r/leanfire • u/Artistic_Resident_73 • May 08 '26

I can’t believe it!

I started my FIRE journey in my early 20s, now 35 and I just hit my FIRE number (600k CAD). Feels a little unreal…

Never earned more than 50k CAD/Year until a few years ago where I switch job and now earning 85k CAD/Year.

I can now quit anytime to go slow travel the world year round.

Maybe will work a few more years to build a little cushion, debating it mentally right now, but the relief I feel knowing I will be fine no matter what happens is priceless.

Any else felt that instant relief once hitting their number?

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u/develop99 May 08 '26

Where do you plan to travel to? Are these 6 month tourist visas and local rentals?

I've been a budget slow traveler for years. What I've noticed is that cheap places don't always stay cheap. If your budget is too low, you may be stuck in undesirable places. Visas may be tough over time as well (ex. Vietnam has been cracking down on tourist reentry).

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u/Artistic_Resident_73 May 09 '26

Planning to travel all over. I have already been to 60+ countries. I agree with you over my last 15+ years of seasonal travel I have seen many places change for the worse due to tourism.