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. …
Slow Travel
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …