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Traveling has evolved significantly over the years. With airlines imposing fees for checked baggage, travelers have adapted by packing lighter to avoid extra charges. The art of packing light differs from person to person, but here are some tips we’ve found invaluable during our journeys across Asia and Europe. General thoughts Things we love Osprey…
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We have an upcoming two-week trip to Taiwan, including visits to the southern cities of Tainan and Chiayi, as well as Alishan National Forest. While we look forward to reconnecting with family upon our return, we also enjoy exploring different parts of the island together. Tourism in Taiwan has changed dramatically since our younger days,…
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While we have highlighted Arizona in a previous post as a fantastic retirement destination, Nevada offers its own unique advantages and shares many similarities. In this article, we explore the key differences and similarities between retiring in Nevada and Arizona. Nevada is an attractive option for retirement thanks to its absence of state income tax,…
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Living in California, we have built enduring friendships, treasured memories, and sustained stable careers over the years. But is it truly the best state for our retirement? This post explores Arizona as a potential option for downsizing or establishing residency. Although I previously mentioned here that we were not considering settling in the US, recent…
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Noting down rental companies we are interested in using in our future travels. While sites like Outdoorsy are great, there is no guarantee in quality of the rentals and there is a higher possibility of renting something that will be disappointing or inconsistent with the pictures presented. So a better route we have found is…
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One worthwhile, though potentially costly, option for slow travel is taking cruises—especially the longer ones. They offer a unique way to vary your experiences and reach a particular destination while savoring the journey itself. I refer to these as purposeful cruises. We are excited to embark on our first-ever cruise next year—destination: Iceland! While many…
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Driving around in an RV sounds appealing, but what happens when we retire and no longer want to drive or have explored all the places we wanted to see in North America? Having lived in the US for some time, we’ve been fortunate to have a permanent home to return to when our RV adventures…
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We had the opportunity to attend the final Adventure Van Expo of the year in San Juan Capistrano. The crisp fall weather set the perfect scene for a few enjoyable hours exploring adventure vans, meeting diverse vendors and builders, and gaining insight into what suits our needs. Being there, we were impressed with the creativity…
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We have traveled extensively by car, exploring diverse destinations—from a cross-country journey spanning California to Florida and back, to adventures through Calgary and the scenic Jasper Highway. We’ve driven from Madrid to the countryside, visiting Toledo and Segovia, toured Portugal from Porto to Lisbon, and traveled from California to British Columbia via Oregon and Washington,…
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Speaking to our most favorite thing in the world – well, besides our dog Bawan(肉圓). TRAVEL! While we try to take a few trips internationally, and sprinkle in a few destinations in the US every year, we look forward to doing this full time. With slow travel, you don’t have to worry about weather or…