We are so excited to start this series, sharing with you our retirement plans! Travel is so very special to us; the preparation and planning we’ve put into retiring early so we can continue this journey FULL TIME is something we can mark the day on our calendar for now. In this series, we’ll share our plans and experiences – we feel ours is unique in that we’re...
{sigh} A bit of a rant, so please show some grace.We are members of several Facebook groups with travel, travel hacking, points & miles-related topics. For the most part, we spend more time sharing from our experience, but do find nuggets of information or insights that benefit us.Something that’s important to us, across all facets of our life, is accountability...
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Every once in a while we just wing it, and this was an adventure where we did just that! Using points and miles we’ve accumulated over the past year, Chris & Stephanie spent a weekend in San Francisco, visiting Muir Woods, Sausalito, and a couple of wineries.Many thanks to Viator for a great tour, and a wonderful stay at Hotel Adagio, a Marriott Autograph...
Because we don’t have enough going on, we’re adding a podcast to our YouTube Channel!As we’ve traveled, many of the questions we get and the stories we want to share just don’t fit well into the travel vlog nature of our other content. This podcast is a natural extension of our website and YouTube channel, providing a more intimate behind-the...
As part of our adventures in Guatemala, we took a day trip to Lake Atitlán, courtesy of Viator. Lake Atitlan is a stunningly beautiful body of water located in the Guatemalan Highlands, surrounded by lush green mountains and volcanos and dotted with quaint villages.Our day included a cruise to the village of Santiago de Atitlan, known for the beautiful crafts of the...
While we were in Malaga, we decided to make a day trip to Gibraltar, renting a car and driving ourselves the 90 minutes to this British Overseas Territory. Located on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is a small and vibrant destination that is home to a fascinating mix of British andSpanish cultures, and a unique blend of history, natural beauty...
After we’d recovered sufficiently from our Volcan Acatenango hike, we used Viator to hire a tour guide to take us to Lake Atitlan, a stunningly beautiful lake located in the highlands of Guatemala. With its crystal-clear blue waters surrounded by towering volcanoes and quaint villages, it is no wonder that it has become a popular destination for travelers from...
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Our hardest travel adventure, a 2-day hike (up & down) Volcano Acatenango, outside of Antigua, Guatemala. This was by far the most difficult adventure we’ve ever been on, and not one we will likely ever do again.
The immaculate capital of Portugal is one of the most gorgeous and livable cities in Europe. It is a Top 3 for us, as we consider where to spend out time in early retirement. The pastel-colored houses, sweepinghilltop views, and cobbled streets all conspire to make it a charming destination. Perched on the south of Portugal’s west coast, Lisbon has plenty to...