I took my kids to Italy and it was a fantastic family vacation that they still talk about though years have passed.  Agree not a necessity but it was money well spent for me 

 I think what they valued was spending time with you bro and being together as a family. That said I’m sure Italy is a nice backdrop if someone can afford it, but not a necessity. 

 I agree - not a necessity for all to go to Italy or drop $5k on a vacation.  You should spend carefully and save wherever you can - in bitcoin.  Just don’t deny yourself all of life’s pleasures because bitcoin going to $2M might take longer than we hope. 

 For the most part I agree with you.  A humble childhood like you’re describing is what I experienced and it was wonderful. 

 True story. Renting a car, camping, food, and visiting some attractions for an entire week is less than 1k. Pack small, sleep outside, eat cheap.

I do think it's possible to take that mindset for big vacations to exotic places, also. Best of both worlds. Get the experience AND save some money.


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 The cost isn’t what matters, it is the engagement and new experiences… TOGETHER!

And they can be totally mundane things, like getting the oil changed or exploring the back side of a grocery store. They just have to be real and you have to be engaged.

We have taken some expensive trips but they aren’t normal vacations. They are multi-month adventures with a specific family goal. And every day is an adventure. 

 Yeah, keep it simple. Camping does reduce you to the basics you really need. 

 Can confirm the kid loves burning marshmallows over a campfire!  

 fishing is an easy one. we had a snail race the day. it was great. he even told me about snails in his dreams the next day.  so cute.