Sunday, March 26, 2023 | Special Advertising Section 1 R 14 continued from page 13 Short-term rentals and extended stays For Michael and Debbie Campbell, a Seattle couple who retired in 2013 to travel the world by staying in Airbnbs, the pandemic was a shock to their established globe-trotting rhythm. In 2021, The Seattle Times profiled the Campbells, who run the popular website, The Seattle Nomads, where they blog about their travels and provide readers with resources and tips about each location. They’ve visited five more countries since their last interview, bringing their total to 90. Speaking via Zoom call from their Airbnb in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the same house they were staying in when COVID hit in February 2020, the pair reminisced about how their planned four-week stop had stretched to four months. “The U.S. government was saying to either hunker down, or go back to America, so we decided to hunker down,” Michael Campbell, 77, says. Pre-pandemic, the couple stayed an average of 7-10 days in a single location before moving on. Today, they often return to familiar places for lengthier stretches. “We’ve slowed way down,” Michael Campbell says, noting that they have returned to their current Mexican Airbnb every winter since 2020. Extended stays can be helpful for newly retired travelers who crave stability, but there are caveats to consider. For full-time road-trippers like Janel, stopping overnight at truck stops or store parking lots offers some free lodging, but reserving spaces at privately-owned campgrounds can add up quickly. After wrapping up her biking and sailing adventures, Janel traded the sea for the open road in her minivan, which she recently swapped for a Subaru Outback and a spacious, 15-foot travel trailer. She spends winters in warmer states like Arizona, allowing her to live without heat. But avoiding high campground fees requires flexibility. ! DEBBIE AND MICHAEL CAMPBELL I ND E P END EN T L I V I NG CONT INUE YOUR L I FE STORY WI TH A L I FE OF FRI ENDSHI P OPENING IN 2023 Brand-new and purposely built, come live an inspirational life at Anthology of Edmonds where carefree living is supported by our exciting amenities and endless adventure. Discover a dynamic community that nurtures friendships and encourages you to lead your best life. Call today to learn about the VIP benefits of joining our Charter Club and saving up to $10,000.* *Terms and conditions may apply. Contact us for details. CHARTER CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY CALL NOW! 425-728-6749 AnthologyEdmonds.com Continue Your Life Story With Us ANTHOLOGY OF EDMONDS 21200 72nd Ave. W. / Edmonds , WA
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