The Philippines is a perfect holiday destination, so to ease your travel planning the cheap hotels booking experts from Travel Ticker are going to tell you all about the five islands… CONTINUE READING >>
Puerto Galera
The Philippines is made out of more than 7,000 different sized and shaped islands, so in order to choose the perfect holiday destination, you will have to spend a few evenings sitting nearby the computer reading other travelers comments.
But this time, to ease your travel planning, the cheap hotels booking experts from Travel Ticker are going to tell you all about the five islands in the Philippines that have beaches that certainly won’t disappoint you.
Record-holding divers’ paradise
The golden beaches of Puerto Galera are usually full of tourists who prefer staying in Manila because these beaches are easy to reach with a car driving from the capital city.
This area is also known for a record – here the marine wildlife in the costs is the highest density in the world. It is not surprising that divers love Puerto Galera because it is one of the best dive spots in the Philippines.
Back to the wild at the Cagayan Valley
Palaui Island’s stretching Cagayan Valley is really like no other of the Philippine’s beaches because here nature is completely untouched by human hands.
In the surrounding area you will not find hotels or hostels, so if you want to stay here longer, you might need to camp on the bulk sand.
Not many of tourists dare to do that, but if you are not afraid of anything, a night or two in this paradise on Earth might be the most fantastic time spent – the peace and quietness will let you forget about everything.
The best beach in the world
Boracay Island is undoubtedly the most popular in the country. Here, thousands of visitors are attracted by fluffy white sand shores and crystal clear water.
District‘s became particularly famous in 2012 when local celebrity White Beach won the title to be the best beach in the world.
In addition to five-star luxury hotels, here is no shortage of accommodation option for all types of wallets and budget. So everyone can stop by here and enjoy the pristine beach loved by many.
To harness the waves? Only in Siargao Island
Siargao Island name is definitely known for whose people who love to surf, because here annually and professional surfing competitions takes place. The reason behind this is pretty simple – the whole year round violent winds disturb the Pacific Ocean making it perfectly suitable for this extreme sport.
The best time to catch the waves on the island is from June to October. If extreme sports do not suit you, here you can also fish for a little bit too.
Fifty heat breathing coastlines
Palawan island beaches names are also found in the best beaches lists. The surrounding areas attract tourists with one of the richest ecosystems in the country – five types of forests embrace dozens of exotic bird species.
Still not convinced? The island can be proud of its year-round 90 degree heat. So no matter which of the fifty beaches in Palawan you will choose, you can leave your socks and wool sweaters at home.
When traveling one way that can be great is using the trusty old camper van, or ultra-luxurious modern RV. But how is it best to set up your RV? Here’s a look at some of the best ways to kit out the vehicle… CONTINUE READING >>
When traveling one way that can be great is using the trusty old camper van, or ultra-luxurious modern RV, depending on your budget. It allows you a level of freedom that any other form of travel or vacation cannot touch at all. You can go where you want when you want and schedules and itineraries are nothing more than a vague guide. But how is it best to set up your RV? Here we look at some of the best ways to kit out the vehicle.
Modifications to the Vehicle Itself
Sometimes it’s cool, to either modify your existing camper or even converting an old van or truck into a camper van that is built to your desires and specifications. The options are vast and you can incorporate features such as solar panels, satellite dishes, and set out for fold-down beds to save space or make a low bed along the floor that can be covered up. The options are almost endless and as it’s so personal to you it’s a great chance to stamp your personality all over the vehicle. A good place to get started is to check out the tutorials and guides over at the Parked In Paradise website which covers everything from bodywork to electricals and everything practical from beginner to advanced.
Beds & Bedding
You need to think very carefully about bedding in an RV as it’s not as easy as setting up a bed in the house. Size is paramount here and you are going to have to look at smaller spaces and think about whether separate bunks are a good idea as sharing a tight space can mean no-one gets any reasonable level of sleep. You can find a whole range of compact mattresses that are ideal for a tight space such as in a camper or a tent. What type of beds and bedding you choose is also important as keeping warm is more important than indoors as the camper is almost certainly going to be colder at night than the house. As well as being warm your bedding should also be breathable to prevent getting too hot and also getting cold sweat trapped in the sheets, Supima cotton sheets by ghostbed are great for this.
