by Michael | Oct 8, 2018 | Adventure
I returned home this week from FinCon 2018, the grand finale of my busiest month in recent years. Even though I’m eager to get back to my wonderful everyday family man life, I gave myself permission to take a mental health break for my first day and a half back home....
by Ellen | Sep 23, 2018 | Adventure
Plus, What I Pack in the Car for Hours of Travel with Two Kids I enjoy reading about other people’s travel stories. You just can’t get the same sense of place reading from a guide book or flipping through the pages of a magazine. Here’s a recap of our travels to the...
by Ellen | Mar 20, 2018 | Adventure, Money
Teresa (49), Michael (42), and their young son are currently living in Cuenca, Ecuador. They’re financially independent, retired early, learning Spanish, and generally enjoying the life of their choosing. They are ordinary people living a seemingly extraordinary life....
by Ellen | Jan 25, 2018 | Adventure
My grandfather was super special. Kind, gentle, mischievous, adventurous, incredibly loving, and so darn smart. He had a sparkle in his eye and an easy laugh. People didn’t just like him. They adored him. Growing up, I was no exception. I just loved my grandfather so...
by Michael | Jan 13, 2018 | Adventure
When Ellen and I sit down to list our values, travel always makes our respective lists. Before we met, we both studied abroad in college. When we finally crossed paths at age 23, we met in Mexico where we were both spending several months to further our Spanish...
by Ellen | May 3, 2017 | Adventure
When preparing to leave for Ecuador, I really wanted to minimize the amount of stuff we packed. I wanted our suitcases to close easily and hold enough extra space in case we wanted to bring a few items back with us. After almost three months here, we are getting ready...
