Trying for FI
Sharing stories and strategies from the daily grind toward our financial independence. We are a Queer blended family of five living in the Bay Area and are "late starters" dedicated to Trying for FI!
Trying for FI
Redefining Wealth on Vacation: A FIRE Family’s $5,000 Getaway
Is it possible to take a meaningful family vacation without blowing your FIRE goals? In this episode, we share how we spent a week in La Paz, Mexico as a family of five — for under $5,000 — and how the trip deepened our evolving definition of wealth.
We cover:
• How we planned and budgeted (including credit card hacks and DIY adventure gear)
• What we prioritized to increase time wealth and ease
• Sticky money moments — when we said “no” to overpriced fried food and “yes” to rubber ducky chaos
• What we wouldn't change (like getting ice cream every day 🍦)
• Why we believe travel can be part of our wealth goals rather than derail them
For us, this wasn’t just a vacation. It was a way to live our values — choosing connection, simplicity, and joyful memories now, not just in some future retirement.
We also share a few stories that surprised us, what helped the kids reflect on value, and how we enjoyed the experience again all together after landing back at home.
If you’ve been wondering whether travel, family and FIRE can coexist, this episode will inspire you to reconsider how you define wealth, and how to craft a trip that nourishes your family now.
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