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One year ago today, Amanda Kendle discussed why there comes a time in the life of many backpackers when they have to put the pack down and do a bit of settling:
I know there’ll be some of you out there who argue with this, but for the vast majority of people they do decide that settling down a little — getting a mortgage, perhaps having children — is something they want to do, and they’re prepared to give up the globetrotting, wandering life they’ve got used to in exchange for their new priorities.
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I’ve learned a bunch of ways to deal with the settling down phase and learn that a life led not constantly on the road is alright too.
Check out Life After Backpacking: 5 Tips for Settling Down But Still Daydreaming and share your thoughts with us in the comments below.