What a year! Thank you for being here<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIn my email that I sent out at the end of 2024, our words and feelings heading into 2025 were: recalibration, balance & freedom<\/strong>\u2026I think we did a pretty good job of incorporating those values into this year.<\/p>\n2025 \u2013 The Year of The Snake<\/span><\/h2>\nBased on the Chinese Zodiac, 2025 was the year of the Snake\u2026which was all about awareness, subtle shifts, and shedding old \u201cskin\u201d. It wasn\u2019t about huge, dramatic changes, it was more about quiet recalibration<\/strong>. <\/p>\nLooking back, that theme couldn\u2019t be more accurate for us based on what we experienced this year!<\/p>\n
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Cheers from Playa del Carmen!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThis year wasn\u2019t about pushing harder, or forcing things\u2026it was all about pausing, observing, and getting honest with what\u2019s working (and what\u2019s not) with our health, business, and day-to-day lives. <\/strong>And then slightly recalibrating the direction and adjusting the dial.<\/p>\nAs with every year, there was a lot to be grateful for in our personal and professional lives. We had a lot of \u201cups\u201d\u2026but, there were some lows throughout the year as well. <\/p>\n
Let\u2019s get into it. Here\u2019s a look at what 2025 had to offer\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\nPS, if you\u2019d like to read about our years from the beginning, you can! Have a look at 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012.<\/em><\/p>\nNavigating Health Issues<\/span><\/h2>\nIn January, I decided to hire a Functional Health Coach who deals with thyroid, hormone and gut health. I\u2019d been feeling exhausted, stressed, and \u201cfoggy\u201d for quite a while. <\/p>\n
It was time to address the root cause, instead of just powering through and overlooking the symptoms.<\/p>\n
Time for a Cleanse<\/h3>\n My health coach suggested I go on a detox and diet for 6 weeks (I ended up doing it for 55 days), which meant no gluten, dairy, sugar, seed oil, coffee or alcohol. Nick joined me and cut out most of those things as well, including caffeine and alcohol!<\/p>\n
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We joined the gym this year!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIt might sound like a challenging diet (and dining out was), but in reality, I found it pretty easy. If you think about it, it\u2019s just eating real <\/em>food \u2013 proteins, vegetables, nuts and fruits.<\/p>\nDuring this time, I also took lots of supplements and natural pills to help out my gut and liver. After that detox, I was the lowest weight I can remember being in my adult life. More importantly, I felt good as well. <\/p>\n
Further Testing<\/h3>\n After that initial cleanse, I decided to take it a step further and did a blood test for my thyroid, and a HTMA test (hair tissue mineral analysis) with my health coach. <\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve never done one, I highly recommend it<\/strong>. The amount of things she was able to tell me about my body just based on my hair was mind blowing.<\/p>\n\n
Starting the year off reflecting on health!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nI learned which minerals I was seriously lacking, and which toxins were in my body \u2013 and how those imbalances were affecting my health, and daily life. <\/p>\n
Basically, my coach was like \u201cI don\u2019t know how you\u2019re even functioning right now\u201d\u2026 the test showed my adrenals were in a state of extreme<\/em> burnout<\/strong>, I was incredibly low on vital minerals, and based on my blood test, and other things I\u2019d been experiencing, I have Hashimotos.<\/p>\nThe rest of the year was about making health a priority \u2013 emotional, mental and physical. I had a bespoke mineral powder created just for me based on what my body was lacking, and I\u2019m happy to say that I\u2019ve been feeling really good since then.<\/p>\n
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Grateful for my health coach, and for myself for wanting to get the bottom of my health issues<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWhen we thought about \u201cbalance<\/strong> and recalibration<\/strong>\u201d as the goal for this year, I didn\u2019t think it would be to do with balancing out my minerals!<\/p>\nWe Shook Up Business<\/span><\/h2>\nYou know that feeling when things are good, but something just doesn\u2019t feel right?! Like, something\u2019s off? The first few months of 2025 felt that way. We were both a bit unsure which direction to take our new coaching business.<\/p>\n
In 2024, we ran two successful cohorts with 18 amazing people, but to be completely honest, we both felt quite burnt out heading into 2025 \u2026 even my hair test confirmed that! \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n
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So grateful to have coached these incredible people last year!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe business was new, so of course there was a lot <\/em>to do. <\/p>\nWe had spent months filming and creating a course, conceptualizing and designing a new program, and then delivering live calls, texting, and website builds.<\/p>\n
