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Midlife Travel, Maximum Adventure!

Travel doesn’t have to break the bank—unless you let it. The secret? It’s all about knowing when to go, where to find the best local bites and how to unlock travel hacks that let you see more, spend less and travel boldly. Whether you’re dreaming of bucket-list adventures or quick weekend getaways, I’ll show you how to make every trip unforgettable and affordable. Because midlife isn’t the time to slow down—it’s the time to go further (preferably) with a cocktail in hand.

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This is your go-to source for affordable luxury travel, smart money strategies and candid insights from an American living abroad. Whether you're planning your next adventure, stretching your travel budget or craving deeper cultural experiences, you'll find practical tips, honest reviews and real-world wisdom—delivered with humor and a Gen X perspective.

About Me

Hi there! I'm Wendy—a Gen Xpat who traded the American dream for European adventures.

After 10+ years abroad and a corporate shakeup, I discovered that midlife isn't a crisis—it's my Gen X passport to adventure! Now, I'm navigating ....

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Stop Copying Your Friend’s Credit Card Strategy
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Learn the Secret to Premium Credit Card Approvals
Hidden Cost of Budget Travel
Money Saving Travel Hacks for Gen X
The Power of Budgeting
Why Financial Literacy Matters
Buy Your Freedom, Not Stuff: True Fulfilment
Learn to Embrace Wealth
Why Comparison is Dangerous (and Beneficial)
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Savings rate vs. compound interest
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Change your PERSPECTIVE
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Why can’t I save money!!!!!!
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Prepared for the 70-year-old you?
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Change is easy right?!?!
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Design Your Life
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How spending helps you save
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My top 10 money mistakes
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How to Overcome the Fear of a Layoff (what to do now)
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Are you too comfortable with debt?

Why I Travel

When I was a little girl, my mom told me something that has stayed with me my entire life: "If you can read, you can travel the world." At the time, it was her way of encouraging me to explore beyond my small world through books.....

How to Enjoy Your Journey

You and I, we’ve spent decades making sure everyone else was okay. Kids, partners, parents, bosses — we’ve been holding it all together. And now, suddenly, the question is: What do I want?

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