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Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

An unforgettable year comes to a close—our inaugural adventure as full-time digital nomads! Rather than listing destinations, relive our journey through these stunning photos, from pre-trip preparations to our unexpected New Year's celebration.

In January, we spontaneously decided to embrace digital nomad life and leave London, our home since 2007.Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

In February, we packed our apartment; Dani's friend drove from Germany in his van to transport our belongings to her hometown of Erfurt, storing them at her mom's house before farewells to loved ones.

Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

Jess did the same in March, back in chilly Chicago.

Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

In April, we reunited in Britain for a final 'stay-cation' in seaside Brighton before launching our lifelong journey.

Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

Our adventure kicked off in Las Vegas…

Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

…then in May, we drove the Pacific Coast Highway to San Francisco, the first of countless road trips.

Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

In June, we house-sat in Tucson exploring Arizona's desert, followed by road-tripping to Antelope Canyon, Canyon de Chelly, and the Grand Canyon.

Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

We revisited Los Angeles in July

Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

…then flew to Mexico City to begin our Mexican odyssey.

Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

August took us through southern Mexico: Oaxaca to the Pacific Coast, San Cristóbal, Palenque, and the Yucatán.

Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

In September, we uncovered Belize's pristine beaches…

Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

…and in October, embarked on a two-month Guatemala tour: Mayan villages, markets, volcano hikes, Antigua, and Lake Atitlán.

Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

In November, a two-week El Salvador detour revealed rugged Pacific beaches, volcano crater hikes, and colonial gems like Suchitoto and Ruta de las Flores towns.

Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

In December, Honduras capped our 'Maya trail' at Copán ruins. We're toasting 2011 at Lake Yojoa before Nicaragua!

Reflecting on 2010: Our First Year as Full-Time Travelers in Captivating Photos

Happy trails to fellow adventurers and a joyous New Year to all our readers!


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