Today’s guest on The Expat Money Show is Jen Ruiz, a lawyer turned travel blogger who took 20 trips in 12 months while employed full-time. Jen has been featured by The Washington Post, ABC News, and Huffington Post as a budget and solo travel expert. She is also a #1 Amazon bestselling author. Her debut book, "The Affordable Flight Guide: How to Find Cheap Flights and See the World on a Budget" is the 2018 Readers' Favorite award winner.   WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW: How to take 20 trips in 12 months while still working full time. The absolute best trick about feeling safe and keeping safe when travelling the world Exactly how to take what you love most and make it your career The absolute best way to travel for beginners. The greatest secret to getting cheap flights anywhere in the world and at any time. (especially during these crazy times with Covid lockdowns) How life lessons from 20 years ago can still make a huge impact on your life today! The great secret of balancing travel, life and working full time The one tool you need to keep handy so that the airlines don’t take advantage of you. And more!   RELATED PODCAST EPISODES 127: Lockdowns Around The World And Where It’s Safe To Go – Jeffrey Tucker 074: Nora Dunn – How To Pay Nothing For Accommodations And Travel The World Rent Free 096: Kristin Wilson - How To Be A Digital Nomad   HOW TO FIND JEN RUIZ'S WORK JenOnAJetPlane.com @jenonajetplane   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER If you’d been receiving the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times, you would have already read the basics of today's story! Sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   CONCLUSION Really interesting talking with someone that has left what most would call a lucrative job, one that takes a ton of education and knowledge to do, and trade it all in for travel, writing and blogging. The key is that Jen loves what she does, she has a passion for travel and I totally understand that.  Mentioned in this episode:Wealth, Freedom & Passports ConferenceGold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverThis Is Your Invitation to The HubThis isn’t for tourists. This is for serious freedom-seekers. The Hub—our private membership for expats and investors—is now open. Inside, you’ll get $2,000 off every trip, direct access to my offshore Rolodex, and exclusive calls with the sharpest minds in the game. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just real strategies for real sovereignty. We only open this a few times a year—and spots fill fast. Go to ExpatMoney.com/go. Join The Hub - Our Paid Members Only CommunityWealth, Freedom & Passports ConferenceGold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & Silver