Where should you retire if you wish for a place with water warm enough to enable you to swim in the ocean year round? Oh, and you don’t want to leave the United States. Don and Linda Hurzeler discovered their ocean paradise in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Too expensive, you say? Don scoffs at that notion, maintaining that living in Hawaii is doable if you are flexible with some of your must-haves. Learn more about living in Kailua-Kona on The Big Island, on Episode 100 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.

Donald J. Hurzeler’s books include:

• Suddenly Retired: A Roadmap for What Comes Next
• Smells Like Retirement: How to Create a Rock-Solid Plan for the Best Years of Your Life
• What’s Left of Don, A Memoir

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Dreamt of living on a little Caribbean island? Has the fear of being distant from city conveniences prevented you from realizing your fantasy? Isla Mujeres in Mexico may be the answer. The island is a short commute from the stores, restaurants and services of Cancun. Dawn Fleming and Tom Clifford moved to Isla Mujeres and claim it’s an 18 minute ferry ride and a world away from Cancun. While around 25,000 tourists set foot on the island each day, solitude is found. Learn more about Isla Mujeres on Episode 99 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.

Dawn Fleming’s book is Claim Your Dream Life: How to Retire in Paradise on a Shoestring Budget.

Dawn’s website is Overseas Life Redesign.

Dawn also has an Overseas Life Redesign podcast.

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Do you really know The Villages, the world’s largest retirement community in central Florida? There have been numerous depictions of The Villages by those who don’t live there. Jack and Pam O’Brien moved from Pittsburgh and say The Villages is the perfect place for them to work on their writing, volunteer, enjoy fun ways to exercise, and spend time with their new friends. Hear our guests share what it’s actually like to be residents in The Villages, on  Episode 98 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.

In December of 2021, Jack O’Brien published The Roundabout Way: Stories from the Villages, Florida, a compilation of fictional short stories with The Villages as the background.

The Answer to Each Is the Same is one of Pam O’Brien’s books of poetry.

For more information about The Villages or make a visit to check it out.

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Retire early and dedicate more time to your passion? Is the fear of not having enough retirement savings holding you back? That was the case for Alyson and Dave Sheldrake of Devon, England. The couple crunched the numbers and determined doing it in England would be difficult, but they pulled it off in the Algarve region of Portugal, a place they loved. They retired and moved to the Algarve in 2011. Alyson is flourishing as a painter and writer and Dave is a prosperous photographer. Find out how these two artists are thriving in Aljezur, Portugal, on Episode 97 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.

View Dave Sheldrake’s photography work and follow him on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.

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Facebook.

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Alyson Sheldrake books include:

1. Living the Dream in the Algarve, Portugal: The story of one couple’s move from the UK to live in the sun;
2. Living the Quieter Algarve Dream;
3. A New Life in the Algarve, Portugal: An anthology of life stories; and
4. Kat the Dog: The remarkable story of a rescued Spanish water dog

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What would it take for you to retire in a small rural town? How about free land? Lincoln, Kansas is giving away free build-ready plots of land in an effort to get people there. Bradley Roberts relocated to Lincoln from - WAIT FOR IT - San Francisco! While Roberts didn’t take advantage of the deal, he purchased a converted barn home for $22,000!! What else drew Bradley to Lincoln, Kansas? Listen to Episode 96 of Retire There with Gil & Gene to find out!

See what Bradley’s up to on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambradleyroberts/

And here for Bradley’s Honeydo contracting services! 

Here for information about free build-ready plots of land available in Lincoln, Kansas and here for the same on the city’s website, and follow the city’s instagram page

We learned of Bradley Roberts from this article: Would you take free land in rural America?

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Do you dream of living like the Jeffersons, ‘in a deluxe apartment in the sky?’ Most of us would be unable to afford such a place in New York, London or Singapore. For city loving retirees who desire residing in a large and luxurious apartment, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia may be the answer. Former Pittsburgh residents Jessica Coup and Scott Bergstein now call home a magnificent four bedroom, 5 bath apartment with maid’s quarters, in Kuala Lumpur - all for under $1,200/month. Listen to their adventures on Episode 95 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. 

Scott Bergstein’s book on moving to Puglia, Italy is Soul of the Heel: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Puglia.

Scott’s novel is Mis(s)pellings: A Magical Comedy.

Scott blogs here.  

Check out Jessica Coup’s photography website which also includes her Reiki work. 

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Jim and Rita Santos retired to Ecuador and loved it but missed their 9 grandchildren back in the U.S. When searching for a home in the States, they wanted a mild winter climate, great healthcare, a good airport and scenic hiking trails. Knoxville, Tennessee checked all the boxes. Learn more about Knoxville, The Marble City, on Episode 94 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.

For Jim’s life as an author, traveler and voice over artist, visit his website. Jim Santos’ books include:

Living Abroad: Challenging the Myths of Expat Life

Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Travels with Jim and Rita)

The Galapagos Islands: On Your Own and On a Budget (Travels with Jim and Rita)

An Uphill Climb: Survivor’s Guilt and the Inca Trail

Moving Overseas: Ship or Mule? (Travels with Jim and Rita)

My Struggles with Stage Fright

First Tango in Buenos Argentina (Travels with Jim and Rita)

Three views of LIma Peru (Travels with Jim and Rita)

Love Never Dies

Foolish Mortals

The Body Remembers: A Baseball Story

Jim’s articles in International Living Magazine, are available here

Jim’s Author Facebook Page

Jim’s YouTube channel is available here

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Linda Correll had traveled around the world, but when it came to selecting a place to retire she narrowed it down to two countries: Spain and Portugal. Its more liberal visa and resident requirements gave Portugal the edge. Of the many wonderful cities available, Linda chose Porto for its cool weather and myriad of activities. Check out the more-popular-than-ever city of Porto, Portugal on Episode 93 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.

For more of Linda’s story, read She Left The Country She Knew and Created Unfamiliar Lifestyles in Unfamiliar Places from the blog, She has not finished yet!  Note - this article was written when Linda lived in Spain, prior to her move to Portugal.

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Mel and Patricia Schlesinger love Mexico but they wanted an inexpensive home in the States to come back to annually, so as to not lose their Medicare benefits. They ended up purchasing a casita in one of the many 55 plus communities in Green Valley, Arizona, 30 miles south of Tucson and 60 miles north of the Mexican border. Residents of the city love Green Valley Recreation, an entity which consists of 13 busy hubs, seven golf courses and miles of hiking and biking trails.

Mel Schlesinger’s website, concerning Medicare Advantage plans, is available here.

Mel Schlesinger’s book on Medicare is The Better Medicare Solution: How to Minimize Your Costs So That You Can Maximize Your Healthcare Coverage, What No One is Telling You.

For information on Mel’s insurance practice, he may be reached at [email protected].

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What would you do if your other half dreams of living in Europe but the thought hadn’t even occurred to you? This happened to Nancy Hampton! Instead of dismissing the idea, she broadened her mind and ended up loving life in Europe. First in Germany, where her husband Luther found a job, and thereafter in Italy where the couple retired. They stumbled upon the 16,000 resident city of Umbertide in Umbria. Umbria was chosen for its beauty, reasonable cost of living and great location close to transportation hubs. Find out more about living in the charming region of Umbria, on Episode 91 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.

Nancy blogs at Nancy Goes to Italy: A record of an American's dream to live in Umbria. The blog shares great insight into living in Umbria, photographs and recipes. 

Nancy’s article in Dispatch Europe is Want to live in Italy? Small-town Umbria is an affordable, beautiful option.

Information about Nancy and Luther’s apartment for sale, in Umbertide, Umbria, Italy, may be found here.

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