Retire There with Gil & Gene

For many, Boca Raton, Florida is a dream retirement destination with its beaches, warm weather, a classic downtown featuring great shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Solo retiree Mary Ellen Morgan relocated there and is loving it. Although the real estate is somewhat pricey, Many Ellen saves money in a variety of other ways including having dinner during restaurant “happy hours.” Join us as we talk to Mary Ellen about this quintessential Florida beachside town on Episode 125 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bocas del Toro is a province in northeast Panama comprising an archipelago of 9 islands. If you dream of living on an affordable Caribbean island and love boating, this may be the place for you. Doug Marcy and Anne-Michelle Wand were both immediately enamored with the islands and settled there. Traveling everywhere by boat and working to restore the coral in the ocean has given them an idyllic island life. Check out what it is like to live in Bocas Del Toro, on Episode 124 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Doug Marcy is the founder of the Caribbean Coral Restoration Center. If you would like to donate to the Caribbean Coral Restoration Center, please go to their GoFundMe page.Anne-Michelle Wand wrote a Travel Awaits article about why she and Doug chose to settle in Bocas del Toro.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The population of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico rose from 12,000 in 1964 to 300,000 today. That should be no surprise, given the Mexican beach resort city consists of great weather, warm people, reputed excellent healthcare and mountains which offer stunning ocean views. Robert Nelson fell in love with Puerto Vallarta when he began visiting in the 1970s. Living there has been a dream come true for him. Find out more about Robert’s love for Puerto Vallarta, on Episode 123 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Robert Nelson’s two books on Puerto Vallarta are Expats in Paradise: Life in Puerto Vallarta and Boomers in Paradise: Living in Puerto Vallarta.Robert Nelson also created the online magazine, Expats in Mexico, though he recently sold it.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chuck and Mary Casselman left San Diego, California to retire in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. You may be asking yourself why anyone would leave the beautiful beaches and near perfect weather of San Diego. The Casselmans had enough of California’s ever increasing taxes, high cost of living and horrible traffic. In Costa Rica, they love their beautiful modern home with a pool and the warm people of Costa Rica. Find out more about what brought the couple to Costa Rica, on Episode 122 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Chuck and Mary Casselman's informative website about relocating to Costa Rica is Going Pura Vida.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What comes to mind when you think of San Diego, California: the zoo, the beach or the weather? For Susan Lewallen it was unquestionably the weather. After working as physicians for over two decades in Africa, Susan and her husband Paul Courtright decided to move back to the States for retirement. Their wish was for perfect weather - not too hot and not too cold. San Diego won out. Find out more about retiring in San Diego, the climate capital of the United States, on Episode 121 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Susan Lewallen wrote two novels set in Tanzania, based, in part, on events she witnessed in Africa: Crossing Paths and Distorted Vision.For more information about Susan and her books, check out her website.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Imagine being a highly specialized physician on the top of your game in your 40s. You are well respected by your patients but feel overworked and burnt out, can you retire? The answer probably depends on your financial situation. Regina Arvon was a Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetics physician in the San Francisco Bay area when she gave it all up to retire at the age of 47. How was she able to do it? Regina pursued a life of financial independence before discovering the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. After retiring, Regina relocated to Barbados where she loves her new less-stressed life. She’s passionate about deep house music and says her life has gone from doc to disco. Listen to Regina’s inspiring story on Episode 120 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Read how Regina Arvon retired early on her blog, Doc To Disco.Regina’s AirBNB in Barbados is Avon Bleu Barbados.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gerri Almand believed she was happily retired, while living in Tampa, Florida and tending to her flower garden until her husband, Michael Hamlin, persuaded her to take some short vacations in an RV. She went from being a reluctant RV wife to selling their Tampa home and completely embracing the full-time RV life. The couple loved this new lifestyle until health concerns convinced them to find a home that wasn't on wheels. After considering some of the many towns they had visited, they concluded that Eugene, Oregon was the place for them. Gerri believes Eugene is the friendliest town in America. Find out more about Gerri and Michael’s RVing adventure on Episode 119 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Gerri Almand’s three memoirs about RVing are: The Reluctant RV Wife; Home is Where the RV Is; and Running from COVID in Our RV Cocoon. More information can be found on Gerri Almand’s website.