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Let’s talk living in Puerto Vallarta paradise. Crissy the Brazilian shares her take on Puerto Vallarta. How she decided to live there, where she lives in Puerto Vallarta and some of her expat tips. Crissy has been in Puerto Vallarta since 2020 (yes during Covid) and had visited prior to that. She has a permanent apartment in Puerto Vallarta and travels extensively from there to the US, Europe and her home in Brazil. Crissy is well known in Puerto Vallarta for her ability to share information, collaborate and most importantly bring people together. She organizes parties at great locations around Puerto Vallarta – on the beaches, in a restaurant overlooking Banderas Bay, an amazing condo pool. Through Facebook (see links below) she has created a community in Puerto Vallarta sharing information about real estate to rent or buy, events, news, weather and more. In this Where’s BabZ | The Podcast, we discuss our shared experiences in Puerto Vallarta, love of the people and culture and how to enjoy life in Mexico – mostly by slowing down and appreciating where you are. You can find more information about Crissy and Puerto Vallarta on her Facebook pages: PV Places https://m.facebook.com/groups/pvplaces/?ref=sharehttps://m.facebook.com/groups/pvplaces/?ref=share&exp=8ce3 Puerto Vallarta Friends and Events https://m.facebook.com/groups/1162961544157062/?ref=sharehttps://m.facebook.com/groups/1162961544157062/?ref=share&exp=8ce3 ========== WATCH more videos 👀 🎦Playlist: Puerto Vallarta All You Need to Know https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIidJH76Qhhs5elcZphfZIctTwWFw_OD 🎦Playlist: How to Live Free When Traveling https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIidJH76Qhh2EtNvZ3HIxIfbkm955u-W 🎦 Playlist: How you can Live Free Housesitting around the World https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIidJH76QhiB1a5QoE0zma1ubOoqzvDj 🎦 Playlist: How to Really Enjoy Flying Business Class for Less https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIidJH76Qhj_rLj4kzOkGKdXKuJNjm_c ========== FOLLOW my travel tips and hacks 📧 JOIN my email list http://eepurl.com/injSXw 📖 READ the blog: https://www.WheresBabZ.com 😍 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/WheresBabZ 💙 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/btalisman 📩 Email: [email protected] LISTEN to the podcast 🎙️Where’s BabZ Travel Well for Less or Free: Apple https://apple.co/3LMxy3n Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0STBOvkaSx9M0rwlHah71U Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37825739-3ae2-4229-b079-d00792cca6f0/episodes/b91aca16-47d8-447b-9f1d-47a6b57369b7/where%E2%80%99s-babwhere%E2%80%99s-babz-trailer?ref=dm_sh_3aqhl5yJZwV43TUNjpB5OmUKZ   ==========   SHOP products I use and love: ✈️ Travel Gear https://kit.co/WheresBabZ/travel-gear 📚Books I love https://kit.co/WheresBabZ/book-recommendations ========== TRAVEL for less Viator - https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00006171&uid=U00297522&mcid=58086 Expedia - https://prf.hn/l/xnAej5k ========== FITNESS- staying in shape while traveling mind body and soul Peloton Equipment Peloton bikes are available for rental including membership, shoes, delivery and pick up.    https://www.onepeloton.com/referral/5c874d3d52974027af9db0f6d8608ec2?source=Profile%20Overview&locale=en-US&utm_source=ios_app&utm_medium=in_app FREE Peloton 60 day digital app trial ⁠https://www.onepeloton.com/digital/checkout/digital-gp-60d?code=MzFlOGNmNDUxODVkNGRhMzg5OTA3Nzg0MjNmY2MzYjJ8YzY4ZGY1ZTZhNWU5NDU4ZTgxOWU0NTk3YTE4NzcwZDM%3D&locale=en-US&utm_source=ios_app&utm_medium=in_app⁠  

