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I’ve been considering buying a house next year if the market correction continues – but also vacillating between the freedom to move around if my neighborhood changes for the worse or settling in and creating the perfect homebase for part time travel once I fully retire. With 10-15 years left to work, there’s plenty of …
In today’s world of travel-savvy guests and instant online reviews, a great Airbnb experience goes far beyond clean sheets and a lockbox. Whether you’re a seasoned Superhost or just getting started, the difference between a good stay and a five-star stay often comes down to the small, thoughtful touches. Having just returned from a staycation …
Why I’m Obsessed with Wanderlog: The Best Travel Planning App You’re Not Using Yet Let’s be real — planning a trip can be almost as stressful as the trip itself. Between juggling flight confirmations, hotel bookings, restaurant reservations, and a list of “must-see” attractions from a dozen blogs and YouTube videos, it’s easy to feel …
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 …
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. …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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, …