Travels With Jim and Rita

May 17 2024 1
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Discussing the challenges, rewards, and drawbacks of living overseas. Follow our decision to sell our home and live abroad until the housing market adjusts. Information for the would-be expat, digital nomad, roving retiree, or just plain traveler. Host Jim Santos is a published travel writer with over 200 articles and seven books (jimsantos.net). He and his wife Rita lived in Ecuador for 6 years, and are currently test-driving the roving retirement lifestyle. Jim is also the host of the popular "International Living Podcast".

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Episode 18 - Embracing the World as a Family: Wanderlust and RV Living

May 17 2024 48 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Miguel de Allende, Rita and I have found a rhythm to life that pulses with the local flair—and yes, even an encounter with Montezuma's revenge. But it's the stories that we're really excited to share with you, particularly those from Jennifer M. Sparks, who swapped her rocket scientist badge for a passport

Episode 17 - A Soulful Journey through America's Heartland

May 10 2024 38 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Ever wonder how the slow burn of travel can ignite a soulful transformation? Join us, Jim and Rita, as we recount the tales of San Miguel del Allende's sizzling May heat, where our quest for coolness led us to uncover the cultural gems of this historic Mexican town. We're spilling the beans on navigating local markets brimming with budget-friendly f

Episode 16 - Savoring Playa del Carmen and Cozumel

May 03 2024 27 mins  
Send us a Text Message.As Rita and I waved goodbye to our Knoxville abode, little did we know that the salty breeze of Playa del Carmen would become our new lullaby. Our latest episode is a tapestry of tales from our sun-kissed days at Sunset Fisherman's Spa and Resort, to the cultural weave of Cozumel where we rendezvoused with Bel Woodhouse, International Living's Mexic

Episode 15 - A New Life and a New Perspective on Politics and Patriots

Apr 26 2024 26 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Embarking on a nomadic lifestyle isn't just a leap into the unknown; it's a dance with new horizons. Join us, Rita and Jim Santos, as we swap the familiarity of Knoxville for the sun-kissed beaches of Mexico and the rustic charm of mountain villages, all while debunking the myth that living abroad is an escape from American life. Our laughter and ca

Episode 14 - Embracing the Unknown: Tales of a Nomadic Entrepreneur

Apr 19 2024 36 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Picture this: you're surrounded by boxes, the remnants of a life you're packing up to explore the unknown. That's the scene Rita and I find ourselves in, and it's where our conversation with Corey Mortensen begins. He's a man who's mastered the ebb and flow of a life lived on the move, having ventured across the globe not just on

Episode 13 - Steering Through the Waves of International Banking

Apr 12 2024 21 mins  
Send us a Text Message.join us, Jim and Rita Santos, as we unfold the map to a future unchained from the conventional moorings of a stationary home. Discover how we're securing our retirement savings by side-stepping the unpredictable real estate market and why High Yield Savings Accounts (HYSAs) have caught our eye. We're also unpacking the potential of banking in Urugua

Episode 12 - Kindness Without Borders and the Joy of New Horizons

Apr 05 2024 38 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Embark on a voyage of discovery with the intrepid Maya and Dave, whose leap from the classroom to the vast world has led to a retirement brimming with purpose and adventure. As former educators, their tale is one of financial foresight and embracing a minimalist lifestyle to fuel a passion for exploration. In this episode, they take us through their colorful

Episode 11 - Navigating Real Estate and Retirement: A Look at Ecuador

Mar 29 2024 32 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Embark with us, Jim and Rita Santos, on a reflective journey through our time on the sun-kissed shores of Salinas, Ecuador. Now, with suitcases almost packed, we're casting an eager gaze towards Mexico. We sit down with Kimberly Kagan-Campbell, our seasoned real estate guide from our Ecuadorian days, to delve into the shifting sands of safety and lifesty

Episode 10 - Crafting a Life Amidst Panama's Coastal Charm - A Rebuttal

Mar 22 2024 32 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Escape with us to the tropical allure of Playa Coronado as Panama enthusiast Diane Maxwell shares the hidden gems and candid realities of expat life in this sun-kissed paradise. Diane, with her wealth of knowledge and decade plus of Panamanian adventures, reveals why this country's charm is more than just its postcard-perfect beaches, offering a no-holds

Episode 09 - Wanderlust Fulfilled: Unveiling the Art of Slow Travel

Mar 15 2024 42 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Have you ever wondered what it takes to trade a stationary life for one of global exploration? Join us as we chat with Kevin and Bonita, a couple who've made the leap from the comfort of their US home to the exhilarating uncertainties of backpacking the world. Their story begins with heartfelt goodbyes to their possessions, a journey kickstarted in the v