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Things to Do in Munich
Munich's Old Town Ernest Hemingway, one of Jonathan's favourite writers, once said that once you have seen Munich, "everything else in Germany is a waste of time". Dare I say this, but we kind of agree. Having visited other major German cities such as Berlin, Cologne,...
Living Cost in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Independence Hall in Philadelphia Why Live in Philadelphia? The cost of living in Philadelphia is favorable and a fantastic place to live in. It’s a remarkable city in the northeast corridor of the United States. It sits on Highway 95 between New York City and...
21 Hard Lessons Learned About Retirement
Jonathan Loving Retirement on the Great Wall of China Eight years ago, at 50, I took early retirement, sold almost everything I owned and began traveling the world. I had been living a good life but longed for something more. My passions have always been travel,...
Cost of Living in Southampton UK
If London prices are starting to get too scary, check out the cost of living in Southampton, UK. See how a local spends her money in the appealing town.
Cost of Living in Riga, Latvia
Why Live in Riga, Latvia? Monument of Freedom Riga is the capital of Latvia; it’s also the biggest city in Latvia. However, in my opinion, it sets it apart from other capitals around Europe is that the cost of living in Riga is affordable. That is, if you know how to...
Little Essay on Selfishness
Living Your Dream Is Not Selfishness You didn’t mean to make to people uncomfortable. You have just decided that you want to try something different - at work or in your personal life - and people say it is selfishness. “Why do you want to do that?” or “Why isn’t what...
Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sarah in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Why Live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? Malaysia is often listed as one of the top locations for expats to land at. It is not just the tropical weather, but the relatively affordable living cost, great travel opportunities and the welcoming...
For A Longer Life Try Early Retirement
For A Longer Life, Try Early Retirement Why Try Early Retirement We have all seen it happen. A good friend, family member, or someone we work with finally reaches his retirement day and drops dead seemingly almost as soon as he retired. Year after year, while others...
Things To Do In Retirement If You Are Bored
Relaxing After You Retire Is Great, But There Is So Much More to Do One of the biggest fears I hear people voicing when contemplating retirement is, "won't I be bored?" Since I retired eight years ago, my schedule is so full of stuff to do there arent enough hours in...
What Does It Cost To Live In Brisbane, Australia?
The Beautiful Harbor Is One Perk of the Cost Living in Brisbane When it comes to Australia, you often hear that the cost of living is really high. That may be so, however, Brisbane is definitely more affordable than many of Australia’s capital cities. If you are...
What Is The Cost To Live in Dubai, UAE
Dubai Skyline What Does it Cost For a Month to Live in Dubai Dubai a tax-free and luxurious glittering city has been always a favorite city among expats around the world. The major population of UAE is of expats and only 20% population is of Emiratis (Locals)....
Book of Mormon Lottery Tickets
We Won The Book of Mormon Lottery How We Won The Book of Mormon Tickets Lottery? Jonathan and I had wanted to see the Book of Mormon since forever and had hoped to catch a show when we visited New York. But alas, every night we checked availability, it was either full...
Monthly Cost of Living in Spain
Why We Chose To Live in Spain Why We Love Living In Almunecar San Cristobal It Isn't Just About the Cost of Living in Spain - It Is The Lifestyle Almuñécar is located on the southern coast of Spain in the Granada province. It is a small city with a population of about...
Baggallini Crossbody Bag and Explorer Backpack Review
Sarah in Valletta with Baggallini Bags When our new friends at Baggallini said, ‘Hey, do you want to try out a couple of our Baggallini travel bags?’ I hesitated a little. I’m embarrassed to say I wasn’t actually aware of this brand, but I checked out their...
Cost of Living in Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland- City of Sails! Did You Know This About Auckland? Auckland, New Zealand, is the third most livable city in the world! In March 2019 ‘Mercer’s Quality of Living Survey’ ranked Auckland in third place in its ‘World’s Most Livable Cities’ list of 450 cities in...
Travelling in Older Age Isn’t as Hard as You Think
"This is a Paid Collaboration with Premier Care in Bathing" For retired people today, there are more travel options available than at any other time in history and the benefits of travel for seniors are enormous. With trips of a month or more on the increase, mature...
What Is An Expat And Why You Shouldn’t Call Me One
Expat Definition At its Latin roots, the term expatriate, usually abbreviated to 'expat,' is a combination of words meaning ex ('outside of') and patria ('one's native country'). "Outside of one's native country" seems pretty innocuous, doesn't it? However, the way...
Our Saint Petersburg Russia Tour
After our fabulous eggs Benedict breakfast at our hotel Lotte in Saint Petersburg, we were really looking forward to getting out and beginning our Saint Petersburgh tour. Saint Petersburg had been on both Jonathan and my bucket list for a very long time. We met with...
Cost of Living in Wroclaw Poland
Perhaps Wroclaw most accurately reflects the average cost of living in Poland. More affordable than Kraków or Warsaw, see what Wroclaw has to offer!
St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta, Malta
The Nave of St John’s Co-Cathedral A Brief Introduction to St John’s Co-Cathedral Despite its somewhat austere exterior, St John’s Co-Cathedral’s interior is a fantastic gem of Baroque art and architecture and a must-see for any visitor to Valletta in Malta. The...
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
