The first time Katie and Geoff Matthews quit their jobs for a life of travel was in 2009.
They sold almost all their belongings, including their home and two cars, and left with no clear return date.
They were on the road for about two years, traveling to South America, Japan, and Taiwan before they returned home to Vancouver, Canada in 2011 for a "normal life." But they realized soon realized life in Vancouver wasn't the normal life they wanted.
In 2013, Geoff left his job in sales for the construction industry, Katie quit her public relations and corporate communications gig, and they set out once again.
Now, they live the expat life, running their own business creating adult coloring books based on their original photos. They document travel tips, tricks, and experiences on their website, Wandertooth, and their Instagram, @Wandertooth.
Here's what it's like to run their own business on the road:
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"Living as expats in another culture, as we did as English teachers in Taiwan, can quickly ruin you for 'normal life,' because you know from experience there's an alternative to whatever version of normal you grew up with," they write on their blog.
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Barichara, Colombia.
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"We both knew it was possible to live on a tropical island, making a decent income and having enough time to do what we wanted, because we'd done it before."
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
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Before they left, they put away retirement savings they refuse to touch. Making enough money to live comfortably without dipping into those savings was important for the couple, but so was having time for themselves to travel.
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