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Where would you retire if you loved Spain and purchased a home there but the Spanish visa requirements made it too difficult to gain permanent residency in the country? This was Bruce Joffe and Russ Warren’s experience so they relocated to the small inland city of Castela Banco, Portugal. Castela Branco is quaint, affordable, and located not far from their other home in Spain. Bruce and Russ are homebodies who highly recommend inland Portugal. Find out more about their journey, on Episode 118 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Bruce Joffe is the Publisher and Creative Director of Portugal Living Magazine and the author of Expat: Leaving the USA for Good.Bruce also administers a Facebook page called People of Faith Online Congregation.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How much thought have you invested in thinking about where you will live during your retirement years? Ryan Frederick, an expert in the field of aging with a particular focus on the role of place, believes that where you live can have a major impact on many aspects of your life. Find out more, as we interview Ryan Frederick, author of Right Place, Right Time, on Episode 117 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Ryan Frederick’s book is Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second half of Life.Ryan’s website is Here.life.Check out the Right Place, Right Time assessment and Ryan’s blog.If you enjoy the Retire There podcasts, please make a donation at buymeacoffee.com/retiretherepod. Each cup of coffee costs $5 and goes towards bringing you more Retire There podcasts in the future.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy 2023! In Episode 116, Gil & Gene discuss how the Retire There podcast continued to grow and evolve in 2022. In the episode, we discuss what goes on behind the scenes of Retire There, 2022 statistics, the press we received, highlights of episodes from 2022, and what is upcoming in 2023. If you enjoy the Retire There podcasts, please make a donation at buymeacoffee.com/retiretherepod. Each cup of coffee costs $5 and goes towards bringing you more Retire There podcasts in the future.An article about us was published in Travel Awaits.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Would you like to live in a small European city with a surprisingly mild climate and views of a beautiful lake and stunning mountains? Many people who could afford to live anywhere, including Freddie Mercury, adopted Montreux, Switzerland as their home. Lynn Denton went to Montreux for a job, but ended up loving it and staying after retirement. Find out what keeps Lynn in Montreux on Episode 115 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.From Lynn’s airbnb Montreux Music BNB you can see views of the Lac Leman and the Alps.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joy and Brent Fletcher were living in Berkeley, California but dreamed of retiring in wine country. Of course, they thought about the nearby Sonoma wine region, but it is prohibitively expensive. Then, they stumbled upon the town of McMinnville in Oregon’s wine region and fell in love with the area. They purchased a home in McMinnville and are enjoying the beautiful wineries, charming downtown, low congestion, and slow pace. Find out more about life in Oregon wine country on Episode 114 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Joy Fletcher’s business, Agile 4 Life Fitness, specializes in virtual fitness for seniors. Joy’s mission is to touch the lives of a million seniors and give them a more active lifestyle. Joy has written a number of fitness-related articles for Travel Awaits. Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Does living in a small, quaint village on a bay in the Algarve sound dreamy? It’s still doable but, as housing costs rise and the ever growing number of expats invade Portugal, the best way to find a reasonably priced home may be to have your feet on the ground and locate property by word-of-mouth. Brits Karen and Nick Telling went on holiday in the former fishing village of Carvoeiro and soon found themselves settling there. On Episode 113 of Retire There, Karen explains that she was smitten with the picturesque town while on vacation, but it was the warmth and kindness of the Portuguese people that truly captured her heart.Karen Telling’s book, Another Day in Paradise, explains how dealing with a life-changing-illness opened her eyes to the goodness of the Portuguese people.Karen’s second book, Our Little Piece of Paradise, begins with the purchase of her home in Carvoeiro, Portugal and tells the story of life in a small village on the Algarve. Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is it attainable to live on a beach in New York City without going broke? Sharon Lew has proven so. Sharon grew up near the water on Long Island, but spent most of her adult life in Manhattan while having a beach house in Fire Island, New York. In an attempt to be on the ocean, near Manhattan, and without debt, she sold her Fire Island home and purchased a fixer-upper apartment in Rockaway, Queens. She loves hearing the sound of the surf and the security of having low monthly costs. Find out more about Sharon’s route to a low-cost life on the beach on Episode 112 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.See Sharon Lew’s creative talent management agency, Lew & Co, for her latest works. Sharon Lew ‘s article in the New York Times, Heading to the Rockaways for the Sand and the Subway. Which Apartment Did She Choose? is about her search for a home in Rockaway.