CURRENT MISSION

In 1991 we retired at the age of 38. Now, into our 17th year of this financially self-sufficient manner of living. Authors of The Adventurer's Guide to Early Retirement.

ABOUT ME

At age 56, we have more information and experience regarding early retirement and living a financially independent lifestyle than 99% of others in our peer group. We are regular contributors to The Motley Fool Rule Your Retirement newsletter, and are into our 19th year of this financially self-sufficient manner of living. Having resided in far away locations such as Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, Ecuador, Nevis, West Indies and the USA,we continue to travel the world with enthusiasm.

PHILOSOPHY

Live well, laugh often, love much and lighten up!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

We are new to this community. Would like to write about our experiences on our website: www.RetireEarlyLifestyle.com so that our readers will learn about this fascinating option of travel!

Interests

Traveling, fine cuisine, photography, writing, tennis, volunteering, Financial and world news, textile art.

• arts
• writing
• photography
• news
• traveling
• adventure races
• tennis
• tourism
• volunteering

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Imported an electronic scoreboard into Mexico as a donation to the gymnasium there. Voluntarily built 2 complete tennis courts for the Cristiania Park tennis association, in Chapala,Mexico. Taught English as a second language to children.

Teach, Learn, Share

Considerable knowledge of finances, restaurant owner experience (Chef).

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Laos, New Zealand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Thailand