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...
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...
You might have noticed that it has been a while since I have posted blogs about the retirement adventure. It isn’t that there aren’t any new tales to tell, it is that Sarah and I have been so active making plans and living the life that we are just now...
I am writing this on the last day of 2016, and I thought I would take some time to summarize and reflect a bit about the year that has passed and the continuing retirement travel adventure in general. Many people find it difficult to be cheerful about 2016 but, as we...
These are just a few handy tips that have been useful for me when it comes to handling my money after retirement while I travel. Nothing more than common sense, but these ideas will help you keep things simpler and less stressful, which for me, has always meant...
Camino de Santiago: Day 3, Refuge Orisson, France Distance from Refuge Orisson to Espinal, Spain – 26.6 kilometres. After a fitful night’s sleep, we woke at Refuge Orisson about half an hour before sunrise. The room and the bed were comfortable, but it is...
