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Retire There with Gil & GeneRetire in Racine, Wisconsin - EP 211When we—Gil & Gene—are curious about where people are choosing to retire, we often turn to the “Where To Retire” Facebook Group for inspiration. That’s where we became intrigued by Marilyn Kaslofski, the group’s Administrator, who chose Racine, Wisconsin as her retirement destination. We were eager to find out why, so we invited her to share her story on our show!
Marilyn’s husband had always dreamed of living by the water, and at first, Florida seemed like a natural choice—until Marilyn, who strongly dislikes hot weather, ruled it out. Determined to find a place they wou...2025-05-2548 min
Retire There with Gil & GeneRetire in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii & Prescott, Arizona - EP 203Carol Fahy had always dreamed of living in the tropics, and after talking to expats, she decided to stay in the U.S. She and her husband, Gene, moved to Oahu, Hawaii, but Gene, a car enthusiast, missed long drives. To satisfy this, they bought a second home in Prescott, Arizona, which is a unique rammed earth home. You can learn more about their experience of splitting time between Hawaii and Arizona in Episode 203 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.
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Retire There with Gil & Gene2024 Year in Review - EP 200Celebrate the New Year with Gil & Gene! Tune in as we reflect on the remarkable growth and transformation of the Retire There Podcast throughout 2024. We share behind-the-scenes happenings, revisit standout episodes, and offer a sneak peek into the exciting plans for 2025. If you value the Retire There podcasts, consider supporting Gil & Gene by making a $5 donation at https://buymeacoffee.com/retiretherepod. Each contribution goes towards production expenses.
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Retire There with Gil & GeneE166 - 2023 Retire There Year in ReviewCelebrate 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 supporting Gil & Gene by making a $5 donation at at buymeacoffee.com/retiretherepod. Each contribution helps cover the production expenses of the show. Support the Show.
2023-12-3040 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE156 Retire in El Mirage, ArizonaAfter 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 them to many communities, El Mirage felt most like home. So in 2019, they purchased a manufactured home there and became snowbirds. As an extra added bonus, this episode includes a discussion between Ant...2023-10-1451 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE133 Retire in Caldas da Rainha, PortugalYou wish to live in Portugal, but not in a big city or a small country town. And you’d love to be near the coast though any beach area is going to be dramatically costlier. Have you heard of Caldas da Rainha? A small historic city in Portugal’s Silver Coast region with a 20 minute drive to the water. Diane Jacobsen moved there from Seattle, Washington. Caldas da Rainha is no longer a secret, as many Americans now call it home. Learn more about this lovely city on Episode 133 of Retire There with Gil & Gene2023-04-2959 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE131 Retire in Lucca, ItalyHave you ever dreamed of residing within the walls of a walled city? If so, Lucca, Italy, might be the perfect destination for you. With its lively cafes and medieval architecture, living within the historic wall seems glorious. Ilene and Gary Modica moved from Arizona to Lucca and consider this Tuscan city their true home. To learn more about the alluring “cafe culture” of this amazing city, tune in to Episode 131 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Check out Ilene and Gary’s award winning blog, Our Italian Journe...2023-04-151h 05Retire There with Gil & GeneE129 Retire in Roatan, HondurasTed and Kathy Bergman, comedy writers in their 70s, felt they were being forced out of Northern California by the ever growing high cost of living. They researched beautiful, yet inexpensive, places to live and decided on Roatan, an island in Honduras 40 miles off the mainland. So enamored by the Island, the couple moved there without ever visiting it. They love it so much they have remained for five years. Fondness for the locals and expats on the island supersedes their disdain for the bugs and bad roads. Find out more about retiring to Roatan on Episode 129 of 2023-04-011h 10Retire There with Gil & GeneE128 Retire in Seville Province, SpainJean Roberts yearned for a home in Spain, but her husband, Adrian, was not so keen on the idea. He was content living full-time in their home in England. Finally, he agreed, contingent upon the property being 30,000 euros or less believing Jean would never be able to meet the challenge. Adrian underestimated Jean’s desire to live, at least part-time, in Spain as she purchased a fixer-upper townhouse in a countryside town in Seville Province. Find out more about the couple's Spanish adventures on Episode 128 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. J...2023-03-2558 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE127 Retire in Asheville, NCGuy and Melissa Hoagland desired to retire to an environmentally sustainable place with a temperate climate, a college/university, and to be in a city, but not a big city. The couple landed in Asheville, NC, a place with all of the above and more. They rented for a year to ensure it was a fit. Thereafter, they zeroed-in on exactly the part of town they loved and purchased a home there. Check out what else drew Guy and Melissa to Asheville on episode 127 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Support th...2023-03-1856 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE126 Retire in Carovigno, Puglia, ItalyAccording to recent statistics, Italy has one of the highest income tax rates in Europe, with the top bracket taxed at 43%. However, for those who are deterred by the high tax rates, there is an option to consider. Italy has implemented a 7% tax regime for select towns in Southern Italy, specifically municipalities with populations under 20,000 in regions such as Sicily, Calabria, Sardinia, Campania, Basilicata, Abruzzo, Molise, and Puglia.In particular, Carovigno, in Puglia, has been highlighted by Mary and Tom Hanson for its affordability and welcoming community, in Episode 126 of Retire There with Gil...2023-03-111h 01Retire There with Gil & GeneE125 Retire in Boca Raton, FloridaFor many, Boca Raton, Florida is a dream retirement destination with its beaches, warm weather, a classic downtown featuring great shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Solo retiree Mary Ellen Morgan relocated there and is loving it. Although the real estate is somewhat pricey, Many Ellen saves money in a variety of other ways including having dinner during restaurant “happy hours.” Join us as we talk to Mary Ellen about this quintessential Florida beachside town on Episode 125 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Support the Show.
