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The best way to avoid expensive mistakes is to be informed of potential passport pitfalls well before taking a trip. Here are a few things you need to know....
It’s hard not to enjoy a good vacation… a chance to get away from the “same old” just for a little while. Traveling can be an opportunity to visit places you’ve never be...
In the past 10 years, I have flown to the following cities for free - Kiev, Frankfurt, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Sarasota. In addition to free flights, I had free h...
February 14, 2023 — Travel is often the number one thing that people say they look forward to when they retire. Many yearn for far off, exotic destinations – like a glacier in New Zealand,...
February 14, 2023 — Travel is often the number one thing that people say they look forward to when they retire.  Many yearn for far off, exotic destinations – like a glacier in New Ze...
Hi all, I am an MBA student at BYU and we are studying retirees as a market segment and need some input. If you’re retired and own an animal, please take this survey. It should take you less tha...
My travel budget is taking a hit these days. I still try to get to places close to home. I'm not going to stop altogether. I wrote an article about a place close to home. If you're an aviation or spac...
Has anyone rented out their house for a year and slowly traveled? I was thinking I could follow the weather for a year with monthly Airbnb rentals. Winter in Mexico and Florida, and summer in Canada. ...
Now that you are retired what has been the biggest obstacle to traveling? submitted by /u/Honest-March6457[visit reddit] [comments]...
I retired July 1st after a long career in tech, and at least two other careers before that. I started working when I was 12 and was never really unemployed. Some things about retirement have really sh...
Tuesday, October 06 - Monday, October 12, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 278 337 comments Ready to retire but family not so much 176 248 comments Are you busy now that you’re retired?...
I've been retired since May, turned 65 in Sept. Started out of the gate with really working on my health - food, exercise, et al. Also got very engaged in an activity I enjoyed that was neglected over...
I'm 69 and retired a year and a half ago. My husband is teaching part time. Life isn't as satisfying as I'd like. I've done some house projects, getting back into art, reading more, and a bit of trave...
I've heard that as you age and retire the stages are: Go Go! Go Slow... No Go Since on this board everyone retired at 59+, did you travel and do a ton early on...GO GO? When did you start to slow down...
For most of my adult life, I thought freedom meant depending on no one. That’s why I choose to quit my stressful job and travel the world in my 30s. Obsessively saving and investing was the key to fin...
From what I’ve seen firsthand since retiring, there seems to be an interesting divide after the initial “this feels like a vacation” stage wears off. Some people stay fully retired. They may travel, p...
Tuesday, August 18 - Monday, August 24, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 336 221 comments How to dump stuff and downsize 33 48 comments Foreign travel- no bucket list, desires fluctuate...
Over the years, my bed times have changed a lot. Back when I was working and attending customers on site, I might be getting up as early as 5am, although I'd generally prefer to travel the night befor...
Sustainable retirement spending begins with quantifying the present value of your essential expenses and then allocating the remaining funded status toward discretionary “menu items” such as travel, h...
Fall spending often increases because back-to-school costs, seasonal expenses, holiday travel, and gift shopping happen within a few months of each other. Preparing for those expenses now may help you...
With the World Cup on, I've been thinking about all the parents currently spending $3,500 to $7,000 a year on travel league soccer, dreaming their child might one day wear the national team jersey. So...
We have an annual spend of about $70k, but that includes some travel, a fair amount of entertainment, and not really managing things too closely. We know we could also get by in reasonable comfort on ...
Florida is the future retirement home. I’ve called Florida home for almost 50 years. I travel extensively for work and met BF six years ago. BF, future husband, lives in AZ. Plan is to sell both our r...
After years of applying for new travel credit cards, I've finally found the perfect mix. Here is what's in my wallet (and why)! Read more → The post What’s in My Wallet (and Why) appeared first on Mad...
Eight years ago, at 63, I retired to a life of tennis, dinners with friends, DIY projects, and travel. Four years in, angina struck—ten days in the hospital, angioplasty, then lung disease and a chron...
I’m planning to leave full-time corporate employment on my 66th birthday next year. The time is right to redesign my life in a way that will allow more freedom of travel, no commute etc. I work in a c...
Travel is expensive and stressful these days. Here's how I'm preparing for my next trip to Italy — and how I feel like I'm already there.
Mindy and I just got back from an adventure that took us to New Jersey, Amsterdam and Belgium. The Amsterdam and Belgium part was a river cruise we booked with FI Friends Travel, run by my friend, Kri...
I found that visiting the "greatest hits" from years ago made for wonderful retirement travel. These are my top spring trips in the U.S. and abroad.
Spring is here, but so are the bills. From HVAC tune-ups to surging travel costs, here are 6 hidden expenses retirees must plan for in 2026.
From JL: Turns out you can still travel, even with a kid. Who knew? Certainly not their detractors. For years they confidently said, “You can only travel as you do, and be FIRE’d, because you don’t ha...
Explore how meaningful travel experiences, storytelling, and thoughtful planning can enhance your retirement journey. In this episode, Roger answers listener questions on managing retirement accounts,...
I recently had a somewhat painful international travel experience. And it made me start thinking about the costs of private jet travel. The post The Calculus Behind Private Jet Services (Should You Bu...
We retired with $4.6 million. Even so, our Medicare Advantage plan limits coverage when we travel or want to see a specialist. How can I convince my wife to switch?
Kind of a followup to my post about knowing when it's time to retire. I know a big thing people want to do more of when they retire is travel, but I'm also wondering about more of the everyday things....
We are 66 and have reached our retirement savings goal. Our plan is to travel, but my husband can't seem to let go of work.
I'm 71 and in good health, still active, still traveling, still playing golf twice a week, but a friend of mine had a fall last month that ended up being pretty serious and it got me thinking I should...
Discover how Andrea Solarz retired solo with confidence using Boldin, Social Security, and annuities to fund a life of purpose and travel. The post Podcast 102: How Andrea Retired Solo With Confidence...
Whether traveling within the U.S. or internationally, retirees can find a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement in these destinations, all while staying within budget....
I think the my learning curve in my 60s has been the steepest of any decade I can remember! So many new firsts. I’ve navigated selling a business, the death of my husband, learned to travel solo...
I've done a lot of travel over the years but I am now looking for group tour offerings for solo travelers over 55. Something like Roads Scholar. Has anyone gone on trips that are specifically designed...
Travelling always involves an element of unpredictability, but when you travel with a child, that unpredictability goes into a whole new level. This happened to us recently, but not in the way you&rsq...
Traveling as a family is a challenge. Not only do you need to manage a tiny energizer bunny, while lugging around mountains of his gear, you’re doing it while jet-lagged and surviving on 2 hours...
Hi everyone! We are still recovering from an exhausting travel week, which we will definitely share with you in future post, but now that we’re able to come up for air a bit, let’s do a re...
More than a travel trend, the road trip is a quintessential American tradition, with millions of us taking them each year. Here's a guide to helping you choose your next adventure....
Redefining retirement with purpose and adventure John and Bev retired at 55, sold almost everything, and traded their dream home for two backpacks, golf clubs, and a life of full-time travel. Since th...
Travel pros explain how you can afford a European vacation in retirement, despite a weak dollar....
I retired at 60 and have been living well. Bought a retirement house on an island in the Pacific Northwest. Traveling, visiting our children and enjoying ourselves has been a way of life since Covid e...
I'm way past retirement age. I'm still working because we have a 16 year old so it's not like we're able to travel the world freely with high school and whatnot. In fact, I like my job (or at least I ...
Long-time readers know that we’ve been playing the credit cards travel rewards game for several years now. The more we learn how to play the game more efficiently, the further the rewards have t...