We Climbed Kilimanjaro! Well, Sort Of

We Climbed Kilimanjaro! Well, Sort Of

We’re talking about the biggest freestanding mountain in the world, rising over nineteen thousand feet!

Fantastic waterfalls, wonderful people, fascinating legends, vile brew, an unusual apology and a very amicable Plan B awaited us on the slopes of Kilimanjaro... CONTINUE READING >>

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Ever Wonder How Our Adventure Began? Guess We've Always Been a Little Crazy!

Have you ever wondered how we met? 

A one-night stand (not ours!), a beat-up old (heavy metal) car named the Sharkmobile, and the US Postal Service delivered a one-three punch we couldn't ignore.

It might not be the most romantic story and, the odds most definitely were NOT in our favor, but... CONTINUE READING >>

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Nashville's Greatest Hits...and the Coolest Public Bathroom in the USA

Nashville's Greatest Hits
Take a ride with us through Nashville in the shadow of the Batman Building as we explore her history, the roots of her music, and her most famous landmarks.

Discover why she's called the Athens of the South, how Bob Dylan shaped the music scene, and the surprising story of how she earned the moniker Music City... CONTINUE READING >>

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The Hippest Public Bathroom in the USA

Jackpot! A flush with greatness!

Shiny and adorned in black and green art deco (including the toilets and urinals) this luxurious loo boasts a shoeshine station and a vintage phone that calls up the front desk - just in case... CONTINUE READING >>

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Boston – Eat, Bike, & Beer Merry

Having already explored Boston’s historic Freedom Trail, we decided that on this visit to Boston we would seek to explore the tastes -- and taps -- that are beginning to make new history.

Chase your GypsyNesters through the breweries, ball fields, big buildings and bistros of Boston!.. CONTINUE READING >> 


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Meet and mingle with your GypsyNesters, 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!):

Luxurious stay for two!
Parador Resort and Spa, Costa Rica (see below for all gifts)

Audible.com
Bluff Works
Calico Juno Designs
Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes
Discover Corps
Go Western Newfoundland
Skyhorse Publishing
Thorlo
Tourism and Events Queensland
Viking River Cruises
Younique by MakeupMillionaires.com ... 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:


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Sumo Warriors: My Japanese Wrestling Education

Another fun post from our daughter, Charli, AKA The Piglet!

There’s a misconception that sumo wresting is just a couple fat dudes bashing into each other, but there's actually a lot ritual, a lot of skill, and a lot of training that goes into those fat guys bashing into each other.

Sumo tournaments are held three times a year in Tokyo and I was lucky enough... CONTINUE READING >>

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Channeling our Inner Celebrity in Boston!

Once again we found ourselves at the fantastic Life@50+ Expo - this time in Boston!

And this time we landed on the cover of AARP Magazine! Well, sort of.

Becoming cover models is just one of the myriads of fun activities we participated in while visiting Beantown.

While pretending to be celebrities, we found ourselves mingling with several real celebrities... CONTINUE READING >>



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Picture This: Union Station in Washington, DC

Union Station in Washington, DC is the most impressive depot we have ever traveled through.

From the bright shopping area around the gates, to the amazing, massive main hall almost one hundred feet high, the station left our... CONTINUE READING >>


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Singin' the Blues Trail in Mississippi

Travel with your GypsyNesters as we roll down the Mississippi Blues Trail!

We discover the legend behind Robert Johnson selling his soul to the devil at the Crossroads, stay at the most unique inn we've ever seen - made of original sharecropper shacks, eat tamales - yup, there are tamales in The Delta - and BBQ, take on a Donut Tower, visit a REAL juke joint and the King Biscuit Radio Show and learn how The Blues influenced more modern music... CONTINUE READING >>

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Christmas Cruising the Danube, A Live-Blog

We're excited to bring you along LIVE for a waltz down the Danube as we visit the Christmas markets of Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany.

Our journey takes us to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ensuring immersion into the grand history of the area.

