Retire There with Gil & Gene

Karen Blue (Blue) worked a stressful job and lived in a very expensive city. At 52, she was ready to retire, but her accountant advised that she’d be unable to do so if she wished to stay in California's Silicon Valley. Blue then has a premonition about living in an enclave. A few days later she read an article about expats living in an “enclave,” known as the Lake Chapala area of Mexico. She visited the town of Ajijic on the Lake. The rest is history. It has been 26 years since Blue sold her California home and moved to Ajijic, known for its idyllic weather and stunning views. Find out more about living in Ajijic, Mexico, on episode 75 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Karen Blue authored two books on moving to, and living in, Mexico:Midlife Mavericks: Women Reinventing Their Lives in Mexico; andBaby Boomers: Reinvent Your Retirement in Mexico.She blogs at Mexico Blue: Imagine Your Retirement in Mexico.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 live in a pricey northeast city which you find is becoming more expensive to live in, what should you do? Barbara Winard and Martin Kozlowski felt that way about Jersey City, New Jersey but they had to figure out where to go. They landed in New Castle, Delaware which checked off many boxes on their list of wants but also gave them, what Martin described as, a tingle. New Castle, a place which made HGTV’s list of 2021 Most Charming Towns in America, has lower real estate taxes and less expensive housing than Jersey City. Learn more about New Castle, on Episode 74 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Barbara’s article about moving to Delaware, in TravelAwaits.com, is Six Months In: What I Learned After Retiring To A New State. A list of Barbara’s other articles is available here. Martin’s artwork may be found here:http://www.martinkozlowski.com/And some if his work is included here: www.inxart.comSupport 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 desire to retire in France, but it’s prohibitively expensive, where do you go? Rosemary Bointon and Ian Cole opted for the cosmopolitan, cultural, yet charming, city of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. It is the largest city in Portugal and one of the oldest cities in the world. It is home to majestic cathedrals, colorful city landscapes, mild climate and friendly neighborhoods. Rosemary and Ian purchased a home on the outskirts of Lisbon, where it is less pricey and less congested than the city center. Find out more about living in Lisbon, on Episode 73 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Rosemary blogs about finding fun in a long life at LongLifeFunLife.com. There you may request a copy of her free ebook, 20 Eating Habits for a Longer Life Span.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 retire to a rural mining ghost town? Pearce, Arizona doesn’t have a supermarket or a movie theater, but it has musicians Donna and Gary Brown for entertainment. The couple grew up in Chicago; formed a band when they were young; got married and had long non-musical careers while living in Colorado; had their band rediscovered, put out an album, and toured while they were in their sixties; retired and traveled the country in an RV; and finally settled down by purchasing a home in Pearce, Arizona. Find out more about the Brown’s mind-blowing journey to a rural town in Arizona on Episode 72 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Donna F. Brown’s memoir is Finding Medusa: The Making of an Unlikely Rock Star.Donna’s suspenseful murder mystery is One Moonlit Night.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 Americans think about places to retire, few would consider Krakow, Poland. They might visit there for historic reasons, but not as a place to live full-time. Grace Nagiecka and Greg Spring would beg to differ! They fell in love with the place and moved to Krakow to retire. What is not to love about Krakow? It is a big, fun and cheerful city with a small city vibe, contains history around every corner, is full of greenery with great places to walk, an easy place to make friends, somewhere you will become cultured without knowing it, and if you get tired of the city - mountains are nearby. Find out what drew Grace and Greg to Krakow on Episode 71 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Grace Nagiecka writes a blog called Why Poland?Grace also has a blog about wanderlusting dreams, being a bohemian at 65 and planning for the expat life.Greg Spring’s photography may be viewed 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 retire with limited income and savings and don’t wish to live overseas, what do you do? Consider “senior housing?” Joan and Steven Reid moved from a small apartment in the affluent community of Pearl River, New York, to a senior housing complex in Vero Beach, Florida. In this community, the Reids pay under $900 a month for a very nice 2 bedroom apartment with a pool in the complex. The catch - to qualify for their unit - is that they have to be 62 years or older, have limited assets but enough in income or assets to afford the rent. Find out more about the Reids’ road to affordable living in Vero Beach, Florida on Episode 70 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Joan B. Reid’s book is Joyful Passage: A Woman’s Path to Retirement.The Reids were the subject of two articles in NextAvenue.org:Retiring on a Shoestring: How one couple is doing it, and what financial advisers suggest; and Retiring on a Shoestring: How it’s Going 2 Years Later.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.

Sometimes, retirees don't spend long in what they believed would be their “forever home.” After retirement, Al Salas and Carlos Torres moved to, what was, their vacation home in the small seaside town of Lewes, Delaware. They soon realized the place they loved going to on weekends was not where they wanted to settle. Additionally, as young retirees, the couple had to pay for their own health insurance, a hefty price in the United States. Al and Carlos soon discovered that Alicante, Spain, a small city on the Mediterranean Sea, would be their true “forever home.” They purchased a penthouse apartment with a sprawling patio and incredible views. Find out more about this lesser known jewel of a city, on Episode 69 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.

