We are Curt and Cindy Liljedahl and we love our Retirement. As retired public school teachers with a combined total of 60 years in the classroom, we feel blessed to have retired from jobs we loved at the age of 54. Now on to other Adventures!
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Tell us about your Adventure!Traveling is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. For many retirees, it marks the start of a thrilling new chapter filled with adventures at home and around the …
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Tell us about your Adventure!Traveling is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. For many retirees, it marks the start of a thrilling new chapter filled with adventures at home and around the globe. After years dedicated to work and family, this newfound freedom provides the chance to explore long-held dreams. Traveling with your favorite people transforms ordinary trips into extraordinary adventures. For retirees like Ellen, this exciting phase of life is the perfect chance to explore Bucket List destinations, create lasting memories, and strengthen family bonds. In this episode, weâ€â€¦
Tell us about your Adventure!In today's episode we visit with Olga and Jeff Bannister about their wonderful retirement in Spain!These two have a great retirement vision and we were so happy to le…
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Tell us about your Adventure!In today's episode we visit with Olga and Jeff Bannister about their wonderful retirement in Spain!These two have a great retirement vision and we were so happy to learn about it here! Does Spain sound like a great retirement plan? Jeff and Olga will tell you all the ins and outs of living abroad!
Tell us about your Adventure!Retirement sometimes involves traveling abroad if you are healthy. For first time "across the ponders" Jim and Sandy Egger it was a wonderful dream come true. All those ne…
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Tell us about your Adventure!Retirement sometimes involves traveling abroad if you are healthy. For first time "across the ponders" Jim and Sandy Egger it was a wonderful dream come true. All those nerves and anticipation vives paid off for this couple as they traversed to some of Europe's favorite spots. In this episode we meet the Eggers and hear about their amazing experience.Â
Tell us about your Adventure!Today we talk to Michelle C. about her experiences as a Travel blogger and digital nomad! She and her husband are full time travel- trainers teaching others through their …
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Tell us about your Adventure!Today we talk to Michelle C. about her experiences as a travel blogger and digital nomad! She and her husband are full time travel- trainers teaching others through their website how to navigate the world with their smartphones. I definitely can learn from their expertise with a smartphone and believe many other retirees can too. Using your smartphone to its maximum capability is a goal we can all share!
Tell us about your Adventure!Today this episode of AdventuRetired takes us to the beautiful country of Panama! Here we meet Janet S. who has embraced her new life reboot with her adopted country with …
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Tell us about your Adventure!Today this episode of AdventuRetired takes us to the beautiful country of Panama! Here we meet Janet S. who has embraced her new life reboot with her adopted country with such vitality and excitement that we are tempted to join her there! Janet tells us how her retirement in this Central American country fits her perfectly. We are excited to hear what she has to say about this salsa loving land.
Tell us about your Adventure!Scotland is a beautiful destination for a retirement trip and our guest Carol Sembach experienced it by hiking the West Highland Way. Carol , an adventurous hiker, tells u…
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Tell us about your Adventure!Scotland is a beautiful destination for a retirement trip and our guest Carol Sembach experienced it by hiking the West Highland Way. Carol , an adventurous hiker, tells us all about her wanderings and inspires us to get out into nature! Beautiful Scotland did not disappoint this hiker!
Tell us about your Adventure!A retirement trip that many plan is a visit to one of our National Parks! The United States has 63 of these beauties all across our lands. Many are well known and visited …
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Tell us about your Adventure!A retirement trip that many plan is a visit to one of our National Parks! The United States has 63 of these beauties all across our lands. Many are well known and visited by thousands of tourists each year while others remain somewhat more mysterious and uncharted. Today we talk to Deb and Chris as they fulfill a bucket list item of visiting the Mighty Five.Â
Tell us about your Adventure!This is a great episode folks! Today we make podcast history!!!! At least, we think we do! Why? Today we interview Mark Greenburg as he is riding his bicycle across the na…
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Tell us about your Adventure!This is a great episode folks! Today we make podcast history!!!! At least, we think we do! Why? Today we interview Mark Greenburg as he is riding his bicycle across the nation! This interview takes place with us talking to him as he pedals down the road! What fun!!!! Mark is a great example of retiredish!!!!! Maybe after this ride he will start the real thing! No matter what, he was a great guest and we totally loved our time spent with him!
Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Susan about her fantastic website, Booming Encore, which is dedicated to helping Baby Boomers make the most of their golden years. In this episode she share…
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Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Susan about her fantastic website, Booming Encore, which is dedicated to helping Baby Boomers make the most of their golden years. In this episode she shares her tips and advice on how to live life to the fullest and continue learning and growing, no matter what your age. Susan, the creator of Booming Encore, offers a wealth of knowledge and recourses for all of us as we age.
