“It’s so incredibly quiet here,” was my main thought while being pulled upstream in an old truck tire, admiring the steep rock formations at either side of the Somoto canyon. Somoto is a small mountain town in the Madriz department, close to the border to Honduras. Its two main tourist attractions are the canyon and the … Read more
by Jacob Merkley (Gilbert, AZ, USA) I am retired. Goodbye tension. Hello pension! Introduction I don’t know about you, but my retirement is going to be fun. I’m talking beaches, traveling, spending time with family, and then doing it all over again. I may also enjoy some game time (shout out to all the canasta … Read more
The novelty factor of moving to a new country makes the first few weeks and months easy but what kind of retirement hobbies will you find to add some extra spice to your life in the long term? More interested in retirement hobbies that make money? Check them out here! Learn the Language If you have … Read more
Read Tips from Other Retirees or Share Your Own Do you have a long list of hobbies and interests? Then the question what to do after retirement is an easy one for you to answer. Share how you enjoy or plan to enjoy retirement with your fellow retirees. For some of us though, a demanding job, family and other … Read more
What’s one of the smartest things you can do when retiring abroad? Find a retirement hobby that keeps life exciting AND makes you money! Here are some tried and tested suggestions for you… Teach English Take & Sell Photos Become a Travel Guide Become a Freelance Writer Participate in Branding Contests Earn Money Locally or Remotely on … Read more
The four pillars of retirement are your health, your income, family and friends and your zest for living. And a hobby – particularly a “profitable hobby” – can make a solid contribution to each of these four during the 20-25 years after your retirement. Your Health The brain controls how we function, and if we … Read more
Retire on a Cruise Ship Out of the 25 million passengers expected to sail on a cruise on 2019, one quarter will be over 60 years old. Sailing around on an all-inclusive cruise isn’t just a fun time out for retirees; more and more retirees are opting to live their lives at sea. Why choose one … Read more
A healthy mind lives in a healthy body — and vice versa. Today more than ever, our lives can seem over-consuming, even when we retire! For this reason, I like to stay active both mentally and physically so I can take time to enjoy what my life has been leading to. I don’t know about … Read more