How To Get Back On Your Bike In Retirement

Now that you have retired you have plenty of time in which to fill your day.  Developing  good habits is one of the keys to a happy and healthy retirement. Creating a good exercise routine is an important part of this.   Staying fit ensures that you can make the most of your retirement years […]

How Volunteering Led To The Best London Walk Ever.

London is a huge, bustling, multi-cultural capital city with a population of over nine million people. In cities such as this there is usually little opportunity to enjoy any solitude or peace and quiet, especially in the central area where the tourist hordes add to the local population numbers. The cafes are filled with the […]

How To Make a Happy Retirement In Seven Days.

  How To Build a Happy Retirement In Seven Days    Can you build a happy retirement in seven days? We believe that you can.  Clearly you cannot change your whole life in seven days but you can put in place a framework that could change your life in the long term. All journeys begin […]

Chatgpt for retirees and seniors.

Chatgpt for seniors. The news is full of reports about chatgpt and artificial intelligence in general at the minute and it seems as though this is going to be a topic that will only get bigger as time goes by. Most of the news bulletins focus on how these technologies will change the working world […]

Taking It Slow In Krakow.

 How We Travelled Slowly – Krakow.   In this article we’ll use our recent city break to Krakow as an example of how we have adopted the slow travel principles. The aim is to give you ideas on how to use the slow travel philosophy and get more from your next trip. This won’t be […]

What to expect in retirement.

  What should you expect when you retire?   What to expect in retirement is a common concern for people about to, or just beginning, their retirement. Retirement is a significant life changing event.  It can be a relief to finish work but it can also be a daunting prospect. Most pre-retirement planning advice concentrates […]

Funny quotes on old age and retirement

“Retirement: World’s longest coffee break.” – author unknown. “Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it the fullest, but not so fully that you run out of money.” – Jonathan Clements. “Retirement is wonderful. It’s doing nothing without worrying about getting caught at it.” – Gene Perret. “I’m […]

9 ways to get fit in retirement

  Why we need to get fit in old age.   As we age, it’s important to maintain an active lifestyle to stay healthy and happy. Research show that as we get older muscle mass declines and with it our strength. The decline starts around aged 35 years old but after 60 increases to a […]

Boredom in retirement

Bored In Retirement? Are you retired and bored? Don’t worry. You are not the only one.  Retirement boredom is a common problem.  Many people feel lost after the initial excitement of retiring. After the initial honeymoon period many people feel bored and lacking a purpose in life.  Let’s look at why this happens and what […]

Why slow travel is perfect for retirees.

Slow travel in retirement. Now that you have retired, there is no need to rush from one tourist attraction to the next. Let’s leave the rushing around to the youngsters. Now it’s time to embrace the art of slow travel! Time to finally enjoy the hobbies that you neglected due to the pressures of work. […]