We Wander around Panama City’s Old Town – Casco Viejo
Our first weekend in Panama we had a bit of a wander around Panama City’s Old Town, Casco Viejo, including drinks and a snack at a rooftop bar….
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The retirement / vacation conundrum
Yesterday Sandra said “When you post the video of this trip to the beach you should probably also mention that we aren’t going out adventuring every day.” Hmmmm……….
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Our Visit to the Punta Culebra Nature Center – Smithsonian Wildlife Experience in Panama City
We’ve always been avid travelers, but this year marks our first year as fulltime travels, living abroad and discovering new destinations. On a rainy Saturday Panama morning we…
Our Tour of Panama Viejo
As a couple exploring potential retirement destinations on a modest budget, Panama’s affordability factor was a major draw. We were also intrigued by Panama Viejo’s UNESCO World Heritage…
Rain, Tacos, and Humidity: Our First Weeks in Panama City
Follow our journey from Oregon to Panama City, Panama. This blog post shares insights into our experiences during the initial weeks of international nomadic living, covering everything from…
Changes Happen – More updates and edits to the plan
I wrote an update several weeks ago about changes to the itinerary and there’s been still more changes since. Most had to do with the first European leg…
Big wins in little battles
September was significant for two major customer service stories in our preparations for our international senior nomad travel planning process. One of them actually took place over several…
Sept 09 2023 Updates international, fully nomadic senior lifestyle plans
September 09 2023 Update – Now that we’ve been at this for a while – developing the plan to start our international, fully nomadic senior lifestyle – there…
ETIAS – It is NOT a Visa
(Updated estimated implementation dates – 22 Feb 2025) ETIAS is the acronym for the ‘European Travel Information and Authorization System’. It will be required for US citizens who…
Crater Lake National Park Travel Guide
As we approach the launch date of our new nomadic life we have been discussing all the things we haven’t seen/done in and around our hometown of Redmond,…
A day at the beach – Newport, OR
We took a quick visit out to the Oregon coast recently, it’s been unpleasantly hot here in the high desert of Oregon plus it had been ages since…
Prineville Oregon, a hidden gem of a small town
Prineville Oregon is a fairly small town with a lot going on. Founded in 1880 and presently home to just over 11,000 residents, it is the county seat…
Please help us to help you
It appears that many people are unaware of the ability to Search for something within a group feature on the book of faces. I say that because at…
Coronado Panama Retirement Guide
We’ve been mulling over the idea of retiring to Panama for years, so of course we had to do some research to find out what to expect and…
Cash on Hand: The Smart Traveler’s Guide to Financial Preparedness
Are you planning your next international adventure? Don’t forget about your travel lifeline: cash. When it comes to international travel, having sufficient cash on hand can make the…