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. |
|
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.
A Buga Mama serving up a Garifuna meal in
Livingston, Guatemala
If you have never been to Livingston,
Guatemala, you must go. It is the most exotic and appealing combination of the
Garifuna, the
Maya, and the Spanish with a distinct Caribbean influence. Street food
comes in all styles and this is some of Livingston's finest.
Down by the dock, several Buga Mamas set up
their mobile restaurants around noon. Patrons come by and purchase their lunch,
then sit in the shade of a frangipani or jacaranda tree and eat.
Delish!
Christmas Pig roast in Santiago, Guatemala
For Christmas one year, we were invited to a
pig roast.
When we
crossed Lake Atitlan
to get to Santiago about 10 or 11 a.m., the pig had been cooking all evening in an
underground pit. Billy and the boys dug up the pig, but he wasn't done yet! 30
guests were to arrive only a few hours later and the main course wasn't cooked.
Oh no!!
So four grown men carried this pig (weighing
well over 100 pounds) down to a grill with a hood under a palapa and
continued to
cook the meat until the hungry guests came.
A little drama and excitement, but the end
product was marvelous.
Lamb loin we cooked in
Manly Beach, Australia
One year we were living in Asia and decided
to go to
Australia for a change of pace. We'd heard great things about their lamb and dairy products
and, as good fortune would have it, an apartment opened up just a 5 minute walk to the beach.
We're there!
The Adventurer's
Guide to Early Retirement, 5th Edition
A Common Sense Approach
We purchased some lamb loin, fresh
vegetables, some Australian red wine and Roquefort cheese. Billy grilled the
meat to perfection! Then from our dining room we watched the boats crossing back
and forth through Sydney Harbor.
Spectacular.
A typical bar in Picton,
New Zealand
Picton, New Zealand is a gorgeous little town
on the northern tip of the southern island. Getting bar food in New Zealand is
always a safe bet, and it was more affordable than the pricy meals in regular
restaurants.
As you can see, there are children inside so
it's a welcoming, family-oriented place.
At Patti's in Corozal,
Belize
We were told that Patti's was the best place
for food in
Corozal, Belize,
so we headed there straight away.
Garlic mashed potatoes, a small salad, fresh
vegetables and fried chicken with a dipping sauce. It cost us a mere pittance
and during our short stay in Corozal, we visited Patti's every day.
Beef Stroganoff, Vientiane,
Laos
The French have left a
distinct impression on the country of Laos, so you will find terrific food,
great butter, baguettes and a wine selection. Yes, Beef Stroganoff is a Russian
dish, but it was prepared superbly and presented beautifully.
Grill your own! Jinghong,
China
Look at this gorgeous table at the night
market in
Jinghong, China.
You have your selection of meats, chicken, seafood, vegetables and side dishes.
Purchase your food-on-a-stick and take it to the hot grill a few feet away and
cook your own. Or, if you prefer, you can hand over your food to the chef who
is there, and she will prepare it for you.
Such colorful opulence!
Fish filet with swab of pesto at the top.
Guajimbo's, Panajachel,
Guatemala
Guajimbo's is a local favorite in
Panajachel
to have any meal. Portions are huge and flavor is abundant. This fish filet was
dragged through a colorful rub, the vegetables were grilled to add extra flavor,
and the noodles were tossed in freshly made pesto.
The
Adventurer's Guide to the Possible Dream Twenty years later
Sashimi, in
Saigon, Vietnam
Within walking distance
from our
residence
in Saigon,
Vietnam
was this great Japanese restaurant. Small plates of artistically presented
delectable sashimi floated past us on a moving belt and we could simply pull off
anything we wanted to eat. We ordered this plate from a special menu. We
received herb tea and miso soup as part of this sashimi plate.
Grilled sausages, chicken and organ meats,
Bangkok,
Thailand
Street food is conveniently everywhere in
Bangkok, Thailand. Grilled and ready to eat, these little kebabs are only about
50 cents a stick. They are great for a quick snack.
Mussels on Diniwid beach, Boracay,
Philippines
When we stayed on the island of
Boracay
in the Philippines, our favorite beach was Diniwid. Tiny restaurants dotted this
white sand beach and we ordered outstanding seafood dishes every day.
Here you see fresh mussels with garlic.
Mi Abuela's Restaurant in Quito,
Ecuador
A famous restaurant in Quito, Ecuador is
Mi Abuela (My Grandmother). They advertise "The best steak of your life" so
we wanted to find out for ourselves. One order of steak is a kilo of tender,
delicious beef! This was obviously plenty of meat for two people, and the meal
came with a salad, rice and potatoes.
The
Adventurer's Guide to Destination Choices
Was it the best steak of our lives? We have
never forgotten this restaurant or our meal, that's for sure!
Stuffed lobster in El Tunco,
El Salvador
When we visit the beach, we like to order the
fresh offerings of the day. Here you see shrimp-stuffed lobster which was
incredible. The price was amazing, also, about $15 and the meal came with a
beer! It was so big, we took food home! The restaurant was right on the beach in
El Tunco
and we watched the sunset during our dinner.
Grilling
whole chickens in
Cabrera, Dominican Republic
Chicken is a favorite dish
in the tropics and you will see these grills set up all over the place in the
Dominican Republic.
The charcoal is lit in the mornings and the chickens are turned by hand until
they are ready to eat. Each chicken sells for about $2-3USD.
What's Your Number? - How much money do you need to retire?
About the Authors
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.
Trending on Retire Early
Lifestyle
Retire
Early Lifestyle appeals to a different
kind of person – the person who prizes their
independence, values their
time, and who doesn’t want to mindlessly
follow the crowd.
HOME
Book Store
Retire Early Lifestyle Blog
About Billy & Akaisha
Kaderli
Press
Contact
20 Questions
Preferred
Links
Retirement
Country Info
Retiree Interviews
Commentary
REL Videos
|