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About Agingadventurer

I have now visited over 100 Countries and hope to add at least 5 every year.

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Agingadventurer

John Denver released that song the year I graduated from college! Every year since  I try to travel to a new country or do something out of the ordinary (like jump out of a plane)on my birthday. On Wednesday, I will … Continue reading →

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Older and Wiser? Maybe Not

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Agingadventurer

When I first traveled overseas with my youngest daughter we went to Paris.  This city made a great first impression on her.  She was almost 18 and had the blooming confidence of maturing youth and the beauty to go with … Continue reading →

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Saving Money Down Under

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Agingadventurer

My sister and brother-in-law did a fantastic tour of the South Island with biking, kayaking and hiking.  Their pictures were enticing to say the least, even though I had spent some time there years before. I decided to roughly follow … Continue reading →

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“Romania, come as a tourist, leave as a friend”

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Agingadventurer

Another day, another long train journey and another opportunity to meet and greet the locals confronted me. I was at the train station waiting to go from Belgrade to Brasov. The aging stocky Serbian woman attacked the dilapidated ascent to … Continue reading →

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Visiting my Daughter When She Lived in HKG

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Agingadventurer

What a treat! I would usually go for a month at a time pretending that I too lived in Hong Kong.  Her apartment was half way up Victoria Peak with giant picture windows overlooking the harbor. My favorite night-time activity … Continue reading →

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My Daily Trip Walking my Dog

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Agingadventurer

Now that I’m living close to the beach walking the dog takes on a whole new dimension. Due to the rules, it has to be either early in the morning or late afternoon. Sunrise and sunset are truly the best … Continue reading →

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Is this City on your Bucket List?

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Agingadventurer

Unfortunately due to restrictions and conflicts people are often afraid to visit, which is a real shame because the history, the culture, the people and the food make this city a real gem, one to be greatly appreciated. Jerusalem: The … Continue reading →

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Not Planning another Road Trip Anytime Soon

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Agingadventurer

In fact, am happy to be close to the beach, within walking or biking distance of most places I need to go! My move in my small car stuffed with bags (boxes took up too much room) from Oak Harbor … Continue reading →

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Reinventing oneself in Retirement

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Agingadventurer

Moving to Panama was like going off to college. Every year more and more people, a majority of them recent retirees, come to the small village of Boquete  eager for a renewal of their lives.  That first year one is exposed to many … Continue reading →

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Not the Usual Trip

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Agingadventurer

But on second thought, it seems as though I’ve repeated it  a few times in the past four years! I’m “moving” again.  It is reminiscent of travel as I don’t take any more than I can get on a plane … Continue reading →

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