The chapter delves into the experiences and insights gained from traveling after a hiatus, exploring the allure of a nomadic lifestyle, the comfort found during longer trips, and the transition back to routine. It also touches on future travel plans and considerations about budgeting for experiences in the pursuit of financial independence.
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/