
We retired early to travel the world!
We didn’t have a million dollars in the bank, but we saw a chance to retire early while we still were healthy and we took it. After almost 2 years of full-time travel, we have no regrets. Watch to hear how and why we did it and find out if you could retire early too!

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Welcome to Finding Gina Marie, where we share our experiences as full-time travelers and the connections we make along the way.
We were overworked and uninspired at our tech jobs in San Francisco and made the bold move to sell everything we owned to experience more of the world and reorder our priorities.
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Machu Picchu is the jewel of the Inca Empire and a dream destination for many travelers, but the path to experiencing it can often feel overwhelming and complex. In this article we share all the logistics we learned during our two days in Machu Picchu so that your visit can be the best possible experience. From navigating altitude to buying tickets and transportation, this article includes all you need to know.
Nestled between the bustling giants of Brazil and Argentina, this inviting country offers a unique blend of historical richness and modern comforts that make it an irresistible destination for travelers and retirees alike. Montevideo, the capital, is a lively hub of art, music, and gastronomy, while the enchanting Colonia del Sacramento invites you to wander its cobblestone streets steeped in colonial history. We explore the delights of two of its most celebrated cities, Montevideo and Colonia.
One of the lesser-discussed challenges that many full-time women travelers face is navigating the unpredictable world of hair salons while on the move. Oh, the stories I could tell about my hair experiences during my travels! I’ve ended up with orange hair, too short hair,
It seems counter intuitive when you’re trying to pack less that you’d pack extra containers for your stuff. Wouldn’t you want every spare ounce to be necessities? Not necessarily. The minuscule amount of weight that packing cubes add does not come close to offsetting the benefit of using them. We share all the reasons that we will never travel without them!
Iguazú Falls is celebrated as one of nature’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, and because it is situated on the Argentina-Brazil border, you can see it from multiple angles. You'll hear the thundering cascade of water before you see it, surrounded by the lush rainforest that envelops the falls. This travel guide will provide you with everything you need to know and what to expect.
Recent Episodes
Ep.142 Machu Picchu is the jewel of the Inca Empire and a dream destination for many travelers, but the path to experiencing it can often feel overwhelming and complex. At least that’s how we felt. We wanted to have the best experience possible, but there were so many factors to consider. We spent two days in the Lost City of the Incas and learned a LOT. We share everything from the best place to acclimate, the tickets we recommend, what you need to know about transportation, and so much more. At the end we share all our costs.
Ep.141 Join us as we share our heartfelt journey of how we avoided a huge regret that would have changed our lives forever. Discover the personal story behind our channel’s name, even though it doesn’t sound like a travel channel name, and how our quest for connection and adventure led us to embrace life fully. We hope our experiences inspire you to chase your dreams and live a life without regrets.
Ep.140 Our lovely and generous viewer, Astrid, took us on a tour of Santiago, Chile. In addition to spending the day with us, she also gave us a bag of favorite candies from Chile, so we decided to make an episode out of our tasting. We had a ton of fun and think our tasting will bring a smile or two to your face.
Ep.139 Uruguay is a quick ferry ride from Buenos Aires and doesn’t require a visa to visit. More importantly, because it’s one of the safest countries in South America, is a popular retirement spot due to its healthcare, and has a high quality of living, we decided to spend two weeks split between Colonia del Sacramento and Montevideo to check it out. As always, we break down all of our costs at the end.
Ep.138 Argentina has a lot to love about it, but there are some things that made our time in Buenos Aires painful. We thought we did our research, but many of the changes in this country are so recent that lots of information on the internet is no longer correct. In this video, we give you an overview of what’s happening in Argentina right now that we think you should know about, what went wrong for us, what we’d do differently, how safe we felt, and we include all our costs.
Ep.137 Iguazú Falls is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders of the world with over 275 different vertical drops spanning both Argentina and Brazil. We had so many questions when we were planning this trip, so in this video we’ll include EVERYTHING you need to know so that you can have the BEST experience. Plus, at the end we’ll share a breakdown of all our costs for this awe-inspiring destination.
Ep.136 What are the hot, can’t miss destinations for 2025? We factored in places that people have told us they want to visit to when we designed our own plans for 2025. We’ll be visiting 16 different countries and 19 cities. We also walk you through our decision process for these locations and how we solve problems with our trip planning. Curious about how much all this will cost us? We put together a preliminary budget for each location and break them down by per person per day.
Ep.135 Happy New Year 2025! Our first public livestream was fantastic and we got to have some great conversations with our viewers. There were plenty of questions that we didn’t have time to answer, but we didn’t want to leave you hanging. In the spirit of the holidays we put together this bonus episode and respond to the unanswered 16 questions and include a few laughs over bloopers.
Ep.134 If you’re looking for fresh ideas on where to visit in 2025, you won’t want to miss this episode where we walk through the highlights of our travels through Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America. We have plenty of advice on the best places to visit, along with which ones to skip and why. We also share the spectacular views we captured from the sun-soaked Amalfi Coast, to the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, the beautiful beaches of South Korea, and more.
Ep.133 Happy Holidays! This is our first PUBLIC LIVESTREAM where we answered our viewer’s questions and shared our thoughts about our experiences over the past 2 years of traveling the world full-time! People asked us about destinations, travel planning, budget, downsizing, and retirement. We’re also thrilled to celebrate surpassing 30K subscribers. Thank you all for making our channel better with your feedback, kind words, and sharing of our videos.
Ep.132 When you want to visit everywhere, how do you fine tune your destinations and juggle costs so you don’t completely blow your budget, all while visiting four continents and 14 countries? Join us as we dive into the nitty-gritty of our strategic planning process, revealing the key factors that shape our travel decisions.
When we’re booking travel, we have to be very careful about all the hidden costs. There are so many prices posted online that look like great deals, until you begin the payment process and see the extra fees. There are other gotchas like dealing with limited luggage space, missed flights due to delays, and headaches from not knowing local rules and regulations. Before you travel, watch this video so you can avoid some gotchas!
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We used to rely on wall chargers, but we found that outlets were few and far between. This power strip has been a life saver with 140W USB-C ports and two plugs. GET THIS GEAR
Judy's backpack is a durable, high-quality, and versatile creation of Peak Design. The multiple zippers allow access from the top or sides of the main compartment so she doesn't have to dig through everything in it. GET THIS GEAR
Trains have had appeal for children of all ages. They’re a more relaxed mode of travel than planes, require less time before and after departure and arrival, and offer stunning scenic views of mountains, valleys, countrysides, and small towns. In this article, we’ll be sharing everything we think you’ll want to know about traveling by train through Europe.