Retire There with Gil & Gene

Retire There with Gil & Gene

Gil and Gene are dreaming of their future. Ideas of how they will spend their retirement days abound. They just don't know where in the world they will spend them. Join them each week as they explore a new potential retirement location. On each podcast, Gil and Gene chat with folks who describe life in their adopted city. If you have any questions comments or guest suggestions, please contact us at gg@retirethere.com.

Recent Episodes

Retire in Aukland, New Zealand - EP 223
March 7, 2026

Retire in Aukland, New Zealand - EP 223

Jules and Effin Older were enjoying retirement in a beautiful rent-controlled apartment in San Francisco until COVID hit and the appeal of big-city life faded. Having lived in New Zealand before, they saw it was handling the ...
Special Episode - George Siegal, Buying and Building in the Era of Climate Change - EP 222
Feb. 14, 2026

Special Episode - George Siegal, Buying and Building in the Era of Climate Change - EP 222

Special Episode - George Siegal, Buying and Building in the Era of Climate Change - EP 222 After years in the television industry — including a long run as a weatherman — George Siegal relocated from San Antonio, Texas to Tam...
Special Episode - Federica Grazi, Founder, Mitos Relocation Solutions - EP 221
Jan. 24, 2026

Special Episode - Federica Grazi, Founder, Mitos Relocation Solutions - EP 221

Special Episode - Federica Grazi, Founder, Mitos Relocation Solutions - EP 221 Dream of retiring to Europe but have no idea where - or how - to begin? Federica Grazi can help. Through her consulting firm, Mitos Relocation Sol...
Retire in NYC after Cruising the World - EP 220
Jan. 11, 2026

Retire in NYC after Cruising the World - EP 220

New Yorker Jill Chalsty tried retiring in both South Carolina and Florida—without success. By the end of 2024, she was still recovering from a battle with cancer and grieving the loss of her husband. Looking for a fresh start...
2025 Retire There Year in Review - EP 219
Dec. 31, 2025

2025 Retire There Year in Review - EP 219

Celebrate the New Year with Gil & Gene! Tune in as we reflect on the remarkable growth and transformation of the Retire There Podcast throughout 2025. We share what kept us busy this year, revisit highlights, and offer a snea...
Retire in Merida, Mexico - EP 218
Dec. 7, 2025

Retire in Merida, Mexico - EP 218

What would you do if you had to walk away from the thriving Bed & Breakfast you’d run on Mexico’s Pacific Coast for more than 20 years—because of medical issues? That was the challenge facing Canadians Brooke and Rick Gazer. ...