I migliori Bleav GIl & Gene podcast (2024)

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Retire in Frankfort, Michigan - EP 196 47:10

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Retire in Frankfort, Michigan! Mike Andersen had lived in Chicago for many years but he loved exploring small-towns. Whenever he had a chance, he would take short car-trips staying at hamlets along the way. Those excursions led him to an eighteen-month trek across the United States visiting villages. Those towns and more are featured on Mike’s webs…

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Retire in Valencia, Spain - EP 195 1:31:17

23d ago1:31:17

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Retire in Valencia, Spain - EP195 Christopher Wells enjoys experiencing new cultures and meeting new people, so it was no surprise when he moved to Valencia, Spain. However, an attractive job opportunity brought him back to the US. When the chance to return to Valencia arose, he jumped on it. The city seamlessly combines old world charm with new st…

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Retire in Istanbul, Turkey - EP 194 1:24:10

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Retire in Istanbul, Turkey! Lisa Morrow is a travel writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, CNN Travel, The Guardian, and BBC Travel to name a few. She grew up in a quiet leafy suburb of Sydney, Australia but caught the travel bug at a young age. With a world to choose from, Lisa, and her husband Kim, fell in love with Istanbul, Turke…

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Retire in Portsmouth, New Hampshire - EP 193 47:12

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Retire in Portsmouth, New Hampshire - EP 193 When Cathy Donnally moved from New Jersey to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, it was primarily to be near her son and his family. She was thrilled to learn that Portsmouth had small town charm and big city amenities. She was further surprised that dance lessons taken for her son’s wedding would lead to ballroo…

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Retire in San Antonio Tlayacapan, Lake Chapala, Mexico - EP 192 1:16:03

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Retire in San Antonio Tlayacapan, Lake Chapala, Mexico - EP 192 When we first interviewed writer Janet Blaser about living in Mazatlan, Mexico in June of 2021, we were convinced she had found her forever place. There, she had a large apartment a stone's throw from the beach for under $500 per month. Needless to say, we were surprised to learn that …

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Retire in Dublin, Ireland & Celebration, Florida - EP 191 1:35:11

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Retire in Dublin, Ireland & Celebration, Florida - EP 191 Powerhouse Gail Clifford is a doctor, podcaster, writer, blogger, coach, foster parent, tremendous Disney fan … the list goes on. Naturally, she’s not one to retire, or stay at one venue too long. But she loves life, down time and having fun. Her chosen long-term destination homes are in Dub…

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EP 190 Retire in Rosarito, Mexico 1:18:55

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EP 190 Retire in Rosarito, Mexico! How would you like to live on the ocean and enjoy the near perfect weather of San Diego, California? Most of us would, but not many of us could afford its beachfront living. Jym and Renee Varnadore found a way to live such a lifestyle on a budget. The couple moved to Playas de Rosarito, Mexico, a small city locate…

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EP 189 Retire in Traverse City, Michigan 1:17:28

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Retire in Traverse City, Michigan! Fred Anderson has lived most of his life in Michigan. He considers himself vintage, not old. When retirement rolled around, Fred and his wife decided to move from Lansing, Michigan to Traverse City, Michigan. Sadly, Fred’s wife passed while the couple was preparing their Lansing home sale. Fred carried on, moved t…

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E188 Retire in Ronda, Spain 1:35:17

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Selena Medlen, an attorney, and Jason Luban, an acupuncturist, had successful careers in Oakland, California, but they were stressed out. After taking a trip to Spain, they fell in love with Ronda, a small mountain top city in the southern part of the country. The next thing you know, Jason was selling his practice, Selena was quitting her job and …

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E187 Retire on Campus at Arizona State in Tempe 1:09:28

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Imagine being a college student for the rest of your life. Enjoying a college town with lifelong learning while living on campus, what could be better? No exams! Former university president Jessica Kozloff and her husband Steve Kozloff, a former physician, chose this lifestyle and couldn’t be giddier. The active couple retired to Mirabella at ASU, …

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E186 Retire in Khanom, Thailand 1:36:10

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Ed, an American guy, and Tomo, a Japanese gal, were living and working in Tokyo when they thought about retiring somewhere less expensive and more relaxing. They soon developed a fondness for Thailand after visiting a few of its locations. The couple agreed that the island of Koh Samui seemed like their dream location and they quit their jobs and m…

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E185 Retire in Holmes, Hudson Valley, New York 40:58

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Can a couple of longtime Brooklynites survive the peace and quiet of a 17 acre property in Upstate New York’s Hudson Valley? It took a little time for Lisa Preudhomme and Servulus Billy, who moved from Brooklyn to Holmes, New York, but they eventually fell in love with the beauty and serenity of country living. The couple aren't always alone on the…

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E184 Retire in Loire Atlantique, France 50:37

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Lori Cronwell is a writer, travel and lifestyle blogger, small home advocate and designer, slow travel aficionado, and the recent owner of a home in the French countryside. As a part-time expat and digital nomad, Lori divides her time between Portland, Oregon; Loire Atlantique, France; and traveling the world. Check out Lori’s life in this region o…

