What comes after “Thank you”?

by Arlen Hollis Kane Well, That’s a Problem You’re welcome.” I just had to get that out. You may be wondering why I dangled that without so much as a “thank you” preceding it. As I said, I had to get it out there – and fast, because it may be the

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda: Is it Really Worth My Time, Money & Effort?

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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

Want To Know the Secret to a Long Life? Live in Spain

by Leslie Farin Spain consistently ranks highly worldwide for the health and longevity of its residents. What’s keeping them kicking so long? Japan has had the longest life expectancy in the world for many years, but a new study says Spain will soon move to first-place with an average life expectancy of 85.8

Taking the “Foreign” Out of Retiring in a Foreign Country: Daily Life

By Edd and Cynthia Staton “So what do you do all day?” Over our many years as expats the question we’ve been asked more than any other is, “So what do you do all day?” Since our lives aren’t all that fascinating we’ve come to realize that what people really want to

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?

Why High-Tech Weather Reports Leave Me Cold I don’t know about you, but when I’m getting ready for the day I watch a 20-minute weather report, and still have to check an app on my iPhone to figure out what to wear. Naturally, the app is set to give me the weather

Guide to Food and Fun in Europe for the Solo Traveler

by Ellen Blake Europeans seem to love their food, history, art and architecture. Can you blame them? An abundance of rich stories from the past help us understand their lives today. When you travel to Europe, what is your focal point? When traveling alone you have the luxury of planning a trip

Hungry for Another Time

by Arlen Hollis Kane "Don’t tell me you’re starving." Don’t tell me you’re starving. And certainly don’t tell me you’re starving to death. When did we stop being hungry? I ask a friend “Are you hungry?,” and the answer more often than not is “I can eat.” I know you can eat,

What’s Considered Weird in a City Where Anything Goes?

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by Arlen Hollis Kane The answer will knock the cleats off your feet. I’d like you to know that there is an elderly couple who live in my neighborhood. They are nicely rounded, quite friendly and dress from head to toe in psychedelic tie-dye. We’re not talking muted shades of color that

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

by Arlen Hollis Kane By now some of you know that I’m a Big Apple Greeter. It’s a volunteer position that puts me in touch with people from around the country and around the world. I get to practice my language skills, the word “skills” being used with great recklessness. My

How to UnJade a Jaded New Yorker (Hint: Have You Seen the 5th Ave Holiday Windows?)

by Arlen Hollis Kane Every year throngs of visitors clog the streets around Fifth Avenue. The migration begins in December and continues into January. What, you may ask, has caused this mass visitation upon New York’s iconic shopping street? Well, if you have to ask, you’ve never been to New York

Not Just For Wheelchairs; The Beauty of Accessibility

by Leslie Farin RENT THIS HOME ON AIRBNB! 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

MEMOS FROM MANHATTAN

by Arlen Hollis Kane Forget What You’ve Heard, We Want You to Come Let’s say you want to visit New York but you don’t want to be a typical tourist, especially not in New York City where, or so you’ve heard, patience is short, people move fast, and tourists are bounced around

Home is Where You Park It

Author: Leslie Farin William Morris, the British artist and author, once said, “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or do not believe to be beautiful”. Good advice, but easier said than done for most of us. For Cheryl and David Goldstein from Plano, Texas,

Granbury, Tx

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Have you been to Granbury, Texas? ACCESSIBLE GRANBURY is an entire website dedicated to helping navigate this wonderful small town for those with mobility disabilities. Nestled between the Upper Hill Country and North Texas is a hidden jewel called Granbury, just minutes from the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex. Some say it