AdventuRetired

Tell us about your Adventure! The Wild Frontier...Alaska... is the topic of this retirement adventure!  Many of us have added Alaska to our bucket list of places to visit in retirement.  Today we talk to Dave and Donna Jauron and learn how Alaska has become their second home.   These two Iowans have been in love with Alaska for over 30 years!   They  travel and live there every summer !  What draw...

Tell us about your Adventure! When Marie Sennett retired from her career as a busy civil rights lawyer she decided it was time to take hold of her own mental and physical needs.  She knew that in order to be her "best" retired self she needed to have a plan for a healthy body and mind.  Now, she helps other retirees do the same as a certified yoga teacher and transitional life coach work...

Tell us about your Adventure! The beautiful Galapagos Islands are the topic of this episode.  We go there with Scott and Ann from Kingsville, Texas,  as they travel to the exotic islands and see first hand the giant turtles named for it.  These retired travelers love to see new places and know how to do a quick plan B to make their travel experience successful. They were so fun to meet and intervi...

Tell us about your Adventure! Beautiful, exotic Thailand!  The land of Siamese cats and Siamese crocodiles.  Where orchids and tropical fruits grow wild and home to the world's most visited city, Bangkok! This beautiful country is where you will find our next guest, Doug Mann,  and he is loving every minute of his retirement journey!  Have you explored the far East?  It just might be where yo...

Tell us about your Adventure! Many of us have the bucket list item of standing on all seven continents.  Many other retirees are content just to stay in the United States or visit a few new countries abroad.  Very few get the experience of not only seeing Antarctic, but walking and  sleeping there.  Today, we meet our guest, Eric Matto, from  Canada who set his goal to experience it all on our sev...

Tell us about your Adventure! Curt and I agree on many things such as dinner plans, vacation destinations, and child rearing techniques. This might be why we are such a good fit as a couple! This episode, Get Your S#!t Together , is one of those decisions.  We both believe it is probably one of the most important episodes of our AdventuRetired anthology because we are discussing the legal papers A...

Tell us about your Adventure! In today's episode we meet Michael Drak, a retired tri-athlete, who has made an effort to get into his best shape ever and compete in a full triathlon.  His triathlon (3.8k /2.4 mile swim, 180k/112 mile  bike ride, and 42k/26.2 mile mile run) was held in Mexico.  Michael tells us how he trained for this amazing athletic feat and how he uses some of the same train...

Tell us about your Adventure! Do you have a dream to "sail" around the world in retirement? Maybe a world cruise or sailing  the tropical waters?  Well, meet Kevan Draper! Kevan's dream to live on a sailboat, cruising into tropical ports, and living his best retired life on his own sailboat is what this episode is all about.  Are the tropical seas calling to you?

Tell us about your Adventure! Did you make any New Years resolutions this year?  Or maybe one of your  retirement goals is to get in your best health?  Today's episode is perfect for you! We talk to Deb Fountas about her retirement journey to get into the best shape of her life.  We love her motto: Strong is the new Skinny!  Take a listen and she just might inspire you!

Tell us about your Adventure! What can be better than endless food, drink and relaxation?  Experience an "all inclusive" resort and you will find out how to be pampered with the best!  We traveled to beautiful Costa Rica to relax and kick back at the regal Riu Palace Resort.  Eight nights and nine days of sunshine, relaxation and fun times was the result.  We love the Costa Rica "Pu...

Tell us about your Adventure! What is your retirement dream?  Maybe it is to sail the seas or climb a 15,000 foot peak.  It could be to visit a foreign country and maybe it might be to downsize and live in a camper exploring new places without the worries of homeowning.  That is just what our guests did! Downsized and are now traveling in their camper and loving their retirement life.  Hope you lo...

Tell us about your Adventure! Steve and Deb Danks packed up their home and moved to Florida, the Sunshine state, in their retirement years.  In this podcast episode we discuss the reasons they moved and learn about why they love their decision to leave the Midwest for warmer climates in a traditional neighborhood.  We had so much fun connecting with them and learning all about their retirement adv...

