My love affair with Paris is over

On May 26th I broke up with my Paris blog!

It was time. I had pretty much made up my mind a couple of years ago that I would not be retiring in Paris.

It was a wonderful dream but the reality did not match the dream. 

Paris is way too expensive for folks on a fixed income and there are way too many hoops to jump through to reside there on any type of permanent basis. Paris, my friends, is not hurting for people who want to live there. Therefore, there is no reason to entice retirees with easy residency and monetary perks. 

And... this realization is a perfect example of why it is so important to do extensive research on any place(s) where you to think you may want to retire.

However, even though I no longer have my Paris  blog dedicated to all things Paris, I can still post any related information here, as this is a travel blog, of sorts.

And, I thought it only fitting to end my love affair with Paris by posting a photo and related article about the end of another romantic era in Paris.




The love locks on The Pont des Arts
 are being removed. I have done several posts about the historic bridge and it is sad that the locks will finally come off for good!

But, structurally the locks meant disater for the bridge.

I'm Just Sayin!

Night Walk in Marseille - Take the walk - Boomer Travel Abroad

Marseille is the second largest city in France after Paris and the center of the third largest metropolitan area in France after Paris and Lyon. Humans have inhabited Marseille and its environs for almost 30,000 years. Marseille is a major French center for trade and industry, with excellent transportation infrastructure (roads, sea port and airport). Marseille Provence Airport, is the fourth largest in France.

Paul Cézanne: The bay of Marseille from l'Estaque

Night Walk in Marseille is a fully-immersive digital adventure where you can walk the streets of Marseille, discovering an eclectic nocturnal neighbourhood and meeting its diverse characters.

"Night Walk" takes you on an immersive journey through lively Cours Julien, a neighbourhood of Marseille famous for its unique atmosphere and street art. Listening to your guides Julie and Christophe, you can wander around the vibrant streets as if you were really there, thanks to 360-degree panoramas that we captured at night. Your walk is enriched with photos, images, videos, sounds and interesting facts, allowing you to dive into this neighbourhood and learn more about its diverse culture and history. Enjoy your night walk!

Go here to start your walk

Project Night Walk - A journey through the streets of Marseille - Boomer Travel Abroad

French
Julie de Muer parcourt les rues de Marseille afin de raconter l'Histoire de la ville au travers des sons, des voix et des histoires qu'elle recueille. Partez à la rencontre de musiciens, de cuisiniers, d'anciens du quartier et d'artistes locaux, et découvrez l'histoire de chacun.

Suivez Julie dans sa promenade sur le Cours Julien, un véritable safari urbain, et partez pour une visite hors des sentiers battus à Marseille.

English Translation

Julie Muer through the streets of Marseille to tell the history of the city through sounds, voices and stories it collects. Come and meet musicians, cooks, old neighborhood and local artists, and discover the history of each.    Follow Julie in his walk on the Cours Julien, an urban safari, and go for a tour off the beaten trails or Marseille .

Boomer Retirement Abroad - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina 

The Paris of South America or The Poor Man's Paris

Buenos Aires is a beautiful and graceful cosmopolitan capital city, boasting splendid cathedrals, opera houses, and broad avenues where residents can be seen strolling until the early hours. Much like Paris, dinner in Buenos Aires frequently starts at 11:00 p.m. or midnight, and restaurants stay open until 7:00 a.m.  

Buenos Aires is an affordable alternative for those who wish to retire in Europe but can’t quite afford the living expenses! 

Argentina has many locations where one could settle, but Buenos Aires is the main destination for retirees looking for a more affordable way of life.  The city continues to appear as one of the top choices for retirement.  Even with spiraling inflation, expats report that they can live comfortably on $2,000 a month.  Healthcare is very good and there are also world renowned resorts and beach areas within a short driving distance. 

WHEN TO GO: Buenos Aires has a mild climate. Average temperatures in January, the hottest month: about 74 degrees. June, July and August are the coldest; average temperatures all three months are about 50 degrees. The shoulder seasons -- spring and fall -- are perhaps the best time to visit the city. Of course, if you plan to use the city as a springboard for visiting other parts of the country, plan for temperature variations as drastic as those in the United States.

for more info: click

Click for my Buenos Aires relocation review and scorecard

Pictures from Paris

WE LOVE IT HERE!!!

Lookin all Frenchy-Fied in our new scarves!

We were on a tour and ventured down a side street and Voila!

More tomorrow gotta go to bed!

I'm Just Sayin