Kyria didn’t wait for the “right age” to retire. At 45, after watching loved ones lose time to illness and unexpected loss, she chose to break all the rules. Instead of slowing down, she set off on a solo adventure—cycling from California to Nova Scotia, slow traveling across Europe, and living in nearly 60 countries.
She learned that retirement doesn’t have to be about “sitting still.” For her, it means freedom: waking up each day and deciding what comes next. From overcoming the doubts of others who ask, “What do you do all day?” to realizing the importance of tracking spending and using points and miles strategically, Kyria proves that financial independence isn’t about having everything figured out—it’s about giving yourself permission to try.
Along the way, she shares lessons on safety, building community, battling decision fatigue, and keeping travel costs under $2,500 a month. Her journey is proof that early retirement and solo travel are possible, rewarding, and deeply life-changing—if you’re brave enough to start.
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