After the financial debacle of 2008 and the aftermath that created different lifestyles for many people in the US, I was forced to seek a place to retire outside of the US that would allow me the opportunity to live a dignified, adventure-filled life. I read a few online articles about “The 10 best places …more

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The loaf of German rye bread that I picked up from a specialty bakery—I could write about it forever! Dense, dark bread, high in fiber and strong in flavor it whispered “pick me up,” when we took time from our walk to shop in colonial Cuenca, Ecuador. Definitely it will make fine toast when spread …more

A number of years ago, I was the Cruise Editor of a travel trade publication. I was fortunate to be able to cruise on dozens of vessels on just about every cruise line that sailed the open seas and rivers and lakes around the world. Then I had a 15 year span when I took …more

Travel tops the dream list for boomers in a recent AARP national survey. Almost all of us have a “bucket list” of travel dreams. My wife, Pat, and I, now 61 years old, have been fortunate to share a life-changing adventure together. Recently, we rented our home in San Diego, California, and traveled the world …more

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Great International Retirement Locations Boquete, Panama Retirement Description: Boquete, on the Caldera River, in the green mountain highlands is known as the “Valley of the Flowers and the Eternal Spring”. At nearly 4000 feet above sea level its climate is cooler than the lowlands and averages around 70 degrees. Its scenic location, temperature, and natural …more