India is intense. South Goa is the opposite. Quiet beaches, warm water, and slow days. Why this corner of India worked so well for our family.

We booked a $1,500/night Maldives resort for free using points. Then we did the unthinkable… we left the kids at home. Probably the best marriage decision we’ve made in years. Full story in the link in bio.

We took our kids through Rajasthan India for 10 days, from desert forts to lake palaces. We also reconnected with our roots and showed our girls a slice of India beyond Mumbai.

Early retirement gives you time—but what makes that time meaningful is people. Our 45-day European campervan trip with Traveling Village proved it.

We reached FI. Then came the question: now what? Our answer—retire early, sell everything, and long-term travel with three kids. Here’s what it really took to quit work and go all-in on travel.

We hit FI—but that was just the start. Here’s how we actually manage our money now: 4% rule, tax hacks, and a plan that lets us sleep at night.