The Cash vs. Time Dilemma Ever spend hours scouring the internet for the cheapest possible flight, only to realise it’s that price because you’ll be stuck in an airport for a painful amount of time for a layover…? Well, if so, you’ve probably found yourself in a bit of a pickle; do you spend another […]
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Renting out your home while on sabbatical can be a smart way to cover costs and ease your travels. However, it’s not without its challenges. From choosing the right tenants to navigating insurance and estate agents, there are plenty of details to consider. In this blog, I share our journey and lessons learned to help you make informed decisions for a stress-free experience.
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So, You Want to Rent Your House Out? You’ve wisely taken my advice and decided to go on a sabbatical, haven’t you?… Yes? I thought so – great choice! But, what about your house? That’s the next hurdle. If you’re strange enough to have read any of my other blogs, you’ll know that Mary-Ann and
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Madeira, a Portuguese island closer to Morocco, offers a mix of European culture and volcanic scenery. Visitors can explore lush banana plantations, quirky seafront spots in Funchal, enjoy scenic viewpoints and hikes, taste unique local cuisine, and historical wines. Renting a car is recommended for navigating the island’s hilly terrain.
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Stuck in a rut and lacking confidence? Travel might just be the cure. Whether you’re a middle-aged bloke feeling the pinch of routine or someone grappling with self-doubt, hitting the road offers more than just a change of scenery. It provides a unique opportunity to embrace self-assurance and clarity. From overcoming fear of the unknown to gaining a deeper understanding of your own strengths, travel can be a transformative experience.
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I’m getting on a bit now. By the time we embark on our sabbatical, I will have survived thirty-four trips around the sun. Aches, pains, injuries, and general ailments have become part of my identity. I’d feel out of sorts if I didn’t wake up every morning with backache or get a stiff hip when
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The Struggle to Choose. Want to hear an embarrassing and cringe-worthy first-world problem that Mary-Ann and I have struggled with? I don’t know if it’s something all couples face, or whether it’s only reserved for the most ridiculous among us. But many tense conversations and arguments have stemmed from it, even the occasional need for
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Money saving mindset for your dream sabbatical! As I’ve mentioned a few times before, if you aren’t careful, saving money can become quite a taxing and overbearing ordeal. It can work its way into the forefront of your every waking thought and decision. You end up saying “no” to parties, weekend trips, or days out.
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Our Journey: Why It Took So Long to Fund a 6-Month Sabbatical Let me begin by saying that I’ve dreamed of a ‘proper’ trip for many years. I distinctly remember, as a teenager, gazing at Google images of Bagan, Myanmar, and vowing I would visit one day. Now, having fulfilled that dream, during a short-ish
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Our Dream Trip: Delayed But Definitely Not Dead! About six years ago, Mary-Ann and I came up with a plan. It wasn’t particularly unique or fantastic, but it would afford us a six-month backpacking trip. Our strategy was simple: maximise savings by increasing our income and cutting costs like our lives depended on it. Two
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