Extra Storage
Getting everything to fit in is always a supreme challenge and it’s not easy sometimes to make tough decisions as to what to leave behind. A good solution to this problem is to get a trailer to store additional items making the decisions a little easier. You can even get some small campers that are trailers themselves if there are only one or two of you.
Additional Transport
Once you arrive at your destination it’s sometimes easier to get around with alternative transport other than using the van, which can be very awkward to drive around towns and even park it. You can get a bicycle rack for the vehicle to bring your perfect bike or even some campers can tow a smaller car on the rear.
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One major impact of increasing pollution in India is the rising number of immigrants from India to Australia… CONTINUE READING >>
While the Delhi government is taking appropriate remedial measures to combat challenges posed by increasing levels of pollution, still, the condition is getting worse and the levels of pollution are rising across India.
One major impact of increasing pollution in India is the rising number of immigrants from India to Australia.
It is primarily because rising levels of pollution are leaving a lot of workers in India jobless.
People living in different parts of India have moved to urban places in search of work. However, the increasing pollution levels have sent them back and as a result, the Indian workers, professionals, and even industry-experts are looking out for another place to live in.
Among the numerous destinations across the world, one of the most preferred nations, which have even marked the highest number of immigrants from India in the year 2012-13, is Australia.
It is not the first time that a huge number of people have migrated from India to Australia, but with the increasing pollution level, the number of migrants has increased to a great extent.
Why Australia Seems a Better Place to Live for Indian Migrants?
Australia boasts of its promising culture. It is an exquisitely diverse location housing a population of people belonging to different ethnic backgrounds.
In addition to this, the other major reasons that make Australia a prime destination among Indians due to increasing pollution levels in India are:
1. Excellent Quality of Life
People in Australia enjoy a high-quality of life.
The level of population in Australia is low. With a low level of pollution and an abundance of fresh air available along with numerous beautiful scenery and natural landscapes, it seems a promising country to live among Indians.
For this reason, a lot of Indians now aspire to own a home in this country.
2. Great Work-Life Balance
People living in Australia are famous for their laid-back lifestyle. They consider relaxation and enjoyment with friends equally important as working.
The people in India, on the other hand, are prone to long working hours and that too under stressful situations. So, if the work-life balance is given importance, a great number of Indians prefer moving to Australia and live and work there.
3. Low Level of Air Pollution
With a limited population, air pollution in Australia is also very less. This country offers a healthy and great environment for the residents, unlike other countries that have crossed the extreme pollution levels.
The concern of increasing air pollution is bothering to Indians, and hence, they are looking forward to migrating to a healthy country like Australia.
4. Excellent Healthcare System
Australia is famous for having one of the finest healthcare systems. It covers the medical payments and hospitalization of the citizens in public hospitals. This is not the case in public hospitals in India. Though the expenses are bear by the government, the facilities offered are not up to the mark.
Also, Australia has reciprocal agreements in place with various other countries. So, visitors can access medical aid if required and it is a primary reason why people are migrating to Australia.
5. Wonderful and Pleasant Climate
The climate in Australia most of the times is pleasant with warm summers and mild winters.
Its climate complements the beautiful sites of this country such as wonderful beaches, charming countryside, lovely rock formations, and more. For such reasons, tourism in Australia is famous worldwide.
Australia offers a healthy and great environment for the residents and travelers, unlike other countries that offer a high level of pollution and increasing health hazards.
Above all these aspects, parks in Australia are a famous theme in every city in Australia. The country even has a high number of trees and cityscapes and is known as a green city.
If you too are concerned about the increasing health issues and pollution levels in India and want to migrate to Australia to have a better standard of living, contact the best immigrant experts in India – Debika Migration Services.
Amongst all the advantages of early bookings is the time and money that can be saved. Sometimes some airlines and hotels tend to offer discount prices for their flights… CONTINUE READING >>
Nowadays, it appears everyone is always traveling; thousands of people fly from one destination to another. There are some periods especially during the holidays when the rate of traveling is high and as such booking, a flight early is just the best option.
