Around-The-World Trip Update and Expenses: Hua Hin, Ao Nang, Ko Lanta, and Phuket, Thailand

If you haven’t read any of the prior expense reports from our trip, check them out below: Scotland Ireland Morocco London Berlin Munich Chiang Mai Luang Prabang Vientiane Chiang Rai Hanoi and Ha Long Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh Kuala Lumpur Siem Reap and Phnom Penh We spent 21 days and 21 … Continue reading Around-The-World Trip Update and Expenses: Hua Hin, Ao Nang, Ko Lanta, and Phuket, Thailand

Around-The-World Trip Update and Expenses: Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, Cambodia

If you haven’t read any of the prior expense reports from our trip, check them out below: Scotland Ireland Morocco London Berlin Munich Chiang Mai Luang Prabang Vientiane Chiang Rai Hanoi and Ha Long Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh Kuala Lumpur We spent 9 days and 9 nights in Cambodia split between … Continue reading Around-The-World Trip Update and Expenses: Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Around-The-World Trip Update and Expenses: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

If you haven’t read any of the prior expense reports from our trip, check them out below: Scotland Ireland Morocco London Berlin Munich Chiang Mai Luang Prabang Vientiane Chiang Rai Hanoi and Ha Long Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh We spent 6 days and 6 nights in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, arriving on … Continue reading Around-The-World Trip Update and Expenses: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Around-The-World Trip Update and Expenses: Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

If you haven’t read any of the prior expense reports from our 5-month Around-The-World trip, check them out below: Scotland Ireland Morocco London Berlin Munich Chiang Mai Luang Prabang Vientiane Chiang Rai Hanoi and Ha Long We spent 13 days and 14 nights between Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, arriving … Continue reading Around-The-World Trip Update and Expenses: Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Progress to Financial Independence- October 2018

Whew, October was a rough month for equities and a bit of a scary month for me financially! The S&P 500 index was down about 7% on the month and international and emerging markets didn't fair very well either. My portfolio definitely took a hit, but I didn't lose any sleep over it since the … Continue reading Progress to Financial Independence- October 2018

The Guide to Minimizing Dining Expenses While Traveling Internationally

This is the second part in my series on saving money when traveling internationally. If you haven't read the first part on saving money on housing expenses while traveling, then check out that post to learn more about our current trip and my goal to spend less than $6,000 while traveling around the world for … Continue reading The Guide to Minimizing Dining Expenses While Traveling Internationally

Around-The-World Trip Update and Expenses: Hanoi and Ha Long

If you haven’t read any of the prior expense reports from our trip, check them out below: Scotland Ireland Morocco London Berlin Munich Chiang Mai Luang Prabang Vientiane Chiang Rai We spent 11 days and 11 nights between Hanoi and Ha Long, Vietnam, arriving on the evening of October 4th from Chiang Rai, Thailand and … Continue reading Around-The-World Trip Update and Expenses: Hanoi and Ha Long

Interview on the “ChooseFI” Podcast

I was very excited to be featured on the ChooseFI podcast after an interview I had last month with The hosts Brad and Jonathon. I talked about my path to FI including working only 3 years full time, having a 90% savings rate, and some tips on how I have been able to travel the … Continue reading Interview on the “ChooseFI” Podcast

How It’s Possible to Retire in Five Years or Less: The Power of Your Savings Rate

Whenever someone finds out that I worked only three years full time after graduating from physical therapy school, and that I'm very close to financial independence at 29 years old, the natural question that follows is, "How is that possible?" The answer to that question lies in the magic of my savings rate. My Savings … Continue reading How It’s Possible to Retire in Five Years or Less: The Power of Your Savings Rate

Around-The-World Trip Update and Expenses: Chiang Rai, Thailand

If you haven’t read any of the prior expense reports from our trip, check them out below: Scotland Ireland Morocco London Berlin Munich Chiang Mai Luang Prabang Vientiane We spent 7 days and 7 nights in Vientiane, Laos, arriving on the evening of September 27th from Vientiane, Laos and leaving on the afternoon of October … Continue reading Around-The-World Trip Update and Expenses: Chiang Rai, Thailand