2023-03-0435 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE124 Retire in Bocas del Toro, PanamaBocas del Toro is a province in northeast Panama comprising an archipelago of 9 islands. If you dream of living on an affordable Caribbean island and love boating, this may be the place for you. Doug Marcy and Anne-Michelle Wand were both immediately enamored with the islands and settled there. Traveling everywhere by boat and working to restore the coral in the ocean has given them an idyllic island life. Check out what it is like to live in Bocas Del Toro, on Episode 124 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Doug Marcy is...2023-02-2552 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE123 Retire in Puerto Vallarta, MexicoThe population of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico rose from 12,000 in 1964 to 300,000 today. That should be no surprise, given the Mexican beach resort city consists of great weather, warm people, reputed excellent healthcare and mountains which offer stunning ocean views. Robert Nelson fell in love with Puerto Vallarta when he began visiting in the 1970s. Living there has been a dream come true for him. Find out more about Robert’s love for Puerto Vallarta, on Episode 123 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Robert Nelson’s two books on Puerto Vallarta are 2023-02-1855 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE122 Retire in Playa Flamingo, Costa RicaChuck and Mary Casselman left San Diego, California to retire in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. You may be asking yourself why anyone would leave the beautiful beaches and near perfect weather of San Diego. The Casselmans had enough of California’s ever increasing taxes, high cost of living and horrible traffic. In Costa Rica, they love their beautiful modern home with a pool and the warm people of Costa Rica. Find out more about what brought the couple to Costa Rica, on Episode 122 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Chuck an...2023-02-111h 05Retire There with Gil & GeneE121 Retire in San Diego, CaliforniaWhat comes to mind when you think of San Diego, California: the zoo, the beach or the weather? For Susan Lewallen it was unquestionably the weather. After working as physicians for over two decades in Africa, Susan and her husband Paul Courtright decided to move back to the States for retirement. Their wish was for perfect weather - not too hot and not too cold. San Diego won out. Find out more about retiring in San Diego, the climate capital of the United States, on Episode 121 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.2023-02-0438 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE120 Retire in BarbadosImagine being a highly specialized physician on the top of your game in your 40s. You are well respected by your patients but feel overworked and burnt out, can you retire? The answer probably depends on your financial situation. Regina Arvon was a Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetics physician in the San Francisco Bay area when she gave it all up to retire at the age of 47. How was she able to do it? Regina pursued a life of financial independence before discovering the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. After retiring, Regina relocated to Barbados where she loves...2023-01-281h 15Retire There with Gil & GeneE119 Retire in an RV and in Eugene, OregonGerri Almand believed she was happily retired, while living in Tampa, Florida and tending to her flower garden until her husband, Michael Hamlin, persuaded her to take some short vacations in an RV. She went from being a reluctant RV wife to selling their Tampa home and completely embracing the full-time RV life. The couple loved this new lifestyle until health concerns convinced them to find a home that wasn't on wheels. After considering some of the many towns they had visited, they concluded that Eugene, Oregon was the place for them. Gerri believes Eugene is the friendliest...2023-01-211h 11Retire There with Gil & GeneE118 Retire in Castelo Branco, PortugalWhere would you retire if you loved Spain and purchased a home there but the Spanish visa requirements made it too difficult to gain permanent residency in the country? This was Bruce Joffe and Russ Warren’s experience so they relocated to the small inland city of Castela Banco, Portugal. Castela Branco is quaint, affordable, and located not far from their other home in Spain. Bruce and Russ are homebodies who highly recommend inland Portugal. Find out more about their journey, on Episode 118 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Bruce Joffe is the Publisher an...2023-01-141h 01Retire There with Gil & GeneE117 - Interview with Ryan Frederick, an expert on the role of place in agingHow much thought have you invested in thinking about where you will live during your retirement years? Ryan Frederick, an expert in the field of aging with a particular focus on the role of place, believes that where you live can have a major impact on many aspects of your life. Find out more, as we interview Ryan Frederick, author of Right Place, Right Time, on Episode 117 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Ryan Frederick’s book is Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Hom...2023-01-071h 07Retire There with Gil & GeneE116 2022 Retire There Year in ReviewHappy 2023! In Episode 116, Gil & Gene discuss how the Retire There podcast continued to grow and evolve in 2022. In the episode, we discuss what goes on behind the scenes of Retire There, 2022 statistics, the press we received, highlights of episodes from 2022, and what is upcoming in 2023. If you enjoy the Retire There podcasts, please make a donation at buymeacoffee.com/retiretherepod. Each cup of coffee costs $5 and goes towards bringing you more Retire There podcasts in the future.An article about us was published in T...2023-01-0119 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE115 Retire in Montreux, SwitzerlandWould you like to live in a small European city with a surprisingly mild climate and views of a beautiful lake and stunning mountains? Many people who could afford to live anywhere, including Freddie Mercury, adopted Montreux, Switzerland as their home. Lynn Denton went to Montreux for a job, but ended up loving it and staying after retirement. Find out what keeps Lynn in Montreux on Episode 115 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.From Lynn’s airbnb Montreux Music BNB you can see views of the Lac Leman and the Alp...2022-12-1755 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE114 Retire in McMinnville, OregonJoy and Brent Fletcher were living in Berkeley, California but dreamed of retiring in wine country. Of course, they thought about the nearby Sonoma wine region, but it is prohibitively expensive. Then, they stumbled upon the town of McMinnville in Oregon’s wine region and fell in love with the area. They purchased a home in McMinnville and are enjoying the beautiful wineries, charming downtown, low congestion, and slow pace. Find out more about life in Oregon wine country on Episode 114 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Joy Fletcher’s busi...2022-12-1053 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE112 Retire in Rockaway, Queens, New YorkIs it attainable to live on a beach in New York City without going broke? Sharon Lew has proven so. Sharon grew up near the water on Long Island, but spent most of her adult life in Manhattan while having a beach house in Fire Island, New York. In an attempt to be on the ocean, near Manhattan, and without debt, she sold her Fire Island home and purchased a fixer-upper apartment in Rockaway, Queens. She loves hearing the sound of the surf and the security of having low monthly costs. Find out more about Sharon’s route to...2022-11-261h 13Retire There with Gil & GeneE111 Retire in Huatulco, MexicoDo you long for an inexpensive oceanfront city? There aren’t many left in the States, so check out Huatulco, Mexico. The town is quaint, friendly, affordable, clean and a naturally beautiful place on the Pacific Ocean in southern Mexico. Cindy and Fred Ouellette settled in Huatulco four years ago. They