Seeking Paradise, One City at a Time
Welcome! We’re Dianne and Guillermo, travelbugs and early retirees on a mission to explore the world and find our paradise forever home. Join us as we discover incredible cities, share our firsthand experiences, and evaluate each location using our 10-point checklist.
Whether you're dreaming of retiring abroad, traveling the world, or simply finding a new place to call home, you're in the right place to start!
Choosing the perfect place to call home is no small task—which is why we created our original 10-point city evaluation checklist to help simplify the process. It’s the same guide we’ve used over the years as we’ve explored cities around the world, and we've updated it continually based on our real-life experiences and lessons learned.
Now, it’s grown into the Ultimate Checklist for Your Dream City and Home—a comprehensive tool to help you evaluate not just cities, but neighborhoods and home features too.
Whether you're prioritizing walkability, great weather, reliable healthcare, or pet-friendly communities, this free downloadable guide will help you focus on what truly matters for your lifestyle.
OUR CHECKLIST
FREE Paradise Home Checklist
Youtube Videos
Explore our adventures and insights from around the world.
Why We Chose to Move to Portugal
Moving to Portugal Series
Understanding Spanish Taxes for Expats
How We Retired Early
About Us
In 2018, we made the bold decision to leave behind the fast-paced life in America and embark on a global adventure in search of our paradise forever home. After raising our son in Northern Virginia, Guillermo retired from his career as a network engineer, and Dianne transitioned from her career as a real estate agent. Since moving from the USA, we’ve been documenting our global living adventures on our Youtube channel. Over time, our channel grew, and we realized we had a wonderful community of viewers who were not just inspired by our experiences but also excited to begin their own journeys. As we met and connected with them, we were motivated to create more videos to help others navigate their own paths.
After three unforgettable years in Guadalajara, Mexico, we relocated to our new home base in Lisbon, Portugal, with our two fur babies, Che and Buddy. Our exploration continues as we visit new cities, immerse ourselves in different cultures, and share our insights to help others find their dream destinations. As early retirees, we’re embracing a life filled with adventure, discovering new places, and living each day with purpose, joy, and financial freedom.
We aim to uncover the best places to live around the world, inspire others to create their dream life and embrace early retirement! Our goal is to help others navigate the exciting journey of living abroad and finding their ideal place to call home.
Follow our adventures and learn from our experiences as we scout new countries and cultures sharing insights, tips and adventures as we go. Stay connected through YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook and let’s explore the possibilities together!
Our Mission
Our Story
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