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you long for an inexpensive oceanfront city? There aren’t many left in the States, so check out Huatulco, Mexico. The town is quaint, friendly, affordable, clean and a naturally beautiful place on the Pacific Ocean in southern Mexico. Cindy and Fred Ouellette settled in Huatulco four years ago. They love it, think it’s “almost heaven,” and say they live a great life on Social Security alone. Check out why the couple loves the lesser-known city of Huatulco on Episode 111 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Cindy Charles Ouellette educates expats and wanna-be expats about living in Huatulco on her YouTube channel, Life in Huatulco.Cindy offers video calls "Any pressing question?” on PalTap. Https://paltap.me/retireinmexicoAnd for questions about moving to Mexico? 30 minute chats $25 USD. Email her for an appointment at [email protected]’s “Retire in Mexico” Facebook page also contains helpful information about living in Mexico.Cindy’s stunning photographs of Mexico may be purchased from Fine Art America.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Would you enjoy a small getaway house, near New York City, for under $150,000? Check out some of the former bungalow colonies north of the city. Marcy Kahn, and her wife Diane Churchill, found such a place in the northern Westchester County town of Mohegan Lake, just 50 miles north of their Manhattan residence. Their community, the Mohegan Woodlands Cooperative, includes a swimming pool, rights to the private lake, tennis courts, and, soon, pickleball courts! Find out more about living in a bungalow colony on episode 110 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you wish to live in Panama, but find the housing prices of Panama City, Boquete or Coronado too costly? Try David, a fairly large city, with a small town feel due to its low population density and lack of skyline. Joyce Barr retired to Panama and has lived in several Panamanian cities, but recently moved to David for its low rental costs. Learn more about Joyce’s love of Panama’s people and places on Episode 109 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Learn about Joyce Barr’s company, BLAST! Tours & Coaching, which assists retirees who wish to explore living as expats.Joyce has written several articles about living in Panama for Travel Awaits.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you fantasize of having a home right on the beach? Oh, you don’t have millions to plop down on a seaside place in the States? Perhaps you should explore Mexican beach towns. Brighton and Kat West started living their dream after they purchased a beachfront home near La Paz, Mexico. For under $200,000!! Find out more about the couple’s Mexican oceanfront retreat on Episode 108 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.West’s popular Youtube channel Almost Retired in Mexico and his site AlmostRetiredInMexico.com captures life in Mexico. Brighton’s virtual videographer company is Brighton West Video.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is it possible to live in two of the most expensive areas of the world? Yes, but it helps to be organized and frugal. Regina Ang and Sue Davies, high level stressed out executives blissfully retired in Clementi, Singapore and Jersey City, New Jersey. In Singapore, housing is pricey but expenses may be saved by food shopping at wet markets and dining at hawker centers. In the New York City area, the couple cut costs by crossing the Hudson River to move from Manhattan to Jersey City. Learn more about their bicontinental retirement on Episode 107 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Regina Ang and Sue Davies have a travel website called Travel For Life Now. The website focuses on their travel experiences on - and off - the beaten track.Regina and Sue also write articles for Travel Awaits.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave Hughes and Jeff McKeehan had independently moved to Arizona to escape freezing winters. Jeff contends that “snow is for snow globes.” When they got together, they searched for a place that would support their love of playing music and gardening. They chose Chandler, Arizona for its proximity to Phoenix enabling them to enjoy all of its culture but far enough to avail themselves of less pricey real estate. Find out more on Episode 106 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Read Dave’s book on The Quest for Retirement Utopia: How to Find the Retirement Spot That’s Right for You. Dave’s additional books on retirement include Smooth Sailing Into Retirement: How to Navigate the Transition from Work to Leisure and Design Your Dream Retirement: How to Envision, Plan For, and Enjoy the Best Retirement Possible.Check out Dave’s website: Retire Fabulously.