love it, think it’s “almost heaven,” and say they live a great life on Social Security alone. Check out why the couple loves the lesser-known city of Huatulco on Episode 111 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Cindy Charles Ouellett...2022-11-1959 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE110 Retire in Mohegan Lake, Northern Westchester County, NYWould you enjoy a small getaway house, near New York City, for under $150,000? Check out some of the former bungalow colonies north of the city. Marcy Kahn, and her wife Diane Churchill, found such a place in the northern Westchester County town of Mohegan Lake, just 50 miles north of their Manhattan residence. Their community, the Mohegan Woodlands Cooperative, includes a swimming pool, rights to the private lake, tennis courts, and, soon, pickleball courts! Find out more about living in a bungalow colony on episode 110 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Support t...2022-11-1237 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE109 Retire in David, PanamaDo you wish to live in Panama, but find the housing prices of Panama City, Boquete or Coronado too costly? Try David, a fairly large city, with a small town feel due to its low population density and lack of skyline. Joyce Barr retired to Panama and has lived in several Panamanian cities, but recently moved to David for its low rental costs. Learn more about Joyce’s love of Panama’s people and places on Episode 109 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Learn about Joyce Barr’s company, BLAST...2022-11-0556 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE108 Retire in La Paz, MexicoDo you fantasize of having a home right on the beach? Oh, you don’t have millions to plop down on a seaside place in the States? Perhaps you should explore Mexican beach towns. Brighton and Kat West started living their dream after they purchased a beachfront home near La Paz, Mexico. For under $200,000!! Find out more about the couple’s Mexican oceanfront retreat on Episode 108 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.West’s popular Youtube channel Almost Retired in Mexico and his site AlmostR...2022-10-291h 04Retire There with Gil & GeneE107 Retire in Singapore & Jersey City, New Jersey!Is it possible to live in two of the most expensive areas of the world? Yes, but it helps to be organized and frugal. Regina Ang and Sue Davies, high level stressed out executives blissfully retired in Clementi, Singapore and Jersey City, New Jersey. In Singapore, housing is pricey but expenses may be saved by food shopping at wet markets and dining at hawker centers. In the New York City area, the couple cut costs by crossing the Hudson River to move from Manhattan to Jersey City. Learn more about their bicontinental retirement on Episode 107 of ...2022-10-221h 23Retire There with Gil & GeneE106 Retire in Chandler, ArizonaDave Hughes and Jeff McKeehan had independently moved to Arizona to escape freezing winters. Jeff contends that “snow is for snow globes.” When they got together, they searched for a place that would support their love of playing music and gardening. They chose Chandler, Arizona for its proximity to Phoenix enabling them to enjoy all of its culture but far enough to avail themselves of less pricey real estate. Find out more on Episode 106 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Read Dave’s book on The Quest for Retire...2022-10-1550 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE105 Retire in Boquete, PanamaDream of living somewhere surrounded by beautiful scenery with temps that are never too high or too low? If so, seek out that perfect elevation in the stunning mountain town of Boquete, Panama where neither air conditioning nor heat is required. Correct, you can have a comfortable year-round climate and it’s AFFORDABLE! It is no wonder the place is full of expats. Hear what brought Jackie Lange to Boquete and what kept her there, on Episode 105 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Jackie Lange’s company Panama Relo...2022-10-081h 05Retire There with Gil & GeneE104 Retire in St. Tammany Parish, LouisianaYou unquestionably love the music, food and spirit of New Orleans, but prefer a rural area … oh, what to do? Musician Ben Redwine and his artist wife, Leslie Redwine, believe they found the perfect compromise. The couple moved to Covington, Louisiana in Tammany Parish - which offers a quaint country location and is only 40 miles from downtown New Orleans! Find out more about the laidback lifestyle of Louisiana in St. Tammany Parish on Episode 104 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. For Ben Redwine’s performances 2022-10-0138 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE103 Retire in Koh Lanta, ThailandAs a child growing up in Canada, Perley-Ann Friedman dreamed about living on a tropical island. Throughout her life, she traveled extensively around the world, but on her first trip to the southern Thailand island of Koh Lanta, she knew she had found her magical island. Listen to how Perley-Ann transformed from tourist to local expat on Episode 103 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Perley-Ann Freidman’s book on retiring to Koh Lanta is Retired Way Out There: My Evolving Life in Koh Lanta, Thailand. Her book on fundraising is Volunteer Fundraising Simplified: How to Raise Money for...2022-09-241h 10Retire There with Gil & GeneE102 Retire in Cottonwood, ArizonaWhen does “forever” last only a few years? When your “forever home” in your dream destination, among the red rocks in the Arizona sun, turns out to be a nightmare. After long careers on the East coast, Bob and Irene Peake retired to the picturesque town of Sedona, Arizona. The couple loved it there, but a change in the real estate laws and Bob’s new fascination with horseback riding (he learned how to ride at age 71) had them looking for a home with more land. After 5 years in Sedona, they sought a home which could be converted into a wor...2022-09-1753 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE101 Retire in Barcelona, SpainHugh Donagher and Brian Rountree were living in San Antonio, Texas and wanted to settle down in Spain but not quite ready for retirement. Brian had little trouble securing a tech job in Barcelona. Obtaining a work visa is another story. They discovered that since Hugh achieved Irish citizenship through descent, the married couple could live and work anywhere in the EU without difficulty. The couple have fallen in love with Barcelona and could see themselves retiring there. Find out more on Episode 101 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Support the Show.
2022-09-111h 27Retire There with Gil & GeneE100 Retire in Kailua-Kona, HawaiiWhere should you retire if you wish for a place with water warm enough to enable you to swim in the ocean year round? Oh, and you don’t want to leave the United States. Don and Linda Hurzeler discovered their ocean paradise in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Too expensive, you say? Don scoffs at that notion, maintaining that living in Hawaii is doable if you are flexible with some of your must-haves. Learn more about living in Kailua-Kona on The Big Island, on Episode 100 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Donald J. Hurzeler’s books include:Sudd...2022-09-031h 02Retire There with Gil & GeneE99 Retire in Isla Mujeres, MexicoDreamt of living on a little Caribbean island? Has the fear of being distant from city conveniences prevented you from realizing your fantasy? Isla Mujeres in Mexico may be the answer. The island is a short commute from the stores, restaurants and services of Cancun. Dawn Fleming and Tom Clifford moved to Isla Mujeres and claim it’s an 18 minute ferry ride and a world away from Cancun. While around 25,000 tourists set foot on the island each day, solitude is found. Learn more about Isla Mujeres on Episode 99 of Retire There with Gil & Gene....2022-08-271h 07Retire There with Gil & GeneE98 Retire in The Villages, FloridaDo you really know The Villages, the world’s largest retirement community in central Florida? There have been numerous depictions of The Villages by those who don’t live there. Jack