We felt like we were working really hard on our clients businesses, and didn\u2019t have time for our own. We needed to rebalance<\/strong> and recalibrate<\/strong>!<\/p>\nNot surprisingly, at the start of this year, we both sort of felt reluctant to run another cohort.<\/p>\n
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Since we work from our laptops, we\u2019re able to do it from anywhere in the world\u2026like a campervan in Ireland!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWe wanted time to work on building up our business, updating our program so it could be as current as possible, and having time to create content for our social media, this website, and email subscribers.<\/p>\n
So, we decided to shake things up!<\/strong><\/p>\nA New Environment<\/h3>\n We made the decision to take off to Crete, Greece for a couple of weeks and it was the best decision we made. Sometimes, you just need a change of environment to gain clarity or to get the spark back, and the Greek island provided that.<\/p>\n
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Road tripping around Crete at the start of the year was a great way to clear our heads and change up the environment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWe did lots of hiking, explored old towns, swam in the sea, ate amazing food\u2026and discussed how to move forward with our business. <\/p>\n
We were able to recalibrate<\/strong> slightly (rather than making a massive, dramatic pivot), and find a solution that gave us the balance we wanted\/needed\u2026<\/p>\n\u2026we\u2019d run the program \u201cevergreen\u201d, and over a longer period of time. This meant that new clients could join throughout the year, rather than all at once for a cohort which felt overwhelming sometimes. <\/p>\n
It also gave them more time to enjoy the course material and go through it at their own pace.<\/p>\n
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Beautiful lunch date in Crete to discuss the business \u201cplan\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nNew Course & Events<\/h3>\n Since we made that slight change with the way we ran our coaching program, this gave us time to do more and be more creative.<\/p>\n
We launched a brand new course to help people find the business idea in their passions, skills, and life experiences\u2026AND, we ran 3 live events for our followers \u2013 for free. <\/p>\n
People loved <\/em>the live events and quite a few joined our program after getting on a live call with us and seeing how much passion we have for remote businesses.<\/p>\nAll of this felt<\/em> really good and was much more aligned. <\/p>\nI\u2019m happy to say that we had 27 new members join our Creator Kickstarter coaching program this year, and 61 joined our Niche Clarity Course, and we\u2019re super grateful for that!<\/p>\n
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So grateful for new members inside our Creator Kickstarter program and Remote Goats community!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWe Got ENGAGED!!<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019ve just recently started following us, you probably assumed that we were already engaged, or married. \ud83d\ude02 <\/p>\n
On our 18-year anniversary (yes, 18!), Nick popped the question at an estate in the Beaujolais wine region in France, surrounded by vineyards. It was the most romantic, special day you can even imagine.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019re engaged!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nBeing the genius he is, Nick told me he was planning something secret for our 18-year anniversary\u2026<\/p>\n
\u2026so I wouldn\u2019t be suspicious or expecting anything but a special anniversary day. I had absolutely no<\/em> idea what was planned for the day.<\/p>\nIt all started with a train ride from Lyon to Annecy \u2013 a village in France which is said to be the inspiration for Beauty and The Beast. Just visiting the picturesque village, complete with an old town, crystal-clear lake, and surrounding mountains would\u2019ve been an amazing day!<\/p>\n
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Exploring the town of Annecy \u2026 I had no idea what was about to happen!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nBut, it was the day that kept on giving \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n
We hopped in an Uber and made our way to a hanger and air strip\u2026where our private helicopter was waiting!<\/p>\n
Champagne was popped and we enjoyed the very scenic, 35 minute flight from Annecy to the Beaujolais wine region just north of Lyon. We flew over mountains, villages, farmland, rivers\u2026and vineyards.<\/p>\n
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Helicopter ride over France \u2013 amazing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThen, we started our descent and the helicopter literally landed in a vineyard. Seriously, you can\u2019t even make this up!<\/p>\n
As we walked into the estate, a table for 2 was set underneath a huge tree, and we were surrounded by (you guessed it), vineyards.<\/p>\n
