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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Experience: we sold everything to live on cruise ships

Before the ship left dock, I got into a hot tub, steeling myself for nausea. When I asked a passing couple what time the sail away party was when passengers gather to celebrate the start of the journey they said I'd missed it hours ago. We were at sea. Experience: I lived underwater for 100 days Despite being in open water, I wasn't feeling sick: I smiled in relief. That was the moment I fell in love with cruise life.
Relationships
Humor
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

People who maintain a genuine sense of humor in their retirement years aren't just naturally funnier - they also practice these habits - Silicon Canals

Maintaining a sense of humor in retirement requires intentional choices: surrounding yourself with people who laugh, learning to laugh at yourself, and staying engaged in activities that bring joy rather than dwelling on complaints.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

The art of being alone without being lonely: 8 daily habits of retirees who are genuinely at peace with solitude - Silicon Canals

Solitude and loneliness are distinct; retirees who enjoy solitude practice intentional morning rituals, lifelong curiosity, and daily habits that make alone time fulfilling.
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Goodbye to boring retirement: the adventure sport people over 60 are trying that's safer than it looks - Silicon Canals

When my neighbor Tom celebrated his 65th birthday last month, his kids threw him what they thought was the perfect party: comfortable chair, cozy slippers, and a stack of crossword puzzles. Meanwhile, three doors down, 68-year-old Margaret was booking her first skydiving lesson. The contrast struck me-why do we assume retirement means slowing down when some people are just getting started on their biggest adventures?
Health
Wellness
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

If you're a Boomer who does these 8 things daily, you're living better than wealthier peers - Silicon Canals

Consistent daily habits—movement, social connection, purpose, sleep, gratitude, mental engagement, moderation, and lifelong learning—drive boomer wellbeing more than wealth.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

My father-in-law retired at 55 and is 87 now. His early retirement made me realize I don't want to travel the same road.

Meaningful, fulfilling work can make early retirement unattractive even when early retirees enjoy active, regret-free lives.
National Football League
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Rob Gronkowski talks new Boston playground, slowing the partying

Rob Gronkowski created Gronk Nation Youth Foundation and Gronk Playground to give underprivileged kids play and sports opportunities while embracing a more mature lifestyle post-retirement.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
9 months ago

My Grandparents Have Been Traveling for 60 Years-Here Are the 10 Comfy Items They Always Pack As Retirees

Retired, avid-traveler grandparents rely on compact, practical travel accessories—from portable shoehorns to slip-on sneakers and walking canes—to travel comfortably worldwide.
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
9 months ago

This Retired Couple Swapped Their Dream Home for a Tiny House-and Found a Happier Life in Their 'Glorified Shoe Box'

A 500-square-foot custom tiny home delivered the couple greater financial security, simpler maintenance, and more family time in retirement.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
9 months ago

Villa Vie Residences Launches Golden Passport for Lifetime Cruising at Sea | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Golden Passport expands on the Endless Horizons concept, offering lifetime access to global sea exploration across 140+ countries and all seven continents.
Travel
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