February 2020 Expenses Part II (86% Savings Rate)
Where am I? I am still in Cotacahi, Ecuador. WanderWallet App I continue to use the WanderWallet app on my iPhone to record all expenses....
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Christina Gawlik
Mar 1, 20203 min read
Life as an Expat in Ecuador
I was going to title this post, "Living Like a Local in Ecuador" but my experience has been more about hanging with the other expats in...
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Christina Gawlik
Feb 15, 20203 min read
February 2020 Expenses Part I (92% Savings Rate)
Where am I? I am still in Cotacahi, Ecuador. WanderWallet App I continue to use the WanderWallet app on my iPhone to record all expenses....
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Christina Gawlik
Feb 13, 20203 min read
I carry too much stuff
Today I decided to inventory my belongings and the outcome: I need to downsize MORE! The picture below shows only my clothes and shoes. I...
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Christina Gawlik
Feb 9, 20201 min read
Is it safe traveling the world solo?
YES. This is by far the most frequently asked question I receive, and let me turn it back around: Why do you think you’re safe in your...
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Christina Gawlik
Feb 5, 20201 min read
Tranquil Life in Ecuador
I’m 6 weeks into my 11 week Ecuadorian journey and I know the remaining time will go by too fast. Cotacachi, Ecuador is tranquil. The...
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Christina Gawlik
Jan 27, 20204 min read
How I use Credit Card Points
I have been utilizing credit card points for travel since my 20s, so this concept is not new to me. Although I have several credit cards...
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Christina Gawlik
Jan 19, 20205 min read
January 2020 Expenses (89% Savings Rate)
I'm truly excited to share how affordable world travel is with my family, friends, and new connections. I just couldn't wait to launch...
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Christina Gawlik
Jan 14, 20205 min read
Insurance, Cell Phone, & Data Plans
Do I have health insurance? Yes. I consulted with an insurance broker and learned the differences about travel insurance verses health...
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Christina Gawlik
Jan 11, 20203 min read
A Taste of Ecuador
I arrived in Ecuador on December 23, 2019; just in time to enjoy some holiday festivities. I could hear fireworks and music each night....
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Christina Gawlik
Jan 6, 20203 min read
How do I find my accommodations?
My network of family and friends have been wonderful in finding most of my accommodations thus far. Someone knows someone, who either has...
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Christina Gawlik
Jan 3, 20201 min read
My Top Online Resources for Travel & FI
A list of some Facebook Groups, websites, people, and podcasts that I’ve enjoyed learning from to reach my travel and FIRE goals.
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Christina Gawlik
Dec 29, 20194 min read
6 Months in Mexico
Food, Friends and Fun! I spent June thru November 2019 along the east coast of Mexico in the state of Quintana Roo. I split my time...
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Christina Gawlik
Dec 28, 20192 min read
Make new friends, and keep the old.
A quick shout out to Girl Scouts of America for teaching me the phrase, “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other...
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Christina Gawlik
Dec 27, 20195 min read
25 hour work week and a 6-Figure Income
How did I start earning six figures working only 25 hours a week? I leveraged 15+ years of experience in my field of expertise. Working...
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Christina Gawlik
Dec 26, 20194 min read
What to know before I go
Google is my friend! I started joining a number of Facebook groups about digital nomads to learn more about how other people are...
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Christina Gawlik
Dec 25, 20194 min read
How do I support myself?
I have not won the lottery. I work hard but I don’t live to work, I work a little so I can live a lot. Here’s a bit of a backstory to...
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Christina Gawlik
Dec 24, 20192 min read
I sold everything
Yep, it’s all gone. The house, the car, the shoes (oh, I had so many shoes), the clothes, kitchenware, jewelry, purses, furniture,...
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Christina Gawlik
Dec 23, 20193 min read
My "Why"
I have two goals with my new lifestyle choice: 1) travel the world, and 2) reach FIRE. Travel As a young child, my parents took my sister...
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