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The most beautiful setting!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nNick popped the question before our gorgeous charcuterie board and wine arrived \u2013 I think if he waited any longer, he probably would\u2019ve burst! \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n
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Yes!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nOf course, my answer was (and always will be), yes.<\/p>\n
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I mean\u2026is this not the most gorgeous ring?! It\u2019s very \u201cme\u201d, Nick picked the perfect ring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIt was the most incredible day. Somehow, Nick was able to keep this all a secret for weeks and weeks while he orchestrated the whole thing. The effort, thoughtfulness, and love behind this proposal made it even more unforgettable.<\/p>\n
As the cherry on top, we headed to the South of France to share our news and travel around with a group of close friends.<\/p>\n
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Celebrating our engagement with our friends in Nice, France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nA Friend Was in a Tragic Accident<\/span><\/h2>\nLife\u2019s a crazy thing. While we were getting engaged in France (experiencing the happiest time together), a close friend of ours was fighting for his life in a hospital in Mexico.<\/p>\n
After being hit by a car while crossing the road, our friend Nathan suffered from a traumatic brain injury (among other things). I won\u2019t get into it, but the hospitals in Mexico and his insurance company failed him.<\/p>\n
Navigating the emotional duality of our engagement excitement, alongside the overwhelming grief of what he was going through \u2013 and the prognosis \u2013 was incredibly challenging.<\/p>\n
It hasn\u2019t been an easy road for Nathan, but unbelievably\u2026 today, just 7 months since the accident, Nathan is walking and talking and living his life\u2026what a miracle!<\/p>\n
All the doctors said he shouldn\u2019t have survived.<\/p>\n
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So grateful to be able to spend time with Nathan and friends in Mexico this year after the accident<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWe spent American Thanksgiving in Mexico with him this year, an event that he arranged for 28 people. There was definitely a lot to be thankful for. <\/p>\n
Nathan pretty much summed up both his sense of humour and what we were all thinking at Thanksgiving when he added his note to the gratitude board:<\/p>\n
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Of course, with it being such a traumatic injury, he still has a ways to go, but Nathan\u2019s progress is incredible and we\u2019re all so proud of him. <\/p>\n
This experience really put into perspective just how fragile life is, the importance of being there for friends, and the importance of living life to the fullest.<\/p>\n
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Love you, Nathan!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nQuality Time With Family & Friends<\/span><\/h2>\nWe\u2019ve been traveling and living abroad now since 2008, so we don\u2019t see our families as often as we\u2019d like, but when we do, we make it count! Being able to take time off when we want \u2013 or bring our work with us \u2013 is something we don\u2019t take for granted.<\/p>\n
2024 felt busy and rushed, whereas this year, we allowed ourselves to slow down and spend intentional, quality time with loved ones. <\/p>\n
Mom Does Europe<\/h3>\n This year, my mom came to visit us in Europe \u2013 her first time on the continent! We met her in Rome and spent a few days walking and eating our way around the city.<\/p>\n
Then, we flew to Bulgaria to show her around our home, before driving across the border to spend a couple of days in Greece together.<\/p>\n
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Mum in Europe! Of course, the Colosseum in Rome was a must<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWe had a memorable visit, and she added three new countries to her list. Seeing her eyes wide and in awe of the incredible ruins and buildings in Rome is something I\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n
Home to Canada<\/h3>\n During the summer, we headed home to Canada to visit with more friends and family. Summer in Canada (when there aren\u2019t any forest fires\u2026) is honestly one of the most stunning places on earth!<\/p>\n
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Mornings at the lake in BC, Canada\u2026the best<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWe spent 5 weeks at home and enjoyed lots of lake time, boating, fishing, hiking, visiting farmer\u2019s markets, eating amazing food, and of course, visiting with everyone. <\/p>\n
We always find it super hard to work while we\u2019re visiting, but we found a balance and still made time to support our clients, and create content for our business.<\/p>\n
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Nick caught the biggest salmon during his \u201cboys trip\u201d off northern BC, near Alaska<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nConnecting with loved ones and making time for people we care about is a top priority for us, and having the freedom<\/strong> to do so at the drop of a hat is what this lifestyle truly means to us.<\/p>\n\n
