Stretching a Dollar in the Philippines Used to Be Easy. Not Anymore.
The Philippines used to be a budget-friendly retirement haven. See how rising costs now impact expat living in top destinations.
Norm Bour
I've been on the road as a full time nomad and travel journalist since 2019, and are now in country #43, Malaysia. At age 69, my goal is to inspire and motivate others to travel as long as they can!
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The Ongoing Construction Story of Sagrada Familia
earn how the Sagrada Família has evolved from Gaudí’s dream into a living construction site, blending history, architecture, and an unforgettable visitor experience.
Is the Alhambra Worth the Hype? My Honest Review
The Alhambra overwhelmed me in ways I didn’t expect. This is what it was really like, and whether I’d do it again.
What It’s Like to Explore the Alhambra for the First Time
I went to the Alhambra expecting history. I left with something deeper. This is my story and everything I wish I’d known before going.
How to Visit the Alhambra in Spain: Tickets, Tips, and What to See
Everything you need to know to visit the Alhambra in Granada: ticket tips, must-see sights, and expert recommendations.
The Traveler, part 9: The Top 10 Most AMAZING and Memorable places we have been
As I reflected on the start of our nomadic journey in 2019, and visiting 43 countries, I came across an article I wrote several years ago, a chapter in my
The Traveler, part 8: Exploring Latin America
So, Latin America: After living in Southern California for forty years, and being surrounded by a growing population of Mexicans and South Americans, I was not enamored by the culture.
The Traveler, part 7: COVID Shuts Down the World—and Scares the Crap Out of Us!
COVID hit in 2020 and kept us in Mexico for 15 months
The Traveler, part VI- And Now for Something Totally Different: Asia
Asia was amazing, tough, and scary, as COVID started, flights cancelled, and we were worried about getting stranded.
The Traveler, part V: Leaving Europe; Welcome to Asia
Welcome to, “From the Beginning: A Nomadic Tale,” the origin story from one of our writers, and how he started out his life on the road in 2019; at age
The Traveler, part IV: Croatia and Our Chaotic Trip to Eastern Europe
Welcome to, “From the Beginning: A Nomadic Tale,” the origin story from one of our writers, and how he started out his life on the road in 2019; at age
The Traveler, part III: That *&%$% Schengen Limitation, and Other Places to Think About
Learn where you CAN stay longer, and where you cannot.