Taking on Tallinn, Estonia

Taking on Tallinn, Estonia

While we can’t say that Estonia occupied a spot on our bucket list, we sure are glad that we checked it off anyway! 

You've GOT to love a country that sang its way to freedom, serves food you didn't even know was edible and (in the past), used some freaky remedies to cure what ails ya... CONTINUE READING

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Look for Your GypsyNesters in Your Favorite Magazine this Month!

So excited about this opportunity! 

We've teamed up Humana with tips on kicking YOUR Generation Encore into high, healthy gear!

See our tips and tricks for staying healthy out on the road, what we carry with us to avoid disaster, and what we tote along onto airplanes to avoid eating junk food (and much more!).

Check out the SEVEN magazines you can catch us in... CONTINUE READING

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

How It Feels to Volunteer at a School in Africa

How It Feels to Volunteer at a School in Africa

An experience that will live in our hearts forever.

In Tanzania, we spent mornings teaching English and afternoons refurbishing a classroom.

Each of these tasks offered unexpected rewards and challenges and resulted in emotions and memories that will last our lifetimes.... CONTINUE READING >>

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The GypsyNesters Get Married! The Story of Our Goofy Wedding!

We wanted a small wedding - and thank God it was!

Honestly, David (we'll call him The Beanpole) wouldn't have made it through otherwise.

 It still strikes us strange that The Beanpole, who by that time had appeared on stage in front of hundreds of thousands of people as a musician, could be so nervous.

<--j strong="">ust look at the body language! Have you EVER seen a more uncomfortable groom? Sheesh.

 Our ideal wedding was... CONTINUE READING >>

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Charms of the Chagga People of Tanzania...and Staying in Touch with Loved Ones when Traveling

Charms of the Chagga People of Tanzania

The Chagga family philosophy extends beyond their borders; they believe that all of humankind is family.

Our stay in the tiny village of Rau, near the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, immersed us in a culture that welcomed us as next of kin.

Follow your GypsyNesters as we travel deep into Tanzania, learning from the Chagga about dance and music, farming and playing, family and friendship... CONTINUE READING >>


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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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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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East Africa Unveiled...and living simply

Our volunteer vacation continues as we explore Tanzania…

We've completely fallen in love with our students at our school!

Check out how our service projects are progressing and join us on an incredible photo safari in beautiful Tanzania... CONTINUE READING >>

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Is Simple Living in Retirement the Way to Go?

US News and World Report asked us what simple living means to us and why we live the way we do.

"Traveling throughout retirement may not be everyone's idea of simple living, but David and Veronica say ditching the house was one of the best moves they ever made. 'We are in a state of nearly constantly pinching ourselves... CONTINUE READING >>

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New dates!

August

24 - September 6
Tanzania, Africa with Discover Corps - Follow us LIVE

September

9-12
South Africa, Kruger Park Safari with Viator

21
3:00 PM ET Gemjin Radio - Authors Corner - Listen Live

October

3
Charleston, South Carolina, WAW Women’s Salon, Charleston Harbor Resort, featured speaker

9-11
Nashville, Tennessee, Southern Festival of Books, featured speakers and book signing

13
Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Nashville with Viator

23 - November 1
Italy, Sicily Bike Tour with VBT

November

6-8
Emerson, NY, Women at Woodstock, featured speaker and workshop, see why Veronica loves Women of Woodstock so much!

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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Our Adventure into Africa Continues!

Our volunteer vacation continues as we explore Tanzania...

Your GypsyNesters continue to explore Africa in the best way possible - by helping as we go!

We're continuing our service project to village children by teaching and fixing up their school,  meeting the colorful Chagga people, and going deep into seldom seen Massai lands where we'll encounter a world we'd never dreamed we'd experience... CONTINUE READING >> 


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A BIG GypsyNester thank you to these great outlets and writers for showing us some Going Gypsy love!

	We were asked about our favorite roadtrips for Yahoo!		USA Today featured our travel customer service thoughts
	See our footage of a crazy eatery on WHNT		The St. Louis Post-Dispatch chose Going Gypsy as a Best Bet
	Cookistry.com reviewed Going Gypsy!		The nervy Patty Chang Anker interviewed Veronica!
	The Herald-Times profiled us!		We took home the Gold in this year's Top 100 Travel Blogs
And that's not all! See all of our media appearances!

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

New dates!

August

24 - September 6
Tanzania, Africa with Discover Corps - Follow us LIVE

September

9-12
South Africa, Kruger Park Safari with Viator
21
3:00 PM ET Gemjin Radio - Authors Corner - Listen Live

October

3
Charleston, South Carolina, WAW Women’s Salon, Charleston Harbor Resort, featured speaker

9-11
Nashville, Tennessee, Southern Festival of Books, featured speakers and book signing

13
Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Nashville with Viator

23 - November 1
Italy, Sicily Bike Tour with VBT

November

6-8
Emerson, NY, Women at Woodstock, featured speaker and workshop, see why Veronica loves Women of Woodstock so much!

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