Billy shows you the excellent view from his seat at a seaside restaurant. A sailboat peacefully sails by as you mentally drift away, wishing you, too, could be here on Zicatela Beach. Take a look!

Interview with Brian Watkins
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

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Ten Days in Puerto Escondido Puerto Escondido 2021
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

 Puerto Escondido, in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, is an enticing location for beach goers. There's an International Surfer attraction at Zicatela Beach, lots of hotels, and restaurants with a wide variety of cuisines from which to choose.

The continuing of the Pacific Coast walking path had to be discontinued due to the bridge being washed out! You can view that path on the video links included below. Billy tells you the story.

It’s no secret that we have been living on around $30,000 per year. Now into our 32nd year of financial independence we see no need to lower our spending. In fact, we are trying to increase it.

We arrived in Phonsavan via Lao Airlines. Although the cool breeze was a welcome change from hot, dusty Vientiane, the approaching storm felt ominous. Our first stop was inside to the officials where we waited for our papers to be stamped, and for our luggage to arrive from the plane.

Billy shows you the coastal hiking path in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. It's a beautiful hike, one we did some years back. Today there is rumor that the bridge is out so the full path is not available.

The Old Days of Unfettered Travel Returning from our fabulous trip to Cartagena, Colombia, I flew to Panajachel, Guatemala, in early March. After enjoying a couple of days at Lake Atitlan, the world began changing rapidly due to the COVID-19 virus, and travel plans needed to be adjusted hourly.

For me, it's always been about the people. Traveling allows us to meet those who live in exotic locations, who have differing customs than the ones with which I am familiar, and who hold a perspective that may enrich my own. Much about a person can be seen - or at least imagined - by peering into their faces.

When I first discovered Lake Atitlan in the early 70's San Pedro at night was just a few flickering lights across the lake. Today, it is still quiet, but growing. Tz'utujil Maya make up 90% of the inhabitants, with a small expat community.

Almost since the Hub’s inception in 2014, the principals behind the popular RetireEarlyLifestyle.com have provided in-depth coverage of global travel and the tips to achieve early Financial Independence they used themselves to “retire” in their early 30s.

Billy shows you an active beach, Puerto Principal, in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. He orders a meal of coconut shrimp, and while waiting, you get to see beach vendors selling tropical fruit plates.

Billy shows you the main swimming beach in Puerto Escondido, named Playa Principal. It's much safer than Zicatela beach, which is an international surfing location. See the stately rock formations on the shore.

Living in one of the most gorgeous places on earth, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, is a real discovery.

As you might already know, Billy is a trained French Chef and we owned a restaurant for a decade in Santa Cruz, California. Billy and I love to cook and entertain in our home, and we still do it from time to time. This Christmas was one of those times.