Are you one of those people who dread retirement? Who think that once you have retired your life will basically be over, that there will be no more reason to live? Beware: that might be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Truth is that your retirement years might well be the happiest years of your life. It depends on your attitude.
Let’s say you retire at the age of 60. That means you can realistically look forward to another 15 year of healthy, abundant life. Why not spend a large part of that time traveling? By that age you will most likely be in the financial position to be able to do it. If you are lucky enough to have a partner that also enjoys traveling, you are set for a mini-lifetime of fun and adventure.
The so-called ‘first world’ is a good place to start your travels. If you have never traveled before, this will provide a gentler introduction to traveling than some other destinations. An excellent and affordable idea is to buy a mobile home and get it fitted with everything that you have become used to during the years. Personalize it a little bit with a picture of the grandchildren here and there. And make sure the driver has a excellent quality watch to help him keep track of tie during the many hours on the road. A well-known brand men’s sport watch is the best option because of its ruggedness.
If you are fitness conscious (and to stay healthy this is a good idea!) you should think of taking along sports equipment. Should you be going to Europe skiing is a great way to have fun while getting some exercise. Buy decent alpine skiing equipment before you leave – it might be quite expensive to buy it once you get to your destination.
Times on the road are not always exciting – at some stage during your trip you might even get bored. You might be stranded in a small country town with nothing at all to do while the local mechanic fixes something on your motor home. In times like that you will be glad if you brought something to help while away the time. A chess set is one option. Another is a musical instrument. A guitar, e. G. An alvarez acoustic guitar, doesn’t take up a lot space and it can be a great way to spend the evenings.
A well-equipped first aid kit is a must for any trip. There will always be the uninvited inset bite or someone will cut him/herself while opening a tin. Getting septicemia while traveling in the mountains of Kazakhstan is nobody’s idea of fun and at times like that you will kick yourself for not bringing a first aid kit.
The single most important item in your travel toolkit will be your attitude. If you are going to moan and grown every time someone does something that does not fit in with your preconceived ideas of how things should be done, you will make yourself and those around you very unhappy. Learn to let go and live in the moment. Let your horizons widen. You might soon find that you never want to go home and wait for God in the lounge… Rather meet him somewhere in the Himalayas!