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From Omaha to Ecuador: All I Miss Are Triscuits

From Omaha to Ecuador: All I Miss Are Triscuits

Posted on 05/2/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TravelThe following is a guest post from Suzan Haskins, who previously wrote about her decision to retire overseas. “What do you miss the most from home?” As a speaker at International Living conferences held around the world, this is one of the most common questions I’m asked. And it’s one that’s easy to answer. I’ve been living in Latin America for 11 years, and the truth is that I have a new home now, in Ecuador. There’s not much I …

London’s Top 5 Hidden Spots

London’s Top 5 Hidden Spots

Posted on 05/2/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TravelAmericans will be flocking to London, England this year for the 2012 Summer Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, which marks 60 years of the Queen’s reign. While many are certain to stampede London’s most famous attractions – the London Tower, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the British Museum, and London’s famous National Gallery, we thought you might like to know some of London’s hidden gems. To help you beat the massive crowds, and enjoy a far slower …

From Omaha to Ecuador: The ABCs of Retiring Overseas

From Omaha to Ecuador: The ABCs of Retiring Overseas

Posted on 04/25/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TravelThe following is a guest post from Suzan Haskins. “How did I get here?” I wonder that often. Here is a small Andean mountain village basking under the equatorial sun in a green valley 8,000 feet above sea level between two extinct volcanoes in northern Ecuador. Win a 7-day Caribbean cruise for two and $1,500 spending money! And of course, I know more or less how I got here. Almost a dozen years ago, my husband, Dan, and I sold …

Keep Money Safe When You Travel

Keep Money Safe When You Travel

Posted on 04/25/2012 by | The Ultimate Cheapskate | Comments

Money & Savings | Travel | Your LifeI’ve always traveled a lot, and I suppose the odds are that when you travel frequently enough, eventually you’ll bump up against some people who’d like to separate you from your traveling money and other valuables. No, I’m not talking about sales people at roadside tourist traps like Big Ralph’s Snake and Dinosaur Emporium. I was robbed once in the streets of Istanbul, had money stolen out of my backpack at a youth hostel in Canada, and – on one …

Spring into Safer Driving with these 8 Tips

Spring into Safer Driving with these 8 Tips

Posted on 04/9/2012 by | The Road Well Traveled | Comments

TravelPotholes and puddles and glare, oh my! As the seasons change, so do road conditions. While winter snow and ice generally prevail as far as challenging road conditions go, spring also presents a variety of challenges that can affect your travel. Stay safe on the road this spring by following these 8 driving tips from AARP Driver Safety: Spring showers bring May flowers—and wet driving conditions. Slow down on slick roads, and increase your following distance even when mist begins to …

3 Gas Savings Tips You Should Try

3 Gas Savings Tips You Should Try

Posted on 03/19/2012 by | The Ultimate Cheapskate | Comments

Money & Savings | Travel | Your LifeWith a gallon of gas now costing more than a gallon of milk in most parts of the country, everybody’s looking for ways to get more miles to the gallon and keep more money in their wallets.  Of course we’ve all heard the list of these gas-saving tips that can really help cut your fuel expenses:  drive less by consolidating trips whenever possible; keep your car tuned up and your tires properly inflated; slow down and avoid sudden starts and …

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