A couple who sold their home and quit their jobs to travel the world as nomads have shared the brutal realities and hidden dangers of living on the road… from almost getting murdered because of a simple mistake to having to fork over thousands of dollars thanks to flight mishaps.

Rob, 58, and Masha Glanville, 61, originally from Canada, got rid of all their possessions and left their abode in 2017 with only what could fit in their backpacks.

They have been living out of Airbnbs, hotels, and rental units all around the globe since then – and have now visited a whopping 196 countries along the way.

And while getting a chance to check out stunning destinations and go on wild adventures 24/7 has certainly been thrilling, the couple admitted that their lifestyle isn’t always as glamorous as one may think.

In fact, Masha told DailyMail.com recently that it has come with a slew of downsides – like not having a sense of community, feeling disconnected from their loved ones, and having to adjust to new locations constantly.

In addition, she admitted they have endured a series of life-threatening and dangerous situations throughout their travels.

She explained that the adjustment stage was not easy, and that they quickly learned a few important lessons about safety that were extremely eye-opening. 

She recalled ‘all of their possessions’ getting stolen from their rental car in Italy soon after they left their home, adding, ‘They even took our toothbrushes.

A couple who sold their home and quit their jobs to travel the world as nomads have shared the brutal realities and hidden dangers of living on the road

A couple who sold their home and quit their jobs to travel the world as nomads have shared the brutal realities and hidden dangers of living on the road

Rob, 58, and Masha Glanville, 61, originally from Canada , got rid of all their possessions and left their abode in 2017 with only what could fit in their backpacks

Rob, 58, and Masha Glanville, 61, originally from Canada , got rid of all their possessions and left their abode in 2017 with only what could fit in their backpacks

They have been living out of Airbnbs, hotels, and rental units all around the globe since then - and have now visited a whopping 196 countries along the way

They have been living out of Airbnbs, hotels, and rental units all around the globe since then – and have now visited a whopping 196 countries along the way

‘From that experience, we realized we had too much stuff and downsized our backpacks further.

‘[We had to learn to] be vigilant at all time. [We also] almost got killed in South Africa by trusting an online booking platform for accommodations and stopping in a town we really should not have – which turned out to be the fifth murder capital in the world.’

Masha admitted that they have made a few other major mistakes over the years, including one that was extremely costly.

‘Don’t book back to back unconnected flights in case there is a delay,’ she warned. 

‘We were flying on a short flight within India to our big flight from Delhi to Tehran. The flight was delayed and we missed our big, connected flight to Iran. 

‘This was a very costly mistake and happened very recently – after eight years of travel and over a 1,000 flights no less.’

While reflecting on the other negative aspects of their lifestyle, Masha explained, ‘We miss out on a sense of community one gets from living in one place. 

‘We have a community of world travelers and feel connected that way – but it is mostly virtual and not the same as having a block party and your neighbors sitting down with you for a drink to discuss the day. 

And while getting a chance to check out stunning destinations has certainly been thrilling, the couple admitted that their lifestyle isn't always as glamorous as one may think

And while getting a chance to check out stunning destinations has certainly been thrilling, the couple admitted that their lifestyle isn’t always as glamorous as one may think

In fact, Masha told DailyMail.com recently that it has come with a slew of downsides - like not having a sense of community and feeling disconnected from their loved ones

In fact, Masha told DailyMail.com recently that it has come with a slew of downsides – like not having a sense of community and feeling disconnected from their loved ones

‘Most importantly, we miss out on deepening relationships with friends. We meet a lot of people and really enjoy the interactions with fellow travelers but within a few hours or days those people move on to the next destination (or we do) and we may not ever see them again.’

She added that because their family and friends back home don’t ‘relate to their lifestyle’ and because they have such different ‘experiences and interests,’ it makes it hard for them to connect whenever they visit.

Another drawback to being a nomad is ‘not having consistency,’ according to Masha.

‘Every place we go to is different from the other,’ she explained. ‘Every time we enter a new accommodation we have to learn the quirks of that particular place. Is there a problem with electrical plugs, Wi-Fi, the shower or something else?’

In addition, she admitted that the food options are ‘not always great,’ especially because she is vegan.

‘Imagine trying to find vegan food in small towns in Iran during Ramadan when folks are not even allowed to drink water during the day,’ Masha shared.

‘Let’s just say I ate a lot of cucumbers and stone bread for weeks on end.’

Even so, Masha insisted that there are also tons of benefits to being a nomad that ultimately outweigh the negatives for them.