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dream of living somewhere surrounded by beautiful scenery with temps that are never too high or too low? If so, seek out that perfect elevation in the stunning mountain town of Boquete, Panama where neither air conditioning nor heat is required. Correct, you can have a comfortable year-round climate and it’s AFFORDABLE! It is no wonder the place is full of expats. Hear what brought Jackie Lange to Boquete and what kept her there, on Episode 105 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Jackie Lange’s company Panama Relocation Tours is available to help you along the way. Jackie's Travel Awaits article lays out 6 Reasons You Should Retire in Panama, Plus 4 Reasons Why You Might Mark Panama Off Your List.Jackie’s company is on Facebook https://m.facebook.com/panamarelocationtours/Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You unquestionably love the music, food and spirit of New Orleans, but prefer a rural area … oh, what to do? Musician Ben Redwine and his artist wife, Leslie Redwine, believe they found the perfect compromise. The couple moved to Covington, Louisiana in Tammany Parish - which offers a quaint country location and is only 40 miles from downtown New Orleans! Find out more about the laidback lifestyle of Louisiana in St. Tammany Parish on Episode 104 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. For Ben Redwine’s performances View Leslie Redwine’s artSupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As a child growing up in Canada, Perley-Ann Friedman dreamed about living on a tropical island. Throughout her life, she traveled extensively around the world, but on her first trip to the southern Thailand island of Koh Lanta, she knew she had found her magical island. Listen to how Perley-Ann transformed from tourist to local expat on Episode 103 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Perley-Ann Freidman’s book on retiring to Koh Lanta is Retired Way Out There: My Evolving Life in Koh Lanta, Thailand. Her book on fundraising is Volunteer Fundraising Simplified: How to Raise Money for a Cause You Love. Perley-Ann’s website is The Happy Cat.Check out Perley-Ann’s incredible garbage art sculptures made out of colorful plastic cigarette lighters here.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When does “forever” last only a few years? When your “forever home” in your dream destination, among the red rocks in the Arizona sun, turns out to be a nightmare. After long careers on the East coast, Bob and Irene Peake retired to the picturesque town of Sedona, Arizona. The couple loved it there, but a change in the real estate laws and Bob’s new fascination with horseback riding (he learned how to ride at age 71) had them looking for a home with more land. After 5 years in Sedona, they sought a home which could be converted into a working horse ranch and they found it - about 20 miles away in Cottonwood, Arizona. Find out more about the charming town on Episode 102 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hugh Donagher and Brian Rountree were living in San Antonio, Texas and wanted to settle down in Spain but not quite ready for retirement. Brian had little trouble securing a tech job in Barcelona. Obtaining a work visa is another story. They discovered that since Hugh achieved Irish citizenship through descent, the married couple could live and work anywhere in the EU without difficulty. The couple have fallen in love with Barcelona and could see themselves retiring there. Find out more on Episode 101 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Where should you retire if you wish for a place with water warm enough to enable you to swim in the ocean year round? Oh, and you don’t want to leave the United States. Don and Linda Hurzeler discovered their ocean paradise in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Too expensive, you say? Don scoffs at that notion, maintaining that living in Hawaii is doable if you are flexible with some of your must-haves. Learn more about living in Kailua-Kona on The Big Island, on Episode 100 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Donald J. Hurzeler’s books include:Suddenly Retired: A Roadmap for What Comes NextSmells Like Retirement: How to Create a Rock-Solid Plan for the Best Years of Your LifeWhat’s Left of Don, A MemoirDon’s 2 websites are DonHurzeler.com and LavaLightGalleries.com. Don and Linda’s Instagram accounts are donhurzeler and lhurzeler, respectively. #retirethere, #retirewhere, #wheretoretire, #bestplacetoretire, #retirement, #retirementplanning, #babyboomers, #KailuaKona, #Kona, #BigIsland, #Hawaii, #DonHurzeler #lavalightgalleriesSupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dreamt of living on a little Caribbean island? Has the fear of being distant from city conveniences prevented you from realizing your fantasy? Isla Mujeres in Mexico may be the answer. The island is a short commute from the stores, restaurants and services of Cancun. Dawn Fleming and Tom Clifford moved to Isla Mujeres and claim it’s an 18 minute ferry ride and a world away from Cancun. While around 25,000 tourists set foot on the island each day, solitude is found. Learn more about Isla Mujeres on Episode 99 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Dawn Fleming’s book is Claim Your Dream Life: How to Retire in Paradise on a Shoestring Budget.Dawn’s website is Overseas Life Redesign.Dawn also has an Overseas Life Redesign podcast.