Welcome to “The World in Between.” My name is Julie. For 32 years, I worked for IBM, the last 4 years in Central Europe (Bratislava and Budapest). During that time, we sold our home, cars and a life time of accumulated stuff.

Our kids grew up. We found a home for the dog. And when those four years ended, I returned to the US and retired. One perfect day in April, I walked out of my office and never looked back.

I haven’t looked back since. 

With no physical ties–and no home to return to–my husband, Pat, and I decided to become full-time travelers. Nomads. Every one to three months we moved: Austin, Texas. Traverse City, Michigan. Berlin. Guatemala. Paris.

And then Paris again. And again.

This blog started in 2011 as a journal of our life in Central Europe. It then became the tale of our life on the road. And for way too much time, it was me. Blah, blah, blahing about downsizing and nomadic life, happiness and family, aging and scooters. 

Now, this blog is dedicated to my one great muse. 

Paris. 

This blog is my journal. This blog is my love letter. Follow along at your peril.

Julie