Turning Crisis into Opportunity—in Peru
Sometimes a dying business leads to a new life. It did for Tom Boylan from Denver. "Now I have this incredible sense of freedom that I can do what I want, go where I want and enjoy life how I choose," he says.
Terri Marshall
Discovering Hidden Gems in Germany
As a travel writer, I am constantly seeking to discover hidden gems, places the majority of travelers don't know about and unique adventures. My recent trip to eastern Germany was no exception. Everyone knows about German beer, but did you know Germany's State of Saxony has an 850-year-old wine-making history?
We Restarted Our Lives in Belize
Veronique McKenzie didn’t exactly choose to make her home in Belize...more like, Belize chose her. In her former life, Veronique was working in sales, marketing, and advertising, splitting her time between Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. Her job gave her the opportunity for plenty of travel...but as the years progressed, she knew she needed to make a change. She considered moving to Marseilles in France where she is originally from...but before she did that, she decided to take a vacation.
Why We Changed Our Retirement Plans to Move to Belize
Scott and Michelle Lyons planned to move to Mexico when their kids went to college. But when Michelle went on a cruise that stopped in Belize...their plans changed. "When I discovered that English was the language in Belize, I knew I had found something that would work for us," says Michelle. The impossibly blue waters, soft sandy beaches, and wonderfully warm climate of beautiful Belize also helped win the couple over. From the sparkling sea filled with palm-lined islands to the verdant jungles teeming with wildlife, Belize beckoned with an enticing blend of relaxation and adventure...a tropical paradise.
How I Quit My Job to Travel the World in Style
Sometimes I cannot believe I didn't even have a passport five years ago. It wasn't that I didn't travel, I started traveling with my parents as a child and have continued to travel throughout the United States. But other than a couple of trips into Canada—before passports were required—I had never left the country. Wow has that changed!
Finding Your Own Sweet Home – in Guatemala
Everything that happens on Guatemala’s Rio Dulce happens because of the water. Rio Dulce translates as "Sweet River"...and life here is truly sweet.
Beach or Jungle? Belize Gives You Both…And More
“Belize is the perfect country. Pristine beaches on one side and beautiful, lush jungles on the other. It is a hidden paradise for anyone wanting a taste of life on the Caribbean or to live in the remote areas of the Maya.” Mitch has now lived in Belize for more than two years.
A Simpler Life on a Tropical Island in Belize
Like many other couples, Tamara and her husband, Ron, had very busy lives in their hometown of Laramie, Wyoming. Ron was the Communication and Public Relations Director for the Wyoming Education Association. Tamara was the Campaign Director for the American Heart Association.
“The Lower Cost of a Retirement in Panama Drew Us Here”
When John and Robyn Cole married in 1990 their 12-year age difference wasn't a big deal. But as they started to age together, the difference became more apparent… and they started to think about the future. "I began to see what life would look like if I worked until age 65," says Robyn. "John would be 77."