Be grateful despite loss: A travel story
A resentful pity party while traveling turns into an experience with divine grace.
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Best places to retire in the world on social security
These 12 spots are great for smaller budgets.
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10 reasons to love Filipino people and the Philippines
A countdown of the top reasons why this island-nation rocks.
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3 reasons to rent in retirement and travel the world
Why renting is better than buying if you really want to travel in retirement.
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A virtual mailbox while traveling in retirement
There are challenges to frequent travel in retirement, such as how to handle U.S. mail. Our solution is to use a virtual mailbox while traveling. “What about your mail?” It’s a question we are sometimes asked when people hear we are continual global wanderers. Indeed, my own mother – who is currently visiting us in
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This is what brings expats to Mazatlan, Mexico
This Mexican city tops retirement lists again in 2020. Earth Vagabonds know why.
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Giant clams dazzle at Sunken Cemetery, Camiguin Isle
If you love to snorkel, you have to see this.
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Retired and traveling — and over budget
Watch out for these unexpected expenses.
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Playa Balandra: Magical beach near La Paz, Mexico
This Mexican Baja Sur beach is simply gorgeous.
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Bohol Island, Philippines: Hot spots to visit
This overview has hot spots, and a couple of places without many tourists.
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Thailand elephant debate: Gentle giants and their care
This travel commentary is based on living with elephants in northern Thailand.
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How to snorkel the easy, cheap way
Make your snorkel adventure more pleasant with these tips and hacks.
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Adventurous waterfall jumps in the Philippines
This early retired budget traveler feels like a kid again at these waterfalls and swimming holes.
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Bohol Island away from tourists
An overview of this peaceful, beautiful place.
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Toilets around the world: real talk
From toilet paper burning to bucket flushing, we’ve seen a lot that would shock Americans who don’t travel much.
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Travel expenses in retirement for 1 year
Seven expense categories broken down in one year of early retired budget travel.
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LeBron James & basketball big in the Philippines
Why does it seem everyone is wearing a LeBron James jersey in the Philippines?
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What it cost to live in the Philippines 1 month as early retirees
Our total expenditures are likely far less than what you spent in the USA.
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Travel and internet trouble: A cautionary tale
Be prepared to go without in the developing world…
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Moalboal and Simala stops on Cebu Island
Away from crowded Cebu City, you’ll find these beautiful spots.
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