This is so relatable. I feel the same about my home - which I love now that I'm in my mid-30s - that a trip has to be truly meaningful to pry me away! I also think its a testament to a non-conventional metric of success when you've created a home and community you enjoy being a part of.
I also think there is a natural progression of adventurers who go on far-flung adventures and then have a deep desire to make a stable home. Alastair Humphreys comes to mind who cycled around the world in his 20s and then had an 'expedition' exploring every road on his local map during his 30s or 40s, I think not even venturing a few kms from his house.
Beautiful essay, Jamie! And so relatable. I love how I did 22, but I'm so grateful to be slow & settled now at 42.
This is so relatable. I feel the same about my home - which I love now that I'm in my mid-30s - that a trip has to be truly meaningful to pry me away! I also think its a testament to a non-conventional metric of success when you've created a home and community you enjoy being a part of.
I also think there is a natural progression of adventurers who go on far-flung adventures and then have a deep desire to make a stable home. Alastair Humphreys comes to mind who cycled around the world in his 20s and then had an 'expedition' exploring every road on his local map during his 30s or 40s, I think not even venturing a few kms from his house.