early retirement

These posts deal with money and/or time in early retirement as Earth Vagabonds budget slow travel the world in a continuous travel lifestyle.

early retirement travel means different currencies and money strategies

Blog problems

By Theo / November 22, 2023 / commentary, early retirement

Our hosting provider let us down.

Items left behind during budget slow travel

By Theo / July 31, 2023 / budget slow travel, early retirement, travel experts

things left behind while traveling can be sent to mail boxes etc.

Even with years of travel experience, sometimes things are missing.

‘Kortn’s Crib’ — Bucharest Airbnb edition

By Theo / July 23, 2023 / budget slow travel, early retirement

bucharest airbnb building in romania

Video tour: see what $650 a month in the Romanian capital looks like.

Into the heart of Transylvania – underground In Alba Iulia

By Ellen / July 6, 2023 / commentary, early retirement

view of alba iulia from airbnb rental in transylvania

The view from our Airbnb rental was one part a great stay.

Music to the (fading) ears

By Theo / June 29, 2023 / early retirement

scorpions give a concert in belgrade serbia

Rockin’ at different concerts in early retirement.

Debt ceiling debacle might leave budget slow travelers in a lurch

By Theo / May 20, 2023 / early retirement

debt ceiling debacle might leave slow travelers in a lurch

All thanks to a political game of chicken.

Unique yoga school in Rishikesh has excellent story

By Ellen / May 13, 2023 / early retirement

ramana's garden yoga school rishikesh india

Om Shanti… Ellen found a fantastic yoga teacher!

Vipassana meditation retreat as an American in India

By Ellen / May 6, 2023 / early retirement

vipassana meditation retreat center dhamma setu in chennai, india

Golden silence and self exploration.

Shanti India School in Bodhgaya is impressive

By Ellen / April 18, 2023 / early retirement

theo ellen and diane visit shanti india school in bodhgaya

Against all odds, these kids thrive.

A vacation from vacation

By Theo / December 31, 2022 / early retirement

casa grand apartment complex, chennai, india

Theo found a deal near a beach.

Early retirement to Malaysia: What life is really like here

By Theo / July 10, 2022 / early retirement, travel experts

It’s our third time!

‘Travel the world in retirement’ pep talk

By Ellen / May 30, 2022 / early retirement, travel experts

You’ve planned and saved – but still have doubts.

So many tears

By Theo / April 14, 2022 / budget slow travel, commentary, early retirement

Theo has so many tears leaving Malay, Aklan, Philippines, for Bangkok, Thailand.

Theo is emotional about leaving the Philippines.

Norman’s grave

By Theo / February 23, 2022 / commentary, early retirement

Norman's grave in Malay, Aklan, Philippines, and a picture of the former U.S. service member.

Theo’s effort to help a dead expat.

2021: A final roundup from the Philippines

By Theo / January 16, 2022 / commentary, early retirement

Boracay Island as seen from mainland Malay Municipality from tribal Ati land in the Philippines.

What a year!

I said ‘No’ to the Ati

By Theo / November 3, 2021 / early retirement

left, Ati school with barbed wire fence; right, Emma at the school

Theo didn’t like this request.

Smoke on the Water, Stairway to Heaven, & Thunderstruck

By Theo / September 22, 2021 / early retirement

'Natural' soak pit on Ati land in Malay, Aklan, Philippines.

Rockin’ out more Ati improvements.

Water slide, water work, water help for Filipinos

By Theo / August 24, 2021 / commentary, early retirement

ati water slide and project update

A slip-‘n-slide, an overflow, a hydraulic consultation.

Sprouting seeds, growing hope with our Ati friends

By Theo / August 19, 2021 / commentary, early retirement

Ati tribe members dig earth for a garden in Kurong Village, Malay, Aklan, Philippines.

Back to basics for food security.

Fishing, farming, and feeding families

By Theo / August 15, 2021 / commentary, early retirement

More help for our Filipino friends.