Traveling well for less or free is made possible through financial freedom. A financial plan focused on how you want to enjoy your life, when you want it. Laura Lynch, CFP shares her expertise and financial advice on how our values and vision for ourselves can be shaped by the financial decisions we make. On this podcast, we talk about investment decisions that fuel your life. How are you funding your autonomy? This is about the tiny house movement, living with less, minimalism and focusing on the life you want and how you want to live it. How living with less, shrugging off societal expectations of big houses, cars and stuff can create a full and financially free life. Focusing on the life we want well lived, experiences that enhance our living can provide a better path to plan our life, work and retirement. There is a pivot that takes place mentally and physically to get there – depending on where you are in your life - anyone can get there if they want to. More on Laura Lynch, CFP www.thetinyhouseadviser.com @TheTinyHouseAdviser www.lesshousemoremoola.com ========= WATCH more videos on YouTube 👀 🎦 Playlist: Puerto Vallarta All You Need to Know https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIidJH76Qhhs5elcZphfZIctTwWFw_OD 🎦 Playlist: How to Live Free When Traveling https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIidJH76Qhh2EtNvZ3HIxIfbkm955u-W 🎦 Playlist: How you can Live Free Housesitting around the World https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIidJH76QhiB1a5QoE0zma1ubOoqzvDj 🎦 Playlist: How to Really Enjoy Flying Business Class for Less https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIidJH76Qhj_rLj4kzOkGKdXKuJNjm_c ========== FOLLOW my travel tips and hacks 📧 JOIN my email list 📖 READ the blog: 😍 Instagram 💙 Facebook 📩 Email: [email protected] YouTube Where's BabZ ========== SHOP products I use and love: ✈️ Travel Gear 📚 Books I love ========== TRAVEL for less Viator Expedia ========== 0:00 Intro - Laura Lynch, CFP - Fuel your life and autonomy 1:00 Less House More Moola & Traveling well for less 2:15 Housing your biggest expense 3:00 Average home price $428,000 and buying bigger 4:00 Flip the script do you need a big house to live the life you want now or later 4:30 Laura's Tiny House Story 5:00 Freedom from debt 6:00 Options to fund your own autonomy 7:00 Ways to build wealth beyond real estate 8:00 Less House More Moola Podcast 9:42 How tiny living can support financial security 10:30 Lifestyle transition or pivot planning 11:00 Chartered Financial Planner, RIA and fiduciary - what? 12:00 The Tiny House Adviser 13:15 Broker, Financial Planner, Fiduciary 15:00 Investment decisions that fuel life planning - Fee model for financial planning what is it 16:00 How to pivot to less is more 17:00 Laura's tiny living plan 18:00 Outro Music: Wander Musician: @iksonmusic [Some of the links above provide you with a discount and me with a referral bonus. As an Amazon Associate, I earn small commissions from qualifying purchases at no cost to you which helps support the channel and my solo travel.] #travelsolo #travelforfree #traveling #financialfreedom #minimalism #tinyhouse

In part 2, friend and former fundraiser, John Schmitt, shares his perspective on living, enjoying and retiring in Puerto Vallarta. We talk about life in Puerto Vallarta, things to do on vacation and what life is like when you're in Puerto Vallarta for more than a few weeks. Please listen to Part 1 where John shares how and why he decided to retire and buy a place in Puerto Vallarta. You may also watch this podcast on Where's BabZ YouTube channel video with added graphics and photos. #puertovallarta #livinginmexico #livinginpuertovallarta#puertovallarta #livinginmexico #livinginpuertovallarta #retirementplanning

John Schmitt shares his perspective on living, enjoying and retiring in Puerto Vallarta. As we both spent a lot of time in Chicago, finding a warmer climate, like Puerto Vallarta is a welcome relief. John spent time visiting Mexico and knew when he first went to Puerto Vallarta it was where he wanted to have a second home. We talk about life in Puerto Vallarta, things to do on vacation and how life is when you're in Puerto Vallarta for more than a few weeks. We recorded this on video and you can watch and listen to our conversation along with photos of Puerto Vallarta at Where's BabZ on YouTube. Part two will be posted next week.

In this episode, Randa and Mick give their advice to those full time nomads or those thinking about traveling full time. Based on their travel experience, they share what's worked for them and how they are learning to adapt on the go. Be sure to check out Mick's Instagram feed with reels and photos of their travels. Like me, they are committed to the nomad life and not looking back. We hope you found the conversation useful and valuable. Please leave a comment and be sure to check out Where's BabZ The Blog and YouTube Channel for photos, travel information and inspiration about how to travel well for less and even for free.

