Category: Travel Writing
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A Soulful Journey Through America’s Heartland
Travel, in its most profound sense, is more than just a change of scenery; it’s an odyssey that challenges the spirit and molds identity. In the latest podcast episode, “A Soulful Journey from San Miguel to America’s Heartland,” we delve into the transformative experiences of Heidi Beierle, a woman who pedaled her way from Wyoming’s…
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Hanging Around Playa del Carmen and Cozumel in Mexico
Well, here we are after actually pulling the trigger and selling our home of six years in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our plan to let the money grow while we explore slow travel is underway. But after almost five weeks spent sorting, packing, selling, giving away, and storing all of our worldly possessions, we really needed a…
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Tales of a Nomadic Entrepreneur
As the world increasingly embraces remote work and digital nomadism, the tales of those who have ventured into this lifestyle before it becomes a trend are more relevant than ever. Our latest podcast episode dives deep into the experiences of Cory Mortensen, a seasoned nomadic entrepreneur whose life epitomizes the blend of wanderlust and business acumen. The concept…
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A Month in Panama City, Panama
After our not-quite-as-planned trip to Eastern Europe, we decided that at the very least, we would make sure we could go somewhere warm for the winter of 2023/24. The previous winter we spent a few weeks in Florida, which had the advantage of being a destination within driving range. We had pretty good luck last…
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From Grief to Globetrotting
When Jim and Rita Santos faced the pain of losing their spouses, they could never have imagined the incredible journey that lay ahead. In this poignant podcast episode, we delve into the transformative experience that led this intrepid couple to redefine retirement, exploring new cultures and adventures in Ecuador and other parts of the world. It’s…
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Is It Safe to Visit Foreign Lands?
As the world becomes more interconnected, the idea of retiring abroad grows ever more enticing. Jim and Rita Santos, a couple who once took the leap to relocate to Ecuador and now plan to travel the world, share their journey on their latest podcast episode. It’s a tale that intertwines the excitement of new experiences with…
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Finding My Voice
There are some old TV commercials for Reeses’ Peanut Butter Cups that are variations on a basic theme. One person is eating peanut butter, another is eating chocolate. Through a lucky mishap, they stumble into each other and one exclaims, “Hey, you got chocolate on my peanut butter!” The other retorts with “You got peanut…
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Delta and the Delta Variant
There’s no doubt that the biggest adjustment we have made to our lives in these Days of Wine and Covid has been cutting out air travel. We’ve been together now over 12 years, and in the first ten of those years we must have been on more than 80 different flights to various destinations. In…
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Interview on WOKI Talk Radio 98.7FM
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of speaking with Jim Brogan of the More Living with Jim Brogan show on Knoxville’s WOKI Talk Radio 98.7FM. The pre-recorded interview will be broadcast on WOKI this Saturday, June 12th at 9am and 3pm. It will also be available a few days later on the Brogan Financial…
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Book Interview Now Online
A few weeks ago, I was interviewed by Bright Side Global Trade about the release of my latest book, Living Abroad – Challenging the Myths of Expat Life. It was just released on their website as well as on Youtube. For your viewing enjoyment (or amusement, as the case may be) here is the Zoom…