• Lisbon: First Impressions

    It took us six full days and four guided tours to cover even a small portion of central Lisbon. And it still feels like we have barely scratched the surface. The city is beautiful in every possible way, and it has been exciting to discover something new around seemingly every corner. Lisbon is overflowing with

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  • Exit . . . Stage Left

    Stuart here. It’s been almost 18 months since I officially left the corporate world behind. My original early retirement plan was to work until sometime in 2024, when I was projecting to hit our financial independence (FI) target, but I had begun to realize by early 2023 that I needed to accelerate that timeline. The

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  • Our Destination Selection Process

    How did we choose the places we’re going to visit this year? The answer is somehow both more and less scientific than you might think. In the early (pre-COVID) days of dreaming up our slow travel adventure, Stuart began putting together a list of places that might be fun to visit for an extended stay.

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  • Europe Itinerary – 2025

    Europe Itinerary – 2025 For those who might like to know where we’re going over the next several months, here is the current itinerary. There are still a few side trips to be determined later, and all dates and destinations are subject to change depending on what’s happening in the world. Drop us a line

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Welcome to Our Blog!

After achieving financial independence and retiring early in October 2023, we decided to pursue our dream to sell, donate, trash or store all our belongings and slow travel around the world. Our next big step is a 9-month trial run in Europe. We are excited for you to join us on our global slowmad journey.

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