A Four month 11,481 mile trip report. Headed South first of February returned home first of June. Being retired gives the luxury of more time to travel. This will most likely be my last trip ...
Re your travel future: it doesn't have to be all or nothing at all. Perhaps alternate hotel and TC trips? I've done some of that lately and am finding that each type of trip has its advantages. Either way you go, you have my best wishes.