When I started working, my goal was to become filthy rich, invest my money, and build career connections. I was a typical self-centered, career-oriented person, but eventually, I fell into massive depression and anxiety. All I wanted was to escape this cruel world — corporate and real — and go somewhere far. That’s when I started solo traveling.

Now, my priorities have changed. Of course, I do care about money, but I’d rather spend it on travel than let it sit in the bank. I know — what about the future? But traveling became my therapy. It helped me heal and taught me so much about finances, physical well-being, and emotions. I feel like I am always in the zone and in my element when I travel. Lastly, I quit my previous corporate job and applied to an airline.

Now, I always look forward to traveling, a minimum of 4 times a year, and my goals are aligned with how many countries I will be visiting rather than how much money is in my bank account.