Canadians Conquer Mexico: Cheap Flights are Here!
Budget-savvy Canadians, get those suitcases ready! Flair Airlines unlocks affordable Mexican adventures.
We Ditched “Normal” Retirement for a Wild Ride
Forget rocking chairs and bingo! We swapped our predictable retirement plan for a wild hybrid adventure: six months as expats in one spot, six months roaming the globe as senior nomads. Think cozy cabins in Norway (with a side of cat allergies), unexpected bus “adventures,” and discovering that Norwegians take their outdoor living seriously. What’s a…
Expat Wars: Beach Bum vs. Globetrotter (We Tried Both)
The Lazy Expat vs. the Travel Junkie Picture this: my husband, Jeff, and I sipping margaritas on our Mexican patio, smugly patting ourselves on the back for nailing this whole retirement thing. We were full-fledged expats, living the beach life dream in Mazatlán. Sun, sand, cheap tacos – what more could we want? Turns out,…
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…
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 The adrenaline rush has been replaced by a yearning for serenity, beauty, and affordability.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…
Our Retirement Life: Halfway Expats and Professional Wanderers
Okay, so normal retirees? They stay put. Pick a nice spot in Florida, maybe a little condo near the beach, golf course access, the whole nine yards. Then there’s the hardcore travel crowd, the ones who chuck it all and live out of a backpack bouncing from hostel to hostel. And then there’s us: the…
Escape the Travel Cost Trap: Budget Hacks for Adventurous Globetrotters
Scrolling through Facebook, you see friends living it up in exotic locales, sipping cocktails on sun-drenched beaches. You wonder, “How do they do it?” with your own budget squeezed by bills and car payments. Don’t despair, fellow adventurer! Traveling doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s how we explore the world without breaking a sweat…
Sunny Surprise: Unexpected Delights in Budget-Friendly Bulgaria
Picture this: we maxed out our Schengen visa, landed in Bulgaria with low expectations, and stumbled upon…stunning monasteries, ancient charm, and a welcoming expat community! Sunny Beach, with its warm Black Sea embrace, became our budget-friendly haven, exceeding all our dreams. Beyond the affordability, a vibrant tapestry of expats unfolded. Andrew, a British vlogger with…
Ditch the ATM Fee Blues: Travel Smart with Debit Cards that Refund (Retire Young, Travel Smarter!)
Traveling abroad is an enriching experience, but hidden fees can quickly deplete your carefully planned budget. ATM withdrawal charges, in particular, can be a major pain point. We needed an equivalent of 50 USD in Ushuaia and we were charged 50 USD ATM fee for it. Maybe because it was the end of the world!?…
