To the Moon and Back (1.2 Times): The Extraordinary Life of a Flying Horse Groom

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, we welcome our returning guest, Koen Gomes, a global nomad and horse groom recorded live from San Miguel de Allende. Koen dives into his experiences as a nomadic traveler, flying horses across the globe, and the intricacies involved in this unique lifestyle. We explore Koen's travels over the past six months.

Key Highlights:

• Koen shares details about attending the Olympic Games in Paris and experiencing Tokyo during autumn.
• We discussed the challenges of flying horses, including managing their eating and care during long flights.
• Insights into how different cultures handle the reception of horses and how this reflects national characteristics, were fascinating.
• Koen shared his travel statistics from 2024, including flights, distance traveled, and time spent in the air.
• He offered practical tips on using travel apps like Flighty and techniques for maintaining community connections globally while traveling.
• Finally, a couple of pieces of best practices for aspiring nomads on being flexible and building meaningful connections in their travels.

Travel Apps Mentioned:

• Flighty: A detailed app for flight tracking and managing layovers.
• Been: Tracks countries visited and include travel inspiration.
• Other apps for booking and travel management: Skyscanner, booking.com, and Google Flights.

Quotes and Takeaways:

• "Traveling is not a race. Go to places that give you a good feeling and comfort."
• Koen emphasizes the importance of being a "chameleon," observing and adapting to your surroundings.

Where to Find Koen:

• Instagram: Follow Koen at @kungamass for updates on his travel adventures.

Closing Quote:

"Don't compare your life to others. There's no comparison between the sun and the moon. They shine when it's their time."

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