What images come to mind when you hear the terms trailer park or mobile home park? You may think of run-down communities with stray dogs and men walking sporting wife-beater tops. That stereotype is what led to the birth of the name “manufactured” homes and their communities. Many manufactured home communities in Florida have beautiful dwellings with fabulous amenities such as pools, gyms and pickle ball courts. Design a mid-century style manufactured home in your dream venue and you’ll be set. Find out more about manufactured homes in Florida with expert Russell Watson, on Episode 68 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Find out more from Russell Watson from his:Book: Retirement in Florida; Manufactured Homes & The Land-Lease Option; Things to ConsiderWebsite: https://russellswatson.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasZKBnhsusrfFqTfHSho6gFacebook: Facebook PageTwitter: @RussellSWatson1Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brits frequently complain about gloomy weather, but how many of them leave the country because of it? Fiona Mackenzie-Spence did. I was spiritually guided to Gozo, Malta, says Fiona, a place she had never been. Gozo is a beautiful Mediterranean island where nearly all of the natives speak English. Listen to our conversation with Fiona, about moving to Gozo, on Episode 67 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Fiona Mackenzie-Spence’s book on relocating to, and living in, Gozo, Malta is Rock Hopping Tales of a Single Granny: Moving to Malta. Check out some of Fiona’s photographic art 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.

How would you like to retire to a diverse, vibrant city, one that is much, much more affordable than New York or San Francisco? Sarah Vogel opted for Philadelphia, a city which offers all the amenities of other major hubs at, what can be, a fraction of the price. Among other things, Philly is brimming with cultural and historic institutions, delicious eateries, pro-sports teams, many parks and wooded trails. Join us as we chat with Sarah Vogel about the City of Brotherly Love on Episode 66 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Road Scholar is an American not-for-profit organization that provides educational travel programs primarily geared to older adults.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 2022! In Episode 65, Gil & Gene discuss how the Retire There podcast has evolved in 2021. Specifically, they chat about what they have learned from their guests, themselves, and where they think they’ve agreed to retire. Gil & Gene are proud of their 2021 achievements:Retire There with Gil & Gene won a 2021 Golden Crane Award for Best Society & Culture podcast by the Asian American Podcast Association.They were invited to and appeared on Wes Moss’ podcast Retire Sooner. It’s Episode 52, Selecting your ideal retirement location with Gilen Chan and Gene Preudhomme, released on September 27, 2021.They were featured in an article, Looking for Paradise on the Rutgers University Alumni Association website, published on March 8, 2021.One of their guests, Karen McCann of Seville, Spain, wrote a great article about Gil & Gene, Where To Retire: One Couple's Ingenious Way To Figure It Out.Forever grateful to their guests and listeners, may this be a healthy and peaceful 2022! 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.

If you were retiring on a U.S. military pension and wanted to live a comfortable life, where would you go? Donny Chamberland recently retired from the military, and his wife, Victoria, recently did the same from a civilian position. They decided to leave Madison, Wisconsin and retire to San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. Each year throngs of people come to relax at the many resorts the Dominican Republic has to offer. But what is it like to reside there full-time? Find out on Episode 64 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.The Chamberlands discuss living in the Dominican Republic on their YouTube channel, called Victoria + Donny, which is in both English and Spanish.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.

If you were in the red zone of retirement and you love outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking, where would you retire? Julie Sosinski selected a lake home near Hayward, Wisconsin for most of the year and a condo in Bonita Springs, Florida for the winter months. Find out more about Julie’s adventurous life, on Episode 63 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.

Imagine this, you are living in Abu Dhabi but desire more of a rural life. You have never been to Spain and you don’t know Spanish, would you purchase an old house, without a roof, in a rural spot in Andalusia, Spain? That’s exactly what Sabina Ostrowska and Robert Ryan did. It took a year and half to renovate the house, which included the addition of two guest suites that they rent out under the name “Cortijo Berruguilla.” Although the couple is very busy with their airbnb and running an English language school, they love their life amongst the olive groves in rural southern Spain. Find out more about living in the Spanish countryside, on Episode 62 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Sabina Ostrowska’s delightful memoir of the trials and tribulations of purchasing and renovating a fixer-upper, in rural Andalusia, is The Crinkle Crankle Wall: Our First Year in Andalusia. Since the release of this podcast episode, Sabina has come out with her second book in the series. It is titled A Hoopoe on the Nispero Tree: Our Andalusian Adventure Continues (New Life in Andalusia Book 2).Sabina and Robert’s two highly rated guest suites, known as Cortijo Berruguilla, each contain one king bed, one pull-out sofa, a kitchen and one bath. The house also has a pool which is available from May through September. The guest suites may be rented out via Airbnb.com and Booking.com.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.

