by Edd & Cynthia Staton Covid19 in a foreign country (In our case, Ecuador) Last year we wrote a fun and informative series for 50Plus-Today readers called “Taking the ‘Foreign’ Out of Retiring in a Foreign Country.” The final installment focused on daily life in Cuenca, Ecuador, our home for the past
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SURVEY RESULTS: The Future of Travel (Post Pandemic)
Travel has changed. Life has changed. But the age-old desire for to get away remains the same. The question is, how will travel look moving forward? We polled our 50Plus-Today.com readers to determine their thoughts on the subject. Seventy-four people responded. Here's what we found: SURVEY RESULTS - The Future of
Poll: What Will Travel After Coronavirus Look Like For You?
The spread of Covid19 dramatically impacted travel plans for many in 2020. With elaborate vacations cancelled, weddings postponed, and out of state business rescheduled online, the travel industry came to a screeching halt. How long before we move into what can only be called a new normal? No one seems
Americans Need New ID’s for Domestic Flights, Starting October 2020
by Leslie Farin Will your current driver's license get you past airport security for travel within the U.S. after October 1, 2020? Better check. Rules for identification for domestic flights change on October 1, 2020. If you can't produce acceptable identification, your US airport's TSA (Transport Security Administration) checkpoint will not clear you
Don’t Risk Being Turned Away at Arrival-The Rules are Changing in 2021 for Travel to Europe
What comes after “Thank you”?
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda: Is it Really Worth My Time, Money & Effort?
by Augustin Ndikuriyo, Owner, Augustine Tours Yes, gorilla trekking is absolutely worthwhile. You will never regret it. Various companies offer different types of tours across Africa, such as wildlife safaris, but my favorite experience by far was our recent gorilla trekking tour in the Volcanoes National Park. My wife and I did
Taking the “Foreign” Out of Retiring in a Foreign Country: Daily Life
Taking the “Foreign” Out of Retiring in a Foreign Country: Health Care
By Edd and Cynthia Staton Worried about future health care costs? If so you’re not alone. Studies show this subject is at the top of the list for most people preparing for retirement. And if you’re out of the workforce prior to Medicare eligibility, look out! Private health insurance is prohibitively
Taking The “Foreign” Out Of Retiring In A Foreign Country: Culture
By Edd and Cynthia Staton, nationally known experts on retiring abroad and the creators of the program, Retirement Reimagined! This article is Part 2 of a 4 part series that talks about how to retire overseas affordably and comfortably. Edd and Cynthia currently reside in Cuenca, Equador. Immigration is a polarizing, hotly debated
CAN SHOPPING AT COSTCO COST YOU MONEY? Only If You Live In Manhattan
by Arlen Hollis Kane I have a neighbor who was lucky enough to have snagged a fabulous apartment in our building a couple of years after its completion. Our building, though not one of Manhattan’s coveted pre-war buildings that boast enormous rooms and glorious architectural detail, was built just after the
Taking the “Foreign” Out of Retiring in a Foreign Country: Language
By Edd and Cynthia Staton, nationally known experts on retiring abroad and the creators of the program, Retirement Reimagined! This article is Part 1 of a 4 part series that talks about how to retire overseas affordably and comfortably. Part 1: Language What thoughts come to mind about the notion of retiring abroad?
TELL ME, DO I NEED A JACKET?
Guide to Food and Fun in Europe for the Solo Traveler
Hungry for Another Time
What’s Considered Weird in a City Where Anything Goes?
GEORGE WASHINGTON, OUR FIRST TECH GIANT
by Arlen Hollis Kane AH, FEBRUARY: TIME FOR PRESIDENTS, LOVE AND TECH It’s February and that means I’m musing about Presidents and love and technology. Okay, you get the President’s Day reference and Valentine’s Day but technology? Hang in there, I’ll explain. In the meantime, here’s a spoiler alert: Steve Jobs scooch over,
A SMALL THRILL IN THE BIG APPLE
How to UnJade a Jaded New Yorker (Hint: Have You Seen the 5th Ave Holiday Windows?)
Not Just For Wheelchairs; The Beauty of Accessibility
by Leslie Farin Why build an accessible house? Designing and building an accessible home is a journey, one which requires education, patience and compromise. Our goal was to build an affordable one-story lake house that was both beautiful and comfortable for visiting family or friends who are burdened in some way with