Magic in Life Takes Place at the Edges of Our Comfort Zones Experience shows that the magic in life takes place at the edges of our comfort zones. By science [1], we know our minds grow by expanding our boundaries, trying new things and having some adventure. If we...
It isn’t only the French that have a love affair with snails. As summer arrives in Portugal, locals anxiously await the time when the “Há Caracóis” signs are posted outside of their local restaurants announcing “There are Snails.”...
Before I began my minimalist retirement travel adventures, like many people in the “developed world,” I had so many possessions that I couldn’t remember where my stuff was, or in many cases even remember that I had it. My junk drawers were expanding....
It has already been over thirty days since we moved the retirement adventure from SE Asia to Portugal. Sarah and I (along with Biscuit the grumpy cat, and Angel, the feisty Thai street dog) are starting to settle in and enjoy the rhythms that come with a new place and...
I often get letters from people asking how much money they need to begin their own personal retirement travel adventure and what does it cost to retire overseas. They will throw out a financial figure (usually between USD $2,500 and $6,000/mo.) and ask, “is that...
One of my favorite retirement adventures from last year was going on a small boat expedition cruise around the Australian state of Tasmania with Coral Expeditions. I had not visited that gorgeous corner of the world before, and I was very excited to receive their...
Ahh, Zurich: the perfect combination of ultra-modern city living and small town charm. This fashionable city is a hotspot for expats, ranked second in the world when it comes to quality of living. Benefitting from Switzerland’s highly efficient transportation system,...
Buenos Aires Streetscape (Photo by CC Nestor Galina, Flickr) Intro Who hasn’t seen the movies and dreamed of spending time in Buenos Aires? It’s like the Paris of South America, full of culture and good food and beautiful buildings. Like New York City and...
