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Early Retirement Month Four: Thailand Whirlwind Adventure Tour

January 17, 2023 6 Comments

Excuse me while I rave about Thailand I had heard good things about traveling in Thailand. It comes highly recommended for first-timers going backpacking because people are helpful, food is phenomenal, and there is so much to see! Even with the heads up, I was still blown away by Thailand. It is definitely one of […]

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Opinions, Recommended, Travel

Honest Review of the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 Travel Pack

January 8, 2023 15 Comments

The Cotopaxi Allpa 28L Travel Pack has been very durable for the last 5 months of traveling through Europe and South East Asia. It passed as a personal item at the airline. However, two cons make me hesitate to recommend it fully.

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Financial Independence, Money Tracking, Travel

Early Retirement Month Three: Bali and Your Burning Questions

December 16, 2022 4 Comments

A recap of my third month in retirement, traveling through Bali, and answering questions about early retirement so far.

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Money, Retirement, Travel

Do I Have Enough Money To Travel The World?

November 24, 2022 4 Comments

Now that I’ve quit my job, stopped paying rent, and jetted off to Southeast Asia, I realized I need to sit down and figure out exactly how much it costs to travel the world. As my investments get to work, I get to relax. Well, as long as I don’t go on a spending spree. […]

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Opinions, Retirement, Travel

The Dutch Doctor Will See You Now: One Expat’s Healthcare Experience

August 26, 2022 7 Comments

It’s not often that you’re excited to go to the doctor, but I found myself pumping my fist in triumph after mine told me to come in. After several thwarted attempts to make appointments, I was going to experience healthcare in Europe for the first time. 

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Guest Post, Opinions, Travel

6 Mistakes I Made As A Digital Nomad

February 1, 2022 3 Comments

Whilst there are more (a lot more!) than 6 mistakes I have made as a digital nomad, hopefully you can take something from my Big 6, without having to learn them the hard way.

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Expense Reports, Spending, Travel

How Much I Spent Living in Amsterdam This Autumn

January 4, 2022 6 Comments

As Christmas music plays in the background and mist descends over the boat-lined canal in front of my window, I think it’s a good time to do a tally of my autumn (and part of winter) spending. Each month passes by so quickly that a monthly expense report has been much more difficult to do, […]

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Intentional Living, Opinions, Travel

Is Everyone High And Other Questions About Living in The Netherlands (Part 2)

November 16, 2021 4 Comments
Mechanic in front of windmills

Tons of people responded to my last post answering questions about living in The Netherlands, and it seemed to spark even more questions. I decided to write a Part 2 to make sure I could answer follow-up queries. This time I’m tackling more stereotypes, some money management tips abroad, and other things I’ve learned as […]

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Intentional Living, Opinions, Travel

5 Most Asked Questions About Living Abroad in The Netherlands (Part 1)

November 4, 2021 12 Comments

I arrived in The Netherlands seven months ago, in the middle of spring hailstorms. Now the leaves are changing color and more people are asking about how my experience has been so far, beyond just working abroad. There were many things I was warned about before I moved: that it would be hard to make […]

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Career, Intentional Living, Travel

What It’s Like Working in the Netherlands As An Expat

September 29, 2021 12 Comments

Shockingly I’ve lived in The Netherlands for 6 months now. After getting my bearings, I’ve had a decent amount of time to get adjusted to living and working in an entirely new culture. One of the questions I get the most is about what it’s like working in The Netherlands at a Dutch company. Is […]

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