Find a home within a two-hour driving radius of Hoboken, New Jersey, where your new grandchild resides. Where do you go? Nancy and Joel Collamer decided to check out Bucks County, Pennsylvania by renting a home in an active 55+ community in Langhorne. After a year, they ended up loving it and purchasing a home in the same community. Bucks County has the best of both worlds--quaint towns and beautiful nature for outdoor activities. Our guest, Nancy Collamer, shares all the details on Episode 61 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Nancy Collamer is the author of Second Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit from Your Passions During Semi-Retirement;Nancy is the founder of MyLifestyleCareer.com which provides valuable information on semi-retirement careers.The SmartAsset Retirement Tax Calculator 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.

In 1992, Mark Greenside was a 47 year old New Yorker living in Northern California. His most valuable possession was a 20 year old car and he considered himself downwardly mobile and a lifelong sceptic. Nevertheless, he purchased a beautiful home in Brittany, a quaint area in France. Mark is now retired. He and his wife, Donna Umeki, enjoy a tri-coastal life - they live part-time in Alameda Island, California; New York City and Brittany. Tough life, but someone has to do it! Hear about Mark and Donna’s life in Brittany, France, on Episode 60 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Mark Greenside’s book about moving to, and living in, Brittany, France is I’ll Never Be French (no matter what I do): Living in a Small Village in Brittany. Mark’s follow-up to I’ll Never Be French is (Not Quite) Mastering the Art of French Living.Mark has also written a dystopian novella titled The Night at the End of the Tunnel, or Isaiah Can You See? and a book of short stories called I Saw a Man Hit His Wife.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.

Many immigrants come to America for better opportunities for their future generations, then yearn to return to their homeland in their golden years, only to find that what they left behind has dramatically changed and their American born offspring innately have no desire to join their parents in their ancestral lands … what do you do? That precise conundrum is what gave Iggy Ignatius the idea of creating a retirement community, geared to immigrants from the Indian subcontinent, in Florida. Iggy built the 55+ active community of ShantiNiketan in Tavares, Florida and it is thriving! Find out more about ShantiNiketan from our guests Iggy and Devikarani Ignatiuis, on Episode 59 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Check out the ShantiNiketan Retirement Community in Florida here. Iggy’s YouTube Channel is available here. NPR’s story about ShantiNiketan, Being With People Like You Offers Comfort Against Death’s Chill, listen here. The Atlantic compiled a series of four videos on ShantiNiketan, The Florida Community Designed for Indians, view here. Iggy has written the following two books: One Square Foot Plan - Iggy explains his view of real estate and retirees. Seeking Roots - A fiction book about 3 Indian immigrant couples in the US. It is time for them to retire and each of them is faced with different scenarios.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 retire to Costa Rica and love it but you desire to live somewhere with more historic culture, where do you go? Paul and Gloria Yeatman felt a pull ... After living in Costa Rica for 12 years, the couple moved to Oaxaca City, Mexico. The city is in the mountainous region in the southern center of Mexico and is part of the state of Oaxaca. Living in Oaxaca has afforded them the opportunity to enjoy scrumptious inexpensive food and learn from its diverse and generous people and it's changed their views on death. Learn more about the Yeatmans in Mexico and Costa Rica, on Episode 58 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Gloria Yeatman’s book is Cooking in Costa Rica: An Expat’s Guide to Buying and Eating in Costa Rica. The Yeatman’s website, Retire for Less in Costa Rica, 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.

After sailing around the world together for eight years, where should a couple retire? Those years would be a mix of living together in tight quarters of a boat and stopping in exotic places around the globe. What if your option was between a small town mountain cottage and a seaside condo? Julie and Glen Bradley chose both. Their springs, summers and falls are spent in the high country Arizona town of Pinetop and their winters are spent in the seaside town of San Carlos, Mexico. Listen to Julie and Glen’s adventures on Episode 57 of Retire There with Gil & Gene! Julie Bradley’s two books, about the couple’s eight year sailing adventure around the world, are Escape from the Ordinary and Crossing Pirate Waters.To access Julie’s website, 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.

Would you like to retire to a place with a great combination of food and history? How about Valencia, a comfortable city on Spain’s Mediterranean Coast? Valencia is, after all, the birthplace of paella. While it was politics, in part, which caused Janet Christian and Eric Marsh to leave the United States, it was food and opera which drew them to Valencia. Find out more about what led this Texas couple to Valencia, on Episode 56 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Janet Christian is a contributing writer to Medium.com. She writes about moving to, and living in, Spain. Check out her articles here.Janet also published three novels, two private investigator mysteries and one magical realism: 1. Double Trouble: The Case of a Cold Trail and a Hot Musket (Marianna Morgan, Private Investigator Book1); 2. Udder Confusion: The Case of Choreographed Cows and Alien Abductions (Marianna Morgan, Private Investigator Book 2); and 3. Virgilante.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.

