Episodes

Larry and Margaret Waage became empty nesters in the Fall of 2017. Living in Southington, Connecticut, they wanted to move somewhere with warmer weather, a lower cost of living, including lower taxes and a short distance from a city with suitable employment opportunities before their retirement. After researching various venues, they narrowed in on a select few. When Margaret set her eyes on Marietta, Georgia’s iconic fountain on Marietta Square, the decision was made! Soon after, the Waage’s re...

Can you afford a beautiful waterfront home with a pool? Rob Teichman and Roy Bickford sought to retire comfortably in such a place. They landed in Chelem, Mexico, a small fishing village on a barrier Island on the Gulf of Mexico. Although they reside in a small village, the larger town of Progreso is a mere 6 miles away and the vibrant city of Merida is only 32 miles away. Rob and Roy purchased a large home and turned it into a beautiful bed and breakfast. On this episode of Retire There with Gi...

After working in Washington, DC, for the federal government for 30 years, Herb Walker decided to retire elsewhere. He wanted a place with a small town feel, near a city, and within a several hours drive to his mother in DC. Although he had hesitations about moving to the South, Herb ended up landing on the border of Cary and Apex, North Carolina. After arriving, Herb soon learned that his new neighborhood offered friendly people, plenty of outdoor activities, and affordable housing. He should ha...

Have you ever fantasized about living in a quaint little town like Mayberry from The Andy Griffith Show? Mount Airy, North Carolina, is the birthplace of Andy Griffith and the place he, purportedly, modeled Mayberry after. These days, Mount Airy celebrates the fictionalized city with an annual weekend celebration called “Mayberry Days,” a barber shop named Floyd’s, a 2,500 square foot Andy Griffith museum and Griffith’s real childhood home. It wasn’t the memories of Mayberry which made Mark and ...

How long does one need to sense a true feel for Paris? For some, a week will suffice, for others perhaps a month, yet there are those who spend 3 months in the city of love and beauty and yearn for more! Mike Duffy was so drawn to Paris, he upped and sold (almost) everything and retired there! That move was over five years ago and Mike’s still finding new reasons to love the city. Also, Mike spends some of his time volunteering for the American Library in Paris. He writes “Library Culture Picks”...

Anita White aimed to retire to a low density population town with sufficient amenities. She didn’t want to be in the sticks nor a big city, but rather, somewhere in between. Armed with a detailed spreadsheet and the determination to investigate locations, she started her search. After visiting numerous venues, she landed in Greeneville, Tennessee. Find out more about Anita’s fascinating journey on this episode of Retire There with Gil and Gene.

In 1985, Ron and Shelley Sommer were all set to relocate to Israel with their young daughter. Two weeks before their scheduled fight, a family issue cropped up causing them to cancel the big move. Ron and Shelley were still determined to make the move, but it took them another 28-years until they did so. Find out about the Sommer’s retirement journey to Karmiel, Israel on the first international episode of Retire There with Gil and Gene. To learn more about moving to Israel, visit Nefesh B’Nefes...

Happy 2021! We did it! We created a podcast and actually launched it. A big feat! Looking back, it’s a good thing we plowed ahead. There is still much more to do. But we learned a ton and want to share those lessons with you on this episode. The lessons include: What we learned from our guests; What we learned about podcasting: and What we learned about ourselves. We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed creating it!

In 2019, TripAdvisor named a beach in Clearwater, Florida as the #1 Beach in the United States. With its white sand beaches, relatively affordable housing prices, and proximity to St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay, it is no wonder Clearwater is on the CBS News’ list of “Ten Best Places to Retire.” However, the gulf coast town is not for everyone. On this episode of Retire There with Gil and Gene, find out why retiree Craig Lang and his wife have fallen out of love with Clearwater. Since the release o...

Eleven year old children fantasize about many things, retirement is not one of them. Do children even know the definition of retirement? At 11, Aida Euges was different from other kids. Not only did Aida know what retirement meant, she knew where she would retire. During a trip to Cape May, the southernmost town in New Jersey, the youngster was blown away by the beautiful beaches and colorful victorian homes. So taken by the town, Aida declared, “Someday I will have a house here!” She now owns a...

