Jim Santos, travel writer and his wife, Rita

Wherever We May Roam - Travels With Jim and Rita

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Not all travel is created equal. Some people take a two-week vacation and call it an adventure. Others disappear for months—or years—without ever really “coming home.” We discuss the challenges, rewards, and drawbacks of travel both domestically and overseas. Information for the would-be expat, digital nomad, roving retiree, or just plain traveler. We can help you find the travel style that is right for you. But this isn’t just theory. Drawing on over 16 years of real-world experience, Jim and Rita Santos share practical, honest advice on what it actually takes to travel longer, smarter, and...

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Jim Santos, travel writer and his wife, Rita

Episodes

Episode 06 - Is It Safe to Visit Foreign Countries? 23.02.2024 38:17

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever woken up one day and decided to flip your life upside down for an adventure abroad? Well, that's exactly what we, Jim and Rita Santos, did, and we're taking you along for the ride. Our journey from selling our home in Knoxville to budgeting in the sunny climes of Panama is no ordinary tale. We confront the unexpected—like a simple water leak turning into a...

Episode 05 - Broken ACs and Digital Lifelines Abroad 16.02.2024 20:29

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if the expat life is as glamorous as it sounds or if it's just a series of unexpected trials? Rita and I are here to give you the unvarnished truth, sharing our latest escapades in Panama, where the beauty of Playa Coronado meets the frustration of a broken air conditioner. It's a tale of resilience, as we balance the arduous process of selling our...

Episode 04 - Let's Talk Costa Rica 09.02.2024 36:56

Send us Fan Mail Embark with Rita and me on a remarkable expedition, as we reveal the secrets of stretching our retirement dollars in sun-kissed locales. Our latest podcast episode whisks you away to the coasts of Playa Coronado in Panama and then to the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica, where a new visitor policy could signal our next home. Special guests Roy McGinnis and Julie Tallman, veterans o...

Episode 03 - Panama City Reflections and Crafting a Nomadic Budget 02.02.2024 15:20

Send us Fan Mail As Rita and I wave goodbye to the high-rises and vibrant streets of Panama City, we're brimming with tales to share from our month-long exploration. The city's blend of bustling markets and serene Malicon walks left us with a mix of admiration and longing for what's next. Our latest podcast episode takes you through the sensory delights and urban challenges we encou...

Episode 02 - Living Without Borders in Our Golden Years 26.01.2024 29:38

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a remarkable odyssey with us, Rita and Jim Santos, as we chronicle the seismic shifts of trading a brick-and-mortar life for a boundless horizon of international retirement. Our hearts racing and our house on the market, we sit down with nomadic trailblazers Todd Hilton and Daman Morris—veterans of a seven-year, 28-country sojourn—to gather pearls of wisdom on embracing...

Episode 01 - Retirement Rebels: Embracing the Wanderlust Way of Life 19.01.2024 9:29

Send us Fan Mail Ever fantasized about selling everything to explore the world? That's precisely what we, Jim and Rita, are doing as we turn our golden years into a globetrotting adventure. Buckle up for an episode that peels back the curtain on our daring decision to sell our home, dive into retirement travel, and live life to the fullest abroad. We share the nitty-gritty of our financial bl...