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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....
My wife and I are 68 and planning on traveling around a few states (Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana) in September. If I sign up using SIlverSneakers with Anytime Fitness and Planet Fitness in my...
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...
TL;DR; How did your desires and plans change during your go-go years? For example, did you expect to do huge amounts of travel only to burn out on it sooner than expected? Or, did your extra freedom o...
Hey everyone! I’m heading home later this week. Woohoo! I’ve been away for almost 6 weeks and am anxious to get home. Travel is fun, but I’m completely worn out. ... Read more The po...
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...
I retired on Monday and no longer have access to my calendar, which admittedly I wasn’t enamored with (Outlook & Teams). I’m looking for something to track travel plans, doctor appoint...
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....
Did you have a good Memorial Day Weekend? I heard on the radio that it was one of the busiest travel days ever. Boy, am I glad we stayed home. I hate traveling when the airports are so busy. Anyway, i...
I’ve done my fair share of traveling over the years, mostly while I was young and living on a tight ... Read more...
56F here. Single. Will be retiring at 60 so just about 4 years from now. I really love to travel and the beach. My thoughts are to go to one area at a time, rent Airbnb by the month, move to another a...
I’m planning on working until the age of 70. I’m 54 now and I love my job. I get plenty of time off for travel, etc. My current expenses are 4k a month. I should get around 3k in SS,if I w...
I am well situated right now. However, if my spouse dies, I can imagine living an expat life in Europe at least for a while. (He has health problems, and is a homebody. When I travel, I go with my sis...
We are so lucky to have a close group of friends for more than 50 years. Now that we are retired, we have been traveling together. Each trip we take, one guy becomes increasingly obnoxious and rude. H...
Some people have bucket list items that don’t require any travel at all, like learning to play the piano or writing a book. Other people have travel plans but with a “just to go see it&rdq...
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...
Looking for the best places to travel in Europe? Check out this list of the 18 best hidden gems, from Spain to France....
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...
My wife and I are just about ready to retire up in Wisconsin. My main priority in retirement is to be able to ride my bicycles at least ten months a year, and ski some as well (willing to travel to do...
When I started freelancing, I charged everything—flights, hotels, supplies—to my personal credit card without a second thought. But chatting ... Read more...
Travel perks, exclusive Mastercard benefits, and a 24k gold-plated card. Sounds like the epitome of luxury, especially wrapped in its ... Read more...
For some, the Amex Platinum is a shiny status symbol, and for others, it’s the ultimate travel companion. But ... Read more...
The Amex Business Platinum reigns supreme in the world of premium travel perks, impressive rewards, and versatile redemption choices. ... Read more...
The Capital One® Venture X® Credit Card hits the sweet spot—it’s a top-tier travel card without the premium price ... Read more...
“Say goodbye to sleep.” “You won’t be able to travel anymore. You’ll definitely have to settle down then.” “It will stress your marriage to the breaking point...
Retirement is often seen as a well-deserved break from the daily grind, a time to relax, travel, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. However, for many retirees, financial concerns can cast a shadow ov...
If you’re looking for a credit card that earns travel rewards, there are plenty to choose from in Canada. Aeroplan credit cards allow you to earn points for Air Canada flights, and the RBC WestJ...
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...
June 29, 2023 — While any kind of travel is usually high on many people’s retirement bucket lists, a walking or hiking trip a particularly good idea for those looking for an active experience....
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....
Long term readers of this blog know that ever since we quit our jobs to travel the world in 2015, we’ve been playing this game we like to call “Schengen Bingo”. For those that don&rs...