Mini Retirement Project

Author - Debbie Lim

Planning The Itinerary

planning the itinerary

For me personally, the most exciting part of a trip has always been planning the itinerary. I’ve planned many trips in the past, as i tend to go on traditional type holidays at least twice a year. This time however, the itinerary style would have to be a little different. First of all, I’m no longer on a ‘Binge Holiday’ — squeezing to do/see as much as possible in a short burst of time. I’m doing a  long term travel aka mini retirement— taking my own sweet time with no fixed itinerary. The initial itinerary is a bare...

Life Lessons On Turning 3-0

This has got to be the first time I’ve typed out those digits. Where has all the time gone? It will definitely take me awhile to get used to that number. In the spirit of turning a new full digit older, I’ll attempt to write down those little bit of wisdom I have learned along the way in the short time I’ve been here. “Before you start a new journey, stop, reflect and learn from your past.” In no particular order.. #1 Learn to let go — This is something I’ve struggled with the most. What i tell myself these days is that life...

Today Is the Start of A New Adventure

So I’ve decided, just 1hr to turning a new digit in life, that it’s time I take control of my happiness and do something in life that makes me feel wholesomely happy. We’ve finally committed to a date to embark on our much discussed mini retirement —  October 15th. Our mini retirement was inspired by Tim Ferris’s concept of taking a break from your usual life routine to  pursue your passions now, wherever or whatever it is. It is not about running away from reality, as we are still moving on with our lives just with a...