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E183 Retire in Boise, Idaho 48:15

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From 2020 to 2023, Boston area residents Kathy and Tom traveled the U.S. extensively enjoying the sites while also keeping their eyes open for potential retirement locations. A number of “B” towns caught their attention, including Boulder, Bozeman, Bend, and Boise. The small city of Boise, Idaho won out as it seemed to possess just the right amount…

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E182 Retire in Sayulita, Mexico 59:56

7M ago59:56

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Oklahoma native Ryan Crain had just spent an exhilarating year traveling the world when he found himself back in Oklahoma during the pandemic. He wanted to take a stab at living in another country but most of the borders were closed. Although it was far from his first choice, Mexico was allowing foreigners in. After visiting a few Mexican locales, …

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E181 Retire in Boerne, Texas 50:04

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Living in the Silicon Valley, Bill Ross and his family were fed up with the state’s high cost of living, crime, and politics. Wanting to leave the west coast, they searched for a place without the major problems of California but with a friendly community. They found all that plus a quintessential “Main Street” in Boerne, Texas, a town located abou…

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E180 Retire in Pontivy, Brittany, France 1:34:08

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For Philip and Sonya Hubbard figuring out where to retire was all about compromise. She wanted somewhere not too cold and he wanted a place not too hot. They narrowed locations down to Europe, then to France, then to Brittany. They had their hearts set on a house with an ocean view in Brittany, but the prices exceeded their range. Ultimately, they …

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E179 Retire in Bradley Beach, Ocean Grove, and Asbury Park, New Jersey 49:09

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Surf, sand and big hair! Would you like to live in a quiet beach community with walkable access to a town with a quaint main street and another known for hosting famous music acts. Rosa and Guy Losa found their way to Bradley Beach, New Jersey, with its neighboring towns of Ocean Grove, recognized for its abundant examples of Victorian architecture…

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E178 Retire in Ceret, France 1:09:36

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At the age of 51, Patricia Brooks had a well paying corporate job in Richmond, Virginia but there seemed to be something missing in her life. She yearned to live in a French speaking country. As someone who was a painfully shy child and still considered herself an introvert, she surprised many, including herself, by moving to the South of France. A…

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E177 Retire in Charleston, South Carolina 59:49

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If you are searching for a charming and historic southern city, AND, near the ocean, investigate Charleston, South Carolina. Keith Lucas, a realtor and YouTube influencer, moved from Florida to a suburb of Charleston and has become a huge advocate of both the city and its state. He is considered a valued expert on retiring in South Carolina and his…

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E176 Retire in Tarn-et-Garrone, France 45:59

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City and suburban residents imagine living in the countryside and some consider purchasing a home on a large parcel of land far from a metropolis. Would you be willing to make such a move to a foreign country? Brits Beth and Jack Haslam’s rural fantasy came to fruition when they purchased a 400 acre estate outside of Toulouse, France. Learn about t…

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E175 Retire in St Augustine, Florida 40:33

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Gigi Best Richardson and her husband Skip embarked on a quest to find the perfect location for relocating themselves and their African American bookstore/museum. Their criteria included a place with a rich African American history, abundant cultural institutions, and a blend of natural beauty along with a warm climate. Their search led them to St. …

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E174 Retire in a cohousing community in Barnet, North London, England 1:02:07

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Have you given thought to living alone later in life or joining a community of like-minded individuals? Some 50-plus individuals who are seeking this compromise are considering cohousing communities. Cohousing is defined by Wikipedia as “an intentional community of private homes clustered around shared space.” Jude Tisdall has found that a cohousin…

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E173 Retire in Vancouver, Washington 44:04

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When Jo-Anne Bowen looked for a home in the Pacific Northwest, her wish list included an affordable single-story home in a nice community within a short distance of an international airport, as she loves to travel. She landed in the beautiful small city of Vancouver, Washington and her home is only eight miles from Portland International Airport. J…

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E172 Retire in Salvador, Brazil 1:09:05

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Michael Andrade had visited every Spanish and Portuguese speaking country in the Americas searching for a retirement destination. The catch was his sole source of income was social security. He landed in Salvador, Brazil, a place he describes as “magical.” Michael’s rent is a mere $400 per month for a one bedroom apartment in an upscale neighborhoo…

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E171 Retire in Goodyear, Arizona & Rhododendron, Oregon 1:07:51

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Julie Diebolt Price and her husband Gordon spent much of their working years in Southern California, but longed for a change. They initially bought a cabin in Rhododendron, Oregon in the shadows of Mount Hood enjoying years of vacations there. Despite Julie’s firm stance against Arizona, where she had visited her parents for three decades, fate led…

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E170 Retire in Kos, Greece 1:07:15

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Brits Sallyann Phillips and her architect husband dreamed of designing and building a home on a Greek island. They started visiting the Greek island of Kos and later purchased land and began the process of planning the home. Just prior to the pouring of the cement foundation, Sallyann’s husband passed. She faced a monumental decision - stay in Engl…