and Pam O’Brien moved from Pittsburgh and say The Villages is the perfect place for them to work on their writing, volunteer, enjoy fun ways to exercise, and spend time with their new friends. Hear our guests share what it’s actually like to be residents in The Villages, on Episode 98 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.In December...2022-08-201h 04Retire There with Gil & GeneE97 Retire in Aljezur, Portugal, in the Algarve RegionRetire early and dedicate more time to your passion? Is the fear of not having enough retirement savings holding you back? That was the case for Alyson and Dave Sheldrake of Devon, England. The couple crunched the numbers and determined doing it in England would be difficult, but they pulled it off in the Algarve region of Portugal, a place they loved. They retired and moved to the Algarve in 2011. Alyson is flourishing as a painter and writer and Dave is a prosperous photographer. Find out how these two artists are thriving in Aljezur, Portugal, on Episode 97 of 2022-08-131h 31Retire There with Gil & GeneE96 Retire in Lincoln, KansasWhat would it take for you to retire in a small rural town? How about free land? Lincoln, Kansas is giving away free build-ready plots of land in an effort to get people there. Bradley Roberts relocated to Lincoln from - WAIT FOR IT - San Francisco! While Roberts didn’t take advantage of the deal, he purchased a converted barn home for $22,000!! What else drew Bradley to Lincoln, Kansas? Listen to Episode 96 of Retire There with Gil & Gene to find out!See what Bradley’s up to on instagram: 2022-08-0646 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE95 Retire in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (and Ubid, Bali, Indonesia)Do you dream of living like the Jeffersons, ‘in a deluxe apartment in the sky?’ Most of us would be unable to afford such a place in New York, London or Singapore. For city loving retirees who desire residing in a large and luxurious apartment, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia may be the answer. Former Pittsburgh residents Jessica Coup and Scott Bergstein now call home a magnificent four bedroom, 5 bath apartment with maid’s quarters, in Kuala Lumpur - all for under $1,200/month. Listen to their adventures on Episode 95 of Retire There with Gil & Gene2022-07-301h 00Retire There with Gil & GeneE94 Retire in Knoxville, TennesseeJim and Rita Santos retired to Ecuador and loved it but missed their 9 grandchildren back in the U.S. When searching for a home in the States, they wanted a mild winter climate, great healthcare, a good airport and scenic hiking trails. Knoxville, Tennessee checked all the boxes. Learn more about Knoxville, The Marble City, on Episode 94 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.For Jim’s life as an author, traveler and voice over artist, visit his website. Jim Santos’ books include:Livi...2022-07-2347 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE93 Retire in Porto, PortugalLinda Correll had traveled around the world, but when it came to selecting a place to retire she narrowed it down to two countries: Spain and Portugal. Its more liberal visa and resident requirements gave Portugal the edge. Of the many wonderful cities available, Linda chose Porto for its cool weather and myriad of activities. Check out the more-popular-than-ever city of Porto, Portugal on Episode 93 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.For more of Linda’s story, read She Left The Country She Knew and Created Unfamiliar Lifestyles in...2022-07-1649 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE91 Retire in Umbria, ItalyWhat would you do if your other half dreams of living in Europe but the thought hadn’t even occurred to you? This happened to Nancy Hampton! Instead of dismissing the idea, she broadened her mind and ended up loving life in Europe. First in Germany, where her husband Luther found a job, and thereafter in Italy where the couple retired. They stumbled upon the 16,000 resident city of Umbertide in Umbria. Umbria was chosen for its beauty, reasonable cost of living and great location close to transportation hubs. Find out more about living in the charming region of Um...2022-07-021h 13Retire There with Gil & GeneE90 Retire in Ocala, FloridaSome retirees long for the luxurious amenities and numerous clubs of a 55+ active adult community, but also want both the culture of cities and the natural beauty of rural areas. Marsha and James Cuddington seem to have found it all at On Top of the World in Ocala, Florida. Marsha especially loves its fully-equipped wood shop. Outside the community are great parks, hiking/biking trails and hundreds of thoroughbred horse farms. Ocala is also home to a museum of art, a theater, a ballet company and its own symphony orchestra. Find out more about...2022-06-2555 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE89 Retire in Madeira, PortugalEver fantasize about living on an Island in the middle of an ocean? At some point you probably talked yourself out of it, believing that it would be too isolated, too expensive and too hot. According to Bill Strickland and Sam Palmer, the Portuguese island of Madeira, off the African coast, is none of those. Bill and Sam retired to the city of Funchal on Madeira in 2021 without ever having stepped foot on the island. The couple described Funchal as having the feel of an old European city, even though it is on an island and surrounded by...2022-06-171h 20Retire There with Gil & GeneE88 Retire in Santa Barbara, CaliforniaBob Wheeler and Kurt Kleespies lived and worked in San Francisco for years. When they retired, they desired a warmer climate and great outdoor activities without compromising excellent medical care and longtime social connections. Naturally, they were drawn to the quintessential Southern California city of Santa Barbara. They purchased a home and are loving everything about their new city. Find out more about living in Santa Barbara, California, on Episode 88 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Support the Show.
2022-06-1149 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE87 Retire in Marche, ItalyWhen Mark L. Hinshaw and Savina "Sunny" Bertollini were seeking a vacation in Italy, they desired the beauty of Tuscany but without all the tourists and high costs. They stumbled upon the small ancient hilltown of Santa Vittoria in Matenano in the le Marche region and purchased a beautiful home with stunning views at a very, very affordable price tag. In the few years they have lived there, the couple has fallen in love with Santa Vittoria and the town has equally embraced them. Learn more about the hidden gem known as the Le Marche region of Italy...2022-06-041h 29Retire There with Gil & GeneE85 Retire in Hong Kong, ChinaHave you always assumed Hong Kong would be prohibitively expensive to live in? When Brits Ben Zabulis and Hilary Garland spent nine hectic years living and working in Hong Kong, they didn’t consider retiring there. The worklife in the city grew tiresome and the couple returned to England. Unbeknownst to them, that move would mark the beginning of their retirement while still in their 40s. Eventually, they returned to Hong Kong and found ways to make living there pleasantly affordable. Find out more about the surprising retirement destination of Hong Kong, on episode 85 of Retire The...2022-05-211h 11Retire There with Gil & GeneE84 Retire in Austin, Texas in a Tiny HomeHave you ever seriously considered getting rid of almost all of your stuff and moving to a tiny home. Brandy Beverly had been intrigued with tiny homes for over 30 years, ever since she met a client who made flat-packed living quarters for oil field ‘man camps.’ When Beverly unexpectedly retired in 2020, she sold her 1,700 square foot home in Houston, the land of McMansions, and purchased a home in the Village Farm Tiny Home Community in Austin, Texas. Learn more about Beverly’s route to a minimalist home lifestyle, on Episode 84 of Retire There with Gil & Gene...2022-05-1452 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE83 Retire in Salgueiro da Lomba, PortugalBill Mauro and Marcus Laurence retired early while living in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. They soon realized that the high cost of health insurance would make it difficult to maintain their lifestyle in America. A vacation to Spain convinced them that retiring there was the answer! However, due to Spain’s residency rules they surprisingly learned that health insurance would be costly there as well. They researched and found they could move to Portugal and immediately use that country’s government healthcare. So, before ever visiting Portugal, they decided it was the place where they would retire. They...2022-05-071h 41Retire There with Gil & GeneE82 Retire in Woodburn, OregonLorrie Cox moved to Woodburn, Oregon because her husband found a house in a 55+ community and promised to renovate it to her liking. Her husband made the home beautiful. Sadly, he passed. Lorrie stayed on in Woodburn, as she loved the warmth and generosity of her community, beauty of the region, and many things to do. Lorrie became a real estate broker and she stands out when showing properties to house hunters in her 4-person, heated, purple and yellow golf cart. Find out more about Woodburn, Oregon, on Episode 82 of Retire There with Gil & Gene2022-04-3049 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE81 Retire in Florence, ItalySally Carrocino started traveling later in life, but she made up for it. She traveled extensively in Europe and even married in Italy. When her husband passed away, she was devastated but it did not stop her from pursuing her retirement dreams. California’s high cost of living motivated her to look at other states, but none seemed to meet most of her needs. Then she had an epiphany. While she couldn’t figure out where to move in the U.S., she knew precisely the neighborhood in Florence, Italy. Shortly thereafter Sally rid most of her material posse...2022-04-231h 07Retire There with Gil & GeneE80 Retire Early EverywhereYou are fortunate to be part of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement and retire in your 40’s, but the American health insurance available is either inadequate or prohibitively expensive. What do you do? Tim and Amy Rutherford decided to sell their home and the vast majority of their belongings to live as global nomads in the U.S. and around the world. They accomplish this by travel-hacking and spending part of their time living rent-free as house-sitters and part-time renting on a short term basis. Find out more about this resourceful and enterprising couple on Episode 80 of...2022-04-161h 06Retire There with Gil & GeneE79 Retire in Galicia, SpainCraig and Melanie Briggs were what some may describe as early adopters of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement years before they knew what it was. Twenty years ago, while they were both around 40, the couple gave up their jobs and moved from the industrial town of Huddersfield, England to the beautiful rural countryside of the Northwest corner of Spain, known as Galicia. Craig and Melanie love the slow pace, luscious green landscape, warm people and scrumptious wines of Galicia. Find out more about life in Galicia, Spain, on Episode 79 of Retire There with Gil...2022-04-091h 30Retire There with Gil & GeneE78 Retire in Mesa, Arizona and Timeshare in MexicoYou love to travel, but you also love spending time with your children and grandchildren who are spread out mostly in the Western United States. How do you split your time? Carol and Bill Colborn decided to spend 6 months per year in a permanent home, 3 in a timeshare in Mexico and 3 visiting family. Due to its location, weather and cost of living, the well-educated, well-traveled and well-budgeted organized couple decided to purchase a modest home with great amenities in Mesa, Arizona. Find out more about the retirement adventures of the Colborns, on Episode 78 of Retire There...2022-04-0258 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE77 Retire in Chiang Mai, ThailandWe all expect to be respected at every age, especially when we retire, perhaps even revered. We also wish to spend less, but not compromise on healthcare, culture, traveling, our accommodations and safety. If you’re a single woman/man/person, safety may be on or near the top of your checklist. Deborah Tobin, teacher and travel journalist, found all of the above and more. She even bought a condo, gutted and renovated it, all for under $70,000 USD! Oh, and that pool … and over 100 temples …yummy street food, Parisian coffee and dessert, and dinner for le...2022-03-261h 05Retire There with Gil & GeneE76 Retire in Steilacoom, WashingtonPeggy Cleveland grew up a military brat, served in the Army for 12 years, and was a military spouse until her husband retired from the service. It’s no surprise, Peggy has literally been around the world and has moved 33 times. Being exposed to so many locations, where would such a person choose to retire? Not long after she and her husband Richard saw the place, they knew the quaint town of Steilacoom, Washington was for them. Find out more about this gem of a town in the Tacoma, Washington area of the Pacific Northwest, on Episode 76 of ...2022-03-1946 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE75 Retire in Ajijic, Lake Chapala, MexicoKaren Blue (Blue) worked a stressful job and lived in a very expensive city. At 52, she was ready to retire, but her accountant advised that she’d be unable to do so if she wished to stay in California's Silicon Valley. Blue then has a premonition about living in an enclave. A few days later she read an article about expats living in an “enclave,” known as the Lake Chapala area of Mexico. She visited the town of Ajijic on the Lake. The rest is history. It has been 26 years since Blue sold her California home and moved to Aji...2022-03-1252 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE74 Retire in New Castle, DelawareYou live in a pricey northeast city which you find is becoming more expensive to live in, what should you do? Barbara Winard and Martin Kozlowski felt that way about Jersey City, New Jersey but they had to figure out where to go. They landed in New Castle, Delaware which checked off many boxes on their list of wants but also gave them, what Martin described as, a tingle. New Castle, a place which made HGTV’s list of 2021 Most Charming Towns in America, has lower real estate taxes and less expensive housing than Jersey City. Learn more ab...2022-03-0558 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE73 Retire in Lisbon, PortugalYou desire to retire in France, but it’s prohibitively expensive, where do you go? Rosemary Bointon and Ian Cole opted for the cosmopolitan, cultural, yet charming, city of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. It is the largest city in Portugal and one of the oldest cities in the world. It is home to majestic cathedrals, colorful city landscapes, mild climate and friendly neighborhoods. Rosemary and Ian purchased a home on the outskirts of Lisbon, where it is less pricey and less congested than the city center. Find out more about living in Lisbon, on Episode 73 of ...2022-02-261h 19Retire There with Gil & GeneE72 Retiring in Pearce, ArizonaWould you retire to a rural mining ghost town? Pearce, Arizona doesn’t have a supermarket or a movie theater, but it has musicians Donna and Gary Brown for entertainment. The couple grew up in Chicago; formed a band when they were young; got married and had long non-musical careers while living in Colorado; had their band rediscovered, put out an album, and toured while they were in their sixties; retired and traveled the country in an RV; and finally settled down by purchasing a home in Pearce, Arizona. Find out more about the Brown’s mind-blowing journey to a...2022-02-1951 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE 71 Retiring in Krakow, PolandWhen Americans think about places to retire, few would consider Krakow, Poland. They might visit there for historic reasons, but not as a place to live full-time. Grace Nagiecka and Greg Spring would beg to differ! They fell in love with the place and moved to Krakow to retire. What is not to love about Krakow? It is a big, fun and cheerful city with a small city vibe, contains history around every corner, is