Savannah, Georgia is known as “The Forest City” for good reason. Arching live oaks, swathed with picturesquely gothic drapes of Spanish moss add charm to a city which is already beaming with historic architecture. Along with being a beautiful city, there is always something to do in Savannah. The city’s many annual events include the film festival, the music festival, the book festival, the house and garden tour, and the second largest St. Patrick’s day parade in the country. While there are no major sports franchises in the city, it boasts 23 golf courses and the Savannah Bananas, a minor league baseball team with a circus-like atmosphere. On Episode 55 of Retire There with Gil & Gene, find out why all that and mild winter weather drew John and Mary Poggioli to Savannah.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 living in a truly cosmopolitan, top-tier city where having a full-time housekeeper/cook is affordable. Suzanne Nam, and her family, found all that and more in Bangkok, Thailand. She has lived in Bangkok for over 15 years and still enjoys the city’s popular attractions. But she is really keen on exploring the nooks and crannies that make Thailand’s capital city so alluring. Learn more about the exhilarating city of Bangkok on Episode 54 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Suzanne Nam’s books on Thailand include:Moving and Living Abroad Thailand, 2016;Phuket & Ko Samui, 2014;Bangkok, 2011;Spotlight Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand, 2009.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 dreamt about chucking everything and escaping to a far-away island? Cynthia and Winston Hovey made it happen! They left their ocean-view apartment and corporate lifestyle in San Diego to live in a grass hut and manage a pirate bar on a tiny island (population 5) in the British Virgin Islands. After hurricanes devastated the island, they captained and ran luxury sailing and motor yachts for 20 years. Find out what led this fearless couple to retire in Venice, Florida, on episode 53 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Cynthia and Winston Hovey’s adventurous and entertaining book is There’s a Yacht More to Life: Loving, Working and Playing in Paradise. 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 considered retiring early? What is early though? Is it under 65, your early 50s, late 50s? Meet our youngest guests on the show to date! Traci Stinson-Smiley, 48, and Rolanda Stinson-Smiley, 38, a couple who went from living a hectic work-life in Seattle, Washington to retiring to an affordable, comfortable lifestyle in Manta, Ecuador! On Episode 52 of Retire There with Gil & Gene, hear what drew Traci and Rolanda to Manta at such young ages.The African Americans in Ecuador Facebook page was a great resource to Traci and Rolanda.You may also wish to check out the Expats & Amigos in Manta & Manabi Facebook page.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 considered dropping and selling everything so you could travel the world without stopping? That is exactly what Debbie and Michael Campbell, The Senior Nomads, did in July 2013. Since then, the couple has roamed the world living almost exclusively in Airbnbs. Their goal is to live in other people’s homes around the world just as they would have stayed in their Seattle home. Episode 51 of Retire There with Gil & Gene consists of a conversation with the Campbells while they were staying in an Airbnb in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Debbie and Michael Cambell’s book on casting off their worldly possessions and traveling, til their hearts are content, is Your Keys, Our Home: The Senior Nomads’ Incredible Airbnb Journey.The Senior Nomads website is found here.The Senior Nomads created a full list of every Airbnb apartment, room, flat, bungalow, condo, suite and house they have stayed in during their travels.Check out the Senior Nomads’ blog.Find the couple on Instagram and Facebook.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 ruled out living in Europe due to its high price tag? You may want to check out Bulgaria. It has a low cost of living, welcoming locals, authentic culture, a low crime rate and provides a great launching point for hopping over to other European countries. Richard Barbree and Rumyana Marcheva moved to Pravets, Bulgaria and are loving it. The only thing they seem to be missing is Pop-Tarts!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.

South Carolina is known as the palmetto state but it offers much more. With stunning beaches, world-class golf, rich history, delicious cuisine, and no shortage of southern hospitality, coastal South Carolina provides an incredible backdrop to live a fulfilled and abundant retirement. On Episode 49 of Retire There with Gil & Gene, find out why the guy who literally wrote the book on retiring to South Carolina, financial advisor Adam Curran, believes Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head are phenomenal retirement destinations. Adam Curran’s book on retiring to South Carolina is Retire Y’all: Your Guide to Retiring in South Carolina.Adam’s company is Curran Financial Partners.Check out his podcast Retire Y’all Charleston with Adam Curran.Tune into Adam’s radio show Retire Y’all Radio.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 Vietnam, but it’s a little too noisy for your taste, especially when you’re attempting to catch some zzzzzs? Move to Phuket! That’s what Richard Joynes did! When he is not volunteering, Richard enjoys a fun and adventurous life! He lives on the water in a hotel where his boat is docked and he eats out every night. Find out more about retiring to Phuket, Thailand, on episode 48 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.

Monte A. Melnick traveled all over the world for over 22 years as tour manager (and much more) to the legendary Ramones. Monte could live anywhere, but he stayed in the place where it all began for him and the Ramones, Queens, New York. He has encountered many cultures around the world, perhaps that is why he has remained in Queens--one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the United States. On Episode 47 of Retire There with Gil & Gene, learn about Monte’s ride from the borough to touring the universe and back to Queens.Monte A. Melnick’s informative and revealing book on the Ramones is On the Road with the Ramones, BONUS EDITION.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.

