Retire There with Gil & Gene

Brits Sallyann Phillips and her architect husband dreamed of designing and building a home on a Greek island. They started visiting the Greek island of Kos and later purchased land and began the process of planning the home. Just prior to the pouring of the cement foundation, Sallyann’s husband passed. She faced a monumental decision - stay in England or start construction of the house and move to Greece. Sallyann’s courageous move proved to be challenging but triumphant. Hear her full story on Episode 170 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Sallyann Phillips’ books about Kos: (1) Build or bust before Brexit: Home at last in Kos; (2) Just Be Kos: The year I moved; (3) Why Kos: A taste of Greek life; (4) Kos. An expat in the Corona years: The good the bad and the restrictions; and (5) No more thistles and Ticks: How to create a Mediterranean garden.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Beverley and Chris Wood moved from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada to Mexico, where they stayed for 9 years. After a series of unfortunate events, Beverley yearned for more stability in her life and the couple journeyed back to Vancouver, Island. This time, to the small harbor city of Nanaimo, located mid-island. It is important to note that Vancouver and Vancouver Island are very unique places. The biggest difference being Vancouver is a large cosmopolitan city on the mainland while Vancouver Island is an island full of rainforests, small cities, villages, beaches and wilderness. Follow the Wood’s explorations and experiences on Episode 169 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Beverley Wood is the author of: The Move to Canada Bible and The Move to Mexico Bible. More books by both Beverley and Chris may be found at www.whitedogcreative.com. Keep up with Beverley at www.beverleywood.com.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you courageous enough to move across the world to start a new life on rural land? Dani and Evan Benton relocated to Omishima Island, Japan and seem to be loving the challenge. The industrious couple purchased two akiyas (abandoned or vacant houses in rural japan) for a total of approximately $30,000. For income, they remodeled one of the homes and are renting on airbnb. They plan to earn additional income by raising honey bees and from Dani’s photography business. Learn more about the Benton’s enterprising move on Episode 168 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.     The couple’s website is Benton Homestead. To see what they are doing in Japan, including the renovation of their akiyas, visit their YouTube channel.Check out the Benton’s Airbnb page about renting their guesthouse. To help the Benton’s ship their precious belongings to Japan, make a donation on their GoFundMe page. Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you watched the Yellowstone series and imagined roaming free on wide open land in Montana? Real estate agents Will and Angie Friedner moved to Whitefish, Montana where they enjoy living near Glacier National Park, lakes and a Rockwellesque downtown. The couple even have a YouTube channel, Living in Montana, and a book, Moving to Whitefish, Montana, where they explain what it is like to move to and live in Montana. To find out more about life in and around Whitefish, listen to Episode 167 of Retire There With Gil & Gene.Angie Friedner is a real estate agent with Glacier Sotheby’s International Realty and Will Friedner is with Montana Life Realty.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Celebrate the New Year with Gil & Gene! Tune in as we reflect on the remarkable growth and transformation of the Retire There podcast throughout 2023. We share behind-the-scenes happenings, key 2023 statistics, revisit standout episodes, and offer a sneak peek into the exciting plans for 2024. If you value the Retire There podcasts, consider supporting Gil & Gene by making a $5 donation at at buymeacoffee.com/retiretherepod. Each contribution helps cover the production expenses of the show. Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin Cavanaugh spent his junior year of college abroad at the University of Seville in Spain. He immersed himself in Spanish, becoming fluent in the language. This was the beginning of his love affair with the country, but little did he know that his time there would play a significant role in deciding where to retire. His language skills allowed Kevin to seamlessly move to Alcala la Real, a small town in southern Spain where few inhabitants speak English. Hear about Kevin’s calculated move to his dream location on Episode 165 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As retirement neared, Paul and Cheryl Thornton moved from Delaware to Florida, believing it would be their “forever” home. While Florida is a great location for cruise enthusiasts like Paul, he hated it - the weather was unbearable and the drive to relatives in the northeast was too long. When it came time to retire, Paul sought somewhere with a temperate climate, a reasonable driving distance to the northeast, and near a city with professional football and basketball teams. After extensive research, Paul zeroed in on the Charlotte, North Carolina area. The couple purchased a home in Mooresville, North Carolina, a town located about 30 miles from Charlotte with more reasonable home prices than the city. Hear Paul profess his love for Mooresville and cruising on Episode 164 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Check out Paul’s award winning podcast: The Joy of Cruising.Paul’s four books: The Joy of Cruising: Passionate Cruisers, Fascinating Stories; Cruising Interrupted; The Joy of Cruising Again; and White Man’s Disease A Memoir.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After Wendy Whitcomb Marsh’s husband died at age 54, she retired and decided to leave California with her three children, two of which are autistic and the third who is physically disabled. But where to go? Wendy decided to head north to Salem, Oregon’s capital city located between Portland and Eugene. Salem has been called the most Oregon part of Oregon, with its scenic vistas and vineyards, old growth forests, crystal clear streams, and plenty of room to roam. To discover more about Wendy’s move to The Beaver State, listen to Episode 163 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Wendy’s adult autism consulting service is Adult Autism Assessment & Services. For more information about Wendy, including descriptions of her books on adult autism, visit WendelaWhitcombMarsh.com. Her books are also available on Amazon.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special episode, we chat with David Pogue about decluttering and disposing without adding to landfills. David is a six-time Emmy winner for his stories on CBS Sunday Morning, a New York Times bestselling author, a five-time TED Talk speaker, host of 20 NOVA science specials on PBS, and creator/host of the CBS News/Simon & Schuster podcast Unsung Science. He was also the New York Times weekly tech columnist from 2000 to 2013. David’s New York Magazine article My Quest to Downsize Without Throwing Anything Away. A big house full of belongings – could I find them a new life? was the catalyst for this episode. David shares specific organizations he used to ecologically remove unwanted belongings. For more information on David Pogue, check out his website. His book, How to Prepare for Climate Change: A Practical Guide to Surviving the Chaos, includes a chapter on where to live. Go to David’s Amazon page for a list of his many books.Here are some organizations which may aid in donating or selling your items: Facebook Marketplace: The classified-ad section of the social network that specializes in helping individuals and businesses sell items locally. Buy Nothing Project:  The organization encourages giving of consumer goods and services in preference to conventional commerce. There are many local Buy Nothing groups on Facebook.AptDeco: An online marketplace that eliminates the hassle of buying and selling furniture.Renovation Angel: America’s premier recycler of luxury pre-owned kitchens and renovation items.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you dropped everything to care for your ailing mother for 3.5 years 24/7, what would you do after that? Mark Steven Porro, an actor and snack food company owner, was in that precise situation and after mom passed, he retired and moved to his dream destination, Pezenas, in the South of France. The city dates back to the 16th Century and is known for its art and history. Follow Mark’s relocation to this French jewel on Episode 161 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.Mark Steven Porro’s memoir, about caring for his dying mom, is titled “A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom, And How I Survived to Tell the Tale.” You should also check out his Website and YouTube Channel.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.