Dijon, the capital of the Burgundy region, is not only renowned for its mustard but also for its rich heritage and vibrant culture. For expats, it offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern conveniences. The city’s well-preserved medieval architecture, with its ornate churches and grand palaces, creates a picturesque setting for daily life. …
The Light Eaters – A.I. Book Club
Playing with the various Large Language Learning models lately, I was curious to see how each of the big three would react if they were members of a book club, reviewing the book I am currently reading, The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth, …
Grok Considers Slow Travel
I recently began interacting with Grok, from X.AI’s and wanted to test drive its ability to explain one of my favorite new phenomena – slow travel. I think it did a pretty good job. Check it out. Benefits of the Slow Travel Retirement Lifestyle The slow travel retirement lifestyle offers a wealth of benefits, both …
Everfur Pet Health
Unlocking Pet Health Insights with Everfur: A Deep Dive into At-Home Pet Testing As pet owners, we all want our furry companions to live their healthiest, happiest lives. However, detecting health issues early—before they become serious—can be challenging, especially when pets can’t tell us how they’re feeling. Enter Everfur, a company revolutionizing pet care by …
U.S. Slow Travel Itinerary
In planning my retirement slow travel options, the current scenario would include beginning in the U.S. for the first year or so and then transitioning overseas – for many reasons. Slow travel (traveling 30+ days in a single destination) is an extended version of vacationing and an abbreviated version of expatriation. Slow travel has become …
Slow Travel: My Top 10 – Mexico
Gathering my slow travel itineraries for retirement, I thought I would break them down by region, or in this case country, and start with my top 10 spots to live, beginning in Mexico. Puerto Vallarta Nestled on the Pacific coast of Mexico, Puerto Vallarta is a vibrant city that offers a perfect blend of relaxation, …
EnergyBits – Life Hack 101
ENERGYbits® offers a unique approach to nutrition and energy by harnessing the power of algae, specifically spirulina and chlorella. These nutrient-dense, plant-based tablets are designed to boost energy, improve focus, and support overall health. What Are ENERGYbits? ENERGYbits are small, easy-to-swallow tablets made from 100% organically grown, non-GMO spirulina algae. Spirulina is renowned for its …
International Living Ultimate Go Overseas Bootcamp 2025
As a subscriber to International Living, I have been watching their in-person event schedule for several years now. I haven’t attended any yet, but this year I am seriously considering the Ultimate Go Overseas Bootcamp, being held August 30 – September 1, 2025 in Portland, OR. Just a quick drive down from the Seattle area, …
Meal Planning with ChatGPT
Having recently received my food recommendations from a recent Viome Gut Microbiome test, and daily macros advice from my functional nutritionist session, I was keen to get started on revised meal planning. But the list of foods is long (a good thing), and math is not my forte – so I was stuck at the …
USA Slow Travel
As you know, I’ve been compiling my slow travel destinations in retirement planning to visit around the world. I’ve shared the spreadsheet before but will include it here again for quick reference. In advance of fully departing down the road, I am thinking that visiting some of the U.S. destinations on shorter vacations would be …