Category: Travel Writing
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A Visit to Fabrica Aurora
What once was a textile factory, today houses canvases, sculptures and handmade products of great artists who live in San Miguel de Allende. After having been for nine decades an important factory in the textile industry, the walls of the Aurora Factory mutated to house, canvases and handicraft products in the place of the looms…
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Wanderlust and RV Living
Traveling the world can be more than just a vacation; for some, it’s a transformative journey that reshapes not only their lives but their family dynamics as well. In the latest podcast episode, we delve into the remarkable narrative of Jennifer M. Sparks, a former rocket scientist who traded her structured career for a life of…
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Exploring San Miguel de Allende
I think the first thing North Americans might notice when walking the streets of the historic district of San Miguel de Allende (referred to locally as SMA) is the complete lack of street signs. I don’t mean street names – like many countries around the world, the names of the streets are displayed on the…
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A Soulful Journey Through America’s Heartland
Travel, in its most profound sense, is more than just a change of scenery; it’s an odyssey that challenges the spirit and molds identity. In the latest podcast episode, “A Soulful Journey from San Miguel to America’s Heartland,” we delve into the transformative experiences of Heidi Beierle, a woman who pedaled her way from Wyoming’s…
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Hanging Around Playa del Carmen and Cozumel in Mexico
Well, here we are after actually pulling the trigger and selling our home of six years in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our plan to let the money grow while we explore slow travel is underway. But after almost five weeks spent sorting, packing, selling, giving away, and storing all of our worldly possessions, we really needed a…
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Tales of a Nomadic Entrepreneur
As the world increasingly embraces remote work and digital nomadism, the tales of those who have ventured into this lifestyle before it becomes a trend are more relevant than ever. Our latest podcast episode dives deep into the experiences of Cory Mortensen, a seasoned nomadic entrepreneur whose life epitomizes the blend of wanderlust and business acumen. The concept…
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A Month in Panama City, Panama
After our not-quite-as-planned trip to Eastern Europe, we decided that at the very least, we would make sure we could go somewhere warm for the winter of 2023/24. The previous winter we spent a few weeks in Florida, which had the advantage of being a destination within driving range. We had pretty good luck last…
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From Grief to Globetrotting
When Jim and Rita Santos faced the pain of losing their spouses, they could never have imagined the incredible journey that lay ahead. In this poignant podcast episode, we delve into the transformative experience that led this intrepid couple to redefine retirement, exploring new cultures and adventures in Ecuador and other parts of the world. It’s…
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Is It Safe to Visit Foreign Lands?
As the world becomes more interconnected, the idea of retiring abroad grows ever more enticing. Jim and Rita Santos, a couple who once took the leap to relocate to Ecuador and now plan to travel the world, share their journey on their latest podcast episode. It’s a tale that intertwines the excitement of new experiences with…
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Finding My Voice
There are some old TV commercials for Reeses’ Peanut Butter Cups that are variations on a basic theme. One person is eating peanut butter, another is eating chocolate. Through a lucky mishap, they stumble into each other and one exclaims, “Hey, you got chocolate on my peanut butter!” The other retorts with “You got peanut…
