Like so many of us from the Baby Boomer generation, international travel has become a top priority of mine. In fact, I may even want to eventually live or retire overseas part-time. So the question is … how do you live or retire overseas, part-time or full, if you’re not […]
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Popular with many solo female travelers in Europe, these eight cities enjoy top rankings for solo female travel in Europe. I’ve stayed in all eight of them because each one meets my travel lifestyle preferences and they are affordable. The eight picture-postcard cities are very walkable, near water, filled […]
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In this Florence City Guide you’ll find my personal best Florence travel tips for how to experience Florence’s major attractions, iconic culture, and magical lifestyle … At first glance, I swore that time had morphed backwards and that the leather-aproned gentleman before me was Pinocchio’s father. I had stumbled upon […]
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Whatever your travel passion, chances are excellent that Italy can help out and deliver the best experiences in Italy, especially when you travel like a local. If a food and wine enthusiast, the mantra for amazing culinary experiences is – Chianti, pasta (of any kind), pizza, gelato – and you […]
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Fortunate to have lived 3 months like a local in Florence, I explored most of Florence’s neighborhoods. Here are seven favorite areas for your consideration.
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Thank goodness I can always go back to Florence . I already know where to stay in Florence neighborhoods which sit on both sides of the Arno River. After living in a spectacular Renaissance fairyland for 3 exciting months, I realized that Florence had become my most beloved foreign city […]
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Experiencing travel like a local can make even top European destinations affordable for weekly or monthly stays so you can stay longer, spend less, and experience more.
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Do you want to improve your work/life balance? Four years ago, I realized that my “life” part was lacking and needed a big boost. As a baby boomer near retirement age, I wasn’t willing to wait until I retire (if ever!) to pursue a lifestyle change. I wanted to travel […]
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