LifePart2.com Retirement Travel Blog
Happy Retirement Wishes and Quotes
Being retired myself, I have attended a lot of retirement functions and have often had to search for the right words to best convey happy retirement wishes. I have often been asked to say a few words or make a speech and have found myself stuck for the right words....
Temple Mount And The Western Wall of Jerusalem
Dome of the Rock Mosque No trip to Jerusalem is complete without a visit to Temple Mount and the Western Wall, two of the world’s most important religious sites. Facts About Temple Mount And The Western Wall of Jerusalem Temple Mount is located on top of one of the...
Via Dolorosa Walking Tour With Photos
What Is The Via Dolorosa? The Via Dolorosa and Souvenir Shop The Via Dolorosa meaning 'Sorrowful Way' or 'Way of Suffering,' is a processional route for Christian pilgrims in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is said to be the path that Jesus walked on the way to his...
Self-Guided Mount of Olives Walking Tour
How We Came To Visit Jerusalem and The Mount of Olives Looking Across The Kidron Valley At The Tour Buses On The Mount of Olives As it’s the epicentre for the world’s main religions, and despite neither Jonathan nor me actually being religious, we have both always...
Venice Islands in One Day
We love Venice, but lately it is suffering from too much tourism. See how we left Venice and went exploring the Venice Islands around Venice Lagoon.
What To Do In Skopje, North Macedonia
If you love your Eastern European capitals old, bohemian, kitschy and overrun with statues you can’t miss quirky Skopje, North Macedonia. See why!
Slovenian Food and Wine
We had no idea how good Slovenian food and wine was going to be and were very pleasantly surprised. We love trying out local food whenever we travel, and it was great having local guide Mateja from https://mateja-travel.com introducing us to new dishes. There were so...
What Does It Cost To Live In Zagreb, Croatia
Zagreb City Center Croatia is a gorgeous country and one of the best destinations to visit in Europe. Its capital city is the perfect example of Croatia’s beauty and one of the many reasons people come here. It’s particularly appealing to digital nomads who can work...
Skofja Loka, Slovenia
The charmingly picturesque town of Skofja Loka, meaning Bishop’s Meadows, is considered to be the best-preserved medieval city in Slovenia. Located roughly halfway between Ljubljana and Lake Bled, this delightful town is certainly worth a visit. Skofja Loka A Little...
Cost of Living in Los Angeles
Why Live in Los Angeles LA Freeway - Photo (CC) Guillermo Alcalá Los Angeles has been my home for over 20 years and like every city, it’s not perfect. It’s a difficult city to live in if you don’t drive and it’s difficult if you do drive due to the atrocious traffic...
Visit Piran Slovenia
Houses, Bars and Restaurants On The Waterfront of Piran, Slovenia Piran, located on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast, is a must-visit. There’s so much to see and do in this gorgeous old town that’s jam-packed with charming Venetian architecture. Venetian? Thought we were in...
Predjama Castle in Slovenia
Predjama Castle in Slovenia If you enjoy visiting caves and you like visiting castles, you will love Predjama Castle, the world’s largest cave castle. This incredible renaissance castle is more than 800 years old, although there’s evidence that humans actually...
Things To Do In Lake Bled When You Visit Slovenia
The Church On Bled Island There are several great things to do in Lake Bled. It's a destination that had been on both our bucket lists for a very long time. And we are delighted to say we weren't disappointed. The setting is even more picturesque in real life. Located...
Pandere Travel Shoes Review
I'm not sure if Jonathan and I just have really big feet or we just keep moving to countries where people have tiny feet. Whatever the reason, buying shoes is always a nightmare. When our new friends from Pandere Shoes contacted us and said, 'Hey, we have a new...
Things to do in Ljubljana, Slovenia
View of the City From Ljubljana Castle There are so many things to do in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, and largest city. It’s a town that’s best explored on foot. It’s not a large city, but when you do tire from walking, you’re never too far away from one of many...
Things To Do In Slovenia
We have often heard about the many great things to do in Slovenia, so when Mateja, from Mateja Travel, invited us to visit, we didn’t need to be asked twice; well, actually come to think of it, we did. The first time Mateja contacted us was to say, “Come and run in...
Cost of Living in Kingston, Jamaica
Why Live in Kingston, Jamaica City View of Kingston, Jamaica Kingston the capital of Jamaica, sits on the south-eastern coast of the island. It plays an important role as the island’s business capital, but, more importantly, it is the vibrant heart of Jamaican...
Is Your Vacation Ruining The Planet
Research shows that there are huge environmental impacts of tourism. But, should we stay home and stop traveling? It isn’t that simple.
Kyiv Cost of Living
Kyiv (sometimes spelled Kiev, but most Ukrainians prefer the latter) is an interesting city that not everyone gets to understand. Some people spend a couple of days there, covering only the most touristy places and then leave with frustration and disappointment....
Visiting Dachau Concentration Camp
Gates at the Entrance at Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Preface by Jonathan: During our visit to Munich we decided to visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial. We feel that one of the most important purposes to travel is to educate yourself and bear witness to...
Jon & Sarah
It seemed almost inevitable that we, Jonathan and Sarah, would one day meet: two independent travellers from different corners of the globe, we shared a bond that many travellers experience, a mutual love of adventure and a belief that the planet is a better place when people leave their comfort zones and discover new lands and cultures. So, when our paths finally