We will be sure to pay special attention to the unique culture and customs surrounding the... CONTINUE READING >>

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In Search of the Worst Christmas Song of All Time

Our most recent family holiday get-together found us gathered around the radio listening to the all-Christmas music station.

 Many artists lent their joyous voices to our celebration, but things took a turn when a real clunker reared its ugly head.

This prompted a wildly fun discussion.

Just what is the worst Christmas song ever? Everyone offered numerous contenders.

See what we've come up with and be sure to put in your two cents... CONTINUE READING >>

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Photos of Things That Made Us Say "WTH? (!)

Can this stuff actually be REAL?

 Every once in a while we are stopped in our tracks. Rendered speechless. Taken unaware. Dumbfounded. Gobsmacked.

Check out these things we've seen along the way that made us say "What the H? (!) ...CONTINUE READING >>

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The Oz Museum: Behind The Yellow Brick Road

Yes Dorothy, we were in Kansas anymore, Wamego to be exact.

As the home of The Oz Museum, this little burg between Topeka and Manhattan has become quite a Mecca for fans of The Wizard of Oz.

We entered the main street storefront into a fairly typical gift shop, with a couple of exceptions. There was a tornado ... CONTINUE READING >>

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How Can I Possibly Be Old Enough for AARP?

It's an American coming-of-a-certain-age rite of passage. You turn fifty and you join AARP, right?

For me, it was easy - I'm married to a man five years older than me. The blow of my aging milestones are always softened because David paves the way for me - he shoots through them kicking and screaming so I can glide into them gracefully knowing that it's not the end of the world (until I look in the mirror and realize that I don't quite match up to the image I have of myself in my mind!).

Riding on David's coattails, I've been... CONTINUE READING > >

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What Happened to the Evening News?

I know, I know, I risk sounding like a get-off-my-lawn old guy, but seriously, the network news just ain't what it used to be. In fact, a good bit of it isn't even what I would call news.

I'm not talking about the feel good human interest pieces, those have always been a part of journalism, but when did viral videos become news? It seems that anytime I have a chance to tune into the news, I get treated to the latest YouTube sensation. Since when did cute cats, talking babies and folks getting hit in the nuts become fare that rivals the important events of the day?

Add that to the... CONTINUE READING >>

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Getting Elevated in an Airplane Hanger in Santa Monica

Join us in California where we had the opportunity to see what happens when a new car is launched!

We were blown away by the wildest performance art group ever, drank liquid nitrogen cocktails, supped on fare from THE Top Chef - then chatted with him - and were among the first to see a brand spanking new car design! What a night!.. CONTINUE READING >> 

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Seen Any Good Movies Lately?

This is not one of our usual topics, but we're a little discouraged.

We're huge movie buffs and we're finding it harder and harder to find movies that appeal to us (perhaps another get-off-my-lawn, curmudgeonly sign of aging?).

Our hope with this post is that we can all share... CONTINUE READING >>

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Hey Mr. Spaceman!

For many of us the moon landing in July 1969 holds a prominent place in our memories. The scratchy black & white images are burned indelibly into our minds. We were children of The Space Age. We drank Tang, ate Space Food Sticks, watched The Jetsons and dreamed of Jeannie.

This made our visit to The John F. Kennedy Space Center on Florida's Space Coast as much a trip down memory lane as an exploration of current... CONTINUE READING >>

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin' on the Riviera

The Riviera is synonymous with playground for the rich and famous.

First royalty, then artsy types like Picasso, Matisse, Aldous Huxley arrived, and nowadays Elton John, Bono, Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have all bought homes and frequent the seaside resorts. Of course two road weary GypsyNesters in a tiny rented economy car felt... CONTINUE READING >>

The World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade

The town really decks out, dying the famous fountains of healing waters kelly green. Historic Bridge Street, the shortest street in America in daily use, is cordoned off. The entire route covers a mere ninety-eight feet.

Each year a fabulous celebrity Grand Marshal is chosen. This year Bo Derek showed everyone... CONTINUE READING >>