Live Your Dream, Work Anywhere, Retire Early

Achieve financial independence by combining a high-paying remote career with affordable travel.

Embrace the Barista FIRE lifestyle and create the life you love.

Imagine waking up to breathtaking views, working remotely from inspiring places, and knowing that every step brings you closer to financial freedom. We’re here to help you find the right remote career, live in cost-friendly destinations, and enjoy the journey to early retirement.

Start your Adventure Today

Explore the Remote Coding Bootcamp

Start a high-paying remote career to fuel your journey.

Discover Barista FIRE

Learn how to live affordably in dream destinations.

Already traveling? See our top affordable work-friendly destinations.

45+Students achieved remote work in 2024
30-50%Average cost savings in geoarbitrage locations
228,800+Travelers inspired by our journey

Who We Are and Why We Chose Barista FIRE

We’re Bradley and Jenny, lifelong adventurers and founders of EatWanderExplore. In 2018, we took a leap, left our corporate jobs, and set off to explore the world – determined to find a way to sustain our travels and build a life of freedom. Over the years, we discovered the power of combining remote work, geoarbitrage, and financial independence. We now call New Zealand home but continue to live the Barista FIRE lifestyle, empowering others to join us on this incredible journey.

2018: The Decision

Sold everything, left our 9-to-5 jobs, and set out to see the world. With no clear roadmap, we were inspired to find a way to work remotely while traveling affordably.

2019: Discovering Geoarbitrage

While living in places like Thailand and Malaysia, we learned how low-cost living in beautiful destinations allowed us to save and reinvest, extending our journey and boosting our finances.

2020-2022: Building Our Mission

We created EatWanderExplore to inspire others, offering resources to find high-paying remote work and travel affordably. Our mission is to help people achieve financial independence, retire early, and live life on their terms.

Our Purpose

“We believe everyone deserves the chance to build a life they love. EatWanderExplore is here to provide you with practical guidance, resources, and support to make the Barista FIRE lifestyle achievable. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking for ways to retire early, we’re here to help you every step of the way."

Ready to start your journey? Explore our step-by-step guide to Barista FIRE.

Want to learn more about our journey and the team behind EatWanderExplore? Meet the Team

Your Journey to Barista FIRE

Ready to take control of your career, finances, and lifestyle? Follow our simple, step-by-step roadmap to reach Barista FIRE. Each stage builds on the last, helping you make meaningful progress toward your goals of remote work, financial independence, and early retirement.

Step 1: Find a High-Paying Remote Career

Start by building a remote career that pays well, gives you flexibility, and provides the financial foundation for Barista FIRE. We created our Remote Coding Bootcamp to help people launch rewarding tech careers that offer high salaries, career security, and remote work opportunities.

Explore the Remote Coding Bootcamp

Step 2: Embrace Geoarbitrage

Geoarbitrage allows you to live in affordable, work-friendly destinations while earning a high income in your remote role. By choosing destinations with a low cost of living and excellent internet, you can stretch your income, boost savings, and accelerate your journey to financial independence.

See Our Top Affordable Destinations

Step 3: Achieve Financial Independence and Retire Early

With a high-paying remote job and reduced living expenses, you’re well on your way to building wealth and reaching financial independence. Now, focus on budgeting, investing, and setting up the financial foundations that will allow you to retire early.

Learn More About Reaching FIRE

Success Stories: Real Journeys to Barista FIRE

Discover how our Bootcamp graduates and Barista FIRE enthusiasts have transformed their lives. These stories show what’s possible when you combine a high-paying remote career with the freedom to live and work from anywhere.

"Thanks to EatWanderExplore’s Remote Coding Bootcamp, I went from a retail job to a remote software role earning twice as much. Now, I’m living in Chiang Mai, saving over 60% of my income each month, and exploring Southeast Asia on the weekends. I never thought financial freedom could feel so exciting!"

Sarah L. - Chiang Mai, Thailand

"Joining the Barista FIRE community was the best decision I ever made. I used to think FIRE was out of reach, but with my remote role and living in a beautiful, affordable city, I’m not only saving for the future but enjoying the present. This lifestyle gives me freedom and purpose in ways I didn’t know were possible."

Mark T. - Lisbon, Portugal

"Working remotely from Medellín has changed my life. The cost of living is so low that I can save a large portion of my income while still enjoying a high quality of life. EatWanderExplore gave me the tools and confidence to make this move, and I’ve never looked back!"

Alicia M. - Medellín, Colombia

Explore Our Most Popular Articles on Living the Barista FIRE Lifestyle

Curious about how to live, work, and thrive from anywhere in the world? Our featured articles give you a glimpse into the Barista FIRE lifestyle, sharing tips on affordable travel, remote work, and financial independence.