From corporate job to making tea at Dubai's Global Village
This article is from a little further afield than usual. However, I was struck by the motivation of K.P. Ummer to come out of retirement...
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Welcome to our Blog! Here you will find a selection of handpicked articles and original posts that can help you think about how you want to plan your retirement. You can use the filters below to switch between original 'Posts' and 'Articles' from various categories about all things retirement!
retirementgoat
Jan 19, 20231 min read
How to Travel the World With a Dog
Because who wants to leave their doggo at home! Great checklist-style tips (our favorite) from The Boutique Adventurer. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 17, 20231 min read
20 Greek Islands With a Different Feel for Every Traveler
Some I know of, but many I had never heard of. I really liked the brief summary of the different experience and vibe between different...
retirementgoat
Jan 16, 20231 min read
8 Scenic Train Rides That Will Take You Through The Grand Canyon
Some amazing photos in the article from Travel + Leisure. A non-traditional way to view the canyon and possibly see more than a...
retirementgoat
Jan 15, 20231 min read
'I'm an American Living in Britain. It's Not What You'd Expect'
Having traveled throughout Great Britain, I would say this Newsweek article, while not in-depth, nicely touches on some of the cultural...
retirementgoat
Jan 15, 20231 min read
7 incredible Caribbean islands you're probably overlooking
Nice overview on seven of the lesser-traveled Caribbean islands from Tripadvisor. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 13, 20231 min read
Discover this new walking route between two up-and-coming Italian cities
Spectacular scenery and experiences available during a visit to the northern Italian cities of Bergamo and Brescia with a hiking/cycling...
retirementgoat
Jan 12, 20231 min read
9 Cheap, Alternative Destinations (some that you might not have heard of)
Love this from TimeOut! Lots of off-shoots from traditional destinations and a few that you (and me) have likely never heard of. Most of...
retirementgoat
Jan 11, 20231 min read
10 Best Retirement Beach Towns
HGTV gets to weigh in on the on-going debate on best beach towns to retire to either full or part-time. There may be a show or two on the...
retirementgoat
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Why You Should Try Spontaneous Travel
An interesting alternative to vacation planning presented by the Huffington Post. Even the thought of this type of travel may be anxiety...
retirementgoat
Jan 10, 20231 min read
All of the countries with a tourist tax in 2023
Here is a pretty comprehensive list from euronews. While a lot of these taxes are not high, many of the sur-charges are daily and could...
retirementgoat
Jan 10, 20231 min read
10 Natural Attractions Around the World That You Need to Visit at Least Once in a Lifetime
I am, disappointingly, 0/10 on this list but committed to at least get to the Grand Canyon shortly with a few others on the definite...
retirementgoat
Jan 9, 20231 min read
Van Life on a Budget
Van life on a budget is similar to RV life on a smaller budget and this article from Business Insider outlines converting a van on a...
retirementgoat
Jan 9, 20231 min read
Paris on the cheap: a local's guide to flea markets, baguettes and funky bistros
Paris on the cheap, oui, s'il vous plait! - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 8, 20231 min read
One-Year Checklist Before Retirement Overseas
Some simple but sound advice. I would point out that Passport and Visa requirements seem to be implied, but can take many months (or...
retirementgoat
Jan 8, 20231 min read
Island Hopping in the Canary Islands
This is from the bye:myself travel blog and provides a great (and complete) history and travelogue of the Canary Islands, the Spanish...
retirementgoat
Jan 5, 20231 min read
Exploring Coastal British Columbia by Tugboat
This Men's Journal article explores taking a "slow boat" in the best possible way. For those of us whose vacations have centered around...
retirementgoat
Jan 5, 20231 min read
Experience Another Side of Key West
Key West has a great laid-back vibe and Outside has some great ideas on taking advantage of the outdoor activities that this great...
retirementgoat
Jan 4, 20231 min read
The Perfect 10-Day Morocco Itinerary
Great summary of the varied options available on a Morocco trip, from Savored Journeys. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 4, 20231 min read
$1000/month for a 3-Bedroom Apartment in Puerto Rico
Yes, this is a millennial housing story but a great example of some of the opportunities to live inexpensively with easy access to the US...
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