Explore the challenges of overbooking activities during vacations and how family dynamics influence trip planning. Learn how a flexible travel schedule post-Financial Independence brings advantages like avoiding crowds and enjoying off-peak travel. Discover the balance between structured planning and spontaneous exploration while discussing the shift in travel perspectives post-retirement.
A seven day vacation or 5 weeks of travel - which would you prefer? When you're working towards financial independence, vacations are a time to set aside work and everyday chores. But they're constrained by things you don't often control: accrued vacation time, work and school schedules, business obligations, and holidays, to name a few. In this episode, Eric and Jason compare notes from their two respective sides of FI and their recent vacations: 7 days for Pre-FI Eric and 5 weeks for Post-FI Jason. See just how different is travel once you reach FI and the constraints have been removed.
For more information on Jason's five-week trip, check out his blog post on the topic: https://thenextphaseisnow.com/longest-vacation-of-my-life/