Catching up with old friends while back home in Canada is always so much fun!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWe Invested a LOT <\/span><\/h2>\nFor the last couple of years, we\u2019ve put an emphasis on investing in coaching and consulting for our health, finances, and our business\u2026and this year was no exception!<\/p>\n
We hired coaches for health, investing in the stock market, for sales and mindset, and for short-form video creation\u2026 and social media consultants.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re firm believers in investing money and time into ourselves, and in those who are going to help us reach our goals faster than we could if we went at it alone.<\/p>\n
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Enjoying a beautiful sunset on the island of Crete during a business retreat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHealth<\/h3>\n As I mentioned at the start of this post, I hired a Functional Health Coach who focuses on thyroid & Hashimotos. This ended up being an eye-opening experience for me.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been feeling a little \u201coff\u201d, it\u2019s definitely worth consulting with a doctor and discussing a plan for a cleanse, running blood tests and even an HTMA test. <\/p>\n
For me, I loved that she was all about finding out \u201cwhy\u201d the symptoms are there in the first place, and looking at me as a whole person\u2026rather than just treating symptoms. <\/p>\n
Finance (Spoiler: We Hired Our Client!)<\/h3>\n This was a really cool, full-circle experience. Jimmy joined our Creator Kickstarter program in 2024 where we taught him how to take his knowledge of personal finance and investing, and becoming a self-made millionaire, and turn it into an online business of his own. <\/p>\n
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On a coaching call with Jimmy!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHe now has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram, around 10,000 subscribers to his email list, he\u2019s created an investing course for beginners, and runs a community where he offers monthly calls, and tons of advice inside the community. <\/p>\n
Obviously, once he launched his program, we had to join!<\/p>\n
Not only have we learned a ton <\/em>about stock market investing in general, but Jimmy shared his Wealth Ladder system with us, and continues to share his stock picks (and the reasons behind them).<\/p>\nWe like Jimmy\u2019s methods because he\u2019s low risk, and he picks foundational stocks with established companies based on his<\/em> real research and data.<\/p>\n\n
So glad we started investing and hired Jimmy to help us out! My portfolio is up 36% and Nick\u2019s portfolio is up 47%!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWe super proud of how far he\u2019s come with his business, but not only that, since hiring him as our finance coach and joining his community, our investments have done very well. <\/p>\n
We may have started investing later in life, but it\u2019s definitely better late than never. \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n
Social Media <\/h3>\n Even though we\u2019ve been sharing on social media since 2012, the landscape is always <\/em>changing. <\/p>\nIn order to stay on top of what\u2019s working and what\u2019s not, how to create the best content possible, and how to continue to grow while being authentic online, Nick joined a high-ticket coaching program with one of the best video creators in the industry.<\/p>\n
Within the program, he had course material to go through, and live group calls two times a week. <\/p>\n
He\u2019s been working super hard on creating content that is educational, provides value, and brings people into our ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Nick\u2019s even grown his own TikTok account from zero to almost 5,000 followers and reels with almost 100,000 views! All in just a few months while still running our other businesses \u2013 amazing.<\/p>\n
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Look at the growth of Nick\u2019s TikTok account in just a few months!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nSales, Strategy & Mindset<\/h3>\n Being an entrepreneur requires community \u2013 and actually, being in any business does! <\/p>\n
But, working for yourself and wearing all the hats (sales, marketing, networking, content creation, client work, coaching calls, and all the tech!), comes with challenges.<\/p>\n
Having mentors in various areas has been a massive help for us again this year \u2013 we had 3 different coaches throughout 2025.<\/p>\n
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On a coaching call with our mentors & besties, Tom & Anna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWhether it\u2019s sales and strategy, mindset and visibility, or just for accountability and having someone to bounce ideas off of, having a community and business coaches is something we\u2019ll always invest in.<\/p>\n
Retreats & Events<\/h3>\n We had two incredible experiences this year at in-person events and retreats.<\/p>\n
