Retire | Travel | Live
A blog on how my life became my own.
Retire and travel the re:Traveled way and embark on a peaceful way of living.
Where can you go?
More places than you think. A budget of $50,000 USD per year supports travel to Japan, the Netherlands, Finland and Poland.
How do I live?
A carefree life focused on everyday experiences and not thrills. It’s all about being happy.
What will change?
Almost everything. You can become a nomad, be a minimalist, and live abroad staying in each place 3 months at a time.
Getting started is always the hardest part, here is how to do it.
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An Honest Travel Blog: Adventures and Life Lessons
The articles are primarily meant to be helpful. They will confirm that you are not the only one thinking a particular way or experiencing some challenges. While presented as a travel blog it is really more about growth and living. Some posts will be about the mechanics of how to do things. Others will highlight…
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An introduction to the re:Traveled method
Introduction I recently turned 54 years old and at this point in my life it is most likely, but not totally certain that my status will be retired. There are many factors that went into how this all happened however, surprisingly it did happen. Just be open to it when you get to the same…
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Choosing where to go
When planning travel, consider key factors like affordability, transportation, and local interest. Budget for varying costs across destinations, emphasizing public transit for budget-friendly mobility. Explore places like Sapporo for great transit and reasonable living expenses, while being cautious in locations like Alma, where walking can be unsafe. Choose destinations wisely.
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Embracing Solo Travel: Tips for the Lonely Journey
Many people don’t travel because they have nobody to travel with. It is an unfortunate situation that I know well and had to overcome to get to where I am now. First consider that if you have nobody to go with you’re probably alone already. From experience being alone in an exciting foreign country obscures…
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Expenses, How much does it cost?
This is such a tough subject. Lets go through some concepts first. You are here because you want to be rich in the currency of time, health and fun. How much you need is simple math. What are your expenses and how long you will live determine how much you will need. That simple thing…