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Retiring early to travel the world is more attainable than you may think—and these guides and stories from people who’ve actually done it will put you on the path to success. And if you’re not ready to fully stop working, semi-retirement may be the answer if you have wanderlust, but want to stay busy. Frayed Passport is community-driven, so if you have a story or post you’d like to share, have a look at the editorial guidelines and get in touch!
Not sure where to start? Check out the most popular article this month on semi-retirement: Can’t Retire Early? Semi-Retire and Travel the World
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This is the second in a series of articles on my semi-retired travels with my wife, Robin, who is not retired, but works remotely. Read about our visit to the new St. Pete pier, the Salvador Dalí Museum, a Rays game at Tropicana Field, and more.
Costa Rica is a dream destination for digital nomads. With high-quality and affordable healthcare, political stability, great infrastructure, low crime, and plenty of nature, culture, and entertainment, it’s easy to see why so many see moving to Costa Rica and living in Costa Rica as a great idea.
Costa Rica has recently announced a new visa type for digital nomads. Read all about how to apply for this and other residency types in this gorgeous country!
Geoarbitrage is moving to a place with a low cost of living while maintaining or increasing your current income. Learn more in this comprehensive guide.
What's it like to travel on the Amtrak Auto Train? Read this story from a semi-retiree and frequent traveler who knows all about it!
We write a lot about the FIRE lifestyle, semi-retirement, and more, all with an important underlying message: Live and work the way you wish, and make the most of your time on this planet.
COVID travel is changing day-to-day. Read this interview with world traveler Dale Knight for info about where you can go right now, and how.
Traveling during the COVID pandemic is possible - but you have to be flexible, as seen in this account of traveling between the US and Mexico!
The perfect time for retirement doesn't exist. Things change, and sometimes radically - let's look at eight basics to keep you on track to achieving your semi-retirement or early retirement dreams.
When we are in the middle of it, fear seems very real. And moving past it seems impossible. How do we turn fear virus into a climate of hope and optimism?
First of all, "failure" is not in our vocabulary. But if you want to set yourself up for disappointment in early retirement, here's what you need to do.
If nothing else, travel trains you to become flexible - to deal with the unexpected. If you're dealing with a shake-up, remember lessons from your travels.
If your boss has been resistant to developing a remote work policy, read our guide to get them onboard so you can work from anywhere - at home or worldwide.
In this article, we’ll put a digital nomad spin on three popular budget methods: we’ll cover zero-sum budgeting, 50/30/20 budgeting, and envelope budgeting.
Death and taxes. Even as a digital nomad, these things remain certain. But how exactly do you pay taxes as a digital nomad? Read this guide to learn how!
Before you hit the snooze, hear us out! There’s a lot of good research that backs up the idea that you should wake up at 5am to be more productive.
If you're ready to lead a remove work lifestyle here, check out our top picks for the best coworking and coliving spaces in Southeast Asia!
If you're ready to ditch the 9-to-5 and semi-retire, make your money work for you! Let's have a look at these commmon investments for semi-retirement.
Twice in the last year, two friends have confided in me that they no longer have an interest in making new friendships. What's causing that?
Articles constantly note reasons “women have it harder” than men when saving for retirement. But there's more to it than can be summed up in bullet points.
Instead of totally pursuing financial independence, retire early (FIRE), make money and live life on your terms. Read on for the best semi-retirement jobs!