A major \u201chigh\u201d from 2025 was seeing Tony Robbins live in Germany with 13,000 other people! Tony is the absolute GOAT when it comes to the self-help, mindset, business, and overall life transformation.<\/p>\n
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Ahhh! It\u2019s Tony Robbins!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIt was emotional, intense, and raw. We literally walked across hot coals to prove to ourselves that we can do hard things. <\/p>\n
We hugged, high-fived, danced, and gave back massages to complete strangers! We had so many \u201caha\u201d moments and breakthroughs at the event.<\/p>\n
Plus, there were lots of guest speakers, including Dean Graziosi and Trent Shelton (whose book Nick had already read without knowing he\u2019d be there!).<\/p>\n
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Our first Tony Robbins event, in Cologne Germany<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe energy in the arena was unlike anything I\u2019ve experienced. <\/p>\n
We also went to a beautiful small mastermind retreat with our mentors in Greece! Being alongside the 10 other entrepreneurs who were growing their businesses, dropping old beliefs and stories, and operating at a high frequency was such a privilege.<\/p>\n
Of course, the business and masterminding aspect was great, but so too was the sunset sailing, the hiking, the in-house chef, the DJ party, and the stunning villa we all stayed in. <\/p>\n
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Hiking with the incredible entrepreneurs at the retreat in Greece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nJoining events virtually is one thing\u2026but being live\u2026 that energy is unmatched!<\/p>\n
Giving Back <\/span><\/h2>\nThis is something that I don\u2019t feel like we did enough of this year. Volunteering our time and donating money to causes is something we focused heavily on in previous years, and we\u2019ll be doing more of in 2026. <\/p>\n
Helping out and having an impact on the world is what it\u2019s really all about. Having said that, we did manage to do a few impactful things this year. <\/p>\n
Garbage cleanups were a common task for us \u2013 locally in our neighbourhood and surrounding mountains, and we always bring our own bags and pick up trash when Nick goes fly-fishing at the rivers. Unfortunately, garbage is an issue in rural Bulgaria (and many places in the world).<\/p>\n
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Someone decided to dump this near Nick\u2019s fishing river\u2026luckily, we had lots of big garbage bags with us!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThis month, a client of ours went on her annual trip to the Dominican Republic where she brings toys and medical supplies to the children of a village there. We loved this initiative and we were happy to contribute for her to share with the kids.<\/p>\n
Finally, after finding out that our friend Nathan\u2019s insurance wouldn\u2019t cover all of his hospital bills, we brainstormed with some friends to see how we could help out.<\/p>\n
Of course, there was a GoFundMe planned, but he needed more. <\/p>\n
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So grateful for friends coming together to put on the fundraiser, and for those who donated<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWe decided to put together our own fundraiser. Having never ran any sort of fundraiser before, it was a bit challenging logistically, but it came together! Every little bit counts and we\u2019re so grateful to those who donated to the cause. \ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n
Our Travels<\/span><\/h2>\nEven though we\u2019re now based in Bulgaria, travel and freedom<\/strong> are still our core values! <\/p>\nWe always find ourselves getting \u201citchy\u201d and ready to go on the next trip. We\u2019ve been to over 80 countries together, and these days, Europe has been where we\u2019ve mostly been exploring.<\/p>\n
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Loved this weekend getaway to Milan, Italy for the Christmas markets!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIn our younger years, we were really into getting offtrack and having crazy adventures in lesser-visited parts of the world like Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East. <\/p>\n
Lately, we\u2019re in our \u201cEurope Era\u201d \ud83d\ude02. Flights from our home are so close and easy, we can hop in the car and drive to nearby countries, and there are so many places on this continent that we still haven\u2019t visited.<\/p>\n
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Wandering the empty morning streets of Madrid, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThis year, we visited 9 countries<\/strong> (Greece, Italy, France, Monaco, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Mexico & Spain), and many new places around Bulgaria.<\/p>\nMonaco and Ireland were new countries for us, as were all the destinations in France, and the cities of Madrid, Milan and Cologne. So, we had a few repeat countries, but lots of new cities!<\/p>\n
