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Travel
Bandung by Panoramic Train — and the Moment That Stayed With Us
We took the panoramic train from Jakarta to Bandung. The ride was beautiful. But it was what happened outside the hotel that we’re still thinking about.
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How We Used Points to Protect Our Travel Plans When Things Got Uncertain
We had a flight booked through Doha. With regional uncertainty rising, we didn’t wait. Here’s how points gave us a backup plan — and peace of mind.
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What a Health Screening in Kuala Lumpur Taught Us About Early Retirement
We came to Kuala Lumpur for a full health screening. What we found reminded us why taking care of yourself now matters more than any retirement number.
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Why a Flexible Plan Beats a Perfect One in Early Retirement
We got partially scammed in Bangkok, spent Christmas with fellow retirees, and learned our biggest lesson of the year. Here’s what we’re taking into 2026.
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Why We Took a Vacation From Travel (And Why It Made Everything Better)
We crossed five destinations in weeks and burned out — not from travel, but from never stopping. Here’s what we did differently and why it changed everything.
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How We Earn Travel Miles on Purchases We Were Already Making
Two days on the Mekong with no wifi, an elephant at sunrise, and miles accumulating back home. Here’s how we earn travel rewards without spending more.
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How We Fund Full-Time Travel in Retirement Without Touching Our Portfolio
We landed in Chiang Mai during a lantern festival. Here’s how we keep funding full-time travel in retirement without drawing down our portfolio.
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How shopping portals help us stretch our retirement travel budget
Even in retirement, we use shopping portals to earn cash back, points, and miles – a safe, simple habit that helps fund future travel and saves us money.
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Can You Really Retire on $2,500 a Month?
Can you really retire abroad on $2,500 a month? We break down what that budget gets you, where it can work, and how to find your true retirement number.
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