Uruguay is still a relatively unknown country to most foreigners and with a population of only 3.5 million people, it’s easy to see why. It’s a tiny country (about 68,000 square miles). Located down in South America, it borders two giants, Brazil and Argentina and sits alongside the Atlantic Ocean. It is a Democratic constitutional …more
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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
When the magic age of retirement is looming many Irish people around the world want to return to Ireland and live out their leisure years in a country that is familiar to them, and where they may still have relatives and friends. In my case, I was born in Ireland, left in the 70s …more
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
I am often asked why I love the Canary Islands, and Gran Canaria, in particular, so much and what prompted me to make this small Atlantic island our home. Well, I could move into lyrical mode about the wonderful climate, beautiful beaches, spectacular mountain scenery, the unhurried pace of life and the friendly unassuming nature …more
Maybe, maybe not. Ever wonder where the idea of the wisdom of the elders came from? I suspect it goes back to the days when the older men of the tribe sat around in a teepee and talked about the problems of the day and then used their collective wisdom to find an answer. And …more
Reflecting on my deep passion of providing yoga programs, classes and media to the physically challenged, under-served and general population, I consistently return to my foundation of the 3 P’s. They are Purpose, Passion and Persistence, the key components to my dealing with my career transition in 2007. I believe that they are significantly linked …more
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
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