Wayne and Laurie Murphy began retirement on the road. They sold their Orlando home along with most of their belongings, and purchased an Airstream trailer! A few days after the home closing, they took off for an adventure across the country. They spent 18 months on the road and didn’t allow the pandemic to spoil their dream vacation. When Covid-19 threw them a curve, they pivoted and found alternative enjoyment. After RVing for over a year, most would settle down for a while, not the Murphys. Th...

Would you buy a home sight unseen? It’s exactly what Patricia and Ray almost did (!!) when they sold their home in Long Island, New York and relocated to Hilton Head, South Carolina. Hear about their adventurous move on this episode of Retire There with Gil and Gene! Check out Ray’s musical talents, The Ray Adams Band, at the group’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/rayadamsband/.

When you think of Manhattan you may picture the lights of Broadway, the beauty of Central Park or the hustle and bustle of Midtown. You probably don’t think of the people who live there. Yes, many people call Manhattan their home. Some even move to Manhattan to retire. Lou and Barbara Grumet did just that and couldn’t be any happier. Listen to their story on this episode of Retire There with Gil and Gene! Louis Grumet has co-authored two books with John M. Caher. This Land is MY Land: An Inside...

Up until it was time to retire, Hazel and her husband had spent their entire lives in Hawaii. Some couples spend months, and even years, deciding where to retire. This couple considered only one place: Las Vegas. So many Hawaiians have moved to Las Vegas since the 1970s, it has earned the name “Hawaii’s 9th island.” For Hazel and her husband, Las Vegas offered a much lower cost of living, less humidity, and Hawaiian creature comforts such as restaurants and entertainment. Were these amenities en...

Andy and Maureen Kugler were searching for a mellow place to retire, with low taxes, little traffic and chaos, nearby beaches and drivable distances to their sons in Maryland and Virginia. They landed in Millsboro, a small town in southern Delaware located in between the beach people and the farm people. Soon after arriving in Millsboro, the Kuglers realized the beaches were not the only sources of enjoyment, but there was so much more. They quickly took to the parks for hiking and sightseeing, ...

Sedona, Arizona is known as a wonderful vacation destination, whether you go hiking among the glorious red rocks, visit the art galleries or take in a movie at the Sedona International Film Festival. Imagine retiring there! Sedona was featured in the March/April 2020 issue of Where to Retire Magazine as one of the “8 Cities for Hikers and Walkers.” A photograph of Sedona is used as the cover of the issue. https://visitsedona.com/blog/sedona-featured-on-cover-of-where-to-retire-magazine/#:~:text=...

For a small city, Richmond, Virginia has a surprising array of artistic, musical, literary and historical places. Our guest, Ed Bruno, spent most of his life in Brooklyn and Staten Island, New York. He discusses the experience he and his wife shared retiring to Glen Allen, Virginia. He discusses everything from the abundance of cultural classes available for retirees at the University of Richmond to the difference between New York and Virginia Pizza.

Have you dreamed of retiring in a place with a vibrant art scene, a temperate climate and an eclectic population? Join us as we have a conversation with Elsie and Sean, a couple who, after spending many years living and working in Washington State, spent a year living in Paris and then moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico for retirement. They discuss everything from living in a city of many artists to the weather at 7,000 feet above sea level to one of Santa Fe’s signature dishes, the green chile chees...

Does your dream city have sandy beaches with stunning sunsets and a downtown with shops and restaurants rivaling Rodeo Drive? Marcela Katz Armoza, a college administrator, and Peter Guggenheim, a long-haul truck driver, went from living in the swamps of New Jersey to retiring in the swamps of Naples, Florida. In October of 2020, Naples was ranked the 4th best place to retire by U.S. News and World Report. https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-retire Although they are retir...

Would you like to retire to a place which is a little bit country and a little bit city? Lancaster, Pennsylvania has the best of both worlds. In October of 2020, Lancaster was ranked the 4th best place to retire by U.S. News and World Report. https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-retire Jeanne and Ed Neff were lured to Lancaster by a 55-and-over life plan community named Willow Valley Communities. They immediately fell in love with Willow Valley, but also soon discovered t...