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 >>

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 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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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

Fear Conquering & Climbing My First Mountain on My 52nd Birthday

We were going to hike up a mountain, The Boy said. Not climb, hike.

Or maybe that's what I chose to hear. Certainly, The Boy is aware of my age and the limitations thereof.

He wouldn't be trying to kill me on my birthday, would he? (photo taken right before things went terribly awry)... CONTINUE READING >>

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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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Rebuilding Together: How to Help the Seniors in Your Community... and Meet us in St. Louis

There is strength in numbers, so by banding together we can accomplish much more than as separate individuals.

Together our team of volunteers completely repainted the home of a retired nurse in need - in one day!

We weren't the youngest chicks in the coop - but we were enthusiastic, and relentless.... CONTINUE READING >>  

And... 

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

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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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!

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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

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