What are the benefits of booking a flight early?
PreBooking for a flight saves time and money
Amongst all the advantages of early bookings is the time and money that can be saved. When there is enough time, the flight agent can do a lot of research and determine the best time to go for a flight.
Sometimes, as a result of demands from business travelers, some airlines and hotels tend to offer discount prices for their flights. It is important to have the flight booked at least a month before the travel date.
Some people can be lucky to find affordable flights to their destination which will help them a lot and they can save money for other stuff depending on why they are traveling in the first place.
Securing a flight to Hong Kongahead of time helps in making the journey less stressful or expensive and there is nothing more than an amazing feeling.
Secure the best seats and rooms by booking an early flight
A lot of people who always go for last-minute flight bookings can be quite acquainted with tight middle seats especially at the back row of the plane. This is quite common during the holidays when people have to deal with sold outs when it comes to flights and hotels.
This is the most difficult thing to deal with when it comes to last-minute flight bookings. Early flight bookings, help in securing good and comfortable seats with ample time to do other stuff.
Getting a flight to Hong Kongis not quite difficult but getting a cheap flight is. It takes just research and time to have a good flight, seat, and room.
Have time plan the trip
Whether flying for a vacation or a business trip, planning is always important. Having time to pack and organize including accommodation or just having everything that needs to be in order before the trip is necessary. This is because the stress of last-minute activities can be so overwhelming.
But all the drama can be avoided when there is sufficient time to put everything into order, giving the traveler enough time to rest before the day of the flight.
Planning makes everything to be organized
Planning and booking for a flight in advance gives any traveler the advantage of organizing everything back at work before the day of traveling finally comes through. It is easier to find out the schedule of other colleagues and work accordingly when there is enough time for that,
When this is well sorted out, no one will have their trip interrupted because of some information that is needed back at the persons’ place of work.
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Going camping is simultaneously a rite of passage, a cost-effective way to spend a weekend, and a great bonding experience for friends or family. So let’s talk about the six most common ways that camping trips can be ruined and figure out some strategies to make sure that your trip is more fab than drab… CONTINUE READING >>
Going camping is simultaneously a rite of passage, a cost-effective way to spend a weekend, and a great bonding experience for friends or family. However, even though it takes place in the rugged outdoors, having a great camping experience can be a surprisingly sensitive event! You may have heard that all food tastes better when it’s prepared outdoors—and that’s definitely true. But, on the flip side, if any of your gear gets a tiny bit cold or wet—or if you forgot anything important, like your power station—then the entire trip may be ruined.
Let’s talk about the six most common ways that camping trips can be ruined—and figure out some strategies to make sure that your trip is more fab than drab in an actionable, achievable way.
1. Failing to Set Up Camp Appropriately.Things like a tarp under your tent or the so-called ‘optional’ rain fly when the forecast predicts sunny weather might seem like a waste of time or money. However, setting up inadequate gear inappropriately is the easiest way to make sure that you wake up cold, damp, and miserable. Always prepare for weather worse than expected—and take the extra fifteen minutes to set your camp up the way the instructions tell you to!
2. Forgetting that You Need a Power Source.Campers of yesteryear might have been able to get by without a power source, but in today’s day and age, you likely need at least a way to charge your phone or have a light on to head to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Sometimes your car’s battery might suffice for this—and, sometimes, it might not. When you’re shopping for your trip, make sure to pick up a portable power station to make sure that your camping experience goes smoothly.
3. Failing to Put Away the Food Properly.No matter in which region of the nation you’re going camping, there will be wildlife around. That’s part of the reason you wanted to go camping in the first place, right? However, to avoid having unexpected and unwanted visits from large animals in the middle of the night, you need to make sure that you put anything edible back in your car. Otherwise, you might wake up to a bear ravaging your supplies—and that won’t make for a great experience.
