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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this financially independent lifestyle, they invite you to take advantage of their wisdom and experience.

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Paris was named the City of Light at the beginning of the nineteenth century after becoming the first city in Europe to use gas lighting to illuminate its streets. Progress came along with technological advances, such as the cinema, electric light for outdoors and indoors, steel manufacturing, and new means of transportation. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the modernization of public spaces with the electric lighting of streets and monuments quickly spread to leisure spaces. In the 1930s, the use of neon light became widespread as it was employed to advertise iconic places of Parisian nightlife, such as café-theaters and cinemas. This technology was at its peak during the International Exhibition of Art and Technology in Modern Life in 1937, when the Eiffel Tower, a symbol of modernity, was spectacularly illuminated.

 

The front of Hotel Home Latin, Paris, France Hotel de France, Latin Quarter, Paris, France

Our hotel is located in the historic Latin Quarter on the south bank of the River Seine, the heart of Paris, the City of Light In this lively area there are French universities such as the Sorbonne; places of historical, cultural and architectural interest such as the Pantheon and the Palais du Luxembourg, as well as the beautiful botanical gardens of Paris.

Senior couple take a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France Arc de Triomphe Paris, France

The Arc de Triomphe stands in the heart of Paris's 8th arrondissement. Commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1806, its construction was a testament to his ambitions and the grandeur of the Napoleonic era.

Banana crepes at a bistro on  Champs-Elysees, Paris, France Bistro des Champs, Paris, France

We had just finished our tour of the Arc de Triomphe on this blustery autumn day, and took a stroll down the Champs-Elysees looking for someplace warm to get in out of the weather.   We found this cheery bistro not far from the Arc, in fact you can see this monument from our inside table.

Outdoor seating at Cafe le Quartier, Paris, France Cafe le Quartier Latin Quarter, Paris, France

Cafe le Quartier is located in the Sorbonne area near the Pantheon and offers outdoor seating with views of some of the famous architecture of Paris. The Latin Quarter has always been a hotbed of intellectual activity, with philosophers, theologians, and scientists gathering here. Names like Thomas Aquinas, Voltaire, Rousseau, and Sartre, would debate and discuss ideas that would shape modern thought.

Young couple on a red velvet couch, local bar, Latin Quarter, Paris, France Happy Hour in Paris, France, Rue de la Huchette

Rue de la Huchette is an animated Latin Quarter artery with one of the highest concentrations of restaurants in the city. Greek specialties dominate. We had been eating lamb gyros for a modest price, and it was through the narrow medieval streets of this historic district in the Latin Quarter in Paris, France that we found this enchanting pub.

 

 

 

 
meat on a vertical spit at the Souvlaki Athenien, Paris, France Le Souvlaki Athenien Paris, France

We wanted a traditional lamb gyro so, we went wandering down this Medieval street in the heart of the Latin Quarter until we came upon Souvlaki Athenien. BINGO! This was it.

Various delectables in showcases in Traiteur Salon de The, Paris, France Traiteur Salon de The', Latin Quarter Paris, France

Tea salons are common in Paris, and the concept can be traced back to the 18th century when tea was introduced as a luxury item among the aristocracy. Over time, these salons became social hubs where literature, art, and politics were discussed over tea, much like the literary salons of the Enlightenment.

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Billy and Akaisha Kaderli are recognized retirement experts and internationally published authors on topics of finance, medical tourism and world travel. With the wealth of information they share on their award winning website RetireEarlyLifestyle.com, they have been helping people achieve their own retirement dreams since 1991. They wrote the popular books, The Adventurer’s Guide to Early Retirement and Your Retirement Dream IS Possible available on their website bookstore or on Amazon.com.

 

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