full of greenery with great places to walk, an easy place to make friends, somewhere you will become cultured without knowing it, and...2022-02-121h 17Retire There with Gil & GeneE70 Retiring in Vero Beach, FloridaYou retire with limited income and savings and don’t wish to live overseas, what do you do? Consider “senior housing?” Joan and Steven Reid moved from a small apartment in the affluent community of Pearl River, New York, to a senior housing complex in Vero Beach, Florida. In this community, the Reids pay under $900 a month for a very nice 2 bedroom apartment with a pool in the complex. The catch - to qualify for their unit - is that they have to be 62 years or older, have limited assets but enough in income or assets to afford the re...2022-02-0542 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE69 Retiring in Alicante, SpainSometimes, retirees don't spend long in what they believed would be their “forever home.” After retirement, Al Salas and Carlos Torres moved to, what was, their vacation home in the small seaside town of Lewes, Delaware. They soon realized the place they loved going to on weekends was not where they wanted to settle. Additionally, as young retirees, the couple had to pay for their own health insurance, a hefty price in the United States. Al and Carlos soon discovered that Alicante, Spain, a small city on the Mediterranean Sea, would be their true “foreve...2022-01-291h 34Retire There with Gil & GeneE68 Retiring in a Manufactured Home in FloridaWhat images come to mind when you hear the terms trailer park or mobile home park? You may think of run-down communities with stray dogs and men walking sporting wife-beater tops. That stereotype is what led to the birth of the name “manufactured” homes and their communities. Many manufactured home communities in Florida have beautiful dwellings with fabulous amenities such as pools, gyms and pickle ball courts. Design a mid-century style manufactured home in your dream venue and you’ll be set. Find out more about manufactured homes in Florida with expert Russell Watson, on Epi...2022-01-221h 01Retire There with Gil & GeneE67 Retiring in Gozo, MaltaBrits frequently complain about gloomy weather, but how many of them leave the country because of it? Fiona Mackenzie-Spence did. I was spiritually guided to Gozo, Malta, says Fiona, a place she had never been. Gozo is a beautiful Mediterranean island where nearly all of the natives speak English. Listen to our conversation with Fiona, about moving to Gozo, on Episode 67 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Fiona Mackenzie-Spence’s book on relocating to, and living in, Gozo, Malta is Rock Hopping Tales of a...2022-01-1558 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE66 Retiring in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaHow would you like to retire to a diverse, vibrant city, one that is much, much more affordable than New York or San Francisco? Sarah Vogel opted for Philadelphia, a city which offers all the amenities of other major hubs at, what can be, a fraction of the price. Among other things, Philly is brimming with cultural and historic institutions, delicious eateries, pro-sports teams, many parks and wooded trails. Join us as we chat with Sarah Vogel about the City of Brotherly Love on Episode 66 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.2022-01-0855 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE65 Retire There 2021 Year-End Wrap Up with Gil & GeneHappy 2022! In Episode 65, Gil & Gene discuss how the Retire There podcast has evolved in 2021. Specifically, they chat about what they have learned from their guests, themselves, and where they think they’ve agreed to retire. Gil & Gene are proud of their 2021 achievements:Retire There with Gil & Gene won a 2021 Golden Crane Award for Best Society & Culture podcast by the Asian American Podcast Association.They were invited to and appeared on Wes Moss’ podcast Retire Sooner. It’s Episode 52, Select...2022-01-0240 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE64 Retiring in San Cristobal, Dominican RepublicIf you were retiring on a U.S. military pension and wanted to live a comfortable life, where would you go? Donny Chamberland recently retired from the military, and his wife, Victoria, recently did the same from a civilian position. They decided to leave Madison, Wisconsin and retire to San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. Each year throngs of people come to relax at the many resorts the Dominican Republic has to offer. But what is it like to reside there full-time? Find out on Episode 64 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.The Chamberlands discuss living...2021-12-2535 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE63 Retiring in Hayward Wisconsin (and Bonita Springs, Florida)If you were in the red zone of retirement and you love outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking, where would you retire? Julie Sosinski selected a lake home near Hayward, Wisconsin for most of the year and a condo in Bonita Springs, Florida for the winter months. Find out more about Julie’s adventurous life, on Episode 63 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Support the Show.
2021-12-1853 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE62 Retiring in Montefrio, Andalusia, SpainImagine this, you are living in Abu Dhabi but desire more of a rural life. You have never been to Spain and you don’t know Spanish, would you purchase an old house, without a roof, in a rural spot in Andalusia, Spain? That’s exactly what Sabina Ostrowska and Robert Ryan did. It took a year and half to renovate the house, which included the addition of two guest suites that they rent out under the name “Cortijo Berruguilla.” Although the couple is very busy with their airbnb and running an English language school, they love their life amo...2021-12-111h 04Retire There with Gil & GeneE61 Retiring in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, of Bucks CountyFind a home within a two-hour driving radius of Hoboken, New Jersey, where your new grandchild resides. Where do you go? Nancy and Joel Collamer decided to check out Bucks County, Pennsylvania by renting a home in an active 55+ community in Langhorne. After a year, they ended up loving it and purchasing a home in the same community. Bucks County has the best of both worlds--quaint towns and beautiful nature for outdoor activities. Our guest, Nancy Collamer, shares all the details on Episode 61 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Nancy...2021-12-0445 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE60 Retiring in Brittany, FranceIn 1992, Mark Greenside was a 47 year old New Yorker living in Northern California. His most valuable possession was a 20 year old car and he considered himself downwardly mobile and a lifelong sceptic. Nevertheless, he purchased a beautiful home in Brittany, a quaint area in France. Mark is now retired. He and his wife, Donna Umeki, enjoy a tri-coastal life - they live part-time in Alameda Island, California; New York City and Brittany. Tough life, but someone has to do it! Hear about Mark and Donna’s life in Brittany, France, on Episode 60 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Ma...2021-11-271h 22Retire There with Gil & GeneE59 Retiring in ShantiNiketan, a 55+ Indian American Community in Tavares, FloridaMany immigrants come to America for better opportunities for their future generations, then yearn to return to their homeland in their golden years, only to find that what they left behind has dramatically changed and their American born offspring innately have no desire to join their parents in their ancestral lands … what do you do? That precise conundrum is what gave Iggy Ignatius the idea of creating a retirement community, geared to immigrants from the Indian subcontinent, in Florida. Iggy built the 55+ active community of ShantiNiketan in Tavares, Florida and it is thriving! Find out more about ShantiNiketan from ou...2021-11-201h 29Retire There with Gil & GeneE58 Retiring in Oaxaca City, Mexico after Retiring in San Ramon, Costa RicaYou retire to Costa Rica and love it but you desire to live somewhere with