Peter Kowalke: nomad, relationship coach, half-monk

Peter Kowalke is a 45-year-old relationship coach, "half monk," and Bangkok-based nomad who has crafted a life of radical simplicity. (peterkowalke.com)

Peter explains his life through multiple levels of understanding—from the simple "I help people have good marriages and travel around the world doing it" to the complex spiritual journey that led him to nearly become an ordained monk in the Vedanta tradition. He shares how he lives on as little as $9,000 a year while occasionally earning up to $200,000 through his three income streams: relationship coaching, content marketing, and freelance writing.

We explore his nomadic lifestyle across Southeast Asia and Africa, his philosophy of distinguishing wants from needs, and his  ...