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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lisa Williams, a 65-year-old Australian retiree living in Penang, Malaysia. It has been edited for length and clarity.I first came to Penang, Malaysia, in 1968, when I was 8. My father was in the Australian Air Force and was stationed at…

My partner Deb, 58, and I, 69, are taking a gap year that began in January 2025. Except, we have no hard ending — we call it rotational living.We gave up our fixed address, a rental too large and expensive for our needs, while we explore the world. We spent…

I’m 30, and I have no plans to ever buy a house — not because I can’t afford one, but because I don’t want to.My partner — who is 31 — and I prefer renting studios and moving around every few months. For us, that feels freer and more intentional…