Welcome to our Monthly Leaderboard Challenge! Every month (running from the 15th to the 15th), we're giving away incredible prizes to our most active community members. The best part? Just by showing up, engaging, and helping others, you're automatically entered! 🎁 WHAT YOU CAN WIN: 🥇 1ST PLACE (First-Time Winners): If you're currently FREE: → 6 months Premium membership at founding member rate ($9/month) LOCKED IN FOREVER! → $54 value PLUS you keep the $9/month rate for life (first 100 members only!) If you're currently PREMIUM: → 6 months VIP membership at founding member rate ($97/year) LOCKED IN FOREVER! → $48.50 value PLUS you keep the $97/year rate for life (first 5 members only!) If you're currently VIP: → Premium course of your choice ($50-100 value) OR extra 60-minute trip planning session with Chris & Jim 🏆 1ST PLACE (Multi-Time Winners): Won 1st place before? We take care of our most dedicated members: VIP Members: → 1 YEAR of VIP membership FREE ($97 value) Premium Members: → 6 months VIP at founding member rate ($97/year) LOCKED IN FOREVER! 🥈 2ND PLACE: → 30-minute private trip consultation with Chris & Jim 🥉 3RD PLACE: → 30-minute private trip consultation with Chris & Jim 📊 HOW TO WIN: You earn points when other members LIKE your posts or comments. 1 like = 1 point Want more points? Create content that helps others: ✅ Share valuable travel tips and insights ✅ Post trip reports with costs and recommendations ✅ Ask great questions that spark discussion ✅ Leave thoughtful, helpful comments ✅ Share your wins and travel experiences The better your content, the more likes you get, the higher you climb on the leaderboard! Check the leaderboard anytime: Click your profile → Leaderboard tab 🚀 BONUS: Complete Our 14-Day AI Travel Planning Challenge! Want to create AMAZING content (and earn more points)? Take our 14-Day AI Travel Planning Challenge and you'll have incredible trip plans, insights, and experiences to share with the community!

Hey everyone! Chris & Jim here 👋 We've been to 24 countries over the past 3 years, but our bucket list keeps GROWING! 😂 Right now, our #1 is Calabria 🇮🇹 - the "toe" of Italy's boot! We've explored Sicily and Puglia, but Calabria is calling to us with its stunning coastlines, authentic hilltop villages, and incredible food scene - all without the tourist crowds! 🍝🌊 What about YOU? 👉 Drop your #1 bucket list destination in the comments and tell us WHY it's calling to you! Let's inspire each other! 🌟 - Chris & Jim

Hey there, Travel Bug! 🐞 Welcome to a place where midlife adventurers connect, plan real trips, and support each other's travel dreams. We created this community because thousands of you have been asking: "Where can we connect with other travellers who GET IT?" **This is that place.** 🍷 **WHAT TO EXPECT HERE:** ✈️ Real travel advice from people who've actually been there 💰 Honest budget breakdowns (no BS, no fluff) 🤝 Support from travellers who understand midlife challenges 📚 Trip planning help from destination research to booking 🌟 Monthly live Q&As with Chris & Jim (wine optional... but recommended!) **HOW TO GET STARTED:** 1️⃣ **Drop a comment below** - Tell us your name, where you're from, and what destination is calling you! 2️⃣ **Explore the categories** - Jump into conversations, ask questions, share your experiences 3️⃣ **Make connections** - This is YOUR community. Help others, share tips, find travel buddies! **OUR VALUES:** ✅ **Authentic** - Real experiences, honest costs, no sugar-coating ✅ **Helpful** - We lift each other up and celebrate every adventure ✅ **Respectful** - Kind words, open minds, good vibes only ✅ **Fun** - Because tomorrow is never guaranteed! 🌅 Ready to dive in? Start by introducing yourself below, Travel Bug! 👇 We're so glad you're here. - Chris & Jim P.S. Our first live Q&A is coming soon - we'll announce the date right here. Grab your favourite wine and join us! 🍷 P.P.S. New around here? Catch up on our adventures - 200+ destination videos on our YouTube Channel, Midlife Travel Bug