Tell us about your Adventure! Today we visit with Tony and Sue Putz! This adventuring couple are living their best retired lives and we are so jealous of the great places and caminos they have experienced.  And to top it off they own and run a winery in retirement.  Two of our favorite things...hiking and enjoying a great glass of wine at the end of a beautiful retired day!  I know you are going t...

Tell us about your Adventure! What are your goals in retirement?  For many of us, participating in favorite sports is high on our list.  Mix in some healthy competition and new friendships and you have a winning combination!  Today we talk to Brad Allen,  one of our few working and non-retired guests about his role in the North Carolina Senior Games.  Yes, you read that right! Brad is not retired!...

Tell us about your Adventure! John Tanner has a delicious retirement hobby! One so amazing that you just might find Curt hitching a ride to Washington D.C. just to sample it! John Tanner is THE expert of BBQ.  This episode tells how he plans each BBQ trip and how BBQ differs everywhere he travels.  This retired law professor/attorney  has what it takes to be an expert at his craft.  What is better...

Tell us about your Adventure! Bright Lights!  Never-ending Nightlife!  Amazing Cuisine!  Spectacular Shows! Beautiful Hotels!  In this episode we meet Bev and JJ Avila from Texas who love going to Vegas!  These two retirees have all the inside information about having the time of your life in Las Vegas!  So if you have ever wondered if you might like to take a vacation to Vegas, we got you covered...

Tell us about your Adventure! In this episode we visit with Dan and Mira Kenny.  Dan has a great retirement gig that keeps him on his toes!  Dan is the KING of 30 day challenges.  That's right, 30 day challenges!  This retired college basketball coach is inspired by completing 30 day challenges.  (And oh my, his challenges are challenging to say the least!)  He has now completed over 30 month...

Tell us about your Adventure! Are sunny skies, tropical beaches and pina coladas calling your name? They sure call to us! Today's episode is all about  experiencing the beautiful waters of a French Polynesia cruise.  We talk to Ken and Linda as they navigate these tropical seas.  I wonder if there is any room in their luggage for me?  Enjoy!

Tell us about your Adventure! Cuba sounds like an exotic vacation for many of us in the United States.  It has been closed to  Americans since 1962 unless you have family there.  We have seen in pictures  the beautiful beaches and the pristine restored cars that line the boulevards and boardwalks.  Now, Cuba is starting to open up a bit more for us here, however many Canadians have been traveling...

Tell us about your Adventure! How do retirees keep learning?  They go back to college of course!  In this episode we visit with  Howie  Hollander and step into the college classroom!  No dorms or cafeteria food now, thank goodness, and this college student gets to pick his topics and classes. Best of all, NO EXAMS!   What a great way for a retired person to keep learning and updated!  Many college...

Tell us about your Adventure! Meet our retired friend Jeff Fontaine!  Seven years ago, Jeff retired from South Texas and moved back to his home state of North Dakota.  This retired educator fills his days with a great second career and plenty of time to do the activities he loves.  You can catch him on his bike, kayak, or walking 27 holes of disc golf!  He talks today about disc golf and why he lo...

Tell us about your Adventure! In this episode we meet Roy Allison  and Janice Pratt! These two retirees have a love for travel and they do it well!  Gone from their new home in South Carolina for months they travel around the USA and find great places to stop and stay.  No RVing for these folks.  They have a great system of finding the perfect housing for a great short term stay!  Hope you enjoy m...

Tell us about your Adventure! What is your retirement dream?  Will you travel to exotic places? Will you try new foods and meet new people?  What will your adventures in these places look like?  Biking? Kayaking? Hiking?  In today's episode we meet Kit Parks and what an adventure she is on!  Thank you for joining us!

Tell us about your Adventure! Happy Anniversary !  Wow, two years of podcasting has been so much fun!  When we started this podcast we didn't know what to expect!  Thank you to all of our loyal listeners and new listeners too!  We appreciate each one of you!  We love talking to you and hearing about your retirement adventures and journeys!  Keep sending us your ideas and possible guest speake...

Tell us about your Adventure! Meet Brad and Jolly Sherwood. This fun retired couple know how to do retirement! We talk to them from North Dakota and learn about their action packed retirement adventures! These retired educators have a passion for travel, scuba, and experiencing life to it's fullest. We learn about their retirement plan and add a few more ideas to our bucket lists!