Jeff sold his home to travel the world when he was in his 50’s. He’s here to prove that any couple willing to take the plunge and live life to the fullest can make their travel dreams a reality. You don’t need to be young to travel – just young at heart!
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The 28 Best Books I Read in 2021
Posted: 5/18/22 | May 18th, 2022 This year was a phenomenal reading year (one positive outcome of being stuck at home because of COVID). I managed to read a lot of books on a variety of subjects. Not all of them were winners but most were. As we wrap up the year (and start buying […]
The 30 Best Things to Do in San Francisco
Last Updated: 2/1/24 | February 1st, 2024 I love San Francisco. It’s a city home to hippies, techies, artists, immigrants, students, and everyone in between. There’s incredible music, delicious food for all budgets, parks galore, and an amazing bohemian vibe. With so many diverse influences, it’s no surprise that San Francisco has evolved into a […]
How to Travel the World in a Wheelchair
Posted: 4/30/15 | April 30th, 2015 A few months ago, I was browsing the Internet when I came across a travel blog written by a guy who traveled the world in a wheelchair. For hours, I read his blog, intrigued by what he did. I love when people don’t let their limitations hold them back. […]
The 34 Best Things to See and Do in Amsterdam
Last updated: 3/13/24 | March 13th, 2024 Amsterdam is known as a party city, full of wild nights and all kinds of questionable debauchery. It’s a fun, eclectic, and party-focused destination popular with young backpackers looking to let loose. I’ve visited Amsterdam more times than I can count (it’s one of my favorite cities in […]
Europe Travel Guide
From beautiful Paris to smoke-filled coffeeshops in Amsterdam, Oktoberfest to La Tomatina, Europe is a massive, diverse continent with an unlimited assortment of things to see and do. You won’t have any problem filling your time, whether you’re backpacking Europe for a few months on a budget or just spending a few weeks there on […]
A Guide to Exploring Colonial New York City
Last updated: 8/17/23 | August 17th, 2023 As a history nerd, I love taking a deep dive into a destination’s past. I’m a firm believer that if you don’t understand where people have come from, you’ll never understand where they are now. It’s a big reason why I love museums so much. As one of […]
New York City Travel Guide
New York is the most visited city in the United States and for good reason. It’s famous for….well, just about everything, New York City is the beating heart of the world — which is why I call it home. Every culture, language, and food is represented here. Unsurprisingly, there is a never-ending list of things […]
How Jim Didn’t Let a New Disability Change His Travels
In this post, Jim Kirkland, a 64-year-old US Army veteran, explains how he travels with mobility issues due to an unusual autoimmune disease called Inclusion Body Myositis. Here are his tips and advice for how he travels and resources you can use if traveling as a veteran and/or in a wheelchair.
Embracing Change: Health Scares, Retirement, and Travel
After almost losing her husband to kidney failure, Donella decided it was time to make her travel dreams a priority. She and her husband retired and sold all of their possessions, embracing a new life of travel. In this interview, she shares her travel tips and insights for older travelers.
How Arielle Found a Job Working on a Yacht
Today’s reader story comes from Arielle. She found a job on a yacht and used that as a platform to make her travel dreams a reality. In this interview, Arielle shares her tips, tricks, and advice for anyone thinking of working on a yacht in order to see the world.
How to Teach English and Live in Spain
Cat Gaa has been teaching ESL in Seville, Spain for 9 years and she shares what life is like in Spain, how others can get jobs, and what living in Spain is like. Finding work in the European Union can be quite difficult and this article shares the story of one person who overcame the hurdles.