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New Book from Retire Early Lifestyle! Pick up Your Copy Today
Our friends at Retire Early Lifestyle have just released the newest edition of their wonderful book, "The Adventurer's Guide to Early Retirement." Pick it up today!
Downsize Your Packing: Efficient and Easy Packing Tips for Travel
Aside from actually planning a vacation, packing for a vacation is one of the most time-consuming tasks. Here are our top tips to downsize your packing!
“Change is Hard,” She Said
Change is hard. How do you approach it head-on, and how do you deal with it when it seems to happen so gradually you don't even notice it sometimes?
Can’t Retire Early? How to Semi-Retire and Travel the World
How do you embrace the FIRE lifestyle while addressing financial risks? One solution: semi-retire and travel the world. Let's look at how to get there!
How to Deal with Homesickness as an Expat
Being an expat isn't all sunshine and rainbows. If you're missing family and friends back home, take a look at this guide for how to deal with homesickness.
Work And Travel Opportunities In Australia: Working Holiday Visa
If you're looking for an affordable way to travel to Australia, a working holiday may be exactly the right choice. Here's how to get a working holiday visa!
How I Pack My Family with Me When I Travel
How do you stay in touch with family & friends when you're on the road? If you're an expat or digital nomad, how can you keep reminders of family & friends?
Having Flexibility In Your Retirement: Retire Early, FIRE Lifestyle
If you want happiness, success, or any kind of peace of mind about your future, we would suggest that you invest in personal flexibility in your retirement.
How to Create a Lifestyle of Meaning within Your Retirement
No matter what age you retire, you probably don't want to sit and do nothing for long. Here's how to create a lifestyle of meaning during your retirement.
Could You Become Car-Free in Your Path to Financial Independence?
If you live in the United States, it may sound impossible to become car-free, especially if you're outside a larger city. Here are some tips to get there!
Becoming a Digital Nomad: Anger, Pain, and Beautiful Things
Becoming a digital nomad was something I always wanted to do - and a breakup led me to make the jump. Here are some lessons I've learned so far.
7 Reasons to Move to Latin America
While moving overseas isn't the answer to everyone's dream, more and more people have been opting in. Here are 7 of these reasons to move to Latin America.
What It’s Really Like to Move to a New Country by Yourself
Have you wondered what it's like to move to a new country by yourself? Read Megan's story about moving to Ireland from the USA for some honest insights.
Worry-Free Travel: 6 Tips for an Excellent Trip
From tipping appropriately in-country, to smart and effective packing, here are the top six tips for worry-free travel from a full-time digital nomad.
Searching for Salt in Jinghong, China
Today I went looking for some table salt in Jinghong, China - it was a surprisingly difficult experience and tested my intercultural communication skills!
8 Tips for Being an Expat in China
I had a vague idea of what being an expat in China would be like, but it wasn't until I moved there that I learned the most important lessons - shared here!
Personal Capital – Living the Village Life
One of the most important components of living in a small town is building relationships. This is having Personal Capital to spend when you most need it.
Infographic: Best Jobs for People Who Love to Travel
Looking for a job that will let you travel the world? Have a look at this handy infographic detailing some of the best opportunities out there.
How to Become an Airbnb Host | Infographic
If you're a digital nomad or frequent traveler, you've likely stayed in quite a few Airbnbs. But have you considered becoming an Airbnb host? Here's how!
How to Bargain and Haggle in Foreign Countries: Mexico, Thailand & more
Travelers from the US and Canada feel awkward and rude when expected to haggle in foreign countries. Let's look at how to do it right - and feel ok with it!
9 Tips for Driving in a Foreign Country
If you're traveling abroad and would like to have the autonomy of your own vehicle, here are nine useful tips for driving in a foreign country!