The Mechanics of Freedom: How We Fund This Life
We didn’t just blindly walk away from our careers; we meticulously engineered a safety net. Through intensive trial and error, we built a location-independent infrastructure rooted in e-commerce and affiliate marketing. We rigorously tested software, optimized hosting platforms, and refined our digital tools until they provided the exact reliable income we needed to sustain our lives.
This infrastructure is the foundation of our active relocation plan to Portugal. It already allows us to swap the standard routine for extended scouting trips along the rugged trails of the Algarve, rigorously testing outdoor gear not just for a weekend, but in preparation for our permanent way of life.
The Core Mission
Gaining geographical autonomy is not just about travel; it is about connection. The time we have reclaimed goes straight into our family. Live Beyond Forty is the tactical side of that story – the business tools, the gear tests and the move south – but the reason behind it has always been the same: more time with each other.
Where We Are Right Now
As of [maand jaar, controleren], we still live in the Netherlands and travel to Portugal several times a year for scouting trips and long walks. Recent trips include the Fisherman’s Trail along the Alentejo and Algarve coast, the Arouca 516 suspension bridge and the mountain village of Loriga in the Serra da Estrela. Closer to home we test gear on the Mullerthal Trail in Luxembourg. Our target is to be settled in Portugal by.
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