Create Joy in Retirement
Transitioning to retirement is invariably complex. It brings a mix of emotions, new activities and potential worries, possibly a new home and community, and, most likely, a total change from the life you were living when you went to work each day. Some retirees struggle with how to fill the time, how to find meaning, or getting mired down in the same ‘busy-ness’ that characterized working life.
We are Brian and Linda Garavalia, and we entered retirement determined to keep our freedom and follow a passion we both share...traveling through Europe! The purpose of this site is to share the adventures that we are creating and, hopefully, help you imagine what you might create to bring you joy in your retirement.
We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.
-Robyn Yong
Travel Tips and Essentials
Eliminate hassles and stress by knowing how to get by like a travel pro. Our tips and essentials will allow you to get the most joy out of your travels.
Trip Planners
Get the low down on how to put together your own ideal European vacation. Check out our planning system for both short and long-term European stays.
Travel and Health Insurance
Don't leave home without it! We'll answer your questions on the best insurance services that we have found... and what you may not know that you need.
Answering all of your questions about joyful traveling in retirement
We have a passion for European travel and having fun on a budget. Brian and I want to share our experiences so that you too can travel in style and maximize your joy in retirement. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for us to research and cover just email us at [email protected].
Safe travels,
Brian and Linda Garavalia
Let Us Take the Pain Out of Planning
Is this really affordable? Where can we go on our budget? How long can we stay? What about insurance, transportation, the language? We have done all of this planning many times over and have a few things figured out. To make life easier, we want to share it with you. Just find the topics you are interested in on our blog and dive in!
Your best life awaits
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