In addition, she admitted they have endured a series of life-threatening and dangerous situations throughout their travels

In addition, she admitted they have endured a series of life-threatening and dangerous situations throughout their travels

She explained that the adjustment stage was not easy, and that they quickly learned a few important lessons about safety that were extremely eye-opening

She explained that the adjustment stage was not easy, and that they quickly learned a few important lessons about safety that were extremely eye-opening

She shared, '[We] almost got killed in South Africa by stopping in a town we really should not have - which turned out to be the fifth murder capital in the world'

She shared, ‘[We] almost got killed in South Africa by stopping in a town we really should not have – which turned out to be the fifth murder capital in the world’

She explained that they are ‘never bored’ and that they love getting to constantly learn about new places and their ‘people, history, and culture.’

‘And waking up with a gorgeous view of a city skyline, mountains, ocean or pure nature is just amazing,’ she gushed.

‘The view changes as we go, so we can never get used to it or take it for granted.’

She added that they don’t really miss having a permanent home, in fact, she said they get ‘freaked out’ when they think of ‘being trapped in one place.’

‘Our biggest fear is getting sick and being forced to stay in one place,’ she joked.

Masha explained that before they sold their home she had a ‘very stressful’ job as an ‘executive in a publicly traded company.’

She recalled ‘doing the same thing every day’ and ‘dreading’ going to work.

‘The day to day grind was not something that I was enjoying. We were caught in this loop of same same and we wanted to get off,’ she remembered. 

Even so, Masha insisted that there are also tons of benefits to being a nomad that ultimately outweigh the positives for them

Even so, Masha insisted that there are also tons of benefits to being a nomad that ultimately outweigh the positives for them

She explained that they are 'never bored' and that they love getting to constantly learn about new places and their 'people, history, and culture'

She explained that they are ‘never bored’ and that they love getting to constantly learn about new places and their ‘people, history, and culture’

‘[Me and my husband] looked at each other one day and decided that time is our greatest currency, and we did not want to spend another minute going around the merry go round of life.

‘We wanted to grow, learn and explore this world of ours while we still had the interest and strength to do so.’

Masha said they usually stay in one place for about four days before moving to the next, but they plan to ‘slow down’ and spend about a week in each place now that they’ve almost hit their goal of visiting every country in the world.

They have been to 196 out of the 197 countries, with just one more to visit – North Korea.

‘We were supposed to be there in April, but the country shut down yet again,’ she shared.

‘Hopefully we will get there soon as we [will become] one of the first (if not the first) married couples to visit every country in the world together.’

When it comes to expenses, she insisted that the lifestyle ‘does not have to be expensive,’ as they have mastered the best money-saving hacks as permanent ‘budget travelers.’

She said they generate points and miles through their credit cards that they use to get free hotel upgrades and flights. 

She added that they don't really miss having a permanent home, in fact, she said they get 'freaked out' when they think of 'being trapped in one place'

She added that they don’t really miss having a permanent home, in fact, she said they get ‘freaked out’ when they think of ‘being trapped in one place’

They have been to 196 out of the 197 countries, with just one more to visit - North Korea

They have been to 196 out of the 197 countries, with just one more to visit – North Korea

‘We currently spend anywhere between $6K and $12K per month. Now keep in mind that we move very quickly which adds a huge premium to our budget,’ she dished.

‘Once we slow down, our spend should decrease to about $3K to $6K per month which is very manageable. 

‘Being nomads, we do not have any of the usual expenses that folks have. Think mortgage, house insurance, car insurance, water/electricity/gas/cable bills. 

‘Or the weekly $500 trip to Costco to buy “stuff” that we may or may not need to fill up that house. We do not have any of that. 

‘There are no payments for maintenance of “stuff” or upkeep. All we have is what is on our backs and these things are very easily replaced if need be and the more we carry the heavier it is, so we try not to purchase anything extra.’

As for others who are considering a similar lifestyle, Masha said it’s important to be 100 percent sure that it’s what you want before taking the plunge because it’s definitely not easy.

‘Many people think that this is something that they would like but get disappointed with the lack of consistency, being away from family/friends and the comforts of home, etc.,’ she explained.

‘For those considering this type of lifestyle, perhaps do not cut all of your ties right away. 

‘Put some things in storage and see if you enjoy this way of life. If you don’t, then it will be easy to return back and restart. 

‘And if you do, then come back and get rid of the rest of your treasures.’

In the end, she said they have no plans to stop, as she concluded, ‘We love our lifestyle and hope to be able to continue as long as we can.’

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