About
Nomantic [ noh-man-tik ] adjective
- of, relating to, or of the nature of nomadism ; characteristic or suggestive of the world of travel: a nomantic adventure.
- not practical; unrealistic;
- imbued with or dominated by idealism, a desire for adventure
- characterised by a preoccupation with travel or by the idealising of travel
WHY “HOPELESSLY NOMANTIC”?
“Nomantic” was a word I created to describe our idyllic—but not always practical—lifestyle of living on the move. Our circumstances may have changed: we’re now based in Greece, I’m mothering a child, but the adventure continues—just on a different path.
Hello there! I’m Liv… A writer, mother and (mostly) retired digital nomad now living on the Greek island of Evia. Welcome to my blog!
I share stories about family life, food, and slow travel in Greece and beyond. When I started Hopelessly Nomantic, I’d just gotten rid of all my belongings and set off around the world with my soon-to-be husband, with no plans of stopping. In 2024, that all came to a sudden halt when I discovered – totally unexpectedly – that I was pregnant. Cue a long hiatus from blogging. In the time it’s taken to incubate and produce a tiny human, we’ve moved to Amarynthos, a fishing village in South Evia.
About the Blog
Hopelessly Nomantic is a family travel and lifestyle blog sharing stories and guides from our life in rural Greece—especially Evia. Expect content on child-friendly hikes, the best local tavernas, Greek island life with a toddler, fun things to do on Evia, plus slow travel to off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Undiscovered Evia
A continuous blog series exploring activities and cultural aspects of Evia – the best hiking routes, authentic cuisine, most beautiful beaches, traditional villages, local artisans and products. Experience from myself as a foreigner living on the island of Evia, for visitors to Greece.
Digital Nomad Archives
You’ll find content from our swashbuckling, digital nomad days when we lived out of backpacks and didn’t have a tiny human in tow.
Other Travel Content
Of course, we don’t intend to stay rooted to the spot. Now that we’re more settled into parenthood, travel is back on the cards—just slower and more intentional.
About the Author
I’ve never been great at staying in one place. Born in the UK, I spent most of my twenties bouncing around both there and abroad. My first overseas residence was Germany in 2020, where I managed to move house four times in less than two years (a particular ordeal, if you’re familiar with renting a property in Germany).
After meeting my now husband in December 2021, I made a decision which made perfect sense to me for once: I got rid of my apartment and everything I owned (except for what I could keep in a rucksack) and ran off around the world. We spent the last three years on the road full-time, travelling to 29 countries together. Then, at the beginning of 2024 whilst in Tbilisi, Georgia, I discovered I was pregnant – totally out of the blue. I had really bad morning sickness and we were not having a good time in Tbilisi, so we made the decision to bring full-time travel to a close. After making a checklist of what we wanted and didn’t want from a new home, we quickly settled on Greece. We discovered Evia by very fortunate chance and there we have been living since 2024.
Why We Moved to Greece
When you can live almost anywhere, how do you decide where to live? Well, we started by making a list.. Read about why we chose Greece to start our family in my post:
FAQ?
How do I get in touch?
Feel free to contact me via Social Media.
Interested in collaborating?
I’d love to hear from you.
What’s the best time to visit Greece?
Spring and autumn—mild, green, and quiet.
(More tips on this coming soon in the blog!)