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you really know The Villages, the world’s largest retirement community in central Florida? There have been numerous depictions of The Villages by those who don’t live there. Jack and Pam O’Brien moved from Pittsburgh and say The Villages is the perfect place for them to work on their writing, volunteer, enjoy fun ways to exercise, and spend time with their new friends. Hear our guests share what it’s actually like to be residents in The Villages, on Episode 98 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.In December of 2021, Jack O’Brien published The Roundabout Way: Stories from the Villages, Florida, a compilation of fictional short stories with The Villages as the background.The Answer to Each Is the Same is one of Pam O’Brien’s books of poetry.For more information about The Villages or make a visit to check it out.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Retire early and dedicate more time to your passion? Is the fear of not having enough retirement savings holding you back? That was the case for Alyson and Dave Sheldrake of Devon, England. The couple crunched the numbers and determined doing it in England would be difficult, but they pulled it off in the Algarve region of Portugal, a place they loved. They retired and moved to the Algarve in 2011. Alyson is flourishing as a painter and writer and Dave is a prosperous photographer. Find out how these two artists are thriving in Aljezur, Portugal, on Episode 97 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.View Dave Sheldrake’s photography work and follow him on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.Explore Alyson Sheldrake’s art and books and follow her on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.Sign up for the couple’s free monthly newsletter. Alyson Sheldrake books include:Living the Dream in the Algarve, Portugal: The story of one couple’s move from the UK to live in the sun;Living the Quieter Algarve Dream;A New Life in the Algarve, Portugal: An anthology of life stories; andKat the Dog: The remarkable story of a rescued Spanish water dogSupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What would it take for you to retire in a small rural town? How about free land? Lincoln, Kansas is giving away free build-ready plots of land in an effort to get people there. Bradley Roberts relocated to Lincoln from - WAIT FOR IT - San Francisco! While Roberts didn’t take advantage of the deal, he purchased a converted barn home for $22,000!! What else drew Bradley to Lincoln, Kansas? Listen to Episode 96 of Retire There with Gil & Gene to find out!See what Bradley’s up to on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambradleyroberts/And here for Bradley’s Honeydo contracting services! Here for information about free build-ready plots of land available in Lincoln, Kansas and here for the same on the city’s website, and follow the city’s instagram pageWe learned of Bradley Roberts from this article: Would you take free land in rural America?Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you dream of living like the Jeffersons, ‘in a deluxe apartment in the sky?’ Most of us would be unable to afford such a place in New York, London or Singapore. For city loving retirees who desire residing in a large and luxurious apartment, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia may be the answer. Former Pittsburgh residents Jessica Coup and Scott Bergstein now call home a magnificent four bedroom, 5 bath apartment with maid’s quarters, in Kuala Lumpur - all for under $1,200/month. Listen to their adventures on Episode 95 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Scott Bergstein’s book on moving to Puglia, Italy is Soul of the Heel: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Puglia.Scott’s novel is Mis(s)pellings: A Magical Comedy.Scott blogs here. Check out Jessica Coup’s photography website which also includes her Reiki work. Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim and Rita Santos retired to Ecuador and loved it but missed their 9 grandchildren back in the U.S. When searching for a home in the States, they wanted a mild winter climate, great healthcare, a good airport and scenic hiking trails. Knoxville, Tennessee checked all the boxes. Learn more about Knoxville, The Marble City, on Episode 94 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.For Jim’s life as an author, traveler and voice over artist, visit his website. Jim Santos’ books include:Living Abroad: Challenging the Myths of Expat LifeHiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Travels with Jim and Rita)The Galapagos Islands: On Your Own and On a Budget (Travels with Jim and Rita)An Uphill Climb: Survivor’s Guilt and the Inca TrailMoving Overseas: Ship or Mule? (Travels with Jim and Rita)My Struggles with Stage FrightFirst Tango in Buenos Argentina (Travels with Jim and Rita)Three views of LIma Peru (Travels with Jim and Rita)Love Never DiesFoolish MortalsThe Body Remembers: A Baseball StoryJim’s articles in International Living Magazine, are available hereJim’s Author Facebook PageJim’s YouTube channel is available hereSupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Linda Correll had traveled around the world, but when it came to selecting a place to retire she narrowed it down to two countries: Spain and Portugal. Its more liberal visa and resident requirements gave Portugal the edge. Of the many wonderful cities available, Linda chose Porto for its cool weather and myriad of activities. Check out the more-popular-than-ever city of Porto, Portugal on Episode 93 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.For more of Linda’s story, read She Left The Country She Knew and Created Unfamiliar Lifestyles in Unfamiliar Places from the blog, She has not finished yet! Note - this article was written when Linda lived in Spain, prior to her move to Portugal.