Are you on the hunt for distinctive pottery? The city of Santa Ana in Costa Rica is the home of over 100 locally owned and operated pottery shops. If pottery is not your thing, Santa Ana is also the place for upscale grocery stores, gourmet restaurants, cozy coffee houses, beautifully groomed golf courses, and private schools. According to ex-pat Helen Dunn Frame, all that is great, but what makes Santa Ana a wonderful place to retire is its warm and sincere people. Find out more about Helen’s life in Santa Ana, Costa Rica, on Episode 46 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Check out Helen Dunn Frame’s website https://www.helendunnframe.com/.Helen wrote three books on retirement: (1) Retiring in Costa Rica: or Doctors, Dogs and Pura Vida, 4th edition, 2020; (2) Expat Tales: Their Real Costa Rica Journeys; and (3) Retirement 101: Planning Beyond Financial Security. Helen also authored three mystery novels. They are: (1) Greek Ghosts: Love and Danger; (2) Wetumka Widow: Murder For Wealth; and (3) Secrets Behind the Big Pencil: Inspired by Actual Events.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 can you find powdery white sand beaches in the central time zone? Panama City Beach, Florida. Yes, Florida! Much of Florida’s panhandle is, in fact, in the central time zone. Christine Bennett visited Panama City Beach many times, and when retirement arrived, she made the venue her home. Learn more about Christine’s relocation to her dream beach destination, on Episode 45 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.

Are you still thinking of Mexico? How about a city with beautiful historic buildings, weather that’s not too hot or too cold, and a low cost of living? Look no further than Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico. Bill and Jacqueline Dahl searched all over Mexico and discovered Santiago de Querétaro, listen to their story on Episode 44 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Find Bill Dahl’s website here.View some of Jaqueline Dahl’s paintings here.In his book, Lake Chapala: Beneath the Surface - Considerations for Retiring to Mexico, Bill discusses the challenges of living in Lake Chapala, Mexico.Bill’s human ecology novel is Earth Interrupted: A Novel, Second EditionBill’s book about traveling with his dog is Regarding Reggie: Lessons About Life and Love Led by a LabSupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you desired to live in Ireland, but circumstances prevented you from doing so, what’s your Plan B? Jane Fadely found herself in that situation and she discovered Fletcher, North Carolina. Fletcher is in the Blue Ridge Mountains, centrally located 12 miles south of Asheville and 9 miles north of Hendersonville. Jane has led a fascinating life, including growing up as the daughter of a candy salesman (think of crates of m&ms in your garage … ) working as a laborer on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, living in Ireland and writing several books. Find out about Jane’s journey to Fletcher, on Episode 43 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Jane Fadely’s book on moving to, and living in, Ireland is Chickens in the Garden, Wellies by the Door: An American in Rural Ireland. Her book on reluctantly leaving Ireland and, eventually, moving to North Carolina is Leaving Ireland: The Long Road Back to America. And Jane’s book on traveling to Ireland is Irish Bits & Pieces: Ireland… Take Me Away!.Jane’s fictional works include:A romance novel set in Ireland - Lost & Found in Ireland: A Time to Mourn, A Time to Dance;Seasons of Ireland: Thoughts, Poems, Proverbs & Recipes;There’s a Leprechaun Under My Bed;Apple Tree Lane;Look & Find: What Will You Find Today?; andMingo & The Alaskan Christmas Tree DaySupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In preparation to retire in Sicily, Italy, Barbara Palermo and Ken Hill gained Italian citizenship, tracked down long-lost relatives, purchased and renovated an old farmhouse, opened a bed and breakfast, and moved during the COVID 19 pandemic. They did not, however, find “Sicilian” pizza in Sicily. In fact, “Sicilian” pizza does not exist in Sicily. Find out more about Ken and Barbara’s inspiring journey to retire in Sicily, on Episode 42 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.The couple’s B&B, located in the countryside near Taormina, is called Arches of Alcantara: A SIcilian Farm Stay - Hosted by American Expats with Italian Citizenship. A video of the stunning property is available here. To book a stay, please go to the B&B’s website.Barbara’s book about their journey is titled Over the Sicilian Moon: The story of an American couple who achieved Italian citizenship, retired in Sicily and opened a BnB.In 2022, Barbara released her book Retired in Sicily: A follow-up to "Over the Sicilian Moon."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 your younger self wish you had joined the Peace Corps? Well, it’s not too late, David and Champa Jarmul did so for two years while in their 60s! For them, it was a “life changing experience.” David’s book on the couple’s service in the Peace Corps titled Not Exactly Retired: A Life-Changing Journey on the Road and in the Peace Corps is inspirational! Champa’s article about their service is here. They are back in the states, enjoying life, while continuing to give back in Durham, North Carolina. The couple’s blog can be found here.In July 2021, Raleigh/Durham was named the second best place to live in the United States by U.S. New and World Report. Find out more, on Episode 41 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.

