Oaxaca, Mexico (Pronounced: Wa-HAA-ka, MAY-hee-coh)
Billy
and Akaisha Kaderli
What a
year it's been! We needed some time to play, take a
break away from PC's, TV's and the hectic life we
lead in Chapala. So we decided to take one month to
travel in southern Mexico far away from it all. Our
first stop was the beautiful City of Oaxaca.
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Order what you want... Eat what you get.
Billy and
Akaisha Kaderli
One of the best
things about traveling is the exposure to local
culinary delights. We have a saying that we order
what we want, but we eat what we get -- no
complaints are allowed. For the most part we are
thrilled with our meals and below we share some of
the memorable ones with you.
We're on the
Outskirts of Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico, Tequila
country!
The best
distilleries in the nation are located here, and
we're traveling towards Arandas, Jalisco. You can
see the glorious San Jose Obrero Church in the
distance as we near this clean, family-oriented
city.
We’re Still Here! An
Evolutionary Tale
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli
We did
not have our retirement life scripted to purchase a
house in a community, buy the last car we’d ever
possess, and settle down. We let our retirement
lifestyle unfold, blossom and develop into what it
is now. Our style of almost 30 years of financial
independence was never planned. It evolved on its
own. After quitting the rat race, our first stop was
a 36-square mile island in the Caribbean West Indies
named Nevis. Our number one project on our no-plan
agenda was to slow down.
VIDEO -
Countryside through Los Altos de Jalisco
Beautiful blue
skies as we ride through Los Altos de Jalisco,
Mexico. The best tequila distilleries in the world
are located in this Golden Triangle of
Tequila-making. We are on a personalized tour of
this area and the distilleries. Come join us!
Boquete, Panama
(Pronounced: Boh-KET-ay, Pahn-ah-MAH)
Billy and
Akaisha Kaderli
After staying a
few days in Panama City, we made the decision to
move on to the mountain town of Boquete, about an
hour taxi ride from David. But first, we had to get
to Tocumen Airport from our hotel. Our alarm went
off at 4:30 am and we quickly showered, ate some
breakfast and went downstairs to wait for our taxi
to arrive. Unfortunately, the driver with whom we
made previous arrangements did not show up, so we
stepped outside and flagged another one down. Easy
enough as there are hundreds of taxis in the city!
Early Retirement as a
Lifestyle
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli
You can retire early to spend free time as
you want; travel, study and learn, play sports,
pursue a hobby… We did! In 1991, at the age of 38,
we left our fast track lives, packed it up, sold
everything, and moved to Nevis, a 36 sq. mile island
in the Caribbean. From there we started traveling
and haven’t looked back. Are we living the life YOU
want right now? Is this idea appealing?
Retirement is right around
the corner and you're ready to go someplace
where the weather suits your clothes.
Spring-type temperatures year 'round,
Chapala, Mexico is a dream come true and the
place for you! If you've been busting to get
out of the rat race and ready for a little
adventure then the
The Adventurer's Guide to
Chapala Living is for YOU.
Questions from a Reader on
sorting out access to health care after
retirement
Q&A From a Reader - I
could surely use some guidance and focus and
direction on what I should do about
healthcare. I hope you can at least help me
narrow down the possibilities that would
work for me.
Traveling from Jesus Maria to Arandas -
Tequila Country
Gorgeous high desert weather
in this Golden Triangle of Tequila-making.
We are driving from Jesus Maria to Arandas,
Jalisco Mexico, where the best tequila
makers in the world produce their product.
Interview with Early Retirees Jim and Sue
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli
There is no one-size-fits-all
when it comes to FIRE. We met up with Jim
and Sue in Chapala, Mexico by accident.
Billy was at a local coffee shop with some
friends, and as Sue passed by, she took a
double take. "Billy, is that you?!" she
asked, beaming. "We've been following you
for years! I can't believe it's you!"
