Retirement Reimagined: The Therapeutic Wonders of Travel in The Golden Years

Above, yours truly enjoying the wonders of Monument Valley Tribal Park last year.

When I retired eight years ago (but I started collecting Social Security a few months after), I couldn't wait to do so.

My parents didn't have much of a retirement as they started having medical issues. I did as well, three years after. I thought at the time, when it cropped up, it was a good thing I retired when I did. 

After having two stents put in a coronary artery, I changed my diet, became more active, faithfully took my meds and followed doctors' orders. So far, everything is fine (knock on wood). 

One of the things I also did was to travel. World Health Net has posted an article on just this topic, "Retirement Reimagined: The Therapeutic Wonders of Travel In The Golden Years".

They begin it with:

Most people think that retirement is a time to slow down, rest, and spend sleepy evenings with the family. However, if you’re new to retirement, you may feel the urge to put your newfound freedom to good use.

Reimagining your retirement can help you make the most of your golden years. You don’t need to break the bank while traveling to new locations and countries, either. Traveling on a budget is easier today than ever before and can help you get more from life.

Traveling in your golden years can help you overcome common conditions like loneliness and depression, too. This is particularly powerful if you’re an early retiree or are struggling to adjust to life without a 9 to 5.

Above, two weeks ago with Ethan Wayne at the John Wayne Cancer Foundation marathon
near Ridgway, Colorado. I volunteered to man one of the course's aid stations for the runners.

Some family members and friends took their time to retire. Some are still working, chasing that "almighty dollar". Some who did finally retire, ended up being glad they did.

To read more, go here.

RV Shipments Down From 2022

Above, at Alpen Rose RV Park in Durango, Colorado last year. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Now that the pandemic is behind us (for the most part), the record-breaking RV sales of those months are a thing of the past.

At the time, RVing was considered that safest way to travel for people stuck in their four walls.

Now, RV shipments are down from last year's shipment numbers.

From RV Travel:

After years of record sales of RVs, manufacturers’ champagne bottles are still packed away as shipments to retailers continue their slide over 2022. Results for the RV Industry Association’s April 2023 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 31,216 units, a decrease of 45.4% from the 57,192 units shipped in April 2022. Through April, RV shipments for the year are down 52.1% to 109,816 units.

To read more, go here. 

6 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Arizona

Above, a stop at Grand Canyon National Park is an obvious choice in an Arizona visit. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The state of Arizona has much to offer and that is why every RVer should pay a visit.

If one is an RVer and is not familiar with Arizona, Do It Yourself RV has posted an article with six very good reasons for going there.

They start it off with:

If you’ve never visited Arizona, you’re missing out. This beautiful state is a prime RVing location that every RVer should see at least once, and we have more than one reason for thinking that. In fact, we have 6 fabulous reasons for saying that Arizona is a must-see place.

Below, we’ve listed these reasons. Hopefully, they will not only help you see why you need to plan a trip to the state of Arizona but also what you must look for while there.

To see what Arizona has to offer, go here.