WIDE = Retire(d) Early
What is life really like when you retire early?
We wanted our freedom to travel more – and we have
Free to try new things, experiment and learn
Making the most of our lives in ways meaningful to us
These posts are all about what we’ve done and what we’ve learned
In the spirit of inspiring others as to what is possible
Home Or Away?
Home or away? No, not the TV program but when you can live (almost) anywhere in the world - how...
Read MoreAn Experiment With Work
Experimenting with work? Has early retirement all gone wrong? What's going on?!?
Read MoreAlternative Realities
Ever have a moment in your life when life seems to split into alternative realties?
Read MoreSlow Travel In Portugal: Hiking The Rota Vicentina
The Rota Vicentina is one of the less well known hiking trails of Portugal - but worth every step...
Read MoreAdapting Financially
After almost four years of early retirement, there's one thing I've learned that really helps things go smoothly...
Read MoreAn Adventure Experiment
If you're a natural planner like me - what happens when you go travelling for the first time without a...
Read MoreCelebrating In Spain With Tapas, Hiking…And Beer!
How do you celebrate early retirement? We did it with tapas and hiking in Spain.....plus a few chilled beers along...
Read MoreLiving Life To The Fullest: Future Self, Are You Listening?
Dear Future Self – Have You Been Living Your Life To The Fullest? Really? Do you even know what living...
Read MoreEarly Retirement: How Do You Define Work Anyway?
Like most things in life – the idea of early retirement seems to provoke a range of responses. One of...
Read MoreWho’s Up For Planning A Road Trip? Me…Me..!!
There's a lot to be said for planning a road trip. A trip tailor made just for you - without...
Read MoreHow Much Does A South African Safari In Kruger Park Cost? And Is It Worth It?
A South African safari is an experience like no other, whichever style you choose. We tried three different ways, from...
Read MoreWhy Slow Travel Is An Experience Worth Trying
Slow travel has many benefits - both for you and the places around you. These are my favourites from our...
Read MoreIs House Sitting Really A Free Holiday? Our Honest Answer & How-To Guide
Ever wondered whether house sitting really is just one long free holiday or what it's really like? Learn from our...
Read MoreTwo Years After Early Retirement – Do I Miss Work?
A lot of people wonder if they will miss working in retirement. This is what I've found since retiring early...
Read MoreMy Reality Of Online Volunteering
Like a lot of people, I've always got a lot out of helping others. This is my reality of volunteering...
Read MoreLife After Early Retirement: Two Years Later
Want to know more about how life changes after early retirement? We recently hit our two year anniversary of retiring...
Read MoreTravel During The Covid Pandemic: Our Experience
Curious to know what travel during the covid pandemic is like? Learn more about what to really expect from our...
Read MoreLife After FIRE: Surprise
Curious to know the reality of life after reaching financial independence? See if these will surprise you the way they...
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