**Finding Your Community** This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. You can check out the list of other posts here. Over the past few days, we’ve explored ways to become more self-sufficient to achieve financial independence. The more you can do on your own, the less […]

This is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. **Step 9: Minimize Your Stuff** You might be wondering how your belongings affect your journey to financial independence. It actually plays a significant role. Previously, I mentioned the importance of saving for your financial goals. The less stuff you have, […]

I’ve lived in several apartments over the past three years, including one in Casablanca, Morocco, and another in Antigua Guatemala, a charming colonial town that’s a UNESCO Heritage Site. Both places were popular with tourists, so I decided to look into renting out my space to travelers and discovered Airbnb. This platform lets you list […]

My boyfriend and I have been together for about two years. It’s been an interesting journey since we hardly knew each other before deciding to drop everything and travel the world. We’ve visited around 15 countries and spent every moment together, either exploring by day or sharing accommodations at night. Because of our unique lifestyle, […]

This article is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. We all have dreams about a life where money isn’t a concern, or where we don’t have to work at all. What would your dream life look like? Would you fish all day, spend time with family, or volunteer? […]

I’ve been reading a lot lately about budget-friendly dating and discussing finances in a relationship, but I’m still not entirely sure about how to approach it. My boyfriend and I wrapped up our motorcycle trip last month, and since he flew back to Guatemala, we ended our relationship. Now, I’m thinking about dating again. Even […]

**Reducing Your Energy Costs** This post is part of a 30-day series focused on achieving financial independence. A significant portion of your income likely goes towards energy expenses, including gas. Cutting back on these costs can free up money for your financial independence fund and benefit the planet as well—a win-win situation. **How to Lower […]

I’ve been traveling around Europe on a motorcycle from early April to the end of August. Back in 2011, my boyfriend (BF) and I did a similar trip from Guatemala to Seattle and then to Washington D.C. on his motorcycle. This time, it was my turn to get a bike and handle the depreciation. We […]

This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. Giving back is something I’m still trying to master. In Europe, people donate much less to charity compared to the US. We usually give a small amount to big NGOs and feel awkward when neighbors knock on our doors, […]

I just signed the sale agreement for my flat yesterday and I’m really hoping everything goes through smoothly! Hello! How was your September? Mine was pretty great; I enjoyed spending time in France with family and friends. As for my goals, here’s how I did: **Blogging Goals** – **Wins: 5** – **Fails: 2** I changed […]