Welcome
Imagine having the life of adventure that you’ve always dreamed of.
We’re Stephanie and Gillian, a couple who said goodbye to our corporate careers after years of saving and investing. We’ve been traveling the world full time ever since.
If you’re looking to pursue the life of your dreams, you can check out all the practical tips right here on our blog or join us in discovering our latest destination on YouTube.
Our latest posts
- 5 Tips for Experiencing Beautiful Lisbon Without the CrowdsWe came to Lisbon to see a destination famous for architecture, scenic lookouts and historic trams still running across town. What we weren’t expecting was the huge number of other tourists.
- That’s Right, the Rumours You’ve Heard are all TrueIf you caught our YouTube livestream or Instagram updates, you’ll know that it’s true: We’ve given up the life of nomads to create a home base in small town Ontario.
- We’re Saying Goodbye to a Very Adventurous 2023 – and Hello to a New ChapterOur happy new year wishes are coming to you from chilly Toronto. The sub-zero temperatures here are quite a contrast to our last January, which was spent in Medellin.
- Lisbon in 2023 was Even More Crowded Than We ExpectedFrom the moment of our arrival in Lisbon a month ago, we were absolutely shocked at the number of tourists crammed into this city.
- 5 Important Lessons that We’ve Learned About Full-Time TravelIt’s our “travel anniversary;” we’ve now had four years of life on the road. That’s not just four years of wonderful experiences; it’s also four years of challenges and frustrations.
- 5 Crucial Lessons About Full-Time Travel That You Need to KnowThese are the topics that rarely get discussed in blogs or vlogs but are absolutely essential for a life on the road.
- Travel is Suddenly a Lot More ExpensiveAs much as we were surprised by the inflation we saw in Europe – our expensive apartment in Budapest springs to mind – we’ve been floored by what we’re encountering here in Canada.
And you can find out more about us on our favourite podcasts and blogs…
As heard on…
Our Freedom Years with Stephanie & Gillian, My Most Authentic Life, January 2023
Traveling The World Full Time In Retirement w/ Stephanie & Gillian, My Money, November 2022
Designing Your Freedom Years with Stephanie Myers & Gillian Batt, More Money: Jessica Moorhouse, January 2021
How to Retire Before Age 40 with the FIRE Method, Badass Digital Nomads, September 2020
Saving For Financial Freedom & Travelling with Pets with Stephanie and Gillian from Our Freedom Years, The World Wanderers, August 2020
Our Freedom Years, FI Garage, July, 2020
How This Couple Retired Young to Travel the World, Winning to Wealth with Michael Lacy, July 2020
Trapped in Italy: When The Nomadic Life Goes Awry, Earn & Invest, June 2020
4 Key Tips for Investing in Volatile Markets, Queer Money, June 2020
Stephanie and Gillian of Our Freedom Years, The Nomad on FIRE, March 2020
As seen in…
Talking Money with Stephanie and Gillian from Our Freedom Years, All Options Considered, August 2022
How to Travel the World with Pets, Millennial Revolution, November 2021
Know Your Blogger Series: Our Freedom Years, Personal Finance Blogs, August 2020
What Happens to Digital Nomads During a Pandemic, The Ramble, April 2020