The Dark and the Light Side of Nuremberg, Germany

The Dark and the Light Side of Nuremberg, Germany

Most of us know the name Nuremberg, because of the trials held after World War II.

We explored the dark and Nazi side of Nuremberg but, thankfully, discovered ourselves charmed by her light side first.

To understand why the city was so significant in recent, we had to travel back centuries earlier to learn about Nuremberg's place as one of the Holy Roman Empire's most important cities... CONTINUE READING >>

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BAM! Meet us in Vegas, Baby!

It's fun, it's fabulous, it's Vegas-baby! Come join us for a big time at the BAM - we're speaking this year! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE! >>

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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

How Holland Does Spring (Tulips for days!) and an 87-year old Peace Corps Volunteer!

Spring Done Right: Tip-Toeing Through the Tulips at Keukenhof Gardens in Holland

Spring has sprung!

And no one does Spring like Holland. Join your GypsyNesters in a romp through the largest garden in Europe - the Keukenhof Garden.

What started out as a kitchen garden sporting herbs and veggies had morphed into over six million bulbs exploding into a glorious riot.

And it's only open for visitors eight weeks out of the year... CONTINUE READING >>

At 87, She’s the Oldest Current Peace Corps Volunteer

Alice Carter heard JFK's call and responded 50 years later! Rock on Ms. Carter, rock on! Read her inspiring story!




Top Ten Ways to Scare Your Boomerang Kid Out of the House!

Ready to "get on with your life" but have an adult kid who needs a little nudge from the nest?

 Do you have a Boomerang that seems permanently parked in your basement, and you feel it's time for your chick to take wing and begin embracing all that life has to offer?

 With tongues firmly in cheek, your goofy GypsyNesters have developed some silly (and stealthy) solutions to wink-wink-nudge-nudge even the most stubborn fledgling from the nest -- and they may even think it's their own idea!

 10. Greet him at the door naked with a bottle of Viagra and a can of whipped cream and shout, "Honey, I guess we can't use the kitchen, our baby's home."

 9. Set his computer so all his ...CONTINUE READING >>

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A Caribbean Getaway without Hurting your Wallet

For years we had our very own backyard tropical paradise in the Virgin Islands, so now when the gloom and chill gets us wondering if spring will ever arrive, we can’t help but long for those sun drenched days again.

There’s no better way to beat the winter blues than a visit to the tropics, especially a tropical getaway without spending an arm and a leg.... CONTINUE READING >>

TripAdviser Thinks We Rock—Check Us Out!

So proud to be honored by TripAdvisor!

 "Who says millennials do it better? When it comes to travel, age is but a number. As you think about retirement and all that free time you’ll have, consider taking a different approach.

 TripAdvisor rounded up 20 baby boomer travel bloggers as inspiration to get out there and travel"... SEE 'EM ALL >>

BAM! Meet us in Vegas, Baby!

For years we had our very own backyard tropical paradise in the Virgin Islands, so now when the gloom and chill gets us wondering if spring will ever arrive, we can’t help but long for those sun drenched days again.

There’s no better way to beat the winter blues than a visit to the tropics, especially a tropical getaway without spending an arm and a leg.... CONTINUE READING >>

BAM! Meet us in Vegas, Baby!

It's fun, it's fabulous, it's Vegas-baby! Come join us for a big time at the BAM - we're speaking this year! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE! >>

See our full schedule of events, where you can meet up with us, and where we'll be taking you next! 

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 Ended Up in Jail in Heidelberg, Germany and... BAM! Meet us in Vegas, Baby!

We Ended Up in Jail in Heidelberg, Germany

How did we land ourselves in the pokey in one of Germany's most charming towns? You're going to have to read on to find out... CONTINUE READING >>

BAM! Meet us in Vegas, Baby!

It's fun, it's fabulous, it's Vegas-baby! Come join us for a big time at the BAM - we're speaking this year! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE! >>

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Finding the Twerp in Antwerp... and reasons to be incredibly thankful

Finding the Twerp in Antwerp, Belgium

We looked up the many definitions of "twerp" - including some seriously weird ones - trying to find how this fabulous city got its name.

Turns weirdest definition by far is the answer!

Join us in the land of severed hands, giants, odd stone lions, and incredible beer... CONTINUE READING >>

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Your GypsyNesters Would Like to Thank...

	USA Today asked how we make travel meaningful		Pink Pangea asked Veronica about what makes her tick!
	Midlife at the Oasis featured Going Gypsy!		Starts at 60 ran a story about our travels in Tanzania
	Boomeresque gave Going Gypsy a nice nod!	Adventuress Travel Magazine reviewed Going Gypsy
We discussed our RV lifestyle on the Downsize with Style podcast			DiscoverCorps named us a travel site to watch in 2016
And that’s not all! See all of our media appearances!

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Peering at the Santa Monica Pier...and How Volunteering Can Enrich YOUR Life!

Peering at the Santa Monica Pier

Have you ever wondered where Route 66 ends?

Rather than dumping travelers into the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica offered a better solution - a pleasure pier.

Chase us around a place full of Americana kitsch at its finest, California style... CONTINUE READING >>

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How Volunteering Can Enrich Every Empty Nester's Life
What is it that makes us feel so passionate about life when we are helping others?

 There must be something more to volunteering than the oft said “it makes us feel good to do good.”

I believe it goes deeper.

 When the chicks fly the coop we lose the built-in community that comes with raising a brood. Gone are the sports team gatherings, the school plays and scout meetings.

 Entire peer groups disappear overnight. It can get kind of lonely... CONTINUE READING >>

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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Doing Dublin... and Guess We've Always Been a Little Crazy!

Doing Dublin in Double Time

We didn’t have a pot full o’ time to discover Dublin, we had but a day to discover her charms. 

But we made the most of this fair city - we learned how to pour a perfect pint at the Guinness Academy, stormed her castle, ate native food, made a daring escape, and took a peek at Molly Malone (where exactly was David looking?)... 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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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