South Africa is a country some people shy away from when it comes to relocation or retirement, mainly due to the bad press it has gotten over the years. South Africans continue to emigrate to England and Australia in fairly large numbers (though the tide has slowed down considerably) and bring with them stories of …more

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Steve and I were fortunate to have mostly stable jobs during our careers. Beginning at an early age, we’ve both been good savers and have tried to manage our financial affairs wisely throughout our lives. When we got married, we worked as a team to continue saving for an early retirement, not knowing at the …more

Not long ago my wife and I decided to launch our retirement with a road trip to Yellowstone National Park. We arrived at the park in September; the weather was warm and clear but the leaves were already tipped with gold with the promise of fall in the air. Aside from the marvelous scenery and …more

From the comfort of our living room, traveling always seems like a great idea; a chance to see the world, explore new cultures and break out of our regular routine. When we step off the plane in a foreign country, the stakes change instantly. Without the familiarity of surroundings or language, even the most mundane …more

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The Dominican Republic is part of a Caribbean island called Hispaniola. It takes up roughly two thirds of the island with the other third being Haiti. The country’s area at 48,730 km² makes it the second largest country in the Caribbean after Cuba. The capital, Santo Domingo, is situated in the middle of the southern …more

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The time has finally arrived. After weeks of waiting your vacation is here! Whether you’ve planned out every detail or you’re just going with the flow, one thing you should never overlook is your health. In fact, nothing can ruin a trip faster than feeling run down or ill. But don’t fear… You can travel …more

Recently billed as a “storm raging” about “the shocking”, but some would say accurate, portrayal of the seedier side of life on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria, gave quite a few of us a good laugh. Indignation and denial from the tourist board was the immediate reaction to the recent Spanish television program broadcast, …more

Are you looking to retire in a quiet and cozy location that you can call home? Then the tropical island of Sri Lanka located on the Indian Ocean and listed by Lonely Planet as the number one destination in the world to visit in 2013 is just the right place. Fringed by sandy beaches, coconut …more

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