4. Not Knowing Your Poisonous Plants.The last thing you need if you’re going on a hike is to come back with uncomfortable welts and rashes. Is the spin-off trail that you’re thinking of going down to see the beautiful gorge covered with poison sumac? Hopefully you know! It’s a good idea to take a few minutes ahead of time to make sure that you know the basic ‘leaves of three, let them be’ types of monikers that can help you know which plants to avoid.
5. Not Wearing Appropriate Gear for Hiking. The one thing that might be able to help you if you don’t know your poisonous plants? Wearing the right types of shoes and pants for hiking. You may also want to check out best insoles for hiking.
The right shoes can protect you from much more than just an itch, however. There are snakes in the wilderness, and some of them bite to kill. Make sure that you’re fully protected by investing in a good pair of snake boots — the shoe that may literally be able to save your life.
6. Getting to the Campsite Too Late. If you’ve chosen a campsite that’s far away from your home, if you hit traffic on the way there, or if anything happens to get you to your campsite after the sun goes down, you may be in for a bit of a bumpy ride. Setting up a tent properly is not a difficult thing to do—but if you’re doing it with your flashlight held in your mouth, it’s going to be exponentially harder. Not only that, if you’re setting up camp late at night, wildlife is likely to be just waking up—making it easier for small spiders and squirrels to crawl over to see what you’re doing. You’re also more likely to forget to set up your power source, run out of time to build a fire, or forget to put away your food if you’re running late!
Going camping can be a fantastic and economical way to have fun! However, you want to make sure you definitely do it properly, or it can be more an exercise in torture. Be prepared, know your plants, and get ready to have a great time.
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Every once in a while, we are hit over the head by a ton of bricks. While this would normally be cause for concern, this particular brickload is one of gratitude.
We have been blessed with amazing accolades from amazing folks! We have done really fun interviews and have been included in some pretty prestigious publications. We are truly honored. Click in to see why...CONTINUE READING >>
Porch.com asked us (and a bunch of other experts) to help out with some ideas on how to make moving less stressful.
Once we got past the fact that they considered us to also be experts, we were happy to throw in our two cents.
Check it out here: Stress-Free Moving: Advice from the Experts
Pretty cool to be featured in one of America’s greatest newspapers, The Chicago Tribune! Okay, so we’re not sure who the people are in the photos—but we’re uber-excited to be in the text.
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We’ve teamed up Humana with tips on kicking YOUR Generation Encore into high, healthy gear with full page advertorial appearing in the August/September 2016 issues Real Simple, Cooking Light, Southern Living, Sunset, Coastal Living, Golf, and Money magazines!
What an honor it is to share our story and tips in top magazines:
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Happy to be featured on Manopause.com! They are showcasing several of our stories, like this one from the British Virgin Islands.
“Who says millennials do it better? When it comes to travel, age is but a number. As you think about retirement and all that free time you’ll have, consider taking a different approach.
TripAdvisor rounded up 20 baby boomer travel bloggers as inspiration to get out there and travel”… SEE ‘EM ALL >>
We joined Nashville’s WSMV Channel 4More at Midday gang!
“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 >>
Thank you Nashville for Making Going Gypsy Your #1 Bestseller!
Veronica and David James were living on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands when the last of their three kids flew off to college. Some of us might have opted to stay in that tropical paradise, but the Jameses knew they needed a change… SEE THE FULL STORY
“Who says millennials do it better? When it comes to travel, age is but a number. As you think about retirement and all that free time you’ll have, consider taking a different approach.
TripAdvisor rounded up 20 baby boomer travel bloggers as inspiration to get out there and travel”… SEE ‘EM ALL >>
USA Today asked us and some pretty weighty folks to weigh in on how we find ways to travel with purpose to enrich our experiences … See the full article >>
When your kids leave home, you may worry about how they’re going to handle their money. But don’t forget to worry about yourself, too… SEE FULL ARTICLE >>
An article about us landed on the front page of Huffington Post.
Click here to see the full write up.
The uber-talented Sundance veteran Anne Flournoy of The Louise Log fame produced this hysterical 50-second short on her experience of reading Going Gypsy!