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E169 Retire in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, Canada 54:37

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Beverley and Chris Wood moved from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada to Mexico, where they stayed for 9 years. After a series of unfortunate events, Beverley yearned for more stability in her life and the couple journeyed back to Vancouver, Island. This time, to the small harbor city of Nanaimo, located mid-island. It is important to note …

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E168 Retire in Omishima Island, Japan 1:25:14

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Are you courageous enough to move across the world to start a new life on rural land? Dani and Evan Benton relocated to Omishima Island, Japan and seem to be loving the challenge. The industrious couple purchased two akiyas (abandoned or vacant houses in rural japan) for a total of approximately $30,000. For income, they remodeled one of the homes …

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E167 Retire in Whitefish, Montana 47:06

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Have you watched the Yellowstone series and imagined roaming free on wide open land in Montana? Real estate agents Will and Angie Friedner moved to Whitefish, Montana where they enjoy living near Glacier National Park, lakes and a Rockwellesque downtown. The couple even have a YouTube channel, Living in Montana, and a book, Moving to Whitefish, Mon…

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E166 - 2023 Retire There Year in Review 40:43

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Celebrate the New Year with Gil & Gene! Tune in as we reflect on the remarkable growth and transformation of the Retire There podcast throughout 2023. We share behind-the-scenes happenings, key 2023 statistics, revisit standout episodes, and offer a sneak peek into the exciting plans for 2024. If you value the Retire There podcasts, consider suppor…

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E165 Retire in Alcala la Real, Spain 1:15:56

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Kevin Cavanaugh spent his junior year of college abroad at the University of Seville in Spain. He immersed himself in Spanish, becoming fluent in the language. This was the beginning of his love affair with the country, but little did he know that his time there would play a significant role in deciding where to retire. His language skills allowed …

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E164 Retire in Mooresville, North Carolina 1:00:50

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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 unbearable and the drive to relatives in the northeast was too long. When it came time to retire, Paul sought somewhere with a te…

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E163 Retire in Salem, Oregon 53:14

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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 head north to Salem, Oregon’s capital city located between Portland and Eugene. Salem has been called the most Oregon part of …

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E162 Decluttering: The Missing Manual with David Pogue 1:03:12

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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 five-time TED Talk speaker, host of 20 NOVA science specials on PBS, and creator/host of the CBS News/Simon & Schuster podcast U…

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E161 Retire in Pezenas, France 1:30:16

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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 retired and moved to his dream destination, Pezenas, in the South of France. The city dates back to the 16th Century and is known …

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E160 Retire Everywhere RVing 52:46

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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 views parked in National and State parks. Having explored over 50 out of the 62 U.S. National Parks and 49 States, solo RVing is…

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E159 Retire in Hendersonville, Tennessee 47:50

1y ago47:50

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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 located 18 miles from downtown Nashville. Tired of the high cost of Southern California living, realtor and ice cream store own…

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E158 Retire in Cozumel, Mexico 41:07

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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 covers her $350 cozy studio apartment and all living expenses. While high-end real estate options certainly exist in Cozumel, th…

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E157 Retire in Valfabbrica, Italy 1:10:58

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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 from Staten Island, New York to Valfabbrica, Italy, in the Umbria region, and they are having far less problems than Eva Gabor and E…

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E156 Retire in El Mirage, Arizona 51:03

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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, an active 55+ RV and golf resort in El Mirage, Arizona and near the Reds’ Spring training facility. Although the RV brought th…

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E155 Retire in Panama City, Panama 1:03:13

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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 woodland in Florida. However, their dreams were shattered when her husband suffered a stroke and one of her sons tragically los…

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E154 Retire in Fairhope, Alabama and Wiesbaden, Germany 58:04

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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 currently residing in Wiesbaden, Germany where Branden is engaged with the U.S. Government. While the couple is enjoying the …

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E153 Retire in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 1:18:15

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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 color and a middle class - not a place with solely rich and poor inhabitants. After a thorough search, the Boyds discovered P…

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E152 Retire in Iwakuni, Japan 1:08:10

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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 rural areas available for very low cost. The type and condition of these houses vary drastically depending on each property, but…

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E151 Re-airing of Episode 16, Retire in Paris, France 1:16:06

1y ago1:16:06

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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 for more! Mike Duffy was so drawn to Paris, he upped and sold (almost) everything and retired there! That move was over five years ago and Mike’s still find…

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E150 Retire in Nantucket, Massachusetts 1:10:31

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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 Creedon and his partner Jamie Howarth purchased a home there and they are far from trust-fund babies. Whether you can afford the …

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E149 Retire in Cancun, Mexico 43:44

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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 diving and horseback riding and historic cultural locations such as the Mayan Ruins in Chichen Itza and the Cancun Underwater …

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E148 Retire in Gilbert, Arizona 43:56

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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 stunning coastline for a much lower cost of living and far less traffic. Scott is now helping others leave California with his…

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E147 Retire in Uvita, Costa Rica 1:15:07

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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 obsession with the central American country. The only question remaining was whether they would live on the beach or in the jungl…

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