Almost anyone traveling in Belgium has visited Bruges, which is undeniably one of the most romantic cities in the world, but Ghent is worth your time as well. Dating back to the 1100's, this city's Gothic architecture, medieval neighborhoods and food scene are enough to entertain you for days. We had less than eight hours. …
Retired and Loving It – Florida Style
Everyone knows that Florida is synonymous with retirees and is frequently ranked as the #1 state to retire to. Favorable tax rates and climate induce thousands of retirees to relocate to Florida each year. They tend to flock to a few popular locations, but beyond that, Florida is left to the natives. Before you get …
Who Am I?
We are traveling for the next few weeks and I won't be able to compose detailed blog entries from our trip, so I have scheduled a couple of posts about our favorite topic - retirement. I will keep notes and take a zillion photographs in order to share our journey with you when we return. …
How to Pack for a Thirty Day Vacation
How many clothes do you really need to pack for a thirty-day vacation? Before I answer that question, I need to provide a bit of background information. The "you" in this scenario is actually me, and I will be traveling on a ship, two airplanes, several trains and in a rental car. Both airlines that …
Taking the Slow Boat – Re-positioning Cruise
What is a Re-positioning Cruise Each Spring cruise lines re-position many of their ships from Miami and Ft. Lauderdale to Europe in order to service itineraries there. The fares for these cruises are typically discounted in order to fill the ship for its voyage across the Atlantic. The duration of a re-positioning cruise will depend …
Continue reading Taking the Slow Boat – Re-positioning Cruise
Picture Retirement 