more historic culture, where do you go? Paul and Gloria Yeatman felt a pull ... After living in Costa Rica for 12 years, the couple moved to Oaxaca City, Mexico. The city is in the mountainous region in the southern center of Mexico and is part of the state of Oaxaca. Living in Oaxaca has afforded them the opportunity to enjoy scrumptious inexpensive food and learn from its diverse and generous people and it's changed their views on death. Learn more about the Yeatmans in Mexico...2021-11-131h 33Retire There with Gil & GeneE57 Retiring in Pinetop, Arizona and San Carlos, Mexico with a Stopover Around the World on a SailboatAfter sailing around the world together for eight years, where should a couple retire? Those years would be a mix of living together in tight quarters of a boat and stopping in exotic places around the globe. What if your option was between a small town mountain cottage and a seaside condo? Julie and Glen Bradley chose both. Their springs, summers and falls are spent in the high country Arizona town of Pinetop and their winters are spent in the seaside town of San Carlos, Mexico. Listen to Julie and Glen’s adventures on Episode 57 of Retire There wi...2021-11-061h 15Retire There with Gil & GeneE56 Retiring in Valencia, SpainWould you like to retire to a place with a great combination of food and history? How about Valencia, a comfortable city on Spain’s Mediterranean Coast? Valencia is, after all, the birthplace of paella. While it was politics, in part, which caused Janet Christian and Eric Marsh to leave the United States, it was food and opera which drew them to Valencia. Find out more about what led this Texas couple to Valencia, on Episode 56 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Janet Christian is a contributing writer to Medium.com...2021-10-301h 09Retire There with Gil & GeneE55 Retiring in Savannah, GeorgiaSavannah, Georgia is known as “The Forest City” for good reason. Arching live oaks, swathed with picturesquely gothic drapes of Spanish moss add charm to a city which is already beaming with historic architecture. Along with being a beautiful city, there is always something to do in Savannah. The city’s many annual events include the film festival, the music festival, the book festival, the house and garden tour, and the second largest St. Patrick’s day parade in the country. While there are no major sports franchises in the city, it boasts 23 golf courses and the Savannah Bananas...2021-10-2344 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE54 Retiring in Bangkok, ThailandImagine living in a truly cosmopolitan, top-tier city where having a full-time housekeeper/cook is affordable. Suzanne Nam, and her family, found all that and more in Bangkok, Thailand. She has lived in Bangkok for over 15 years and still enjoys the city’s popular attractions. But she is really keen on exploring the nooks and crannies that make Thailand’s capital city so alluring. Learn more about the exhilarating city of Bangkok on Episode 54 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Suzanne Nam’s books on Thailand include:Moving...2021-10-161h 00Retire There with Gil & GeneE53 Retiring in Venice, Florida with Stopovers in the British Virgin Islands and on Mega YachtsHave you ever dreamt about chucking everything and escaping to a far-away island? Cynthia and Winston Hovey made it happen! They left their ocean-view apartment and corporate lifestyle in San Diego to live in a grass hut and manage a pirate bar on a tiny island (population 5) in the British Virgin Islands. After hurricanes devastated the island, they captained and ran luxury sailing and motor yachts for 20 years. Find out what led this fearless couple to retire in Venice, Florida, on episode 53 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Cynthia and...2021-10-0955 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE52 Retiring in Manta, EcuadorHave you considered retiring early? What is early though? Is it under 65, your early 50s, late 50s? Meet our youngest guests on the show to date! Traci Stinson-Smiley, 48, and Rolanda Stinson-Smiley, 38, a couple who went from living a hectic work-life in Seattle, Washington to retiring to an affordable, comfortable lifestyle in Manta, Ecuador! On Episode 52 of Retire There with Gil & Gene, hear what drew Traci and Rolanda to Manta at such young ages.The African Americans in Ecuador Facebook page was a great resource to Traci...2021-10-021h 35Retire There with Gil & GeneE51 Retiring Everywhere with the Senior NomadsHave you ever considered dropping and selling everything so you could travel the world without stopping? That is exactly what Debbie and Michael Campbell, The Senior Nomads, did in July 2013. Since then, the couple has roamed the world living almost exclusively in Airbnbs. Their goal is to live in other people’s homes around the world just as they would have stayed in their Seattle home. Episode 51 of Retire There with Gil & Gene consists of a conversation with the Campbells while they were staying in an Airbnb in San Miguel de...2021-09-2544 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE49 Retiring in Coastal South Carolina - Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Hilton HeadSouth Carolina is known as the palmetto state but it offers much more. With stunning beaches, world-class golf, rich history, delicious cuisine, and no shortage of southern hospitality, coastal South Carolina provides an incredible backdrop to live a fulfilled and abundant retirement. On Episode 49 of Retire There with Gil & Gene, find out why the guy who literally wrote the book on retiring to South Carolina, financial advisor Adam Curran, believes Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head are phenomenal retirement destinations. Adam Curran’s book on retiring to South Carolina is 2021-09-1158 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE48 Retiring in Phuket, ThailandYou love Vietnam, but it’s a little too noisy for your taste, especially when you’re attempting to catch some zzzzzs? Move to Phuket! That’s what Richard Joynes did! When he is not volunteering, Richard enjoys a fun and adventurous life! He lives on the water in a hotel where his boat is docked and he eats out every night. Find out more about retiring to Phuket, Thailand, on episode 48 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Support the Show.
2021-09-051h 23Retire There with Gil & GeneE47 Retiring in Queens, New York with Monte A. MelnickMonte A. Melnick traveled all over the world for over 22 years as tour manager (and much more) to the legendary Ramones. Monte could live anywhere, but he stayed in the place where it all began for him and the Ramones, Queens, New York. He has encountered many cultures around the world, perhaps that is why he has remained in Queens--one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the United States. On Episode 47 of Retire There with Gil & Gene, learn about Monte’s ride from the borough to touring the universe and back to Queens....2021-08-2837 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE46 Retiring in Santa Ana, Costa RicaAre you on the hunt for distinctive pottery? The city of Santa Ana in Costa Rica is the home of over 100 locally owned and operated pottery shops. If pottery is not your thing, Santa Ana is also the place for upscale grocery stores, gourmet restaurants, cozy coffee houses, beautifully groomed golf courses, and private schools. According to ex-pat Helen Dunn Frame, all that is great, but what makes Santa Ana a wonderful place to retire is its warm and sincere people. Find out more about Helen’s life in Santa Ana, Costa Rica, on Episode 46 of Re...2021-08-2158 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE45 Retiring in Panama City Beach, FloridaWhere can you find powdery white sand beaches in the central time zone? Panama City Beach, Florida. Yes, Florida! Much of Florida’s panhandle is, in fact, in the central time zone. Christine Bennett visited Panama City Beach many times, and when retirement arrived, she made the venue her home. Learn more about Christine’s relocation to her dream beach destination, on Episode 45 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Support the Show.
