2013 is history, and we have now been retired one year. We have been very blessed to travel not only in Florida, but “around the edges” of the US, from Michigan across to Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC, down the coast of California to Los Angeles, and across the south on to the panhandle of Florida, before heading back to our base in Georgia.

…more

It’s hard to believe that we’ve been away from Tennessee for over seven months. I intended to write a reflection on the first six months, but we were so busy in August just keeping up with our travel blogs, that I didn’t have a chance. So this morning I’m sitting in a church parking lot at 6 am, unable to sleep, and thought I’d give it a go.

…more

Now I know why they call it Jackson HOLE! Oh my word! The town is surrounded by mountains, right in people’s back yards! It’s really cool—totally flat, and then whoop— 45º angled mountain!

…more

When we decided to spend a few days visiting the Chicago area, we approached the venture with a little fear and trepidation, wondering just how we were going to be able to visit the city and learn how to get around. Fortunately, we got off the interstate when the sign directed us to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and stopped at the visitor center before trying to find a place to spend the night.

…more

Remember that line from the old TV show, 3-2-1 Contact—“The Tropics are HOT?” Ahhh, not so much.

…more

Just a note about my last post. I didn’t mean to criticize anyone or the way they spend their money.

…more

This post is for those who are interested in seeing how the $50 a day budget is coming along.

…more

That’s how I’ve heard retirement described. Having been retired for a month now, here’s my take on that old saying.

…more

Here are some keys to making budget travel work.

…more

Budget travel requires rethinking the way you think about possessions, the necessities of life, and how you spend your time.

…more