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mel and Patricia Schlesinger love Mexico but they wanted an inexpensive home in the States to come back to annually, so as to not lose their Medicare benefits. They ended up purchasing a casita in one of the many 55 plus communities in Green Valley, Arizona, 30 miles south of Tucson and 60 miles north of the Mexican border. Residents of the city love Green Valley Recreation, an entity which consists of 13 busy hubs, seven golf courses and miles of hiking and biking trails.Mel Schlesinger’s website, concerning Medicare Advantage plans, is available here.Mel Schlesinger’s book on Medicare is The Better Medicare Solution: How to Minimize Your Costs So That You Can Maximize Your Healthcare Coverage, What No One is Telling You.For information on Mel’s insurance practice, he may be reached at [email protected] the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What would you do if your other half dreams of living in Europe but the thought hadn’t even occurred to you? This happened to Nancy Hampton! Instead of dismissing the idea, she broadened her mind and ended up loving life in Europe. First in Germany, where her husband Luther found a job, and thereafter in Italy where the couple retired. They stumbled upon the 16,000 resident city of Umbertide in Umbria. Umbria was chosen for its beauty, reasonable cost of living and great location close to transportation hubs. Find out more about living in the charming region of Umbria, on Episode 91 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Nancy blogs at Nancy Goes to Italy: A record of an American's dream to live in Umbria. The blog shares great insight into living in Umbria, photographs and recipes. Nancy’s article in Dispatch Europe is Want to live in Italy? Small-town Umbria is an affordable, beautiful option.Information about Nancy and Luther’s apartment for sale, in Umbertide, Umbria, Italy, may be found here.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some retirees long for the luxurious amenities and numerous clubs of a 55+ active adult community, but also want both the culture of cities and the natural beauty of rural areas. Marsha and James Cuddington seem to have found it all at On Top of the World in Ocala, Florida. Marsha especially loves its fully-equipped wood shop. Outside the community are great parks, hiking/biking trails and hundreds of thoroughbred horse farms. Ocala is also home to a museum of art, a theater, a ballet company and its own symphony orchestra. Find out more about living in Ocala, Florida, on Episode 90 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever fantasize about living on an Island in the middle of an ocean? At some point you probably talked yourself out of it, believing that it would be too isolated, too expensive and too hot. According to Bill Strickland and Sam Palmer, the Portuguese island of Madeira, off the African coast, is none of those. Bill and Sam retired to the city of Funchal on Madeira in 2021 without ever having stepped foot on the island. The couple described Funchal as having the feel of an old European city, even though it is on an island and surrounded by beautiful mountainous land. It is no surprise that this archipelago has been called the Hawaii of Europe. Find out more about how Bill and Sam found their paradise, on Episode 89 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob Wheeler and Kurt Kleespies lived and worked in San Francisco for years. When they retired, they desired a warmer climate and great outdoor activities without compromising excellent medical care and longtime social connections. Naturally, they were drawn to the quintessential Southern California city of Santa Barbara. They purchased a home and are loving everything about their new city. Find out more about living in Santa Barbara, California, on Episode 88 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Mark L. Hinshaw and Savina "Sunny" Bertollini were seeking a vacation in Italy, they desired the beauty of Tuscany but without all the tourists and high costs. They stumbled upon the small ancient hilltown of Santa Vittoria in Matenano in the le Marche region and purchased a beautiful home with stunning views at a very, very affordable price tag. In the few years they have lived there, the couple has fallen in love with Santa Vittoria and the town has equally embraced them. Learn more about the hidden gem known as the Le Marche region of Italy, on Episode 87 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Mark L. Hinshaw’s illustrations of and stories about living in Santa Vittoria in Matenano can be found on his website. His forthcoming book, titled Navigating Paradise, will consist of stories about the venue, which will be available Summer 2022. Mark’s two other books are: Citistate Seattle: Shaping a Modern Metropolis and True Urbanism: Living In and Near the Center.Sunny’s website, which includes photographs of le Marche, and so much more is available here. Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Peppy Castro, one of the founding members of the legendary rock band Blues Magoos and a lifelong New Yorker, dreamed of living on the water but he couldn’t afford most waterfront price tags. A few years ago he happened upon a one-bedroom waterfront condo in Lake Worth Beach, Florida and his life changed immeasurably. The beach calms the musician and there he met his partner, Jeanne McNaney. Peppy is now selling his one-bedroom condo, as he purchased a larger unit in the same building. On Episode 86 of Retire There, hear Peppy and Jeanne talk about the eclectic town of Lake Worth Beach and his one-bedroom condo for sale.Peppy Castro’s website is PeppyCastro.com. Jeanne McNaney has authored two children’s books: Legend of Honey Hollow and Miracle in Sumatra: The Story of Gutsy Gus.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you always assumed Hong Kong would be prohibitively expensive to live in? When Brits Ben Zabulis and Hilary Garland spent nine hectic years living and working in Hong Kong, they didn’t consider retiring there. The worklife in the city grew tiresome and the couple returned to England. Unbeknownst to them, that move would mark the beginning of their retirement while still in their 40s. Eventually, they returned to Hong Kong and found ways to make living there pleasantly affordable. Find out more about the surprising retirement destination of Hong Kong, on episode 85 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Ben Zabulis authored Chartered Territory: An Engineer Abroad.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever seriously considered getting rid of almost all of your stuff and moving to a tiny home. Brandy Beverly had been intrigued with tiny homes for over 30 years, ever since she met a client who made flat-packed living quarters for oil field ‘man camps.’ When Beverly unexpectedly retired in 2020, she sold her 1,700 square foot home in Houston, the land of McMansions, and purchased a home in the Village Farm Tiny Home Community in Austin, Texas. Learn more about Beverly’s route to a minimalist home lifestyle, on Episode 84 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Watch Brandy featured on a YouTube episode of Tiny Home Tours hereView the Village Farm’s Tiny Home CommunityThe artwork of brandy’s father, Kerry Beverly, may be found at https://kerrybeverly.com/. Check out Brandy’s upcoming art exhibit of her Dad’s work here. The exhibit is to be held on June 11, 2022 at the Village Farm Tiny Home Community. Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bill Mauro and Marcus Laurence retired early while living in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. They soon realized that the high cost of health insurance would make it difficult to maintain their lifestyle in America. A vacation to Spain convinced them that retiring there was the answer! However, due to Spain’s residency rules they surprisingly learned that health insurance would be costly there as well. They researched and found they could move to Portugal and immediately use that country’s government healthcare. So, before ever visiting Portugal, they decided it was the place where they would retire. They boarded a plane bound to Portugal with six suitcases. The road to their home in the mountains of Portugal has not been completely smooth, but they now love, and are loved in, Portugal. Find out more about Bill and Marcus’ path to Salgueiro da Lomba, Portugal, on Episode 83 of Retire there with Gil & Gene. Bill created a Facebook group called Bears Retiring in Europe.Bill and Marcus have an Instagram page, dedicated to their home, called CasaDaLomba050. Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lorrie Cox moved to Woodburn, Oregon because her husband found a house in a 55+ community and promised to renovate it to her liking. Her husband made the home beautiful. Sadly, he passed. Lorrie stayed on in Woodburn, as she loved the warmth and generosity of her community, beauty of the region, and many things to do. Lorrie became a real estate broker and she stands out when showing properties to house hunters in her 4-person, heated, purple and yellow golf cart. Find out more about Woodburn, Oregon, on Episode 82 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Lorrie’s real estate website is here. For real estate information, she may be contacted at [email protected] or 503-989-1986.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sally Carrocino started traveling later in life, but she made up for it. She traveled extensively in Europe and even married in Italy. When her husband passed away, she was devastated but it did not stop her from pursuing her retirement dreams. California’s high cost of living motivated her to look at other states, but none seemed to meet most of her needs. Then she had an epiphany. While she couldn’t figure out where to move in the U.S., she knew precisely the neighborhood in Florence, Italy. Shortly thereafter Sally rid most of her material possessions, and moved with her dog Zoe to Florence and she has not looked back. Find out more about Sally’s life in Florence on Episode 81 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Check out Sally’s life in Florence from a SeniorPlanet.org article titled Aging Out of Place in Florence, Italy. Sally blogs at espresso to prosecco.Along with Sting, Francis Ford Coppola and others, Sally Carrocino appeared in a PBS special about living in Italy titled Dream of Italy: Travel, Transform and Thrive. To find out more about the show, click here.