‘Travel the world in retirement’ pep talk
You’ve planned and saved – but still have doubts.
budget travel
Budget travel stop in a bamboo shack
A great place to stay and explore part of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.
Mexico or Guatemala: Price check on groceries for early retirees and expats
Examples of specific prices from each country.
Lake Atitlan: Majestic, mysterious, mortal
Lake Atitlan is like no other place on Earth I’ve seen yet. So much about it is amazing and unique. The crater lake is mysterious – a caldera created in earth some 80,000-plus years ago. Its ancient, majestic wonder is showcased by sunrises against three volcanoes. Maya people speak old tongues; Spanish is their second …
My annual mammogram and gynecologist visit – in Mexico
What it was like to have these personal exams in a foreign country.
Corozal – Belize, but not the beach
Accommodations, transportation, prices, and some sites around town.
Four “Tulums” – which one is the real one?
There are four areas tourists consider “Tulum.” First, there are the ruins on the sea. This is what Tulum was initially known for by the tourists. You have seen this image all over on travel advertisements and vacation photos on social media. Next, there is Tulum Pueblo. This is the town, further south on Highway …
“Life only gets shorter…”
Consumerism is life-time trap, says this former president.