Expat explorers doing home exchange in Gold Coast, Australia
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Nomadic Nest: Rent Out, Travel More!

Expat explorers living the dream of extended travel! You’re not alone! But let’s face it, the biggest hurdle isn’t plane tickets or packing woes. It’s figuring out what to do with your “home base” while you’re off gallivanting around the globe. We (Lidia and Jeff, your friendly neighborhood travel enthusiasts and expat explorers) have been…

Jeffrey, the expat explorer, standing in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza
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Our Retirement: Beach Boredom & Travel Exhaustion

We Suck at This Whole Retirement Thing We thought we had it figured out. Six months basking on the beach in Mazatlán, soaking up the sun and sipping margaritas. Then, a repositioning cruise to Europe for another six months of cobblestone streets, charming villages, and wine that doesn’t give you a hangover. The ultimate hybrid…

Mazatlan and Malecon on the Pacific Ocean.
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Mazatlan, Mexico: Where Your Retirement Dreams Come True

Picture this: You’re waving goodbye to the snow shovel, the lawnmower, and the endless battle against dust bunnies. Hello, margaritas on a sunny patio! But here’s the burning question: Can you actually afford to retire in Mexico? Spoiler alert: YES! But it depends on how you define “living the good life”… Our Mazatlan Magic Formula The Fun…

Expat explorer chilling in a pool in Spain
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 My Expat Explorer Journey: Siestas, Sangria, and 3 Months in Spain

Remember those expat explorers mad dashes for airplanes? The frantic train station sprints, hopping borders from Latvia to Lithuania, then Poland to Germany? Forget all that! This retiree has officially traded hustle for a 3-month stay in sunny Marbella, Spain. Slow travel? Now that’s my jam! So, what in the world is “slow travel” in…

Jeff and Lidia, Mazatlan expats and global explorers on a beach in Oman
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Retirees Embrace Serenity, Ditch Busy Travel

Forty years ago, the world was my playground. Bunge jumping? Bring it on! Scuba diving in exotic reefs? Absolutely! But time, as it does, has shifted my travel priorities. The adrenaline rush has been replaced by a yearning for serenity, beauty, and affordability. I’m still a nomad at heart, now a Senior Nomad, exploring the…