As explained by Nicole in our previous entry, the weather’s been a bit cruddy and putting a severe dent in our weekend travel plans thus leading to a slew of less exciting blogs or lack thereof…and so I will provide one more 😉
The article highlights a comic book character known as “Charisma Man” who’s plight for romantic success in Japan is quite a bit more lucrative than he finds on his home turf. The idea is not too far from the truth in my experience. Now..I am a taken man these days but among those single male foreigners floating about the South Korean night scene, I imagine that there are a few “charisma men” here too. The uniqueness of westerners, men and women, is fairly obvious and seemingly attractive to many Asians. Now, i’m not saying that goes for all Asians…I find that my facial hair is more of an obscene spectacle than anything else periodically but there is a sense of intrigue more often than not. The outward personalities of many westerners is also a stark contrast to the typically more conservative nature of the Koreans as well(unless the Soj is involved of course). I get the idea that this is taken as a sign of confidence and creates an almost rock star persona for many westerners which in turn can easily equate into a higher batting average..if ya know what i’m sayin. Anyway, check the story…and form your own thoughts on the subject. 
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Intentionally and incrementally. Most families who live this way did not leap from conventional to adventurous overnight. They built remote work capacity, paid down debt, tested longer trips, and had honest conversations about what they want from their lives.
Different for every family. For some it is long-term travel. For others it is weekend adventures close to home. What connects them is intentionality about how time is spent and a preference for experiences over accumulation.
By finding stability within the adventure rather than treating them as opposites. Routines, rituals, and family rhythms travel with you. Kids need consistency in relationships more than consistency in geography.
That people are fundamentally similar across cultures. That comfort zone is a smaller circle than it feels from inside. That the things worth having in life require effort and discomfort. And that time together doing hard interesting things is the most reliable source of family closeness.
By getting clear on why you made the choices you made and returning to that clarity when outside noise gets loud. Most families living unconventionally describe an initial period of explaining themselves that gradually gives way to just living the life.
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