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“Cruising is the best way to travel with kids.” “Family travel is much easier on a cruise because you don’t have to continuously pack and unpack.” “Why fly when you...
Here's why you might regret an RV in retirement. RV-savvy retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle....
When I was a teenager, I made a life-changing decision. I decided I wanted to retire young, not because I dreamed of lounging on beaches or traveling the world, but because I wanted to be an engaged d...
LJ and Kelly share their inspiring journey of embracing a retirement lifestyle before fully retiring. Motivated by Kelly’s experiences as a physical therapist, witnessing many patients unable to...
Who wouldn't want to explore the world? But first think about what you hope to get out of your travels — and take a good look at your finances....
Things certainly have escalated quickly at the Route to Retire household! We started with the plan to take a couple of vacations over the next year and suddenly we’re traveling the world for 121...
While I am not a big traveler, my spouse is looking forward to taking some longer trips upon retirement. Not years abroad. But maybe a month rather than our now 10 day limit of travel. Right now, one ...
Medicare supplement G provides health coverage during overseas travel. There is a $250 deductible and it provides 80% coverage. Has anyone had experience with any claims for this coverage? I’m c...
The Southwest Companion Pass… the holy grail of travel. If you’re not familiar, the Companion Pass allows the earner to bring someone with them for free on every single flight booked by t...
Explore Super.com, a versatile savings platform offering cash-back rewards, travel discounts, and exclusive deals across categories....
We are a newly retired couple. This years we started our first ever slow travel trip, six months of travel through Australia, Vietnam, Singapore, London, Spain. We are from Australia, currently live i...
Is traveling in retirement on your “Bucket List”? On this episode we discuss a variety of ways to think about travel planning in retirement and strategies designed to help get the most out...
How do you get them? For years I’ve heard about those great inbox offers, and now I have the freedom to take off and go. How do I get those deals? Where are those $300 round trip fares to Europe...
I've reached a stage where I can travel anywhere, but I want to do something other than travel. Although I grew up poor with immigrant parents, I earned and saved during my sales management career, am...
I love to travel: famous cities, cruises, National Parks, skiing, cabins in the woods, beach resorts with swim up bars, etc. etc. I’m waiting two more years to retire to better fund my travels. ...
This past year, as we traveled, I received all sorts of comments from both Americans and Chinese about how “brave” ... Read more...
Here's another edition of the WCI Travel Club, where readers can write about their worldly adventures and what they learned from them. The post WCI Travel Club: Momentous Trips to the Appalachian Trai...
Am I ruining my chances for an enjoyable vacation? I am planning to go to Salamonca, SP to take a three week course in Spanish at CURSOS INTERNACIONALES de la Universidad de Salamanca. It will meet fo...
We are INCHING TOWARDS retirement. Quite often, since our kids are all grown we vacation when we want to vacation (sometimes one or two of them come, but we don't plan around them unless we're plannin...
How do you balance different desires to travel? We’re 62 and 56. My wife has turned in her notice. I’ve already spooled down a consulting career. She has rarely traveled for work, but trav...
Travel in retirement is a dream for many people. Here are 12 tips to make the reality of it more enjoyable....
My wife and I are 68 and planning on traveling around a few states (Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana) in September. If I sign up using SIlverSneakers with Anytime Fitness and Planet Fitness in my...
Weary-eyed, as midnight approached after a day and a half of travel, we spotted the smiling man holding the sign ... Read more...
In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome back Barbara, who will be sharing the exciting details of her long-awaited family trip to Costa Rica. After years of anticipation and multiple pandemic-re...
My wife would like to take long vacations abroad (e.g. 3 months), involving site seeing and stopping by the to visit family and friends. This makes me a little nervous. We typically get travel insuran...
TL;DR; How did your desires and plans change during your go-go years? For example, did you expect to do huge amounts of travel only to burn out on it sooner than expected? Or, did your extra freedom o...
Hey everyone! I’m heading home later this week. Woohoo! I’ve been away for almost 6 weeks and am anxious to get home. Travel is fun, but I’m completely worn out. ... Read more The po...
When you travel with medications abroad, good planning can help avoid getting your prescriptions confiscated — or worse. Here's how to stay on the right side of the law....
What time is it? It’s Case Study time! Kristy & Bryce, First and foremost, I LOVED your book and continue to get so much from listening to it, as well as your blog posts and Podcast intervie...
I retired on Monday and no longer have access to my calendar, which admittedly I wasn’t enamored with (Outlook & Teams). I’m looking for something to track travel plans, doctor appoint...
On May 31, we jumped in the Model Y and started our journey to Seattle. Tomorrow (6/21), we get back home. Here’s how it went. Random Thoughts On Long Travel We took 4 days to get to Seattle. We...
Want to ditch the office and explore the world? Retire early for adventure by volunteering abroad....
Did you have a good Memorial Day Weekend? I heard on the radio that it was one of the busiest travel days ever. Boy, am I glad we stayed home. I hate traveling when the airports are so busy. Anyway, i...
I’ve done my fair share of traveling over the years, mostly while I was young and living on a tight ... Read more...
56F here. Single. Will be retiring at 60 so just about 4 years from now. I really love to travel and the beach. My thoughts are to go to one area at a time, rent Airbnb by the month, move to another a...
I’m planning on working until the age of 70. I’m 54 now and I love my job. I get plenty of time off for travel, etc. My current expenses are 4k a month. I should get around 3k in SS,if I w...
I am well situated right now. However, if my spouse dies, I can imagine living an expat life in Europe at least for a while. (He has health problems, and is a homebody. When I travel, I go with my sis...
We are so lucky to have a close group of friends for more than 50 years. Now that we are retired, we have been traveling together. Each trip we take, one guy becomes increasingly obnoxious and rude. H...
Some people have bucket list items that don’t require any travel at all, like learning to play the piano or writing a book. Other people have travel plans but with a “just to go see it&rdq...
Are there travel groups / clubs for those interesting in “short” excursions. Like 10-20 people wanting to drive Seattle to Anchorage or any trip with interest. Each would drive their own v...
It’s time for another reader case! This one caught my eye because of the title “making our money make babies”. That’s exact how investing works. Your money can work harder than...
Looking for the best places to travel in Europe? Check out this list of the 18 best hidden gems, from Spain to France....
Consider immersing yourself in the culture of a village rather than making a list of all the things you need to do and see within a short period of time....
I’ve travelled a decent amount in my life, and there are a handful of places I’d maybe like to see but it’s okay if I don’t. I have a part time job that I love and want to cont...
We had a travel fiasco last summer on our way back from a month-long stay in Boquete, Panama. One small element of bad weather caused a delay that turned everything into an overnight mess. Exhausted, ...
Let’s change the subject a bit. Whether you have retired or not, do you have one favorite photo that brings back a great the memory of the place you have been? My wife and I love to travel and v...
“Travelling with an infant is hell. You’d be crazy to do it. You’d just need a vacation from the vacation.” “Taking care of a baby is hard. Why make it harder by travelli...
My wife and I are just about ready to retire up in Wisconsin. My main priority in retirement is to be able to ride my bicycles at least ten months a year, and ski some as well (willing to travel to do...
When I started freelancing, I charged everything—flights, hotels, supplies—to my personal credit card without a second thought. But chatting ... Read more...
Travel perks, exclusive Mastercard benefits, and a 24k gold-plated card. Sounds like the epitome of luxury, especially wrapped in its ... Read more...