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Top Places to Retire

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Last week I came across this great list Deborah Freeman came up with and posted on her blog, Debo Hobo dot com. It is a list of places to retire:

Panama - combines a low cost of living, near-perfect weather and one of the world’s best discount programs for retirees, the […]

Its Like Walking on the Clouds

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There are many things in this world I really want to see. And this looks really cool.
This is the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Essentially it is an unsupported archway with a glass floor. Because this is based off of a cliff, it provides for an un-interrupted view down to the floor […]

So I met Mario Andretti…

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Alright, he actually walked past me. For of those who aren’t involved in The Grand Prix racing circles, Edmonton hosted the Edmonton Grand Prix this past weekend and the company I work for had a table at the big gala dinner on Saturday night.
It was a pretty cool high class event that […]

The New Seven Wonders

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Recently, through an international online survey, the newest 7 Wonders of the World were announced:

The Great Wall, China
Petra, Jordan
Christ Redeemer, Brazil
Machu Picchu, Peru
Chichén Itzá, Mexico
The Roman Colosseum, Italy
The Taj Mahal, India

Once I achieve my goal of early retirement, I will go to places like these and many more. Just more things to do […]

A Day In The Spa

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Today is my girlfriends birthday and to celebrate we are going to spend the day in the luxurious Fairmont Banff Springs Willow Creek Spa.
Now a trip to this spa isn’t just a day for her. And I am not saying she deserves it, of course she does. But darn it! So do […]