If you've ever dreamed of traveling full time but have been deterred by financial constraints, this episode of Where’s BabZ is a must-listen. Randa and Mick share valuable insights and practical advice on how to make cruising a cost-effective and fulfilling way to satisfy your wanderlust. Get ready to set sail and embrace a life of adventure without compromising your budget. Randa and Mick explore the ways in which cruising help travelers save money on accommodation, meals, and entertainment. They talk about the inclusive nature of cruise fares, which often encompass a range of dining options, onboard activities, and world-class entertainment. By sharing insider tips on making the most of these offerings and avoiding unnecessary expenses, they demonstrate how cruising can provide exceptional value for full-time travelers. For more information on how to travel well for less or free, subscribe to Where’s BabZ The Blog and YouTube Channel.

Are you a traveler looking to enhance your budget while traveling? In this episode Reed Schenk and I talk about leveraging your assets, a car, home, condo, skills while traveling. We will uncover practical ways to make the most of what you have, creating unforgettable experiences on your journeys. From renting your condo and leveraging a support network, we dive into the various ways you can maximize your assets while on the road. We talk about platforms like Airbnb, Turo, Furnished Finders and VRBO. Explore the possibilities of reducing costs, immersing yourself in local communities, and forging long-lasting connections through the power of the sharing economy. Reed shares his experience cruising solo, getting great deals and why it’s cheaper to live as a nomad outside ofthe United States.  For more information about traveling well for less or free, be sure to subscribe to Where’sBabZ The Blog and YouTube channel.

Where's BabZ chats al fresco at the South Melbourne Market with Jessi and Robert. We were enjoying our croissants and I asked if I could record for The Where's BabZ podcast. They generously obliged. We talk about French pastry and how Agathé Patisserie in Melbourne is as good as any croissant in Paris and we've all been there so the bar is pretty high. Enjoy!

If you've thought about leaving behind the conventional life and pursuing your full time travel dreams, this episode of "Wanderlust Chronicles" is a must-listen. Randa and Mick share their budget busting ideas and practical advice on traveling full time. They discuss a feasible travel budget, including financial considerations, prioritizing expenses, and discovering ingenious ways to stretch every dollar. You will gain practical insights on saving strategies, generating income while traveling, and staying connected in remote areas. This is part 2 of the Wanderlust Chronicles. Randa and Mick are friends from Australia who left their 9-5 for a camper van and occasionally a cruise. Which is where I met them, crossing the Pacific from Sydney to Los Angeles and beyond. For more photos and writing about the trans-Pacific sail, see my blog Where's BabZ and for trip on how I travel for free or less than you think see Where's BabZ on YouTube. And you can always follow my travels on Instagram and #WheresBabZ. Thanks for listening. In Part 3 we talk about Mick's service to the Australian Navy, connecting with veterans on cruise ships and cruise life in general. Don't knock it till you've tried it. Until next time.

In this first episode, Randa and Mick, my new Australian friends, dive into the process of planning their transition to full-time travel. They share their personal journey, insights, and valuable tips to help aspiring nomads turn their travel dreams into reality.   Randa and Mick reveal how and when they decided to embrace a life of perpetual exploration, bidding farewell to the traditional 9-to-5 routine. They discuss the motivations that fueled their desire to travel full time by camper van in Australia and often enjoy a voyage across the sea – which is where we met sailing from Sydney to Los Angeles. This is part one of six in a wonderful chat we had during our sail across the Pacific Ocean. Mick has a great ⁠⁠⁠Instagram feed ⁠⁠⁠documenting their trips.   Randa and Mick are true nomads at heart, seeking freedom, discovery, and unforgettable experiences wherever they go. In the Wanderlust Chronicles series, our conversations include their travel philosophy, offering valuable tips and inspiration to fellow nomads who want to explore the world in unique ways.   We all agreed travel is not just about the destination—it's about the journey itself, people, food and experiences we have. This is part one of six in a wonderful chat we had during our sail across the Pacific Ocean. Mick has a great Instagram feed documenting their latest voyage where I met them on the Majestic Princess. This is part one of six in a wonderful chat we had during our sail across the Pacific Ocean.