If you moved to another country and endured fraud and illness, would you stay there? Diane Maxwell, a retired nurse, encountered such troubles in Panama, yet she fought through it, stayed, and loves her adopted country. Diane lives not far from the beach in an area in between Las Lajas and Coronado. Find out more, on Episode 40 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Diane tells her captivating adventure of relocating to Panama in her book, An Expat’s Struggle: Making a Home in Panama. Her story is worthy of being made into a Hollywood film. 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 about living within 3 hours of New York City, at affordable housing rates, low taxes, a variety of outdoor activities, and a relaxing lifestyle? Brian and KJune Harris were looking for all of that and they found Wilmington, Delaware.Brian still works in New York City, but he and KJune also have some side hustles. Aside from his day job, Brian, also known as DJ Rivs plays music of all genres.Their contact information is at follows:DJ Rivs for parties and other events, email [email protected] K’June’s Gift Baskets, email: [email protected] or visit kbi_basketcases on InstagramLawfully Yours, email [email protected] K&B Investors, email [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.

Where may one retire on a budget if they love the beach, all the conveniences and easy access to the arts that come with living in a large city? The tricky part of that question is the low cost requirement. That was journalist Janet Blaser’s criteria and she landed in Mazatlan, Mexico. Janet lives a stone’s throw from the beach and her rent is a fraction of what one would pay in the States. Janet authored a book in which 27 women, including herself, tell their varied stories of how they came to live in Mexico. Her book Why We Left: An Anthology of American Women Expats is an informative read! Follow Janet! Website: WhyWeLeftAmericaFacebook: WhyWeLeftAmerica and JanettheAuthorInstagram: WhyWeLeftAmericaSupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many midwesterners, tired of brutal winters, dream of retiring to warmer weather. Wisconsin teachers Greg and Vikki Winkler had their eyes set on Florida. They ended up in Punta Gorda, but Punta Gorda actually picked them. The couple has since fallen in love with the city. In their amusing book Welcome to Florida (WTF) Our Journey to Paradise, Greg and Vikki tell their story of relocating to Florida.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.

If you traveled to 60 countries, do you think you would end up with a favorite place? Karen and Richard McCann did just that before deciding to retire in Seville, Spain. Sevillianos like to stay out late, perhaps that is why the siesta is still alive and well in Seville. Karen and Richard usually spend half of each year in Seville and the other half split between a home in northern California and traveling the world. Karen and Richard believe that you absolutely do not have to settle for boring and predictable travel at any age. On Episode 36 of Retire There with Gil & Gene, you’ll be convinced that life can be what you want it to be. And more! Karen has authored several books. Seville's New Normal: Insider Tips for Visitors 2022 answers questions about visiting Seville in 2022. Dancing in the Fountain: How to Enjoy Living Abroad is her entertaining look at living in Seville. After she and Richard took a 6,000 mile spontaneous trip through 13 countries by train, Karen wrote Adventures of a Railway Nomad: How Our Journeys Guide Us Home. Two of her other books are 101 Ways to Enjoy Living Abroad: Essential Tips for Easing the Transition to Expat Life and Pack Light: Quick & Easy Tips For Traveling Everywhere with Exactly the Right Stuff. Another of Karen's books, How to Meet People on the Road, is available here as part of a three book set with 101 Ways… and Pack Light.Check out Karen’s fabulous blog 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.

This is a special episode, as Retire There was invited to present at the first Asian Podcast Festival! The festival was organized by the Asian American Podcasters Association and broadcast live on May 30, 2021. We invited Hazel Sumile back - formerly retired in Las Vegas, Episode 7 - for her story of how she returned to and ultimately retired in Hawaii. Hazel talks about some of the usual topics - housing, cost of living and healthcare - but she also describes some Hawaiian delicacies such as Spam musabi, poi and kalua pig. The episode concludes with a Q & A session conducted by festival host Lee Uehara. You will both learn and have fun listening to Episode 35, the Aloha edition 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.

