This is one of the most common questions we get!

1. We Maximize Our Weekends and PTO
We’ve gotten really good at squeezing every drop out of our time off and weekends. Three-day weekends? We’re out of town. A random day off? That’s a mini road trip! Even regular weekends are fair game for local hikes, day trips, or quick overnight stays somewhere fun.

2. Local Adventures Count Too
Not every adventure requires a flight and a hotel. We do a lot of local exploring. Whether it’s a new hiking trail, a small town nearby, or a cute Airbnb just a short drive away, we’re big believers that adventure is a mindset (and doesn’t always require TSA lines).

3. Bougie on a Budget
We love nice things… but we also love not being broke. So we’ve mastered the art of “bougie on a budget.” Think: off-season travel, points and miles, cheap flights, and making the most of hotel perks and credit card benefits. We splurge on the things that matter most to us (convenience, a good meal, a comfortable stay), and save on the things that don’t.

4. Our 9-5s Are the Real MVPs
We’re not full-time travelers or digital nomads. We both work traditional 9-5 jobs, and our income from those jobs is what fuels most of our trips. Though we refer to our time off as
“PTO”, it’s actually not paid time off (we’re paid on production, so when we’re not seeing patients, we’re not getting paid)… BUT we do have a generous time-off policy. We’re also super fortunate to have a stipend that can be used for our continuing education. On the side, we do also make money creating content for brands, hotels, and tourism boards.

We should also note that we don’t have kids or pets, we live below our means, we don’t like shopping, we rarely eat out, and we have no fashion sense. So that helps too.

So overall, it’s a mix of planning, prioritizing, making the most of what we’ve got, and saying “YES” to adventure whenever we can!

And we’re here to help you do the same!