2021-08-1441 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE44 Retiring in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, MexicoAre you still thinking of Mexico? How about a city with beautiful historic buildings, weather that’s not too hot or too cold, and a low cost of living? Look no further than Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico. Bill and Jacqueline Dahl searched all over Mexico and discovered Santiago de Querétaro, listen to their story on Episode 44 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Find Bill Dahl’s website here.View some of Jaqueline Dahl’s paintings here....2021-08-0755 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE43 Retiring in Fletcher, NC With a Stopover in IrelandIf you desired to live in Ireland, but circumstances prevented you from doing so, what’s your Plan B? Jane Fadely found herself in that situation and she discovered Fletcher, North Carolina. Fletcher is in the Blue Ridge Mountains, centrally located 12 miles south of Asheville and 9 miles north of Hendersonville. Jane has led a fascinating life, including growing up as the daughter of a candy salesman (think of crates of m&ms in your garage … ) working as a laborer on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, living in Ireland and writing several books. Find out about Jane’s journey to Fletcher, on Epi...2021-07-3142 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE42 Retiring in Sicily, Italy (Taormina)In preparation to retire in Sicily, Italy, Barbara Palermo and Ken Hill gained Italian citizenship, tracked down long-lost relatives, purchased and renovated an old farmhouse, opened a bed and breakfast, and moved during the COVID 19 pandemic. They did not, however, find “Sicilian” pizza in Sicily. In fact, “Sicilian” pizza does not exist in Sicily. Find out more about Ken and Barbara’s inspiring journey to retire in Sicily, on Episode 42 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.The couple’s B&B, located in the countryside near Taormina, is called Arches of...2021-07-241h 02Retire There with Gil & GeneE41 Retiring in Durham, North Carolina with a stopover in the Peace CorpsDoes your younger self wish you had joined the Peace Corps? Well, it’s not too late, David and Champa Jarmul did so for two years while in their 60s! For them, it was a “life changing experience.” David’s book on the couple’s service in the Peace Corps titled Not Exactly Retired: A Life-Changing Journey on the Road and in the Peace Corps is inspirational! Champa’s article about their service is here. They are back in the states, enjoying life, while continuing to give back in Durham, North Carolin...2021-07-1753 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE40 Retiring in Coronado/Las Lajas, PanamaIf you moved to another country and endured fraud and illness, would you stay there? Diane Maxwell, a retired nurse, encountered such troubles in Panama, yet she fought through it, stayed, and loves her adopted country. Diane lives not far from the beach in an area in between Las Lajas and Coronado. Find out more, on Episode 40 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Diane tells her captivating adventure of relocating to Panama in her book, An Expat’s Struggle: Making a Home in Panama. Her story is...2021-07-1047 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE36 Retiring in Seville, SpainIf you traveled to 60 countries, do you think you would end up with a favorite place? Karen and Richard McCann did just that before deciding to retire in Seville, Spain. Sevillianos like to stay out late, perhaps that is why the siesta is still alive and well in Seville. Karen and Richard usually spend half of each year in Seville and the other half split between a home in northern California and traveling the world. Karen and Richard believe that you absolutely do not have to settle for boring and predictable travel at any age. On Episode 36 of...2021-06-121h 32Retire There with Gil & GeneE35 Retiring in Aiea, Honolulu, Oahu, HawaiiThis is a special episode, as Retire There was invited to present at the first Asian Podcast Festival! The festival was organized by the Asian American Podcasters Association and broadcast live on May 30, 2021. We invited Hazel Sumile back - formerly retired in Las Vegas, Episode 7 - for her story of how she returned to and ultimately retired in Hawaii. Hazel talks about some of the usual topics - housing, cost of living and healthcare - but she also describes some Hawaiian delicacies such as Spam musabi...2021-06-0538 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE34 Retiring in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, after trekking around the world for 6 yearsIn 2011, Alison Armstrong and Don Read, of Vancouver, Canada, wanted to retire and travel the world. Finances were preventing them from living their dream. That May, Don had a premonition that selling the couple's condo would allow them to blow past their financial roadblock. A series of unplanned events allowed the couple to realize their wishes. By September, they had sold their condo and most of their possessions and began travelling. They had no plan of when, or if, they would finish traveling or where they would end up settling down. For six years they travelled the world a...2021-05-301h 22Retire There with Gil & GeneE33 Retiring in Mexico's Lesser Known JewelsWhen Russell Blake sold his real estate development company in 2002, he could have moved anywhere, but ended up in Mexico and has never looked back. He started writing suspense and thriller novels but was unable to find a publisher. In 2011, he started self-publishing and sold his books on Amazon. His idea was to write and publish books quickly, and at one point he released 25 thrillers in 30 months. This led him to become a New York Times bestselling author. What brings Russell to our podcast is not a novel but a non-fiction book. In 2020, he r...2021-05-221h 04Retire There with Gil & GeneE32 Retiring in Warwick, Rhode Island, with an Asheville, North Carolina stopoverRhode Island is the new Florida! says Warwick, Rhode Island resident Colleen Kelly Mellor, and her life partner Paul Wesley Gates. These two visited various popular retirement destinations before falling in love with Asheville, North Carolina. For 9 years, they enjoyed winters in Asheville and summers in Warwick, but a fluke accident on a mountain road and the crisis that followed forced them to reconsider their lives. On Episode 32 of Retire There with Gil & Gene, find out what led the couple from Warwick to Asheville and back to Warwick!Colleen’s co...2021-05-101h 02Retire There with Gil & GeneE29 Retiring in San Miguel de Allende, MexicoLife coach Margaret Nash and her husband Luis were searching for a place to live with a thriving art scene and plenty of hippies. They landed in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a place which combines old-world charm with a modern and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Hear about Margaret’s circuitous journey to San Miguel, on Episode 29 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.As a life coach, one focus of Margaret’s is helping people locate places they will be happy living in. To find out more about Margaret’s life coaching practi...2021-04-2455 minRetire There with Gil & GeneE13 Gil & Gene Year End Chat 2020Happy 2021! We did it! We created a podcast and actually launched it. A big feat! Looking back, it’s a good thing we plowed ahead. There is still much more to do. But we learned a ton and want to share those lessons with you on this episode. The lessons include:What we learned from our guests;What we learned about podcasting: and What we learned about ourselves.We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed creating it!Support the...2021-01-0232 min