The Frugal Traveler
Pamela Marshall, chris kalaboukis, Joe Robinson, Kat - Fifty & FreeI’m 65, ready to retire and see the world! Join me while I prepare to leap in early 2027. Mondays I share my adventures and frugal travel tips. Fridays I explore/discuss what holds us back from giving ourselves permission to get out and LIVE LIFE!
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Can Travel Help Us Live Longer?
Several months ago, I watched a documentary about the Blue Zones, which are regions around the world recognized for having unusually high numbers of people who live to 100 and beyond. Since then, I’ve been thinking about whether travel has...
The Conversation Most People Skip Before Traveling Together [From the Archives]
Well, Monday snuck up on me again (Just SO much to do in the garden to prepare for winter) and I’m bringing back an early article from my first months here on Substack that created some great conversations and comments. This is a subject th...
Trail Mix #2 - Know Thyself [From the Archives]
Once again Friday snuck into the picture when I was knee deep in another project…this time it’s harvesting and processing the goodies in the garden, and preparing everything for winter. It’s one of those things you just can’t put off when t...
The Hidden Cost of All That STUFF
Two years ago, I discovered the concept of living a slow travel/nomadic life in retirement. Initially, I figured it would be expensive and well out of my reach. But the more I researched the lifestyle the more I realized two things:
- The...
Trail Mix #34 - Guest Post: Want to Experience a Place Like a Local? Start With the Bakery by Irina Totterman
I am excited to introduce you to Irina Totterman, who wrote today’s post. She writes Baking Like a Chef, about French desserts and the chefs behind them. She also teaches sourdough baking at Sourdough Talk.
I love how Irina brings curi...
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After 20+yrs as a LMT & 10+ as a dance teacher, I’m ready to retire and see the world! Join me while I prepare to pull the trigger and make the leap. I'll be sharing my adventures AND all the great things I'm learning about how to travel on a budget
Futurist and digital nomad writing about AI, the future of work, longevity, and location-independent living—for builders, founders, and 50+ reinvention seekers.
Author, Work Smarter Live Better, work-life & stress management speaker, trainer. Former L.A. Times reporter, editor of adventure travel magazine, Escape. Chronicling the thrill of the road, the power of discovery, and issues around work-life.
Questioner|Belly Laugher|Soon-to-be World Traveller ✨ Leveraging hard-earned wisdom & desire for freedom to live the next 50 years on MY terms ✨ Letting go of everything to be home-free & carry-on only ✨ Topics: Travel|Freedom|Life50+
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