Our Most Stupid/Funny Mistake & How Did We Not Know About the Gullah People?

Our Most Stupid/Funny Mistake: What Made Us Think We Could EverLive in an RV?

We had just purchased our first motorhome, a beat-up old guy we named BAMF (as in Bad Ass MoFo), on eBay for $3,000. What could possibly go wrong?

We found out on day one when David got into an uncomfortably sticky situation... CONTINUE READING >>

How Did We Not Know About the Gullah People of Georgia and South Carolina?

Your GypsyNesters hit the Lowcountry!

 Join us as we learn about the colorful culture and delicious cuisine of the wonderful Gullah people.

 Stranded on the Sea Islands after slavery ended, the Gullah founded their own language and made their own way under harsh circumstances... CONTINUE READING >>

Want to Win A Copy of our Book Going Gypsy?

Our friends over at GoodReads are giving away a personalized, autographed of Going Gypsy: One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All! ... CLICK IN TO ENTER TO WIN! >>

 Also on GypsyNester.com this week:

How We Stay in Touch with Loved Ones as We Travel

We're often asked how we stay in touch with our adult kids as we travel.

 Yes, our phone conversations with family and friends almost always begin with the question, Where are you guys?
Honestly, in the days before cell phones and the internet, we're not sure how anyone would have been able to stay connected while leading the lifestyle we've chosen... CONTINUE READING >>

Hey Boomers! How Important is Travel to You?

We are passionate about travel for so many reasons, but had no idea how many of our fellow Baby Boomers and empty nesters were on the same page.

It's crazy!

99% of Boomers are going to travel this year... ninety-nine percent!

We almost spit-took coffee on our keyboard when we saw that number.

Click in and look what your fellow Boomers are up to - and our thoughts about the many surprises we found - and let us know about your upcoming travel adventures... CLICK IN HERE >>

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Going Gypsy: One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All (find out more) Available from Skyhorse Publishing! Order Now - Wherever Books Are Sold! Also available as an audiobook from Audible.com

We Hate to Brag, but... and meet us in St. Louis!

We hate to brag, but...we really want to thank all of these wonderful people!

	We appeared on the Roadtreking Podcast - lots of laughs! Listen here		Hear us yammerin' on Generation Bold on Biz Talk Radio! Click to listen
	Alana Newton had us on her show on Bold Radio!		These two are fabulous! Listen to us banter with RV Family Travel Atlas!
	It was an honor to speak at the Happiness After Loss Summit. Listen		Karen at Enjoy Living Abroad wrote an elegent article about us! Check it out!
	The Review Broads are a HOOT! Check out their Going Gypsy review!		Veronica spilled her guts to Good Enough Mother!

Had a great time at the RV + Travel Summit! And that's not all! See all of our media appearances!

And... 

Hey St. Louis - we're headed your way!
 Meet us at the fab Subterranean Books on July 9th!
  Click here for more info!

Share the party with a friend:

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We're One Step Closer to Having Brangelina Play Us in a Movie (or how David may very well become a zombie)

We’re one step closer to our ultimate goal of having Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie play us in the movie version of Going Gypsy. That’s not a long shot, is it?

Click in for the lowdown on the incredible voice actors of the audiobook version of our book - and how David may soon become a zombie!

We're also giving away a copy of the audiobook so... CONTINUE READING >>

Also on GypsyNester.com this week:

Our hearts are breaking for the people of the Nepal.

We felt the need to help - and want to share with you what we found in our search of ways to help.

If you would like to join us, here are three suggestions…

CONTINUE READING to find out how you can help >>

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You're Invited to the Going Gypsy Release Party at the Library Hotel!

Meet and mingle with David and Veronica James, authors of Going Gypsy: One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All at the New York City book lover's dream location!

Where: Bookmarks Lounge on the rooftop of the Library Hotel
299 Madison Avenue, NYC (map it)

When: Tuesday, March 31st - 4-6 PM
There's no better place to celebrate the publication of our book, and we want to share our joy with you!

Let's enjoy each other’s company, literary inspired cocktails, and fantastic views of Manhattan.

RSVP NOW to info@gypsynester.com and be entered to win gifts from (you must be present to pick them up!):

Audible.com
Bluff Works
Parador Resort and Spa, Costa Rica
Go Western Newfoundland
Tourism and Events Queensland
Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes
Viking River Cruises
Discover Corps
Thorlo ... and more!

