We're the Kortmans

Here’s what’s going on for us.

(This is a now page, and if you have your own site, you should make one, too.)

People often ask us what we’re doing now. Each time we would type out a reply, describing where we’re at, what we’re focused on, and what we were planning. This was time consuming and not easy. So we needed a simple way to communicate this.

The /now page, A simple link. Easy to remember. Easy to type.

It’s a nice reminder for us, and an easy place for you to see what is going on.

This is from Paul and Becky Kortman, you can learn more about this location independent family here. To see what’s going on with their business see Connex Digital Marketing’s /now page.

Now

Last UpdateJanuary 23, 2018

Where

We are just outside San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. A little town called Vivienda de Abajo near Cieneguita. We are currently renting a 6 acre (2.5 hectares) property.

What the current situation?

Our horses love the land but we are getting a bit fed up with the really loud hacienda next door and the massive amounts of sand burrs! Becky has started working for the business daily and we are so very thankful for our awesome nanny, Laura.

What's the future plan?

We have started to talk about where the next chapter of life will find the Kortmans. Traveling more again? Selling Gracie? Staying put here in Vivienda? Moving to a different property but still near San Miguel? It seems every option is currently up for discussion! exciting times!

Last UpdateDecember 11, 2017

Where

We have rented land near Cieneguita just 15 minutes outside of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. The horses are loving the extra space to run!

What the current situation?

We are working on building up Connex and also starting a tour service for families who are new to San Miguel.

What's the future plan?

We are already enjoying activities for Navidad! Lots of fun things here to do for the holidays.

Last UpdateNovember 8, 2017

Where

San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

What the current situation?

Looking for rental property so we can build our Mexican credit to prepare to buy land.

What's the future plan?

Josiah's Birthday (Nov 14), Becky's Birthday (Nov 22), and preparing for Christmas!

Last UpdateAugust 16, 2017

Where

We are FINALLY back in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico!! We love this city!

What the current situation?

We are searching for a property to settle on for a while. We would like San Miguel to be our 'home base' for our continued travels around the world...and we want horses!!! :)

What's the future plan?

Pinpoint a property and move there with Gracie. Begin settling the land how we would like and do deeper research on horse ownership!

Last UpdateJune 8, 2017

Where

We are in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico for the next few months. It's the rainy season now so we typically have cool but sunny mornings and thunderstorms roll in later afternoon. Then it switches to steady rain during the night. Downside, the ground is very soggy and mud is everywhere. We love the amazing thunder every afternoon though!

What the current situation?

HAtW is working on improving our insider community and building our support there.

What's the future plan?

We are planning to visit Palenque Mayan Ruins on Father's day weekend (which is the same day as the U.S.). We also plan to visit some waterfalls on our 3 day trip.

Last UpdateApril 19, 2017

Where

We are STILL in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Ever watch the television series LOST? Yes, well, Merida seems to be our island. Every time we go to leave something else prevents us from going.

What the current situation?

Paul is working hard at increasing sales for Connex Social and we are still rocking the deschooling process of unschooling.

What's the future plan?

Since the state of Chiapas is our next destination we are researching cool places to visit should we ever make it off the "island"! Palenque Ruins, Roberto Barrios waterfall, and Agua Azul waterfalls are on our list to visit on our way to San Cristobal de las Casas.

Last UpdateMarch 20, 2017

Where

Currently enjoying the beach at the southern end of the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan of Mexico.

What the current situation?

We are working on building an insider community for Nomad Together and selling more Skyscrapers for Connex Social. Both will allow our family more time to explore the world with passive income.

What's the future plan?

Up next: photos and blog posts about the Yucatan, comparing centotes and the Worldschooler Summit in Merida.

Last UpdateMarch 20, 2017

Where

We're in the Rivera Maya coast south of Cancun.
We're living where people vacation :)
We're on the beach sand and only a restaurant separates us from the ocean.
Oh and we're about a mile south of the resort where we honeymooned before having kids. Kinda full circle now!

What the current situation?

We've set up base camp here for a week with a bunch of cenotes, an animal sanctuary, and a couple of things to get done in Playa Del Carmen.

What's the future plan?

We will be here for a week plus a few days and then on to Mahahual Mexico to explore a few things there and bop into Belize.
But we have to be back in Merida on the 31st, so we're trying to cram a bunch of things into these last two weeks of March!