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My Retirement Adventure: From Mexico to the World

I always envisioned retirement as relaxing in one place. Then, Mexico happened! At first, I embraced the Mazatlán expat life. But the travel bug bit hard, and soon I found myself craving more. My retirement has morphed into a thrilling hybrid adventure I never could have predicted. Here’s my story… Chapter 1: Falling in Love with Mazatlán Mexico’s warmth and affordability drew me in. I fell for…

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Budget-Friendly Bucket Lists: How to Afford Those Dream Adventures

Ah, retirement! Visions of pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and ancient ruins dance in our heads. But wait! Reality bites – those dream destinations often come with eye-watering price tags. Fear not, fellow adventurers! Lidia and Jeff here, sharing the secrets to our globetrotting success: mastering nomadic finances. We’re all about ticking off those bucket list experiences. Iceland’s…

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Retire Abroad and Travel More: Become a Digital Nomad!

Hey fellow adventurers! Tired of that 'endless vacation' feeling like it's just out of reach? Turns out, you CAN retire abroad AND keep exploring. My new blog post is all about how we make it work (and how you can too!). Let's chat in the comments!

Forget the idea that retirement means slowing down. My husband Jeff and I refused to let funds hold us back from our travel dreams. That’s how we became digital nomads – and why we now split our time between sunny Mazatlán, Mexico, and exploring the rest of the world! So, could this lifestyle be your ticket to the retirement you truly crave? Let’s dive in! What IS a Digital Nomad…

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Mazatlecos Escape to Mexico City!

Hey there, fellow adventurers! Lidia and Jeff here, your favorite part-time expats in Mazatlan. We recently traded our usual beachside margaritas for a whirlwind week in Mexico City, and let me tell you, this city girl (Lidia speaking!) felt right at home! Trading Beaches for Bustling Avenues We escaped the Semana Santa crowds in Mazatlan for a taste of the big city life. Let’s just say, this…

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 Geoarbitrage: Our Escape from New Jersey

Picture this: less stress over bills, more time for travel, a life that feels truly YOURS. That's what geoarbitrage has done for us. Check out my new blog post for the honest truth about our journey (and whether this strategy could work for you too!)

Okay, buckle up folks, because I’m about to tell you how my husband Jeff and I escaped a seriously un-fun retirement scenario with a little thing called geoarbitrage. Never heard of it? Basically, it’s using the power of different living costs around the world to make your money go WAY further. In our case, it meant ditching our soul-crushing New Jersey property taxes and becoming part-time…