exited left and continued to tool down the highway. In a few short hours, we found ourselves on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico.

Our Trip to Nowhere

“I really want to see some water,” that thought had been on my mind for several days. Maybe spurned on by the prolonged discouragement from local officials to go to the beach (you know, I’m a rebel*) or because I’d been longing to visit one of the rest area’s in Architectural Digest’s 15 Most Beautiful Rest Stops in America, who really knows. All I knew is, I wanted to see water and I wouldn’t mind a non-commute related drive.

Paige and Kate joined me on Friday, with Jack and Lily in tow. We hadn’t really planned anything for the Fourth of July–what with Coronavirus and the country considering what Independence Day really meant in a grand scheme of things. The constellation of things: coronavirus, a desire to see water, and an itch for the road culminated in one question for the girls and I to consider.

Left or Right?

We had two options: drive to St.Pete, and sit on the water in our car or drive to the most vague, and geographically closest, rest stop on the AD list. Once again, left prevailed. We packed the whole gang into the Jeep and set off down 80 toward Route 1.

The Route

We started our trip ~roughly~ in the area of Labelle. From 80, we hopped onto Highway 27. Highway 27 took us across the state to 75 and that carried us all the way down to Route 1.

Route 1, as many of you know, takes you down along the Eastern seaboard, and is an absolutely goregous ride. Full warning though, it’s super slow–so maybe not a trip for those in a rush.

About a third of the way down to the Keys, we pulled through Clewiston to top up on gas and grab what would amount to our packed lunch. We debated stopping in at the Wal-Mart (which had an ungodly amount of people in the parking lot) and grabbing some items for packed lunch, but instead opted for the Family Meal Deal from Sonny’s.

After our top up, and a very long, but understandable wait, we were back on the road!

The Keys

At last, at last! We arrive at the Famed Florida Keys. Initially, I’d put the Keys Visitor Center as our final destination. But imagine my confusion (and maybe a little horror) when we rolled past a weather-beaten white building with the words VISITOR’S CENTER printed across the top. There was not an ocean, nor a Gulf View and it was very, very much closed.

So we asked ourselves another question: should we stay or should we go?

Another quick examination of AD’s article leads us an hour further down the road, to Seven Mile Bridge, where the supposed rest area was. With the holiday, Monroe County decided to implement the preventative measure of closing all public beaches, county-owned parks, and state parks.

As we barrelled toward Seven Mile Bridge at a mind-spinning 45 miles per hour, we spied a perfect place to have a (now somewhat cold) lunch along a fishing pier. Check out the pier for yourself here.

After our lunch, and commemorating Lil’s first road trip, we continued our search for one of the most beautiful rest areas. Dusk was quickly upon us, and as we reached the Seven Mile Bridge, there was no open rest stop that we could see.

According to the Florida Department of Transportation, there are no rest areas in the Florida Keys. A curious assertion after reading AD’s article. After stopping at the Overseas Highway Pier for some lunch, we think the rest area maybe a little less official than originally asserted. And while there was no thatched roof paradise waiting for just before or beyond the Seven Mile Bridge, we had an absolutely excellent trip.

Now, I have a question for you: which way ya goin’? Left or right…

Thanks for traveling with us!

Bonne journee!

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