The Liberty Leave Blog
Explore practical tips, inspiring stories, and personal journeys to help you navigate your own career break. From financial strategies to travel tips, we've got everything you need to make your Liberty Leave a reality.
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Career Breaks
Guidance on taking intentional time off, from sabbatical planning, to mini-retirement destinations, to navigating what's next.
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Tools and strategies to help you make and manage with intention.
Travel
Destination guides, digital nomad tips, trip recaps, and real talk on what it actually costs to live and work abroad.
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How to Do a Subscription Clean-Up to Reclaim Your Coins
If your bank account’s ever hit you with a surprise subscription charge, you’re not alone. This post walks you through a quick subscription audit so you can cancel what’s not serving you, plug the leaks, and redirect those dollars toward something that actually matters.
Throwback: I spent one month in the “Digital Nomad Capital of the World” talking to 20+ Remote Workers.Here’s what I learned.
I spent a month in Chiang Mai, Thailand, diving deep into the digital nomad lifestyle. From teaching online to launching businesses abroad, I spoke with 20+ remote workers about how they make it all work—and what makes this city so magnetic.
The Ultimate Travel Gift Guide for the Jetsetter in Your Life
Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite traveler? I’ve rounded up my go-to travel essentials after visiting 34+ countries. From safety must-haves to solo-friendly gadgets, these are the Liberty Leave-approved products I never pack my bags without.
How much I spent living in Malaga, Spain🇪🇸 (January 2024)
Our first full month in Malaga came with sunshine, tapas... and a little sticker shock. From downtown rent to way too much takeout (hello, no oven), here’s exactly what my partner and I spent living in Spain on the Youth Mobility Visa, and how we plan to cut costs next month.
5 Digital Side Hustle Ideas to Increase Your Income Streams
If your job disappeared tomorrow, would your income disappear with it? This post covers 5 online side hustle ideas you can start from anywhere to build extra income and flexibility, plus a few bonus ideas if none of those spark joy.
5 Tips To Save Money on Your Travels
Traveling doesn’t have to break the bank. After visiting 34+ countries, I’ve learned how to stretch a dollar without sacrificing the experience. From flexible booking to local eats and secret upgrade hacks, here are my top tips for saving while seeing the world.
I Moved Abroad: My Honest 1-Year Recap Living in Malaga, Spain
One year in Malaga taught me more than any travel blog ever could. From navigating life on a Youth Mobility Visa to building community, learning Spanish, and adjusting to a slower pace—this is the real, unfiltered look at what it’s like to move abroad.
Throwback: My Experience Solo Travelling Asia for 5 Months While A Global Pandemic Developed
I set off for a solo trip through Southeast Asia in late 2019—unaware a global pandemic was about to unfold. From blissful beach days to empty airports and panic in the Philippines, here’s the story of how my Liberty Leave collided with COVID-19.
6 Tips to Protect Your Online Accounts from Hackers
Hackers are getting smarter…but so can you. With scams on the rise, this post breaks down 6 practical steps to secure your online banking and financial accounts, from enabling 2FA to avoiding public Wi-Fi slip-ups. Stay alert, stay protected.