Why 30-Somethings are "Micro-Retiring" in West Virginia—and How You Can Too
The old dream was to work until 65 and then see the world. But in 2026, the "Micro-Retirement" has officially gone mainstream. Tired of the corporate grind but not ready to hang it up for good, a new wave of mid-career professionals is hitting the pause button for 4–8 weeks of immersive "slow travel." Their destination of choice? West Virginia. With a cost of living nearly 15% below the national average and a rugged landscape that feels worlds away from a Zoom call, the Mountain State is becoming the capital of the American Sabbatical.