Today we talk to Craig Day Borders about his great retirement adventure with marathons! Marathon running or walking is a huge goal for many people, retired and working, and Craig tells us about his jo…
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Today we talk to Craig Day Borders about his great retirement adventure with marathons! Marathon running or walking is a huge goal for many people, retired and working, and Craig tells us about his journey on the Bataan Death March Marathon here. Great job, Craig! You are an inspiration and rocking this thing called Retirement!
Cindy and Larry Lubinus have embraced retirement with enthusiasm and family. You can find this couple traveling to sporting activities for their grandchildren as well as planning trips to special dest…
Cindy and Larry Lubi…
Cindy and Larry Lubinus have embraced retirement with enthusiasm and family. You can find this couple traveling to sporting activities for their grandchildren as well as planning trips to special destinations in their Class A motor home. But today, we talk to them about a special road trip they took to experience the colors and sites of the NE during peak leaf season. This is a trip and title I long to take...becoming an official "leaf peeper!"
We have found out in retirement that there are two types of travelers...one who plans the trips and one who encourages that planner! Curt is definitely the planner and I love being the encourager! How…
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We have found out in retirement that there are two types of travelers...one who plans the trips and one who encourages that planner! Curt is definitely the planner and I love being the encourager! However, planning trips can be stressful so many retired people use travel companies to help them take awesome adventures without the Stress. Today we talk to Kate Newland about her travel company and services.Â
A buckle list for many and a birthday present to us, the Masters experience was a great treat. Yes, it is birthday month again, and this year Curt and I decided to take advantage of our special "in" t…
A buckle list for ma…
A buckle list for many and a birthday present to us, the Masters experience was a great treat. Yes, it is birthday month again, and this year Curt and I decided to take advantage of our special "in" to the Masters and travel to Augusta, Georgia for the Masters practice rounds. Although it was a month earlier than our actual birthdays, we decided it was the perfect birthday treat for both of us. The weather was perfect and the company great, a perfect birthday gift to ourselves! Join us today for this episode and experience the Masters with us. And....Happy birthday Curt, I love you more!
Today we talk to Jason Lee, a young retiree who is living his best retired life. Jason is one of the FIRE movement retirees and has found his purpose in his retirement. Climb a mountain? No problem fo…
Today we talk to Jas…
Today we talk to Jason Lee, a young retiree who is living his best retired life. Jason is one of the FIRE movement retirees and has found his purpose in his retirement. Climb a mountain? No problem for this guy! He has made mountaineering his retirement signature and is crushing it. We all know that health (mental and physical) is a major part of retirement and Jason tells us how he is using his health and wellness to set goals that keep him moving! Great job Jason and thank you for your service!
Today we talk to Jeff Balch from Pennsylvania about his retirement adventure on the Appalachian Trail.Many retired folks would love to add this adventure filled hike to their list of accomplishments a…
Today we talk to Jef…
Today we talk to Jeff Balch from Pennsylvania about his retirement adventure on the Appalachian Trail.Many retired folks would love to add this adventure filled hike to their list of accomplishments and for those who are successful it is worth bragging about! The Appalachian Trail is approximately 2160 miles of steep mountain climbs and massive bouldering. Hats off to Jeff! What an amazing retirement journey.
Today we talk to Scott Hirons from Massachusetts and it is an episode you don't want to miss. As a retired person now for over eight years I have found that one of the ways I stay happy is by vol…
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Today we talk to Scott Hirons from Massachusetts and it is an episode you don't want to miss. As a retired person now for over eight years I have found that one of the ways I stay happy is by Volunteering in my community. Curt and I know many retirees volunteer much more than we do and we really respect that part of their life's journey. Today's conversation with Scott tells his story...volunteering at a whole new level. Well done, Scott...well done!
Connie Sherwood has a mission in retirement that is full of snuggles, laughter, and purpose. She is the kitty whisperer! Yes, this retiree gets to spend part of her day snuggling with the cutes feline…
Connie Sherwood has …
Connie Sherwood has a mission in retirement that is full of snuggles, laughter, and purpose. She is the kitty whisperer! Yes, this retiree gets to spend part of her day snuggling with the cutes felines around! This journey not only benefits the kitties she fosters but gives her a great retirement purpose. Good job Connie! (Curt, can I please have one too?)
College buddies! Some great memories of fun times, right? Well, today we are talking with Jerry Lanser and he not only keeps in contact with some of his best college buddies but does great hiking trip…
College buddies! Som…
College buddies! Some great memories of fun times, right? Well, today we are talking with Jerry Lanser and he not only keeps in contact with some of his best college buddies but does great hiking trips with them too! Retirement isn't only about reminiscing about the "good old days" but can also be about reestablishing Relationships and building new memories. Good job, Jerry! Hike on!