About Us
We’re a American-French couple who became financially independent at age 35-36 and decided to rewrite the script. In 2018, we quit our 9-to-5 jobs, gave away most of our belongings, and left San Francisco to embrace a new chapter: full-time slow travel.
Our Journey
Since taking that leap in 2018, we travel more than 100,000 miles, explored nearly 50 destinations across 20 countries on 4 continents—all without rushing (check all the place with visited). We’re not trying to collect passport stamps (though we like them). We travel intentionally, spending weeks or months in each place to truly experience life there.
What We’re All About
Nomad Numbers is our space to share the real story behind full-time slow travel and financial independence. We combine personal insights with transparent data to show how designing an intentional life. free from the 9-to-5, can be both fulfilling and financially sustainable. Whether you dream of traveling the world or simply want more freedom in your everyday life, our goal is to help you rethink what’s possible and give you the tools to make it happen.
Breaking the “Travel Is Expensive” Myth
In our first year on the road, we spent just $28,628 – less than half of what we used to spend living in California. That moment changed everything. We realized that not only was full-time travel possible, it could actually cost less than staying home.
We’ve been documenting our costs ever since, offering detailed cost-of-living reports, detailed travel rewards earning & spend, and more to help others see how affordable this lifestyle can be.
Why We Share
Whether you’re curious about financial independence, cost of living abroad, or the logistics of slow travel, we’re here to show you how we made it work. But we also know everyone’s journey looks different. That’s why we’ve interviewed other nomads and couples who’ve found their own paths to freedom.
Why We Don’t Share Our Full Identity
You might notice we don’t share our full names or faces on this blog—and that’s intentional. For us, anonymity isn’t about hiding; it’s about staying focused on what really matters: the ideas, the numbers, and the lifestyle. We want our story to feel relatable and replicable, not aspirational. By keeping our identity in the background, we hope the spotlight stays on the content and the possibilities it opens up for you. It also allows us to maintain a bit of privacy as we explore the world.
In 2025, our seventh year of full-time slow travel, we spent $60,001.80 as a couple across 13 countries, 20 locations, and 4 continents. Here is the full breakdown of our accommodation, food, transportation, health, and lifestyle costs, plus what changed from 2024.
As avid savers, we simply can't resist a great bargain, especially when it comes to essential items that we had planned to purchase anyway. That's why the Black Friday Sales in 2025 present the ideal opportunity for making these well-considered acquisitions, given the substantial discounts typically available. Check out the best deals we found!
We’ve flown trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic for nearly a decade without paying cash, banking 5M+ points along the way. This beginner-friendly guide covers the basic rules and our Top 5 U.S. travel cards for 2025, with bonuses, fees, real values, and easy ways to offset annual costs.
Slow travel in Europe doesn’t have to drain your wallet. From timing your dollar-to-euro exchanges and negotiating long-stay Airbnb discounts to rescuing bakery bags on TooGoodToGo, these tested tips can slash your monthly budget by a lot without sacrificing experiences.
Most travelers ignore the air they breathe—but it could be quietly wrecking your health. We tracked indoor air quality in 30+ homes over 3 years using a portable monitor. In this post, we share shocking data, how poor air impacts nomads, and the exact tools and routines we use to protect our health on the road.
We explored Milan and Venice over 4 days for less than $85/day. Here's our full budget, itinerary, tips, and what made it all unforgettable.
Uncover the secrets of Travel Rewards! In 2024, we earned over 591K points and redeemed more than $5,800 worth of travel, all while stacking up a future travel stash valued at $22K+. Learn how we do it—and how you can too—to travel the world for less (sometimes almost free!). What are you waiting for?
Discover how regular blood testing combined with data-driven, personalized supplementation can unlock your longevity potential. Learn how tracking key health markers empowers smarter supplement choices that support cardiovascular, metabolic, cognitive, and hormonal health — all while optimizing costs and effectiveness on your journey to living longer and healthier.
We don’t blog for a living but that doesn’t prevent us from monetizing our blog. This year our revenue increased compared to last year! In this post we explain how we monetize our blog, what works, what doesn’t, and how much money we made in 2024. Are you ready to dig in?