Galápagos on Your Bucket List?... and Getting Called an Ugly American

The Galápagos on Your Bucket List? What You Need to Know to Go

The Galápagos Islands had long been on our bucket list. 

 Finally tuition-free when our youngest graduated from college, we treated ourselves to the adventure of a lifetime.

 Here's what we learned about how to get there, what to pack, what to expect and how to prepare for one of the most fascinating... CONTINUE READING >>

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That Time I was Called an Ugly American

I met the meanest woman in the world on cruise ship.

David & I were sitting in a near-empty onboard restaurant after an afternoon cooking class, and had a jovial group of fellow classmates seated with us – new friends from all over the world.

 Yes, we were a bit loud. Yes, we were critiquing the food – we had prepared it, after all – and, I was being exceptionally... CONTINUE READING >>

Our Top Instagram Photos of 2015!

Wow - what a year! We're so grateful for tons of travel, the release of Going Gypsy, new friends from all over the world (that includes YOU!), and a spectacular wedding!

Our most liked photos on Instagram included our African photo safaris in Tanzania and South Africa, our river cruise through Holland and Belgium, and our bike tour in Sicily.

Cheers to 2016 everyone - let's make it shine!

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Watch What Happens As This Pair Ages 70 Years

As makeup artists transform them from 20s to 90s, their love grows

We were blown away by this five minute video - a must-must-must see!

We remember talking about aging together when we were young - how amazing it would have been to do something like this.

Watch this emotional video on Next Avenue > >

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Is the Food Good in Ireland?... and Our Life Reimagined

Is the Food Good in Ireland?

Before arriving on the Emerald Isle, our idea of eating in Ireland fell in the corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, meat and potatoes line of thinking.

Nothing wrong with that, we love a good, hearty meal as much as the next guy, but out on the wild western edge of the island they’ve been cooking up something very different... CONTINUE READING >>

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Life Reimagined: Repack Your Empty Nest!

Big fun! A quick clip that AARP's Life Reimagined produced about us! It's 30 secs of GypsyNester action-packed goodness! What do you think? ... Leave a comment here!

Meet Veronica at Women of Woodstock!

I wrote extensively about my first experience at Women at Woodstock last year, about how I agreed to go -- kicking and screaming a bit -- and the immediate benefits I received by attending.

It's been an incredible year for me and the women I met at WAW have been supporting me all the way!

 I'll be speaking at this year's main event, and I would love for you to join me there! Click in to see for yourself how WAW can change your life!

Ever wonder what's up next in GypsyNesterLand? Want to find out where you can meet us or where we'll be taking you next? Click here to find out!

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What My Special Needs Niece has Taught Me... Cuddling Koalas... and Thank You St. Louis!

What My Special Needs Niece Has Taught Me about Life and Laughter

My niece is a totally unique individual. 

Not in that “everyone’s a snowflake” kind of way. She’s truly unique.

Because of a wonky chromosome, each cell in in Anna’s little body is different from every other cell in the world. There is no one else like her.

At birth... CONTINUE READING >>

Keeping Koalas Safe, Sound, & Cuddly

Some of the most readily recognizable Australian icons are animals, and we found more than a double dose of them in Queensland at The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary outside Brisbane.
As the name suggests, we got up close and personal with koalas, but we also got to feed kangaroos right from our hands... CONTINUE READING >>

Thank you St. Louis!

The Going Gypsy Book Party was a blast (see pics here!), we had radio and TV appearances - and in the midst of it all our book hit #1 on Amazon!

It was an honor to appear on the Charlie Brennan Show at CBS's KMOX!

Still pinching ourselves! Listen Now

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Norway in a Nutshell: Built Fjord Tough

Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that getting there is half the fun.

It this case, on the road from Oslo to Bergen, it was ALL the fun!

We embarked on a journey that took us on the famous Flam Train Line and caught a boat that sailed us through the West Norwegian Fjords UNESCO World Heritage Site... CONTINUE READING >>

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A big time was had by all at the Nashville Going Gypsy Book Party at BookmanBookwoman in Nashville!

 It was a true Music City event with old friends, new friends and a host of recording artists, songwriters, musicians, authors, and family - SO MUCH FUN!

 Click in and see the pics!... CONTINUE READING >>

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Cruising Holland and Belgium, A Live Blog

Our live-blog continues - through Holland and Belgium - we're having a blast out here! Join us LIVE... CONTINUE READING >>

We had a blast with Kim Bailey of News Talk Florida - talkin' our craziest food experiences!.. CLICK TO LISTEN!

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Cruising Amidst Tulips & Windmills... and our Stars Came Out to Shine!

Spring has sprung and we're ready to embrace it fully! And what better way to celebrate the new season than to head to the flower capital of the world - Holland!

But that's not all kids - we'll be sailing into Belgium too! Join us LIVE as we spend 10 days in the Low Countries...... CONTINUE READING >>

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Our Stars Came Out to Shine: Going Gypsy's Release Party!

There are few words to describe our feelings about the outpouring of love and wonderfulness that was Going Gypsy's release party.

So, very unlike our wordy selves, we shall let pictures say the thousand words. As if a thousand words could ever be enough... CONTINUE READING >>

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!

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A Peace of Oslo, Norway

As unfamiliar visitors making our first trip to Oslo, Norway, we didn't know what we were in for.

Chase us around Oslo as we visit the Nobel Peace Center, get schooled in Olympic ski jumping, have cocktails in a bar completely made of ice (including the glasses), explore Viking burial ships, have a scream with Edvard Munch and eat, ahem, rotted fish... CONTINUE READING >>

Going Gypsy is now available!

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

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

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