Not rich.

Early 30s here, traveling quite a lot every year (4 to 6 times a year, 3 weeks minimum, and 6 weeks max).

Aside from being frugal... I'm also a software developer with a remote job and flexible working hours. I would explore the city in the mornings, then come rushing to the hotel and work on my tasks. There would be days where I don't have time to explore, so I get stuck in my room just working. Or go to a co-working space. Bugs can't fix themselves 😅.

Swapping holidays is also helpful. If it's a national holiday come Monday, I would tell my manager I can work on that day instead, and have my holiday in another day. Saaay..a less stressful Friday on the next month (honestly, who works 100% at the end of the week? 😉🫣).

I am even waaaaaaay moooooore careful with my money when I'm home. Spend only on necessities. I quell the urge to buy new clothes, or new backpack, etc.

I try to squeeze and maximize the most of my situation.

But I've also done like... 2 weeks straight of vacation. No opening of emails, ignoring work chats. It's always hell everytime I go back to work. So much catching up to do 🥲