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You are fortunate to be part of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement and retire in your 40’s, but the American health insurance available is either inadequate or prohibitively expensive. What do you do? Tim and Amy Rutherford decided to sell their home and the vast majority of their belongings to live as global nomads in the U.S. and around the world. They accomplish this by travel-hacking and spending part of their time living rent-free as house-sitters and part-time renting on a short term basis. Find out more about this resourceful and enterprising couple on Episode 80 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.TIm and Amy Rutherford’s YouTube channel is GoWithLess.Their Facebook page is here.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Craig and Melanie Briggs were what some may describe as early adopters of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement years before they knew what it was. Twenty years ago, while they were both around 40, the couple gave up their jobs and moved from the industrial town of Huddersfield, England to the beautiful rural countryside of the Northwest corner of Spain, known as Galicia. Craig and Melanie love the slow pace, luscious green landscape, warm people and scrumptious wines of Galicia. Find out more about life in Galicia, Spain, on Episode 79 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Follow Craig and Melanie’s journey in Galicia on Craig's website, Journey to a Dream.Thus far, Craig has authored eight books on the adventures he and Melanie have experienced in early retirement, they are: Journey To A Dream: A voyage of discovery from England's industrial north to Spain's rural interior (The Journey Book 1)Beyond Imagination: When the adventure of a lifetime becomes a lifetime of adventures (The Journey Book 2)Endless Possibilities: Sunny skies and mountains high (The Journey Book 3)Opportunities Ahead: Learn from the past, live in the present and always look forward to the future (The Journey Book 4)Driving Ambition: Life in the slow lane (The Journey Book 5)The Discerning Traveller: Let every new day broaden your horizons (The Journey Book 6)A Season To Remember: Finding the right balance without tipping the scales (The Journey Book 7)An Excellent Vintage (The Journey Book 8)In 2021, Craig published his first novel, Pandora’s Box: A Taylor & Swift Saga.Craig’s Facebook page is here.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You love to travel, but you also love spending time with your children and grandchildren who are spread out mostly in the Western United States. How do you split your time? Carol and Bill Colborn decided to spend 6 months per year in a permanent home, 3 in a timeshare in Mexico and 3 visiting family. Due to its location, weather and cost of living, the well-educated, well-traveled and well-budgeted organized couple decided to purchase a modest home with great amenities in Mesa, Arizona. Find out more about the retirement adventures of the Colborns, on Episode 78 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Carolina (Carol) Esguerra Colborn authored three books:Carolina: Cruising to an American Dream;Cruising Past Seventy: It’s Not Only About Outer Journeys, It’s Also About Inner Ones;Cruising in an RV: The Basics You Need to KnowCarol’s Blog is Carolina: Cruising Past 70See TravelAwaits.com for Carol’s articles hereAn article about Carol and Bill is hereSupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We all expect to be respected at every age, especially when we retire, perhaps even revered. We also wish to spend less, but not compromise on healthcare, culture, traveling, our accommodations and safety. If you’re a single woman/man/person, safety may be on or near the top of your checklist. Deborah Tobin, teacher and travel journalist, found all of the above and more. She even bought a condo, gutted and renovated it, all for under $70,000 USD! Oh, and that pool … and over 100 temples …yummy street food, Parisian coffee and dessert, and dinner for less than 5 bucks! Learn more about the friendly, beautiful, peaceful city of Chiang Mai, Thailand on Episode 77 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Follow Deborah Tobin’s YouTube Channel Mobile Dispatches, where she’ll teach you everything from retiring in Thailand, how to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand, how to buy a condo there, and so much more! Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Peggy Cleveland grew up a military brat, served in the Army for 12 years, and was a military spouse until her husband retired from the service. It’s no surprise, Peggy has literally been around the world and has moved 33 times. Being exposed to so many locations, where would such a person choose to retire? Not long after she and her husband Richard saw the place, they knew the quaint town of Steilacoom, Washington was for them. Find out more about this gem of a town in the Tacoma, Washington area of the Pacific Northwest, on Episode 76 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Peggy Cleveland’s travel blog is Peggy, Where Should I Go?Peggy’s article in TravelAwaits.com, on selecting Steilacoom, Washington as her place to retire, is Where I Decided to Retire After Moving 33 Times During My Life.A list of all of Peggy’s articles on TravelAwaits.com may be found here.Peggy’s first book was published in 2022. It is titled 100 Things to do in Tacoma Before You Die.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.