EVER SINCE I was a child, I have dreamt of travelling around the world. Over the years, this dream evolved into a plan with increasing levels of detail. When the pandemic brought our lives to a halt, my plan took on a sense of urgency. On the bright side, working from home during the lockdowns proved that living as a digital nomad was feasible in my job as an editor for a wealth management company. There is no need to sit in an office in Zurich to do my work. So, last July, my friends and family gathered at Zurich Airport to celebrate my 60th birthday and to launch me on my journey.
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