Retire There with Gil & Gene

Retire in Fort Collins, Colorado - EP 228 Mark Goldstein and Peter Burnash had lived in New York, Connecticut, and Florida before relocating to Arizona. After spending some time in downtown Phoenix, they both decided it was time to escape the unbearable summer heat—and the frustrations that sometimes accompany condo living. They considered moving abroad, but Peter didn’t want to be too far from his family, most of whom were in Fort Collins, Colorado. The couple had looked at the city before, but at the time they’d erroneously assumed the area received an excessive amount of snow during winter. This time, they revisited the idea—and paid closer attention to what the city offers: thriving arts, music, and theater scene, a welcoming college-town energy, and miles of trails and wide-open spaces. Before long, they found themselves living in Fort Collins—and truly loving it, the city which has been called “The Napa Valley of Beer.” It’s a choice that feels even more meaningful when you hear Mark’s work hosting the Where Do Gays Retire Podcast, where he explores LGBTQ+-friendly retirement destinations around the world. Mark also founded the Where Do Gays Retire? Facebook Group, which now has more than 18,000 members. #retirethere #fortcollins #wheredogaysretire #forcollinscolorado #colorado #wheredogaysretirepodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LeeAnn Blanchard grew up in small-town Utah but seemed destined for city life. A childhood trip to Washington, DC opened her eyes to urban living, and as a longtime people person, she has always enjoyed social interaction. While living in Arizona, LeeAnn realized in 2022 that it was time to relocate to a place better suited to her personality. She wanted the social opportunities of a city—but not an overwhelming metropolis. She was drawn to Baltimore, Maryland, known as “Smalltimore.” While living in and loving Baltimore, LeeAnn founded Adventure-Us, a social and travel club that helps adults make friends and build connections. Learn more about this city—home to the U.S. National Aquarium, the birthplace of the U.S. national anthem, Maryland blue crabs, and colorful row houses—on Episode 227 of Retire There With Gil & Gene. Link in bio. #retirethere #adventure-us #baltimore #maryland Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 2019, Bill Mauro and Marcus Laurence sold their home in the beautiful woodlands of Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains and boarded a plane to Portugal with just six suitcases. They initially settled in Lisbon but soon realized they missed the slower pace of country life. That led them to purchase a home in the rural town of Salgueiro da Lomba, in Central Portugal. We first spoke with Bill and Marcus about their new life in Portugal in May 2022 on Episode 83 of Retire There. Seven years after making the move, they still love calling Portugal home. Along the way, they've helped countless others navigate the process of buying a home in Central Portugal. What began as a passion for helping fellow expats has since evolved into a new career as real estate agents. To learn more about purchasing a home in the region surrounding Salgueiro da Lomba, tune in to Episode 226 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. To contact Bill and Marcus about real estate Central Europe, email them at [email protected]. They are part of the JPVA Real Estate Group. The couple created the Bears and Friends Retiring in Europe Facebook group and their Instagram page is @CasaDaLomba050. #retirethere #portugal #salgueirodalomba #casadalomba #coimbra #bearsandfriendsretiringineurope #centralportugal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sarah Wortman has always loved to travel and long dreamed of buying a home and retiring in Italy. When she and her husband, Lahab, began searching for a property in Tuscany, they repeatedly came up empty-handed. After one particularly disappointing attempt, Lahab reminded Sarah that he actually preferred Spain—a country she had never visited. To help her explore the idea, Lahab arranged for Sarah to travel to Spain with her best friend, with an agreement: if she liked it, they would shift their home search there. It didn’t take long for Sarah to fall in love with Spain. During the trip, she began touring properties, and despite Lahab not being there in person, the couple ultimately decided to purchase one. They will soon be making the move. Learn more about how Sarah’s dream retirement took an unexpected turn from Italy to Spain on Episode 225 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. #retiretherepodcast #fuentedepiedra #andalucia #spain #lagunadefuentedepietra #fuentedepiedralagoon #flamingos #retirewhere #retireabroad #retirehere #wheretoretire Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Retire in Santa Luzia, Portugal From an early age, Barbara Grassey imagined a life for herself in Europe. During the COVID pandemic, she found herself reflecting on that long-held dream—and realizing she had yet to make it a reality. Rather than wait any longer, she made a bold decision. She let go of most of her possessions and boarded a plane to a country she had never visited, where she knew no one and didn’t speak the language. This wasn’t a vacation. Barbara was leaving Florida behind and starting a new chapter in Portugal. Drawn by its warm climate and relaxed pace of life, she settled in Santa Luzia, a charming fishing village in the Algarve. Today, Barbara is embracing her new life abroad with enthusiasm and purpose. To hear more about her journey and why she’s loving life in Portugal, listen to Episode 224 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Grassey’s latest book is American Expat: Moving Abroad Solo After 60. Her SubStack is My Expat Golden Girl Life and her business website is BarbaraGrassey.com. #retirethere #retiretherepodcast #SantaLuzia #SantaLuziaPortugal #portugal #barbaragrassey #retirewhere #retireabroad #retirehere #wheretoretire Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.