Early retirement + global travel | Exploring how to live more by spending less.
When I decided to retire early after nearly 30 years
in my career, the journey to figure out what that
would look like, how I would pay for it, and how the
rest of my family and friends would react began. And
I think it’s just getting started.
I’ll be posting about my
retirement process, the key financial, logistical, and social decisions I had to make, and the mistakes I made along the way.
I’ll take you along on my journey to make a new, different life for myself and my family, living essentially as a nomad, traveling the world, searching for a new “home base” in which to set down new roots.
The post explores various styles of full-time travel: “Fast Travel,” characterized by frequent city changes; “Slow Travel,” involving longer stays; and “Expat Life,” where one settles in a new country. The author proposes a fourth concept, “Rotating Home Bases,” blending these lifestyles with designated locations for easier travel and community integration.
Keep readingI update my challenges with cell phone coverage while traveling internationally. After researching and adjusting my data plans, I still faced connectivity issues upon arriving in Brazil. Despite frustrations with my main plan, Holafly, a backup from Airalo proved essential. The experience highlighted the importance of having a reliable backup while traveling abroad.
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Rick shares his journey of launching a YouTube channel called “Finding My Retirement” while embracing a nomadic lifestyle. He discusses the challenges of creating quality content, from video production to editing, emphasizing the skills needed. After investing significant time, he successfully uploaded his first video, inviting viewers to engage with it.
Keep readingIn 2026, a couple will begin their full-time travel journey, having planned since 2023 after years in a demanding law career. They sold their California home to fund their travels for a decade, investing in rental property for income. They aim to establish residency in Washington while transitioning to a flexible, retirement lifestyle.
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