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Mazatlecos Escape to Mexico City!
Mazatlan expats escape to Mexico City! Museums, parks, food, and feeling fancy in Polanco... on a budget.
Canadians Conquer Mexico: Cheap Flights are Here!
Budget-savvy Canadians, get those suitcases ready! Flair Airlines unlocks affordable Mexican adventures.
Our Hybrid Retirement: Where Compromise Meets Adventure (And Sometimes Missed Flights)
You know those travel nightmares you have? The ones where you miss flights, lose luggage, and end up hopelessly lost? Well, we recently decided to turn that nightmare into our retirement reality. Let me tell you about the time we thought we were too smart to buy train tickets in advance...Experienced travelers, you say? Well, … Continue reading Our Hybrid Retirement: Where Compromise Meets Adventure (And Sometimes Missed Flights)
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 … Continue reading Our Retirement Life: Halfway Expats and Professional Wanderers
Mazatlan Meetup: Sunset, Sips, and Shared Stories of Expats on the Loose
The air buzzed with excitement as six retired expats, myself included, gathered on our balcony overlooking the Mazatlan sunset. We weren't just any group; we were seasoned travelers, brought together by a Senior Nomads Facebook Group and a shared love for adventure. Some were calling Mazatlan home, others just visiting, but for one glorious evening, … Continue reading Mazatlan Meetup: Sunset, Sips, and Shared Stories of Expats on the Loose
Digital Nomads: How to Stay in Europe Beyond 90 Days
Tired of the Schengen limit? Discover digital nomad visas in Croatia, Germany, Spain, and more. Your guide to extended European adventures.
Trading Million-Dollar Studios for Beachside Condos: Our Elephantine Island Investment Advice
Sunset painted the Nile in fiery hues as we sipped hibiscus tea with Anna and Marco, a young Swiss couple dreaming of homeownership. Their frustration mirrored ours from years ago: skyrocketing Swiss prices made even a tiny studio seem like a million-dollar fantasy. "We'll never own anything back home," Anna sighed, her voice echoing the despair we once felt. … Continue reading Trading Million-Dollar Studios for Beachside Condos: Our Elephantine Island Investment Advice
Retire Early, Retire Abroad: How We Cracked the Health Insurance Code for Freedom Before 65
Dreaming of sandy beaches and early retirement? We were too, but the thought of navigating the healthcare maze once we ditched the 9-to-5 had us hitting the brakes. Let’s face it, navigating the labyrinth of American health insurance after leaving your employer, especially before 65, can feel like scaling Everest without oxygen. Medicare? Not an … Continue reading Retire Early, Retire Abroad: How We Cracked the Health Insurance Code for Freedom Before 65
Forget FIRE, Embrace FIRE+: Redefining Early Retirement with Passion and Freedom
The FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) has inspired countless individuals to pursue financial freedom and escape the traditional 9-to-5 grind. But what if there's more to early retirement than simply achieving a set number in your bank account? What if we could redefine FIRE to include not just financial independence, but also fulfillment through personal … Continue reading Forget FIRE, Embrace FIRE+: Redefining Early Retirement with Passion and Freedom
