The summer I decided I’d rather be broke than stuck in a job I hate 🚲☀️ A couple of years ago, I was working in a forensic mental health hospital in the UK. My days were spent in locked wards, surrounded by patients and chaos, and every shift felt like I was carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders. I had stability — a salary, a flat, a relationship — but deep down, I felt completely trapped. Fast forward to now: I’m riding a bike through the streets of Barcelona with the sun on my face, my bank account gasping for air, and somehow, I feel more alive than I ever did back then. I swapped security for freedom, steady paychecks for unpredictable adventures, and the version of me that felt safe for the version that finally feels like me. For those who don’t know me — hi, I’m Chiara! I’m a solo traveler, vegan nomad, and content creator sharing the messy, unfiltered reality of building a life around travel. I create content for brands, teach English online, and document this journey so you can see what it really looks like to chase your dreams. The truth? Yes, I feel free, but I’m also anxious and overwhelmed some days. It’s hard when you’re counting every pound and wondering if you made a huge mistake. But I believe in what I’m building, and I know that good things are coming, even if I can’t see them yet. Would you rather chase your dreams and be broke (and often worried ahah) than depressed and stuck in a job you hate? 😂 #solotravel #digitalnomad #solotraveller #traveling #contentcreator #traveladdicted