In 2011, Alison Armstrong and Don Read, of Vancouver, Canada, wanted to retire and travel the world. Finances were preventing them from living their dream. That May, Don had a premonition that selling the couple's condo would allow them to blow past their financial roadblock. A series of unplanned events allowed the couple to realize their wishes. By September, they had sold their condo and most of their possessions and began travelling. They had no plan of when, or if, they would finish traveling or where they would end up settling down. For six years they travelled the world and wrote about it in their blog, Adventures in Wonderland - a pilgrimage of the heart. In 2017, Alison needed hip replacement so the couple felt it was time to stay in one place for a while. They landed back in Vancouver, where all their friends were and they were able to secure a really reasonably priced apartment. Travelling is still part of their lives, but Vancouver was now their home base. Find out more about Alison and Don’s adventure away from, and back to, Vancouver, on Episode 34 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 Russell Blake sold his real estate development company in 2002, he could have moved anywhere, but ended up in Mexico and has never looked back. He started writing suspense and thriller novels but was unable to find a publisher. In 2011, he started self-publishing and sold his books on Amazon. His idea was to write and publish books quickly, and at one point he released 25 thrillers in 30 months. This led him to become a New York Times bestselling author. What brings Russell to our podcast is not a novel but a non-fiction book. In 2020, he released Retirement Secrets of Mexico, which focuses on eight select retirement locations. These are places that are not, for the most part, brimming with expats. Russell notes the book is “a description of places where one can live an exceptional life with modern infrastructure and conveniences, eating and drinking well, without having to worry about safety, comfort or health care quality.” Today, Russell lives in the city of Colima. On Episode 33 of Retire There with Gil & Gene, he talks about Colima and other jewels of Mexico. Russell’s book on Mexico is Retirement Secrets of Mexico: https://www.amazon.com/Retirement-Secrets-Mexico-Russell-Blake/dp/B08M8CRLPP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=retirement+secrets+of+mexico&qid=1621668439&s=books&sr=1-1Russell’s highly rated Argentinian steakhouse and pizza restaurant in Colima is Russell Blake’s Mendoza Grill: http://mendozagrill.com/?fbclid=IwAR3Ca4O03OJ4JhFaU1rlICmggaWncbf_S8DdTkcyoS-KRcUtcX4gAUdeCicFor the Colima residential golf community development Russell is involved with and to check out amenities and model homes: http://elencantoaltozano.com/ Russell’s website is https://russellblake.com/For an intriguing 2021 interview of Russell from WorldClassPerformer.com: https://worldclassperformer.com/short-life-lessons-from-russell-blake/?fbclid=IwAR0NCxILlRyJYRYyl6nA_vdI3nLZXa5uX8eTBoI3UnDXGeBupOzSehOu1SAThe Wall Street Journal published an article in 2014 on Russell’s writing career, titled Fast-Paced Best Seller: Author Russell Blake Thrives on Volumes: https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303640604579298604044404682 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.

Rhode Island is the new Florida! says Warwick, Rhode Island resident Colleen Kelly Mellor, and her life partner Paul Wesley Gates. These two visited various popular retirement destinations before falling in love with Asheville, North Carolina. For 9 years, they enjoyed winters in Asheville and summers in Warwick, but a fluke accident on a mountain road and the crisis that followed forced them to reconsider their lives. On Episode 32 of Retire There with Gil & Gene, find out what led the couple from Warwick to Asheville and back to Warwick!Colleen’s compelling, humorous and informative 2018 book about her retirement experience is Boomerrrang… the amazing journey of two New England boomers… How they chose their dream retirement home... And why they left… https://www.amazon.com/Boomerrrang-Amazing-Journey-England-Retirement-ebook/dp/B079VR7PV6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=boomerrrang&qid=1620546741&s=books&sr=1-1Colleen also wrote two children’s books, Grandpa and the Truck and Grandpa and the Truck 2, both available at https://grandpaandthetruck.com/Colleen’s TED Talk is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztTKso7IPM8&ab_channel=TEDxTalksColleen’s website is https://www.colleenkellymellor.com/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 place where the old and the new co-exist gracefully side-by-side? If your answer is yes, check out the beautiful and tranquil city of Cuenca, Ecuador. An Ecuadorian city with no shortage of expats. To guide us there, we have the man who, literally, wrote the book on relocating to Cuenca. On Episode 31 of Retire There with Gil and Gene, Terry Dean Roberts provides an honest depiction of what it is like to move to and live in Cuenca. Terry’s book is Relating to Ecuador - Eyes Wide Open, updated in 2019. https://www.amazon.com/Relocating-Ecuador-Bulleted-Available-12-12-15-ebook/dp/B0127X4ALM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=relocating+to+ecuador&qid=1620487620&s=books&sr=1-1For Terry’s advice on working from anywhere, see https://makingalivingyourway.com/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 near the beach in a place with a small town feel with plenty to do? Dania Beach is that place, with a nice beach, a long pier, antique shops, and one of the largest jai alai frontons in the United States. And for more entertainment and dining options, Dania Beach is nestled between the larger locals of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. On Episode 30 of Retire There with Gil and Gene, find out how Rosemary Palladino and Marianne Brennick stumbled upon Dania Beach, Florida. cQuFNagJbrl4GVEGjWUyView Dania Beach Pier and Beach WebCam: https://daniabeachfl.gov/1640/BeachPier-WebCamLearn about Dania Beach’s jai alai fronton, visit: https://www.casinodaniabeach.com/jai-alai/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.

