WE’VE ALL SEEN them before: internet aphorisms⏤those pithy observations containing a general truth⏤floating about on Instagram and tumblr. They encapsulate commonly shared sentiments, observations, or offer pieces of advice, and we sometimes repost them or save them because we relate to them, and sometimes they make us think about things in a different light.
LAST WEEK was the official start of springtime here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means spring cleaning for many of us. You may be cleaning and organising your closets: sorting through your clothes, donating or selling items you no longer wear, and re-organising what's left. You may be deep cleaning your home: washing windows, cleaning carpets, dusting and wiping down surfaces, and scrubbing floors.
SEHNSUCHT is a German word that is used to describe a feeling of intense longing or yearning for something that is unattainable or distant. In the context of a love of life, the word describes a longing for experiences, places, or people that are not currently present in one's life but deeply desired.
Whether you are digital nomad looking to set up a new home base in Lisbon for the next 6 months, a boomer looking for the perfect retirement spot in Italy, or a millennial dreaming of a European adventure, you will need to research the feasibility of your move. Finding quality accommodation within your budget will be one of the most challenging aspects of your move.
Where we choose to live will have a profound effect on many aspects of our lives, including professional opportunities, quality of life and the people we meet. Arguably, where we live is as important a decision as choosing a partner or career, yet for many of us, where we choose to call home is just a matter of happenstance.
