Is living in an RV full-time a good way to save money and reduce your cost of living? It CAN be, especially if you figure out how to minimize one of the biggest line items in your budget: the cost of your campsites. An easy way to do this is …
“Do people actually live in Rome?” My 16-yr old niece asked me that question as we exited our hotel and joined the throngs of tourists trekking to the Colosseum. It was my niece’s first time in Europe, and we kicked off the trip by seeing as many of Rome’s epic …
As you enter your military retirement window, 12 to 24 months out from your retirement date, you have many important decisions to make. You ask yourself whether you should jump straight into a second career, as most military retirees do, or take a well-deserved break. You think about where you …
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 …
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 …
Diana and Darrell Reamer have two teenagers, yet the family travels 20 – 30% of the time. How do they do it? The kids attend a free online public school in Texas and can do their schoolwork from anywhere that WiFi is available! The rest of their learning comes from …
One of the best places to visit in Europe is a unique blend of old world charm and modern convenience. It’s also extremely affordable. What country is that? It’s Portugal! Despite its small size, this diverse country has a little bit of everything. Whether you have a week or 3 …
Scott and Angie Drake have just embarked on the adventure of a lifetime. Immediately following Scott’s retirement from the Air Force after 28 years of service, last month they set out to spend 6 months traveling in South America. While they plan to settle back in the U.S. next year, …