Most people assume you need a fortune to travel the world or live a freedom lifestyle. The truth? It often costs far less than staying put.
In this episode, I unpack the idea of your Freedom Number — the monthly amount you really need to live the lifestyle you want. Not someone else’s Instagram version, but yours.
You’ll hear stories from fellow nomads living happily on everything from $500 a month in Cambodia to $8,500 in Belize — and how defining their number gave them confidence, focus, and motivation.
I’ll also walk you through a simple “dirty desktop” budgeting exercise to calculate your own Freedom Number and start designing a lifestyle that feels exciting and achievable.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why travel can cost less than staying home (no cars, gyms, or endless bills).
The myth of needing six figures (and how little you might actually need).
Real nomad budgets: $500 to $8,500 a month, and what each lifestyle looks like.
A step-by-step exercise to calculate your own Freedom Number.
How knowing your number creates confidence, focus, and motivation.
Practical ways to start moving toward it — from trimming expenses to launching micro-hustles.
Key Takeaway
Freedom isn’t about being rich. It’s knowing your number, designing your lifestyle around it, and taking small steps to fund it. Once you see your number clearly, freedom stops feeling like “someday” and starts looking like soon.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Lifestyle Budget Planner (print version + online calculator version) – Map out your number with ease.
200+ Side Hustle Ideas for 50+ Nomads – A free resource to spark inspiration.
Start the Right Side Hustle Course – Discover the micro-hustle that fits your personality and lifestyle.
The original thread from my 50+ Nomads FB group – Thank you to all who shared their experiences!
Join the 50+ Nomad Club
If you’re ready to start building your dream lifestyle, whether that’s travelling full-time, living part-year overseas, or creating more freedom at home, you’ll love The 50+ Nomad Club.
Inside, you’ll get practical strategies, inspiration, and a supportive community of like-minded adventurers who believe adventure never retires.
Download My Free Guide
📖 How to Become a Digital Nomad in Your 50s & Beyond
This practical guide will help you map out your portable income, choose the right business model for you, and start planning your first nomadic leap with confidence.
Tell Me About You!
What’s your story? What are your goals and dreams right now?
What was your biggest takeaway from this episode, and how could you apply it to your own journey?
Please comment below and let’s explore this together. Your story, your goals & your takeaways could be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.
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