As we plan for our next MSC Cruise, I thought I would share how we’ve valued the various upgrade options there are. How We Got Here We have figured out how to maximize cruise travel through casino status matches, and used a recent day trip to Atlantic City to obtain status with Rivers Casino Atlantic City, which included the benefit of a free MSC cruise...
In today’s world, media portrayal quickly become the assummed state of any broad category, whether it be politics, groups, individuals, or in this case, countries. We love the country of Mexico, have visited often for stays measured in weeks versus days, and recently purchased a vacation & retirement home there. But regardless of how effusive we are of our...
There’s this funny thing that happens when you decide, very intentionally, to build a life around travel. People clap for you. They tell you how lucky you are. They say things like, “Wow, I wish we could do that!” And hey — we get it. We are grateful. We know this life is a privilege, a choice, and honestly? A whole lot of work behind the scenes that most folks never...
Even in composing a title for this post, I was riddled with guilt for all the things I’ve said about timeshares in the past (see this.) But I’ve come to realize that, as I’ve thought about sharing our story, it’s one that I feel will give an explanation as to why it was a great deal for us. So while we are ecstatic about our purchase, and had a really good...
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As we plan for traveling in our retirement, understanding the cost of living in various cities compared to your home base can be crucial, whether you’re planning a relocation, nomadic traveling, or simply exploring financial scenarios. We built a Google Sheet with two tabs that we use to discuss and plan with clarity and precision.Tab 1: City Cost-of-Living...