A few months ago in the post below, I asked if anyone wanted me to elaborate on what I learned about all the benefits of library cards and I was pleasantly surprised that a lot of people did! So this is me fulfilling that promise.
Category: Spending
5 Years Of Early Retirement: Finances, What’s Changed And What’s Next?
How have I now been retired longer than I held my longest job? Longer than I was in college? Literally how 🙂 ? I have no idea, but it’s true. Time is flying and I’m celebrating completing Year 5 of my early retirement!
So to commemorate the end of my 5th retired year and get pumped for the 6th, I wanted to go over where I’ve been, what I’ve spent, any revelations I’ve had, and what’s next in retirement 🙂 . Let’s get into it!
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Review: Singapore Air Economy Class – Tokyo, Japan to LAX for $44
We’ve finally reached the end of my “flying around Asia and Oceania on points” saga. This is the last flight I took in that batch that I booked with Singapore KrisFlyer points, which all together allowed me to spend the first quarter of 2025 galavanting around Japan and New Zealand while spending a total of $160.06 USD on international flights. Madness 🙂 .
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Review: Stonehenge & The Cotswolds Tour From Bath, England
This summer I returned to the UK for the first time in about a decade and this was my Partner’s first time in the country of countries. His mother absolutely loves visiting the UK and her favorite part is the Cotswolds.
So one of my goals during our stay in Bath was to visit the smaller towns in the Cotswolds (I later learned that Bath itself is technically in the Cotswolds, but has a very different vibe since it’s a much bigger city). Continue reading “Review: Stonehenge & The Cotswolds Tour From Bath, England”
The Month Of Bath: August 2025 Recap
Hello from the rolling hills of the English countryside 🙂 . I’m writing this while sitting in my garden listening to new-to-me birdsongs and feeling the sun on my face. Let’s see what I got up to in August!
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Slow Travel Review: Amsterdam, The Netherlands – The Land Of Canals and Bikes
Since I retired in 2020 and started traveling the world, I’ve had a goal to only visit places that are 70F and sunny. My mood is instantly improved in sunny weather and a temperature that’s not too hot and not too cold makes exploration infinitely more comfortable.
So why did I live in The Netherlands for a month in the winter of 2024 🙂 ? I was in Amsterdam from early November to early December and I’m very glad I decided to break my rule and explore this beautiful city during those months. Let’s jump into why.
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I Became A NY Resident (Again): Real ID, Voting, Libraries, Healthcare and Taxes
It finally happened 🙂 . After 10 years as a resident of Washington State, I am once again a New York resident. I previously lived in NYC from 2011 to 2015 and now I’m back baby!
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The Best Budget Earbuds: Soundcore Space A40
Last year I was on the search for the best over-ear headphones I could find. After a lot of research, polling y’all, and testing, I found them!
Well now it’s time to expand that search to earbuds, which up to this point I thought would never be for me. So let’s see what changed 🙂 .
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