Wandering with Pride: How an LGBTQ Couple Used the FIRE Method to Retire Early & Travel the World w/ Their Canine Companions w/ Stephanie & Gillian of Our Freedom Years #20

Are you a travel enthusiast with furry companions? Or perhaps a member of the LGBTQ community seeking inspiration for your own globetrotting adventures? 

If so, look no further! This week's episode will warm your heart and spark your wanderlust as Stephanie & Gillian share their experience as full-time travelers with their beloved dogs, Jasper &  Huxley.

Stephanie and Gillian are the adventurous duo behind the vibrant travel blog and YouTube channel, Our Freedom Years.  Listen in as they share their remarkable journey of achieving financial independence and embracing a life of full-time travel. 

Using the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) method, they unlocked a world of endless possibilities. With their two adorable canine companions, they embarked on a global adventure that has spanned an incredible four years.

In this episode, we dive into their inspiring story, as they reveal how they got clear about what they truly desired in life and fearlessly pursued their dreams. Their infectious joy and unwavering determination will captivate your heart and leave you feeling inspired to chase your own travel aspirations.

Topics Discussed:

• Sometimes it's more than just wanting to travel
• The ease of traveling with pets
• Ways to save when booking on Airbnb
• LGBTQ travel
• The joy of true freedom

Resources:

Connect with Stephanie & Gillian -
Our Freedom Years: Blog
Our Freedom Years: YouTube
Instagram
Traveling w/ Pets: EU Pet Passport
Compare Worldwide Cost of Living by Country: Numbeo

Episode Details:

12:45 - "One big part of it was having the vision for the future, for what we wanted our future life to look like."

17:35 - "We got the EU Pet Passport, and with that, we actually don't have to do any more paperwork when we're traveling so that makes European travel super easy."

18:55 - "We totally ignore the pet filter, because if you click the pet filter, there's almost nothing We learned early on to actually make our shortlist."

32:02 - "Returning back to that like gratitude for the life that we're living is very grounding, and a very useful reminder just to take a pause."

36:49 - "One of the first things we always recommend is start tracking your own expenses."