Paul and I established decades ago that travel ranked highest on our priority lists. In order to ensure we could realize our adventurous dreams every year we learned to do things slightly different than many other couples raising young families.
Logic would dictate that in order to travel as much as we do, our combined income would have to be substantially high. In truth we found that the amount of our income had less to do with our traveling than the way we used that income.
Putting travel at the top of the list often meant choosing 2nd hand stores if the boys needed new hockey pants, or deciding to steer clear of changing out furniture just because. If it ain't broke - we don't replace it. If it is broke - we fix it. As much as we might have admired someone else's fancy new gadgets, we never desired them if it meant our vacations would be in jeopardy.
And yes - we count our pennies. Literally. Paul's annual roll up can net a few hundred dollars - which can easily cover 10-14 days of campground costs.
It might not be a way of living for everyone, but it sure feeds our souls! And we're proud we were able to introduce our kids to so much of North America, Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean all by choosing adventure as our #1 priority.
Feeling grateful,
Louise
Paul's annual roll-up. $277.50
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