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We spent 3 days checking out Cologne, Germany before the Tony Robbins event started<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nOur last minute trip to Ireland by campervan was a definite highlight of the year. You can read more about that trip here.<\/em><\/p>\nThe pub culture with its incredible music and trad sessions, the friendly welcoming people, the stunning landscapes, and the hearty food and perfectly poured Guinness, made for an incredible trip. It was hard to leave!<\/p>\n
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One of the most stunning campsites in Ireland!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nGoals and Thoughts For 2026<\/span><\/h2>\nWe\u2019re already feeling a very strong urge for more freedom and more movement. I\u2019m interpreting this as physical movement (travels and exercise!)\u2026but also emotional and spiritual. It really feels like something big <\/em>is going to happen this year! <\/p>\nThere are 4 main things that we want to focus on and accomplish in 2026:<\/p>\n
Providing Value<\/h3>\n This is what our business is all about and what it\u2019s always been about. As I mentioned earlier in this article, for a little while, we felt like we were too overwhelmed, or busy to give anything \u201cextra\u201d to our audience. <\/p>\n
Now that we\u2019ve organized our coaching program to be more manageable (and we\u2019ve also hired an assistant and client care manager to help out!), we\u2019re going to focus more heavily on free events, and valuable emails and social media content.<\/p>\n
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Working from anywhere is one of the major perks of this type of business!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWe already have a bonus call on the calendar for our Creator Kickstarter clients and Remote Goats community! We\u2019re super excited about bringing our community even closer. They\u2019re honestly the best group ever.<\/p>\n
Focusing on Wellness<\/h3>\n By this, I don\u2019t just mean our physical health, but also mental, emotional and spiritual. <\/p>\n
Recently, we\u2019ve both gotten into meditation, introspection, and manifestation, and this is something that we\u2019re going to focus on even more in the new year.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re firm believers in the fact that what we focus on, happens. How we\u2019re feeling and acting will be mirrored back to us. So, if we\u2019re feeling down, or having self doubt, that\u2019ll be reflected back to us from the outer world. <\/p>\n
With meditation, it calms the mind, and allows for reflection and clarity. We\u2019re looking forward to experiencing more of this in 2026.<\/p>\n
The Year of YES<\/h3>\n When ideas come to us, or someone mentions something that sounds interesting\u2026we\u2019re going to say \u201cyes\u201d. No overthinking, no indecision, no humming and hawing\u2026just going for it!<\/p>\n
Every time we\u2019ve done that in the past, things have worked out for us and opportunities we never even considered have come up.<\/p>\n
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Floating in the sea off Crete after jumping off a catamaran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWe already said \u201cyes\u201d to a travel partnership for this year, \u201cyes\u201d to travels to countries that are super far from where we are in Bulgaria, \u201cyes\u201d to new growth in business, and \u201cyes\u201d to prioritizing this one life that we have.<\/p>\n
2026 is the year of momentum and saying YES!<\/p>\n
Our Wedding<\/h3>\n Rather than putting it off, or staying engaged for a long time (I mean, we\u2019ve already been together 18 years!), we\u2019ve decided to get married THIS YEAR (2026)!<\/p>\n
It\u2019s exciting, and a bit nerve wracking to think of planning it\u2026but I\u2019m sure will be the absolute highlight of not only 2026, but our entire lives. <\/p>\n
We\u2019re looking forward to sharing that part of our lives with you as well as we step into this new chapter.<\/p>\n
Thank YOU!<\/span><\/h2>\nWe\u2019re so grateful that you\u2019re here and are following our journey. Whether you\u2019ve been here from the start in 2012, or you\u2019ve just joined the \u201ctribe \ud83d\udc10\u201d, thank you for your support \u2013 it means the world to us!<\/p>\n
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Thank you for being a part of our tribe! \ud83d\udc10<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIf you\u2019re here for the digital nomad information, to follow our personal journey, or to learn how to turn what you already know into an online business, you\u2019re in the right place.<\/p>\n
Our motto has always been: turn travel into a lifestyle<\/strong><\/em> \u2026 and that mission isn\u2019t changing anytime soon!<\/p>\nIf you haven\u2019t already, don\u2019t forget to subscribe to our email list, and follow us on Instagram. And, if you\u2019re interested in joining the Creator Kickstarter to earn an income, have an impact, and find purpose in your work, send us an email and we\u2019ll see if you\u2019re a good fit.<\/p>\n
As always, wishing you the absolute best, most adventure-filled, exciting, and fun year ahead full of love, laughter, growth and of course\u2026 travel.<\/p>\n
Dariece & Nick<\/p>\n
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