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The Learning Curve of Overseas Living – Part 2
If you’re ever planning to live in a foreign country – either on a temporary basis or as a full-time resident – there will be many things to learn and deal with. As US citizens, we are so blessed with many environmental, technological, and socio-economic advantages that populations the world over cannot even imagine. So […]
The Learning Curve of Overseas Living
If you’re ever planning to live in a foreign country – either on a temporary basis or as a full-time resident – there will be many things to learn and deal with. As US citizens, we are so blessed with many environmental, technological, and socio-economical advantages that populations the world over cannot even imagine. So […]
Why Panama is Our Top Retirement Choice
Why Panama is our top retirement choice at this time is simple. Sitting on our last flight headed back to Albuquerque, Ron and I were not looking forward to New Mexico’s cold weather. We had been in Panama for the last two months so we didn’t even have warm jackets to wear off the plane. […]
Exploring the Most Popular Expat Town in Panama
Another typical retirement community comprised mostly of North American expats . . . golf carts, fancy resorts, high-end dining . . . in a foreign country that’s “Americanized” because it has many of the conveniences of home . . . NOT! That description might be what some people expect Boquete, Panama to be like. However, […]
One Day — 5 Whitewashed Spanish Hill Towns
Whitewashed Spanish hill towns are light, they are bright, they are historic, they are the world-famous hill towns of the Andalusía Region of southern Spain. With their gleaming white-washed homes and businesses, noteworthy churches, ruins, and narrow streets leading to delightful shops, restaurants, and museums, they make a day trip by car a highlight for […]
A Highlight Tour of Lisbon in 4 Days
Portugal’s location in Europe makes it a destination and our quest is to see as much as we can of Lisbon in 4 days.. You have to either fly into the country, arrive by boat or ship, or go through Spain to get to it. Cruise ships dock in the port at Lisbon, Portugal Hundreds […]
7 Things We Learned on our Recent Trip to Europe
Rushing around in Victoria BC Rushing here to see that . . . snapping a quick pic for FB . . . then off to the next place . . . all the while trying to ignore the jet lag . . . These are just a few of the 7 things we learned on […]
Touring the Hill Towns of Southern Spain
White-washed hill towns . . . elegant palms and stately cypress . . . regional tapas and wines . . . exuberant flamenco dancers . . . and enormous cathedrals . . . flowery outdoor shopping districts. Those few words describe the southern coast of Spain.
London In Three Days
What to See in London in Three Days See London in three-days? Is that even possible? London is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Steeped in historical significance and legendary traditions, but a world leader in fashion and architectural design, it’s difficult to decide what to see if you only have a […]
Living a Simple-Happy-Better-Life
Closets full of clothes – some that hadn’t been worn for at least a year . . . furniture that no longer fits your décor . . . household items that have been passed down from other family members – all taking up precious space somewhere in the house or storage unit. We love living […]
Steps to a Happy “Retirement”
Seriously, retirement may not be in your best interest. And not everyone who retires loves the idea of not having to go to work, so why not take steps to a happy retirement. However, because right now you’re in the middle of a dreadful week . . . and the stress and long hours have […]
Healthy Thinking for Baby Boomer and Retirees:
What if I can’t keep up with other family members while hiking the Jungfrau in the Bernese Alps? What if I’m not strong enough for kayaking the wild, wind-swept waves in Byron Bay, Australia? What if my husband and I can’t find anyone who speaks English in the jungles of Panama? What if we rent […]
3 Favorite Hill Towns of Tuscany
Strolling the streets and passageways of our favorite hill towns of Tuscany gives one the sense of historic wonder and present-day commercialism at the same time. It is an astounding feeling to realize that you are standing on cobblestone streets that were chiseled out and carefully placed by workers centuries ago while peering in windows […]
Exploring the Aztec Ruins Near Farmington, New Mexico
Exploring the Aztec Ruins, archaeologists crouch on their hands and knees in the heat of the day, delicately brushing the sand out of contours and grooves. The Aztec Ruins National Monument near Farmington, New Mexico is an ongoing archaeological dig site that dates back to the 12th century. The unearthing process is tedious and difficult, […]
Boomer Tips on How to Start the Transition to Retirement
“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.” – Alan Keightley Like many people, my husband and I looked forward to retirement. But the more we thought about it over the years, it was beginning to seem like more […]
Phoenix Arizona a World Class City
New York City fills its visitors with awe, its soaring buildings and striking land marks make it one of the top echelon cities in the world. Chicago is a hive of activity, a center of business and is one of America’s most photographed cities. Boston is the city of firsts, steeped in the history of […]
Paris – Climbing the Stairways of Famous Monuments
Climbing the stairways of medieval monuments has become one of our favorite ways to explore European cities. It not only challenges us physically, but it seems to immerse us into the culture by giving us a better perspective of the history, the craftsmen, and the engineering of medieval architecture. When we visited Paris this spring, […]
Hiking in Cinque Terre on a Boomer Travel Adventure
On a recent trip to one of the top travel destinations in the world, Italy, Ron and I finally realized one of my dreams, hiking in Cinque Terre. We spent three days on Italy’s Ligurian coastline in Cinque Terre National Park. I share our adventure in the following article as a guest writer for one of our […]
Florence – the City of the Italian Renaissance
What is it about Florence (or Firenze) and the Italian Renaissance that keeps calling us back? Even when our travel agenda is not targeted on Italy, we still make it back to that country because we look forward to going to Florence. Getting off the train at the Santa Maria Novella train station, we felt […]