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Welcome to our Blog! Here you will find a selection of handpicked articles and original posts that can help you think about how you want to plan your retirement. You can use the filters below to switch between original 'Posts' and 'Articles' from various categories about all things retirement!

From corporate job to making tea at Dubai's Global Village

From corporate job to making tea at Dubai's Global Village

From corporate job to making tea at Dubai's Global Village

This article is from a little further afield than usual. However, I was struck by the motivation of K.P. Ummer to come out of retirement...

Jan 19, 20231 min read

How to Travel the World With a Dog

How to Travel the World With a Dog

How to Travel the World With a Dog

Because who wants to leave their doggo at home! Great checklist-style tips (our favorite) from The Boutique Adventurer. - RetirementGoat

Jan 19, 20231 min read

20 Greek Islands With a Different Feel for Every Traveler

20 Greek Islands With a Different Feel for Every Traveler

20 Greek Islands With a Different Feel for Every Traveler

Some I know of, but many I had never heard of. I really liked the brief summary of the different experience and vibe between different...

Jan 17, 20231 min read

8 Scenic Train Rides That Will Take You Through The Grand Canyon

8 Scenic Train Rides That Will Take You Through The Grand Canyon

8 Scenic Train Rides That Will Take You Through The Grand Canyon

Some amazing photos in the article from Travel + Leisure. A non-traditional way to view the canyon and possibly see more than a...

Jan 16, 20231 min read

'I'm an American Living in Britain. It's Not What You'd Expect'

'I'm an American Living in Britain. It's Not What You'd Expect'

'I'm an American Living in Britain. It's Not What You'd Expect'

Having traveled throughout Great Britain, I would say this Newsweek article, while not in-depth, nicely touches on some of the cultural...

Jan 15, 20231 min read

7 incredible Caribbean islands you're probably overlooking

7 incredible Caribbean islands you're probably overlooking

7 incredible Caribbean islands you're probably overlooking

Nice overview on seven of the lesser-traveled Caribbean islands from Tripadvisor. - RetirementGoat

Jan 15, 20231 min read

Discover this new walking route between two up-and-coming Italian cities

Discover this new walking route between two up-and-coming Italian cities

Discover this new walking route between two up-and-coming Italian cities

Spectacular scenery and experiences available during a visit to the northern Italian cities of Bergamo and Brescia with a hiking/cycling...

Jan 13, 20231 min read

9 Cheap, Alternative Destinations (some that you might not have heard of)

9 Cheap, Alternative Destinations (some that you might not have heard of)

9 Cheap, Alternative Destinations (some that you might not have heard of)

Love this from TimeOut! Lots of off-shoots from traditional destinations and a few that you (and me) have likely never heard of. Most of...

Jan 12, 20231 min read

10 Best Retirement Beach Towns

10 Best Retirement Beach Towns

10 Best Retirement Beach Towns

HGTV gets to weigh in on the on-going debate on best beach towns to retire to either full or part-time. There may be a show or two on the...

Jan 11, 20231 min read

Why You Should Try Spontaneous Travel

Why You Should Try Spontaneous Travel

Why You Should Try Spontaneous Travel

An interesting alternative to vacation planning presented by the Huffington Post. Even the thought of this type of travel may be anxiety...

Jan 10, 20231 min read

All of the countries with a tourist tax in 2023

All of the countries with a tourist tax in 2023

All of the countries with a tourist tax in 2023

Here is a pretty comprehensive list from euronews. While a lot of these taxes are not high, many of the sur-charges are daily and could...

Jan 10, 20231 min read

10 Natural Attractions Around the World That You Need to Visit at Least Once in a Lifetime

10 Natural Attractions Around the World That You Need to Visit at Least Once in a Lifetime

10 Natural Attractions Around the World That You Need to Visit at Least Once in a Lifetime

I am, disappointingly, 0/10 on this list but committed to at least get to the Grand Canyon shortly with a few others on the definite...

Jan 10, 20231 min read

Van Life on a Budget

Van Life on a Budget

Van Life on a Budget

Van life on a budget is similar to RV life on a smaller budget and this article from Business Insider outlines converting a van on a...

Jan 9, 20231 min read

Paris on the cheap: a local's guide to flea markets, baguettes and funky bistros

Paris on the cheap: a local's guide to flea markets, baguettes and funky bistros

Paris on the cheap: a local's guide to flea markets, baguettes and funky bistros

Paris on the cheap, oui, s'il vous plait! - RetirementGoat

Jan 9, 20231 min read

One-Year Checklist Before Retirement Overseas

One-Year Checklist Before Retirement Overseas

One-Year Checklist Before Retirement Overseas

Some simple but sound advice. I would point out that Passport and Visa requirements seem to be implied, but can take many months (or...

Jan 8, 20231 min read

Island Hopping in the Canary Islands

Island Hopping in the Canary Islands

Island Hopping in the Canary Islands

This is from the bye:myself travel blog and provides a great (and complete) history and travelogue of the Canary Islands, the Spanish...

Jan 8, 20231 min read

Exploring Coastal British Columbia by Tugboat

Exploring Coastal British Columbia by Tugboat

Exploring Coastal British Columbia by Tugboat

This Men's Journal article explores taking a "slow boat" in the best possible way. For those of us whose vacations have centered around...

Jan 5, 20231 min read

Experience Another Side of Key West

Experience Another Side of Key West

Experience Another Side of Key West

Key West has a great laid-back vibe and Outside has some great ideas on taking advantage of the outdoor activities that this great...

Jan 5, 20231 min read

The Perfect 10-Day Morocco Itinerary

The Perfect 10-Day Morocco Itinerary

The Perfect 10-Day Morocco Itinerary

Great summary of the varied options available on a Morocco trip, from Savored Journeys. - RetirementGoat

Jan 4, 20231 min read

$1000/month for a 3-Bedroom Apartment in Puerto Rico

$1000/month for a 3-Bedroom Apartment in Puerto Rico

$1000/month for a 3-Bedroom Apartment in Puerto Rico

Yes, this is a millennial housing story but a great example of some of the opportunities to live inexpensively with easy access to the US...

Jan 4, 20231 min read

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