Most Underrated Travel Destinations
Great read from Buzzfeed! Many of the suggestions were not even on my long-list previously. - RetirementGoat
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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!
retirementgoat
- Apr 28, 2023
- 1 min
Everything You Need to Know About RVing
A super popular past-time, especially for retirees, this article from Travel Awaits provides a great introduction to those curious about...
retirementgoat
- Apr 28, 2023
- 1 min
Top 6 Underrated Alternatives to Italy This Summer
Some interesting, and less well-known, alternatives to Italy in the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe. An added benefit is that most are...
retirementgoat
- Apr 2, 2023
- 1 min
How to save money on a solo vacation
A few good tips from The Points Guy, including a few that apply to non-solo travelers as well. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
- Mar 29, 2023
- 1 min
12 of the Cheapest Places in the World: but still exotic and beautiful
Geared to digital nomads, this article from Business Insider, lists a number of countries that are both affordable and livable, for work...
retirementgoat
- Mar 29, 2023
- 1 min
19 All-Inclusive Resort Tips
Some great insider tips here along with a few more obvious pieces of advice (don't over-indulge) from Reader's Digest. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
- Mar 20, 2023
- 1 min
Why You Should Use Your Airline Miles and Credit Card Points ASAP!
One of the benefits of age and experience is accumulating knowledge, and, of course, also, for many people, accumulating rewards points....
retirementgoat
- Mar 19, 2023
- 1 min
Millions of empty homes in Japan and being sold for a song or even given away
This is very similar to the incentives that cities and towns in Italy and elsewhere in Europe are offering to attract new residents. An...
retirementgoat
- Mar 9, 2023
- 1 min
They Moved Abroad Hoping to Save Money - Here's What They Found Out
Here is a CNBC article with a variety of living abroad options. While "couch-surfing" is likely not a preferred long-term retirement...
retirementgoat
- Mar 5, 2023
- 1 min
I quit my job as a nurse to become a home sitter
While most retirees haven't considered housesitting, and it may not be for you, it works for these (younger) digital nomads, and this...
retirementgoat
- Mar 2, 2023
- 1 min
What is the cheapest time to take a cruise?
USA Today offers up some helpful tips on timing both booking and taking your cruise to save some money. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
- Feb 22, 2023
- 1 min
The 10 Cheapest Countries to Visit in 2023
More accurately, 10 amazing destinations that can be visited for less (or much less) than other amazing destinations. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
- Feb 18, 2023
- 1 min
Canadian Cities Matched to Their Zodiac Signs
A little bit of light background perspective for potential visitors, or maybe unwanted judgement in the eyes of some residents... -...
retirementgoat
- Feb 14, 2023
- 1 min
23 Most Beautiful Small Towns Around the World
Lots of variety here from Travel + Leisure. Not a lot of famous attractions, just some beautiful, small and accessible destinations on...
retirementgoat
- Feb 13, 2023
- 1 min
Why your dream European vacation is already booked solid
Informative article from CNN explaining some of the post-Covid travel bottlenecks and some alternatives if your preferred destination is...
retirementgoat
- Jan 31, 2023
- 1 min
I'm Broke and I Still Make It To Italy Every Year
Nice article from Fodors on how to experience Italy, every year, with experience and through careful advanced planning. - RetirementGoat...
retirementgoat
- Jan 30, 2023
- 1 min
What an $800 Roomette on a 57-Hour Amtrak Trip Is Like
For those of us rushed with our travel, even on vacation, this article from Insider examines the benefits, as well as comfort and value,...
retirementgoat
- Jan 24, 2023
- 1 min
15 ways that cruising newbies waste money on their first cruise
For those looking at taking their first cruise, here are some helpful tips from the UK site The Points Guys to help avoid getting stuck...
retirementgoat
- Jan 22, 2023
- 1 min
Double Off-Grid: Unplugged
A couple of interesting articles about disconnecting, one on a three-day trip and the other through camping outdoors. - RetirementGoat...
retirementgoat
- Jan 19, 2023
- 1 min
The biggest travel trends for 2023
Having already posted on Set-Jetting, here are quite a few more. Interesting trend observations from Conde Nast Traveler including...
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