“After packing their youngest off to college, the Gypsy Nesters hit the road and never looked back. ‘We’re going down in a ball of flames!’ says”… READ THE FEATURE HERE
Stephanie Mayo over at The World as I See it interviewed us about our favorite places, memorable moments, weird regional food disasters and how travel has changed us.
WOW! We were named #1 (!) on Indietravel’s Top 10 Travel Couples! Honored to be among this incredible talent! See the full list here.
We sat down with the fabulous Chloe Jeffreys and discussed helicopter mom recovery, staying connected with our adult kids, reinventing middle-age, and the importance of reinvesting in your marriage after your nest empties.
We had such a great time “glamping” up the California Coast with Toyota!
Becca at Aging Insider calls us “5 Alarm Boomer Bloggers” and in this episode of her fabulous show, she says: “Richard Branson says, ‘Screw it, lets do it!’ and this is a couple who is embracing that motto. The kids left for college and this rockstar couple left for the world…”
A fun little publicity bump we did for BestDay.com while in Cancun, Mexico!
Ace reporter Pam Parker (is that a GREAT journo name or what?) of the Erie Times-News was kind enough to mention us in her hard-hitting write-up on the UFO house in Tennessee! See it here.
50 Connect is one of Britain’s hottest sites! Known as “The Social Networking Site for Grown Ups.” Click here for the whole interview.
Those wacky kids over at Divergent Travelers asked us some fun and insightful questions when they interviewed us.
Check it out and learn some stuff about us that we’d never told you on our own!
Wow! We won the prestigious People’s Choice Senior Living Award as the Best Boomer Resource!
The competition was stiff – there were quite a few amazing sites that we were honored to be among – and the judges must have had quite a task making a choice.
Going back to school as an adult is very different from so when you are 18 and fresh out of high school. However, you will still face some of the same challenges as students much younger than you, including paying for your education… CONTINUE READING >>
Going back to school as an adult, whether you have been in the working world for a few years or a few decades, is very different from so when you are 18 and fresh out of high school. However, you will still face some of the same challenges as students much younger than you, including deciding what you want to focus on, finding time to study and paying for your education. Whether you are seeking an undergraduate degree, a graduate degree, a certification or you simply want to take a few classes, there are several funding sources you can pursue.
Your Employer
One of the first places to look for financial support in returning to school is with your employer. Many employers will pay part or all of their employees’ tuition costs. While some employers may require that the schooling relate to your job, this is not always the case. If you work in any capacity for your state government, find out if there is any kind of tuition waiver available for you to attend state schools. If your employer does not have a tuition reimbursement program, you might be able to talk to them about introducing one. Do some research on the benefits and how it would help them with recruitment, present them with a proposal and see what happens.
Take Out Student Loans
The reliable method of funding your education with student loans still holds true today. You can start by filling out the free application for Federal Student Aid to find out what you are eligible for. There are even specially designed loans for parents that want to help aid in the efforts of their children going to college. You typically won’t need to make any payments on these loans until sometime after you graduate, which alleviates some of the burdens while you are trying to focus on doing well in school. However, if you find it difficult to pay with your current rates and terms, consider debt consolidation or parent plus loan refinancing.
Grants and Scholarships
The FAFSA can also alert you to eligibility for grants. One of the most common types is the Pell Grant, which is need-based. If you are an adult who is returning to school and who needs money in addition to the Pell Grant, you may qualify for the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. You may be able to get hundreds or thousands of dollars. There are many different scholarship opportunities as well. You can research these opportunities using online search engines. Scholarships may range from a few hundred dollars to paying full tuition. Some have very specific criteria that only a few applicants may meet, and it is worthwhile seeking out as many as you are eligible for.
Tax Credits
Tax credits may not provide direct money for college, but they can reduce the amount you owe in taxes, and you may be able to put savings or a refund toward classes. The American Opportunity Tax Credit is for your first four years of education and offers up to $2,500 in credit. You can take a Lifetime Learning Credit even if you are just enrolling in a class or two as long as the institution qualifies, and this is worth up to $2,000 in credit.
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3. Failing to Put Away the Food Properly. 
6. Getting to the Campsite Too Late. 
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