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With more pet owners than ever taking their furry friends along on family vacations, pet travel is emerging as a major industry, expected to reach $4.6 billion by 2032....
Some airline and cruise ship bargains may emerge in coming months as economic uncertainty dampens demand....
Travel isn’t just a vacation, it can be a career. Some jobs don’t tie you to an office, don’t trap you in a routine, and definitely don’t make you wait for permission to see th...
To reach financial independence, you need to be unconventional. When everyone else owned a car, we took public transit. When everyone else ate out, we packed our lunches. When everyone else bought a h...
Credit card rewards and travel hacking can allow you to spend more than you otherwise could. But there are a few potential downsides. The post How to Think About Credit Card and Travel Hacking appeare...
Planning to travel in retirement? In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Motiwalla from The Good Life Abroad to discuss how retirees can make the most of their travel experiences—without the st...
Wow, what a difference a year makes! The last time I wrote about this topic for infants, Little MatchStick was only 4 months old. Now, at 1.5 years old, he’s like a totally different kid. Back t...
Hi everyone, I am wondering if cost of living, inflation, etc has changed or will change your plans for travel in retirement? I would love to read your thoughts in the thread below. The reason I am as...
An interview with Dr. Lisha Taylor and Dr. Devon Gimble that's all about credit card hacking for travel. They talk about why they think high-income professionals are the perfect people to make use of ...
has anyone else noticed these began when we discussed fighting back against SSA and IRS access by non-US born (but naturalized in 2002) led DODGE "senior advisor to the president"... Thoughts? (except...
Travel is transitioning to a more leisurely pace for many Americans who are seeking out detour destinations and local experiences for their hard-earned vacations....
I’m a 68m, retired and married. My wife has a very rewarding job she loves with lots of business travel and no desire to retire I’ve seen ads for solo travel tours that could be fun though...
LJ and Kelly share their inspiring journey of embracing a retirement lifestyle before fully retiring. Motivated by Kelly’s experiences as a physical therapist, witnessing many patients unable to...
Who wouldn't want to explore the world? But first think about what you hope to get out of your travels — and take a good look at your finances....
Things certainly have escalated quickly at the Route to Retire household! We started with the plan to take a couple of vacations over the next year and suddenly we’re traveling the world for 121...
While I am not a big traveler, my spouse is looking forward to taking some longer trips upon retirement. Not years abroad. But maybe a month rather than our now 10 day limit of travel. Right now, one ...
Medicare supplement G provides health coverage during overseas travel. There is a $250 deductible and it provides 80% coverage. Has anyone had experience with any claims for this coverage? I’m c...
We are a newly retired couple. This years we started our first ever slow travel trip, six months of travel through Australia, Vietnam, Singapore, London, Spain. We are from Australia, currently live i...
Is traveling in retirement on your “Bucket List”? On this episode we discuss a variety of ways to think about travel planning in retirement and strategies designed to help get the most out...
How do you get them? For years I’ve heard about those great inbox offers, and now I have the freedom to take off and go. How do I get those deals? Where are those $300 round trip fares to Europe...
I've reached a stage where I can travel anywhere, but I want to do something other than travel. Although I grew up poor with immigrant parents, I earned and saved during my sales management career, am...
I love to travel: famous cities, cruises, National Parks, skiing, cabins in the woods, beach resorts with swim up bars, etc. etc. I’m waiting two more years to retire to better fund my travels. ...
This past year, as we traveled, I received all sorts of comments from both Americans and Chinese about how “brave” ... Read more...
Here's another edition of the WCI Travel Club, where readers can write about their worldly adventures and what they learned from them. The post WCI Travel Club: Momentous Trips to the Appalachian Trai...
Am I ruining my chances for an enjoyable vacation? I am planning to go to Salamonca, SP to take a three week course in Spanish at CURSOS INTERNACIONALES de la Universidad de Salamanca. It will meet fo...
We are INCHING TOWARDS retirement. Quite often, since our kids are all grown we vacation when we want to vacation (sometimes one or two of them come, but we don't plan around them unless we're plannin...
How do you balance different desires to travel? We’re 62 and 56. My wife has turned in her notice. I’ve already spooled down a consulting career. She has rarely traveled for work, but trav...
Travel in retirement is a dream for many people. Here are 12 tips to make the reality of it more enjoyable....
Weary-eyed, as midnight approached after a day and a half of travel, we spotted the smiling man holding the sign ... Read more...
In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome back Barbara, who will be sharing the exciting details of her long-awaited family trip to Costa Rica. After years of anticipation and multiple pandemic-re...
My wife would like to take long vacations abroad (e.g. 3 months), involving site seeing and stopping by the to visit family and friends. This makes me a little nervous. We typically get travel insuran...
When you travel with medications abroad, good planning can help avoid getting your prescriptions confiscated — or worse. Here's how to stay on the right side of the law....
What time is it? It’s Case Study time! Kristy & Bryce, First and foremost, I LOVED your book and continue to get so much from listening to it, as well as your blog posts and Podcast intervie...
On May 31, we jumped in the Model Y and started our journey to Seattle. Tomorrow (6/21), we get back home. Here’s how it went. Random Thoughts On Long Travel We took 4 days to get to Seattle. We...
Want to ditch the office and explore the world? Retire early for adventure by volunteering abroad....
I’ve done my fair share of traveling over the years, mostly while I was young and living on a tight ... Read more...
Are there travel groups / clubs for those interesting in “short” excursions. Like 10-20 people wanting to drive Seattle to Anchorage or any trip with interest. Each would drive their own v...
It’s time for another reader case! This one caught my eye because of the title “making our money make babies”. That’s exact how investing works. Your money can work harder than...
Consider immersing yourself in the culture of a village rather than making a list of all the things you need to do and see within a short period of time....
I’ve travelled a decent amount in my life, and there are a handful of places I’d maybe like to see but it’s okay if I don’t. I have a part time job that I love and want to cont...
We had a travel fiasco last summer on our way back from a month-long stay in Boquete, Panama. One small element of bad weather caused a delay that turned everything into an overnight mess. Exhausted, ...
Let’s change the subject a bit. Whether you have retired or not, do you have one favorite photo that brings back a great the memory of the place you have been? My wife and I love to travel and v...
“Travelling with an infant is hell. You’d be crazy to do it. You’d just need a vacation from the vacation.” “Taking care of a baby is hard. Why make it harder by travelli...
When I started freelancing, I charged everything—flights, hotels, supplies—to my personal credit card without a second thought. But chatting ... Read more...
A multinational that promises to relieve customers facing stressful situations refused to pay after two relatives passed away. Europ Assistance Australia recently declined to reimburse more than $6800...
So hubby just turned 65 and we are comparing Medicare options...the coverage he will have through my employer includes a robust and financially reasonable Medicare advantage plan, but it doesn't inclu...
Admittedly, I'm over simplifying. But it's seems like "travel and retirement" go together like "love and marriage". Is it that people didn't get a chance to travel when they were younger? Is it a need...
If you vacation or travel in your retirement, do you have a budget you stick to and plan out your trips around the budget? Was that always a part of your retirement plan and you saved or prepared for ...
The best way to avoid expensive mistakes is to be informed of potential passport pitfalls well before taking a trip. Here are a few things you need to know....
It’s hard not to enjoy a good vacation… a chance to get away from the “same old” just for a little while. Traveling can be an opportunity to visit places you’ve never be...