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It’s no secret that we live on $30,000 per year, and in our 31st year of financial independence we see no need to lower our spending. Here's how we do it, and how you can too.
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.
Ramping up to the launch of our monthly feature for those who'd like to become digital nomads and semi-retired travelers, I'm sharing this interview I did as a longtime nomad myself, with some thoughts in particular about being less-than-social along the way.
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!
While the high cost of travel may have you feeling down, don’t frown. We’ve put together this handy guide to travel price inflation.
Is working abroad a thing of the past? The answer is no! Let's look at three different ways you can find jobs overseas.
Stuck in a food rut? We have a fix: the dragon fruit (aka pitaya)! Vibrant and nutritious, dragon fruit is unlike any food you’ve ever seen.
A work sabbatical offers you time to explore, learn, and think more about what you want from life. Here are 8 places to consider for yours.
Hot pot is more than just delicious. It’s communal. Rarely eaten alone, hot pot is an experience shared with good friends and family.
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.
Two years ago, I traveled to Peru for work, and returned home with a tiger-striped street dog named Mimi. Here's my international pet adoption story!
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.
You don’t need a traditional work visa or business visa to live and work abroad. Read this guide to digital nomad visas, freelancer visas, and more!
This guide covers all you need to know about traveling during COVID-19: the best destinations and activities during Coronavirus, and how to stay safe.
In this travel guide, we’ll go over the 10 most vegan friendly countries. See which destination catches your eye, and go off on a vegan adventure!
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.
Peanuts, Sichuan peppercorn, and diced chicken: these three ingredients form the nucleus of Kung Pao chicken—one of the most famous Sichuan dishes.