All RSVP'd guests will receive an exclusive CD of original music from our videos!
We will have copies of Going Gypsy on hand to autograph.

Or you can bring your own copy purchased from your local bookstore or online at:

Also available as an audiobook from Audible.com

Excited to see you there!

David & Veronica

See our story about the Library Hotel - or visit the Library Hotel website

Going Gypsy Goes Live - Today's the Official Release Day!

It's a big celebration day in GypsyNester land!

 First and foremost, thanks to all of you for coming along on our crazy adventure.

And to celebrate, we want to see how YOU are #GoingGypsy!

 Post your best #GoingGypsy moments on Facebook and Twitter and be automatically entered to win an autographed first edition of Going Gypsy!

We want to see YOU conquering an item on your bucket list, hitting a milestone, having a favorite travel moment, stepping outside of your comfort zone or posing with the cover of Going Gypsy!

 We'll be sharing your fun on Facebook and Twitter - and you could even be featured here on GypsyNester.com!

Click here to see how easy it is to share your #GoingGypsy moments!  

Going Gypsy is now available!

And to celebrate, we're giving some signed first editions away!

Are you ready to find out how you can win?.. I WANT TO WIN GOING GYPSY!

Going Gypsy: One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All (find out more) Available from Skyhorse Publishing! Order Now - Wherever Books Are Sold! Also available as an audiobook from Audible.com

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Tweet #GoingGypsy to Enter to Win an Autographed Copy of Going Gypsy!

We're just days away from the launch of Going Gypsy!

And to celebrate, we're giving away an autographed first edition! 

Are you ready to find out how you can win? ... CONTINUE READING >>


Going Gypsy: One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All

Coming on February 3rd from Skyhorse Publishing!

Pre-Order Now - Wherever Books Are Sold!

The Empty Nest as a Launching Pad - Are YOU Ready to Launch With Us?

So psyched about this article on Medium! 

"After packing their youngest off to college, the Gypsy Nesters hit the road and never looked back. 'We're going down in a ball of flames!' says"... READ THE FEATURE HERE and leave a comment here 

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YOU Can Help Us Make 2015 the Year of Going Gypsy!

Note: If you have trouble with any of the links in this email, click here to view this on our site. 

We have a copy of our book in our hands!

It's officially ONE MONTH away from the release of Going Gypsy and we're so excited (and nervous)!
We are indescribably grateful to the wonderful people who have given us their congratulations - cheered us on - and offered help in getting the word out.

This means the world to us.

Would YOU like to help too? There are so many things you can do!

Pre-order Going Gypsy

Pre-orders are really important since we are first-time authors. A big opening day is the best way to get a buzz going. To make it easy for you to be one of the first to read Going Gypsy, we've provided these handy links:


We love bookstores!

If you love bookstores like we do - the sights, the events, the kindred spirits, the wonderful smell - head on in to your favorite store and pre-order there. You get a copy of Going Gypsy hot off the presses, and your local book seller learns about it too. That's a double whammy!

Write about Going Gypsy!
Do you have a website, a newsletter, a bunch of friends?
Let everyone know how excited you are to read Going Gypsy!
Send out an email to your friends, write a letter or two, or give us a shout out on your website.
Send folks to Going Gypsy's official website: http://www.goinggypsybook.com

Talk about Going Gypsy!
Are you in a book club - or any club? Are you friendly with folks at your local bookstore or library? Do you have friends with adult kids (or soon-to-be adult kids?), friends that love to travel, friends that need inspiration, friends that are Baby Boomers?
Talk up Going Gypsy!

Share Going Gypsy on Social Media!
This is so, so, sooooo easy!

Share the cover!

Share on Facebook! Copy this link--> http://www.goinggypsybook.com  Share on Twitter! Copy, paste, tweak and tweet the text below I'm so excited to read Going Gypsy! Check it out-> http://www.goinggypsybook.com #GoingGypsy Share on Goodreads! Click here--> GoodReads and add Going Gypsy to your "want to read" list! Share on Pinterest!

Share your enjoyment!
We'd LOVE to see photos of you reading our book! Make sure you use the hashtag #GoingGypsy and tag us so we're sure to see you!

Tag us like this:
On Facebook: @GypsyNester-Celebrating Life After Kids
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Write a Going Gypsy review!
Once you've read Going Gypsy, we'd love to hear what you think!

Here are some of the many places you can review our book:
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Please know you are appreciated more than we can ever express,
David & Veronica