Since we are living in Portugal we thought it would be a good idea to recount our adventures in an occasional series we call Portugal Day Trips. We will be continually adding to this feature, so please check it out and if you have any suggestions for more out of the...
One fun Portugal Day Trip, less than an hour’s travel away from downtown Lisbon and our home is the charming small town of Mafra, a lovely place to spend a few hours enjoying a coffee and a Pastel de Nata while admiring one of Europe’s largest and most...
There are a lot of things that happen in life for which we are not at fault, but WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERYTHING. Yes, everything. Wait, hear me out! Part of the privilege, and burden, of being a mindful human being is that we can choose how we react to ALL...
This piece was originally published on Next Avenue: One of the biggest goals of my career as an air traffic controller was to have a worry-free retirement. I envisioned a comfortable place where I could lie back and watch the world pass by, where I could live not only...
Phnom Penh is quickly becoming an international neighborhood for expats and travelers, as it is known to be one of the cheaper countries to live in Indochina. The Kingdom of Wonder is filled with Khmer culture, delicious food, and warm smiles; despite its hard past....
Less than an hours drive from Lisbon, Portugal is the ancient town of Obidos. Overlooked by a medieval castle, inside thick city walls, lies an impressive labyrinth of cobblestoned streets, which are lined by grapevine and bougainvillea bedecked houses, tasty...
This post was originally published a few years ago on Next Avenue. This is important information for people considering retiring overseas. Enjoying the Beach in Peniche, Portugal Living your retirement abroad can be an immensely rewarding experience. I...
Living in Medellin If you’ve seen Narcos or followed the history of the drug trade in Colombia at all, you probably have the wrong idea of what Medellin is like. Before I visited, I imagined a town devastated by the drug trade that was so much a part of it’s...
