Avoid the Black Friday Mall Madness - Ultimate Baby Boomer & Empty Nester Gift Guide!

Ah, the holidays are upon us, and as sure as the season’s first chills -- and the smell of turkey fills the air -- the madness of Black Friday cannot be far behind.

Your thoughtful GypsyNesters want to save everyone a trip through the horrifying madness that goes on at the mall this time of year by sharing this hand-dandy gift guide!

We gathered up all of our don’t leave home without them travel items -- along with cheeky and fun presents for baby boomers and empty nesters of all walks of life -- and put them all together so you can shop without ever leaving the comfort of your festively decorated house... SEE ALL OF OUR SPECTACULAR GIFT SUGGESTIONS! >>

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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 We Use the Internet While Overseas... and a big thank you!

Internet access is much easier to find now than it was when we started this crazy life we lead.

When we're in the States, we have service with us all the time because our smartphone creates its own hotspot.

But overseas, it's a whole different enchilada. .. CONTINUE READING > >


Also on GypsyNester.com this week:

Wow! We are enormously grateful to...

	PBS's Next Avenue recommended Going Gypsy!		Our interview with the wonderful Johnny Jet
	Going Gypsy in the Poughkeepsie Journal		Examiner.com
			My Lifestyle Career
	My Itchy Travel Feet		Time of Your Life Now
	MOMentum Nation		Aging Abundantly
	Travels with Tam		Satisfying Retirement
And that's not all! See more Going Gypsy News!

Don’t miss The RV + Travel Summit! We'll be speaking May 5th!

This incredible online event with over 30 expert speakers (including your GypsyNesters) is a not-to-miss event! Better yet, it’s completely free so there’s no reason to miss it!

WHY ATTEND?

The RV + Travel Summit was created to share:

• the expertise and insights of RV Travelers who are living the lifestyle
• full time RVers with unique stories, tips and skills to share

The RV + Travel Summit will benefit anyone with a desire to learn more about RV travel - whether you plan on travelling for a few weeks or a few years! Learn about traveling full time no matter what your age - it is never too late or too early!

See who else is speaking and register for FREE here 

We'll see you at the RV + Travel Summit!

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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How We Stay in Touch With Loved Ones While Traveling

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

Honestly, in the days before cell phones and the internet, we're not sure how anyone would have been able to stay connected while pursuing the lifestyle we have chosen.

Mostly because our phone conversations with family and friends almost always begin with the question... CONTINUE READING >>

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Safety at Sea: What the newest cruise ships are implementing

Cruising has received a bit of a black eye lately and, with the recent highly-publicized events at sea, it's not surprising. Only a tiny percentage of voyages become nightmares, but it only takes a few for an entire industry to take a blow.

The new Safe Return to Port requirement has been newly implemented in the hopes that these sorts of mishaps will be a thing of the past. Simply stated, the rule is that any vessel must be able to... CONTINUE READING >> 

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A Tale of Two Flights AND a new contest!

It was the best of planes, it was the worst of planes, that was our feeling after spending nearly thirty hours on two non-stop flights.

The first one, United flight 895, from Chicago to Hong Kong clocked in at sixteen hours. Back when... CONTINUE READING >> 

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12 Things We Told Our NYC Girls to Prepare for Frankenstorm

We have two daughters living on Manhattan, right in the path of Frankenstorm. After years of living in the Caribbean we have some valuable tips to give them. Though being over-prepared may make them feel stupid, it can also save their lives.
Please share these with your urban loved ones in the path of the Hurricane Sandy.

1. Fill up your bathtub... CONTINUE READING >> 

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Glamour + Camping = Glamping on the California Coast

Your GypsyNesters take a Glamping adventure of a lifetime up California's Pacific Coast Highway!

Follow us from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara to Beverly Hills - yes - Beverly Hills, as we discover what the Glamping Life is all about!... CONTINUE READING >>

Oh My Stars!

Looking up at the night sky at an out-in-the-boondocks National Park sent my thoughts wandering, as only the night sky can. Then came a shocking thought:

How long until we can no longer see the stars?

Sitting up and scanning the land around me I saw the bright dots from tiny little towns - and, alas, the Park itself - enough light pollution to hinder me from observing what The Ancients or Magella... CONTINUE READING >>

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 >>

9 Things We Told Our Girls in the Event of the Manhattan Hurricane

We have two daughters planning to ride out Hurricane Irene on Manhattan. Having lived in the Caribbean, here is the advice we gave them. Please share this with loved ones as being over prepared can make you feel stupid, it can also save your life.

1. Fill up your bathtub with water. Water supplies get contaminated with flooding. You will want to bathe and cook. If you don't have a bathtub, buckets, pots & pans work as well.

2. Buy food. I called it "The Week of Living Amishly." Canned food, canned food, canned food.


3. It's gross, but your toilet will only... CONTINUE READING >>

Our Year in an RV - What We Spent & How We Did It

So how do committed boat people end up in an RV? Easy. On a spur of the moment whim.


When we headed off into GypsyNester territory... CONTINUE READING >>

Traveling in Italy: A GypsyNester Guide

Traveling as GypsyNesters -- often and low to the ground -- has given us a some insight into the most efficient (and the lightest) ways to smooth out the bumps in the road. We know that things tend to go awry from time to time, so we are more than willing to share some of our more stupid mistakes for the benefit of the greater good (and perhaps a laugh). Here's what we've learned about Italy:

Electronics in Italy:

The electrical system in Italy -- and throughout... CONTINUE READING >>

Oh My Stars!

Looking up at the night sky at an out-in-the-boondocks National Park sent my thoughts wandering, as only the night sky can. And then a shocking thought -- how long until we humans can no longer see the stars?


Sitting up and scanning the land around me I saw the bright dots from tiny little towns -- and, alas, the Park itself -- enough “light pollution” to hinder me from observing what The Ancients or Magellan... CONTINUE READING >>

Our Year in an RV - What We Spent & How We Did It

So how do committed boat people end up in an RV? Easy. On a spur of the moment whim.

When we headed off into GypsyNester territory...CONTINUE READING >>

Oh My Stars!

Looking up at the night sky at an out-in-the-boondocks National Park sent my thoughts wandering, as only the night sky can. And then a shocking thought -- how long until we humans can no longer see the stars?

Sitting up and scanning the land around me I saw the bright dots from tiny little towns -- and, alas, the Park itself -- enough “light pollution” to hinder me from observing what The Ancients or Magellan... CONTINUE READING >>

Traveling in Italy: A GypsyNester Guide

Traveling as GypsyNesters -- often and low to the ground -- has given us a some insight into the most efficient (and the lightest) ways to smooth out the bumps in the road. We know that things tend to go awry from time to time, so we are more than willing to share some of our more stupid mistakes for the benefit of the greater good (and perhaps a laugh). Here's what we've learned about Italy:

Electronics in Italy:


The electrical system in Italy -- and throughout... read more