We’re Karl and Tina — a couple who spent decades living what most people would call “the American dream.” Karl served in law enforcement and the military. Tina built a successful career in the medical field. We raised a family, built a home, and checked all the boxes society told us to check.

But as we reached our 50s, a question kept surfacing:
“Is this really all there is?”

The answer was no. There was more waiting — and we wanted to find it.

So we made a decision that changed everything:
We sold nearly all of our belongings, packed two suitcases, two backpacks, a golf bag, and brought our dog Bennie along for the adventure. We walked away from routine and into a life of slow travel, discovering one destination at a time.

Since then, we’ve lived in places we once only dreamed about — Thailand, Mexico, South Africa, and beyond. We’ve immersed ourselves in new cultures, built lifelong memories, and created a lifestyle focused on freedom, health, and meaningful experiences.