Life coach Margaret Nash and her husband Luis were searching for a place to live with a thriving art scene and plenty of hippies. They landed in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a place which combines old-world charm with a modern and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Hear about Margaret’s circuitous journey to San Miguel, on Episode 29 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.As a life coach, one focus of Margaret’s is helping people locate places they will be happy living in. To find out more about Margaret’s life coaching practice visit: http://www.margaretnashcoach.com/. You can find her blog at: http://www.margaretnashcoach.com/blog/ Margaret Nash has authored 6 books. Her latest book, published in 2021, is Renegade Coach’s Guide to a Business Success Formula Hidden in Ancient Writings, it is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Renegade-Business-Success-Formula-Writings-ebook/dp/B0919G8NY6/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=margaret+nash&qid=1619262790&s=books&sr=1-7Her Hippie at Heart Self-Help Series include:1. Rebellious Aging: A Self-Help Guide for the Old Hippie at Heart https://www.amazon.com/Rebellious-Aging-Self-help-Guide-Hippie-ebook/dp/B00UM9YHHG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=margaret+nash&qid=1619263033&s=books&sr=1-1 2. Drop the Drama!: How to Get along With Everybody, All the Time https://www.amazon.com/Drop-Drama-Everybody-Hippie-Self-Help-ebook/dp/B07CY5ZBJ6/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=margaret+nash&qid=1619263033&s=books&sr=1-3 3. The Retirement Rebel: How to get your life to work, when you don't have to https://www.amazon.com/Retirement-Rebel-Hippie-Heart-Self-Help-ebook/dp/B07D6TWXP8/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=margaret+nash&qid=1619263033&s=books&sr=1-2 4. Artful Assertiveness Skills For Women https://www.amazon.com/Artful-Assertiveness-Skills-Hippie-Self-Help-ebook/dp/B076H15NBZ/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=margaret+nash&qid=1619263033&s=books&sr=1-4 5. Follow the Trail of Your Spirit: A Fun, Sparky, Quasi-Shamanic, Somewhat Serious Guide to Life Purpose https://www.amazon.com/Follow-Trail-Spirit-Step-Step-ebook/dp/B07T8CCRV7/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=margaret+nash&qid=1619263033&s=books&sr=1-5 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.

Denise and Bill liked living in western Massachusetts but were getting tired of the cold and snowy winters. They wanted to move to a warmer climate but knew they would miss family and friends in the Northeast. The solution - they became snowbirds and now spend winters in Greenville, South Carolina. Greenville provides year-round golfing, which is Bill’s joy, and many diverse restaurants to enjoy. Find out more about Greenville on Episode 28 of Retire There with Gil and 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.

From 2015 to 2017, Neill Kramer took extended vacations in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bali. He enjoyed all of the Asian areas, but Bali stood out - he felt it was the place to be. Convinced, he purchased a villa there during a visit in 2017. Find out what led Neill to move to and open a hotel in the magical land of Bali on Episode 27 of Retire There with Gil and Gene.Neill’s highly rated hotel is the Ohana Retreat Bali. For more information about the hotel, or to make a reservation, go to: https://www.ohanaretreatbali.com/. The Ohana Retreat Bali blog is available at: https://www.ohanaretreatbali.com/category/news/.Neill’s book about Bali is titled Retire In Bali: Retire for $1,500 a Month. It was published in 2020 and is available at https://www.amazon.com/Retire-Bali-500-USD-month/dp/B08KJ66FG9/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=retire+in+bali&qid=1618027785&s=books&sr=1-2. Read Neill's Retire in Bali blog at: https://retire.substack.com/. 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.

Ken and Bina Cline enjoy hiking and travel immensely. They searched for a retirement location to serve as a launchpad for travel to other parts of Europe and beyond. They landed in Tavira, a fishing town with a year-round comfortable climate in a southern region of Portugal known as the Algarve. It is no wonder that Tavira has become a popular retirement destination for Americans and even more so for Europeans. The couple consider themselves “global nomads” — living mostly outside the U.S. — since 2015. Learn more about Tavira on episode 26 of Retire There with Gil and Gene.Ken has authored three travel books:Sauntering to Santiago: Camino de Santiago for Slow Walkers (2019), which is about a 200-mile walk which Ken and Bina undertook in 2018 from Porto, Portugal, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RHQX2PX/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Tracking the Queen of Sheba: A Travel Memoir of Yemen (2016), tells of Ken’s adventures accompanying an archaeological expedition to the wilds of eastern Yemen in 1984. https://www.amazon.com/Tracking-Queen-Sheba-Travel-Memoir/dp/0997941510/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Village on the Nile: A Travel Memoir of Upper Egypt (2017), describes Ken’s experiences living in an Egyptian village in 1983. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076QKM1T2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1Bina blogs of the couple’s adventures in “Two Clines Traveling” at https://twoclinestraveling.wordpress.com.For people beginning research on Portugal as a place to live, the Clines recommend juliedawnfox.com as a good place to start. Julie is an English expat who has lived many years in Portugal and provides excellent information for expats and casual travelers alike.A go-to source for Americans wishing to seek residency in Portugal is a Facebook page called “Americans & FriendsPT.” https://www.facebook.com/groups/americansandfriendsPT/ The Clines consider this a “gold mine” of information about applying for a residency visa and other important documents. They used it extensively in working through all the paperwork required. The Clines suggest that once someone has definitely committed to Portugal, they also might consider Amy Kraushaar’s expacity.com. This is a fee-based site that features webinars about living in Portugal and navigating the ins and outs of buying a house, dealing with paying taxes, using the healthcare system, best places to live, and 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.