If you’re a veteran with a service-connected disability, you’re eligible to use fantastic DoD benefits that make travel more convenient and affordable. You also have access to incredible military lodging and recreation facilities that aren’t available to civilians. In the past, these benefits and privileges were limited to veterans who …
To jump straight to our recommended best practices for successfully obtaining a Non-Lucrative Visa click here. This article was originally written in Fall 2020 and reflects procedures and restrictions that were in place at that time. Like many of you in the U.S., we’ve been hunkered down for the past …
If you’ve ever dreamed of moving abroad after retirement, Veronica Ondrejech has advice for you: do it now, and don’t wait for the perfect moment. Tomorrow is not promised. Veronica and her husband, Ray, an Air Force retiree, shared a dream of living in Europe. Barely 50 years old, in …
The Powers family has been living on their sailboat for more than 10 years. Needless to say, they’ve had a lot of “togetherness” living in such a small space. But, until last year, their boat was simply their home. They had a regular life like any other family, with work …
Could you downsize from your current home to a living space less than 500 square feet? How about trading the yard for a spot in a marina? That’s what the Powers family did when they bought a liveaboard sailboat back in 2009. With two children under the age of 4, …
One of the many great military benefits that makes travel easier and more affordable is access to worldwide health care coverage. In this guest post, John Letaw, USN (retired) explains how to use your TRICARE benefits overseas and why you might not need other travel insurance. Among the community of …
Eager to travel, but want to avoid crowds? Many of the top vacation destinations are overrun with visitors, and we are all looking for hidden gems. That’s why I went in search of the best unknown places to visit in the U.S.A. I solicited many of the top travel bloggers …
If you’re planning a trip to Japan, you’re planning an epic adventure. Even if you’ve already been to this incredible country, each time you visit, you will discover something new, different, and exciting! Chances are, you’re investing a lot of time and money on your travel to Japan. Ensure that …