As retirement neared, Paul and Cheryl Thornton moved from Delaware to Florida, believing it would be their “forever” home. While Florida is a great location for cruise enthusiasts like Paul, he hated it - the weather was unbe...
After Wendy Whitcomb Marsh’s husband died at age 54, she retired and decided to leave California with her three children, two of which are autistic and the third who is physically disabled. But where to go? Wendy decided to h...
In this special episode, we chat with David Pogue about decluttering and disposing without adding to landfills. David is a six-time Emmy winner for his stories on CBS Sunday Morning , a New York Times bestselling author, a fi...
If you dropped everything to care for your ailing mother for 3.5 years 24/7, what would you do after that? Mark Steven Porro, an actor and snack food company owner, was in that precise situation and after mom passed, he …
Envision forest bathing throughout the vast landscapes of the United States and Canada! Jenell Jones, a full-time solo RV traveler, lives this lifestyle almost year-round. She spends most days and nights enjoying stunning vie...
Would you like to live near water and a short drive to a charming southern city? Check out Hendersonville, Tennessee, known as the “City by the Lake.” Both Johnny Cash and Taylor Swift had homes there and it’s conveniently lo...
Would you enjoy life on a beautiful Caribbean island without breaking the bank? Renate Solomon chose Cozumel, Mexico as her retirement destination and it appears she couldn't be happier. Her monthly social security income cov...
If someone were to create an international version of the old TV show “Green Acres,” it might be about a couple who moves from a big city to a small rural village in Italy. Anthony Paonita and Kathy Scozzare relocated …
After Anthony Casablanca retired in 2015, he and his wife, Linda, started traveling the country in a 45-foot RV from their home in Batesville, Indiana. Their love for the Cincinnati Reds drew the couple to Pueblo El Mirage , ...
Janet Sussman stands as an inspiring testament to resilience in the face of adversity. In 2006, she and her husband were on the verge of realizing a cherished dream: the construction of a log home nestled within 5 acres of …
Having a career in the military enables one to see the world and may provide a glimpse of where to retire. Michele and Branden McAloon’s military service offered the opportunities to live among numerous cultures and they are ...
Bridget and Davlyn Boyd, residents of Houston, Texas, were in their early 50s, held frenzied jobs, and dreamed of living on a Caribbean island. Their goal was to find an affordable island with a large population of people of ...
The thought of living in Japan is considered by many to be prohibitively expensive. That may be the case in Tokyo and other large cities, but not everywhere in the country. Check out “akiyas,” abandoned or vacant homes in rur...
How long does one need to sense a true feel for Paris? For some, a week will suffice, for others perhaps a month, yet there are those who spend 3 months in the city of love and beauty and yearn …
Yes, we know Nantucket, the small island off the Massachusetts coast, is known as one of the most expensive real estate markets in America. But as reggae legend Jimmy Cliff says, “you can get it if you really want.” Greg …
When you think of Cancun, Mexico, the out-of-control Spring Break party scene and luxurious all-inclusive hotels may first come to mind. Truthfully, Cancun offers so much more. There are activities for nature lovers such as d...
When people move from one place to another, oftentimes, they forego some benefits and gain others. When Scott and Shanda Fuller moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to Gilbert, Arizona, they gave up unmatched weather and a s...
Before Keith and Joe knew each other, they independently dreamed of moving to Costa Rica and opening a B&B! Sounds like the beginning of a rom-com but it’s a true story. They met, fell in love and discovered each other's …
When Stacey and Rebecca Woelfel’s children moved to Los Angeles for their careers, the couple wanted to be near them so they decided to leave their college town of Columbia, Missouri and headed west. The astronomical cost of ...
You pursue your dream of retiring on a boat, but there are a myriad of more decisions to make. What type of boat would be best for you? All of the most obvious choices have flaws. Sailboats are difficult to …
Are you a beach bum? Move to Sitges, Spain, a coastal town with 17 beautiful beaches. It’s also famous worldwide for its film festival, carnival, LGBT culture and seafront promenade lined with grand mansions. Northern Califo...
Canadian Karen Espig wanted to retire early so she could spend more time pursuing her passion: painting. Her dream was to live in Europe and be on or near water, with a very limited budget. It appears she accomplished all …
If you think downsizing and decluttering is daunting and depressing, you have never done it with Matt Paxton. Matt is the host of the Emmy-nominated PBS series Legacy List with Matt Paxton , author of the best-selling book Ke...
Its proximity to great bird-watching is what first led Gayle and Ralph Padgett to move to Saint-Remy-de-Provence, France, but the couple soon fell in love with many other aspects of the quaint French town. Whether you're an o...