UPDATE: 23 and Me has expanded (and deepened) their composition analysis. It is more refined and includes more geographic regions. If you haven’t checked yours lately – you might just find new data! Are you down the ancestry, 23 & Me rabbit hole the way I am? As you may know, I have planned to …
International Living
Slow Travel – Albania
If you’re searching for an affordable, scenic, and welcoming place to escape the EU visa stay restrictions during your slow travel, Albania is quickly emerging as one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. With beautiful Adriatic beaches, vibrant cities, warm local culture, and a cost of living far below Western norms, Albania offers retirees a chance to …
Celebrating One Year of Roam To Breathe: A Journey of Curiosity, Health, and Adventure
Today marks an incredible milestone—one year since Roam To Breathe took its first steps into the world! What started as a simple desire to document personal experiences around wellness, travel, and lifestyle upgrades has blossomed into a vibrant hub for curious minds looking to live fuller, healthier, and more adventurous lives. Reflecting on a Year of …
Book Review: Moving Abroad for Dummies
So, I’ve been daydreaming about sipping espresso in a Parisian café or enjoying a laid-back lifestyle on a tropical beach during slow travel in retirement. But whatever your reason might be, moving abroad is an exciting—and slightly terrifying—adventure. That’s where Moving Abroad for Dummies comes in: a practical, no-nonsense guide to uprooting your life and …
AirBnB Experiences
Not sure if you are an AirBnB fan – I am – but the company recently released a new feature that I think is a win, even if you don’t ever book accommodations through them – AirBnB Experiences. Back in the day, I was a big Groupon and Living Social fan, as well as Meet-Up. …
Top 10 Slow Travel Destinations – France
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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
My Top 10 Slow Travel YouTube Resources
If Slow Travel has made it onto your retirement bucket list, YouTube has some amazing resources to help you navigate this brave new world. Here are some of my favorite channels from expats, slow travelers, relocation experts, in-country guides, and more! (In no particular order and this post is not sponsored by any content creator.) …





