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. …
International Living
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.) …
Tracking Slow Travel Options
In beginning my preliminary research for slow travel options in my retirement years, I found a myriad of destinations fitting my requirements. Quickly, I found myself overwhelmed in trying to keep them all straight. So, I began compiling a spreadsheet of the regions around the world and pinpointing specific locations in each. Add in best …
Ancestry Project – 23 & Me and Beyond
Are you down the ancestry, 23 & Me rabbit hole the way I am? As you may know, I have planned to slow travel in my retirement years. One of the focuses if this travel will be to visit the homeland of my ancestors. My mother’s side of the family were first generation immigrants from …
2024 Wrap-Up
It’s been quite a year! In review before we dive head-first into 2025, I thought we would review the year in the rearview mirror. Wellness My wellness journey always takes center stage, and 2024 was no exception. I added some new protocol to the biohacking stack, in pursuit of health span and longevity. Hooga Infrared …
Favorite YouTube Channels
Prior to the COVID-era lockdown, I can’t say I watched much on YouTube. I’d seen the random cat video, forwarded by a well-meaning coworker, and heard reference to clips on the news from time to time. However, during the isolation and subsequent remote work cycle beginning in 2020, I fell into the common routine of …
International Living – Retirement Planning, World Travel Style
When you dream of retiring, does world travel come to mind? Maybe you don’t think it’s affordable on a fixed income. But if you live in the U.S., the cost of living abroad might just come as a pleasant surprise. International Living, an organization “helping people retire, live and invest overseas since 1979”, provides insight …