David Cole | Questioning Normal – Our Offbeat Life as a Full-Time Traveling Family

Ever wondered what life could look like if you broke free from the conventional 9-5?

David Cole and his family sold their home in Chicago in 2019 and haven’t stopped moving since. Cecilie and Jesper talk with him about how they made the shift from occasional travellers to full-time nomads.

"I think what stopped us the most was mindset," David reveals, reflecting on their journey from dreaming to doing. After years of passionate but occasional travel, they finally made the leap—starting with house-sitting across the US before boarding a 22-day cruise to Singapore and continuing through Southeast Asia. What began as a shared love for exploration evolved into a complete lifestyle redesign that prioritizes presence, connection, and curiosity. This isn’t about escaping; it’s about deciding how to live and taking the next step—even if it’s not perfect.

🔗 Connect with David Cole 

• https://ouroffbeatlife.com
• http://www.facebook.com/ouroffbeatlife 
• https://www.instagram.com/ouroffbeatlife
• https://www.youtube.com/@ouroffbeatlife 
• https://www.tiktok.com/@ouroffbeatlife 
• https://open.spotify.com/show/30a99rdTO47PInn0zw6HMy 

🗓️ Recorded April 29th, 2025. 📍 Budapest, Hungary

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