Dr. Corey Allen and his wife embarked on a month-long mini-retirement, traveling in an RV and exploring national parks. The idea originated in 2010 when they considered taking their kids out of school and traveling full-time. However, they decided to wait and eventually started taking one month off every summer. Corey is a marriage and family therapist, while his wife is a CPA. Learn how Corey’s wife negotiated a month off every summer as part of her contract. Cory maintained his work responsibilities while traveling, and his wife took occasional days off to catch up on work. 

In this conversation, Corey Allan and Jillian discuss the benefits and challenges of taking a mini-retirement and traveling as a family. They emphasize the importance of framing the experience in a positive way and viewing it as an opportunity for personal growth. They also discuss the normalcy of conflict and the need for space in relationships. The mini-retirements strengthened their marriage and created lasting memories for their family. Cory shares the reactions he has received from friends and family about his lifestyle and encourages others to make intentional choices to create the life they want. They also discuss the value of flexibility and the benefits of traveling with young children.

Takeaways

• Asking for what you want and taking risks can lead to great experiences

• Maintaining work responsibilities while traveling is possible with proper planning and delegation

• Mini-retirements can strengthen marriages and create lasting memories for families Frame a mini-retirement as an opportunity for personal growth and positive experiences.

• Conflict is normal in relationships, and it can be an opportunity to learn more about oneself.

• Create intentional choices to design the life you want.

• Flexibility is key in making the most of travel experiences.

• Traveling with young children can provide valuable learning opportunities.