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What if you could build a lower-cost, adventure-filled lifestyle for your family without flying across the world? We spent 90 days in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico uncovering how the local schools, sights, culture, and neighborhoods measure up.

We caught over 100 fish a day, ate daily wood-fired shore lunches on remote islands, and got to live the luxury fly-in life at an exclusive Canadian lodge. Here is the full story of our off-grid trip to Reindeer Lake, Saskatchewan—from bald eagles and moose to catching the biggest fish of my life.

We traded the threat of Hantavirus for 25 days of unlimited soft-serve and stingray petting. See why we ditched the 20-hour flight for a $9k family voyage from Brisbane to Seattle.

We wanted to see the Great Barrier Reef, and we had a cruise leaving from Brisbane. Naturally, instead of taking a quick 2-hour flight, we decided to push the family to the brink and drive the 20-hour, 1000-mile stretch of the Queensland coast over 12 days.

We came to Bali for the culture and the jungle, but we stayed for the balance of adventure and Western comfort. From "free-range" schools to wardobe-upgrading boutiques, Ubud shows why choosing the beaten path is sometimes the smartest move for a family on the road.

A 1-mile island with zero cars, world-class snorkeling, great vibes, and 100% freedom. See why Gili Air is the ultimate "free-range" parenting paradise.

Hoi An is Vietnam’s city of crafts, offering families a blend of ancient history, creative workshops, and affordable luxury. Check out how we explored the city.

We retired early to see the world with our kids, but three weeks in a two-room apartment in Koh Lanta taught us that even in paradise, some 'separation' is a non-negotiable line item. From shark snorkeling to finding community, here is how we balanced adventure and sanity on Thailand’s best family island.

762 curves, $5 scooters, and a village of worldschoolers. Pai is the ultimate "off-grid" sweet spot for families chasing FI. See why we ditch the safe resorts for the rice paddies.

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.

Fethiye, Turkey gave us boat trips, markets, sea turtles, and the kind of sunsets you remember forever. Early retirement gave us the time to enjoy them with our kids—without waiting for “someday.“

Kayakoy, Hisaronu & Oladunez: three Turkish towns, five beaches, and a ghost village — all part of our early retirement summer with the kids.

We cruised rivers in Dalyan, swam off Datça’s rocky beaches, soaked in mud baths, and watched sea turtles feast — all with three little kids. But somewhere between Dalyan and Datca, we rethought about what “home” really means.

We took three little kids to Turkey’s most iconic hot springs… and didn’t lose a single Croc. Here’s how we survived (and actually enjoyed) Pamukkale’s thermal pools — even in the summer heat.

Check out hot air balloons in Cappadocia, Turkey with kids—plus tips on where to stay, what to do, and why this bucket list trip fits perfectly with the FI lifestyle.

If you want real value, beach days, fresh seafood, cobblestone charm, and sunshine that keeps everyone (mostly) sane—Algarve with kids is the spot. Here's how we did it.