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Not all long term travelers can be at Instagram worthy destinations all day every day. It is extremely expensive to live like a tourist full-time.

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Instead, nomadic families can learn to live like a local in major cities around the globe.

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I grew up in a major city. Tourists from around the world visited Seattle and went to the top of the Space Needle.

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Landmarks and Elevated Prices

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Hidden Gems

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Making Friends

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Local Economy

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Live Like a Local vs Living Like a Tourist

Not all long term travelers can be at Instagram worthy destinations all day every day. It is extremely expensive to live like a tourist full-time.

Instead, nomadic families can learn to live like a local in major cities around the globe.

I grew up in a major city. Tourists from around the world visited Seattle and went to the top of the Space Needle.

Landmarks and Elevated Prices

Hidden Gems

Making Friends

Local Economy

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