How much money do you need to retire in the United States? Most Americans and retirement experts feel the number is 1.5 million. If you’re counting on Social Security to give you a boost, I probably wouldn’t depend on it given our current deficit. But what if you were to live in a cheaper environment, […]
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Why Germany is appealing to veterans. Germany is a fantastic choice for US military veterans eyeing a new chapter. It’s got a familiar vibe, thanks to U.S. bases that create a welcoming community atmosphere. The Army, Air Force, Marines and Special Operations all have a home in Germany. This means access to bases, PX’s, and
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The inescapable nature of the political realm is taking its toll, the political climate is a significant source of stress for everyday Americans. It’s become impossible to avoid. The mental health epidemic is growing alongside our political division, these things are more interconnected than we think. For veterans, who already face unique challenges to mental
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There’s no ignoring the challenges in the veteran experience. We face unique challenges when it comes to our mental health. Every single person is forever changed by the military and nobody coming out of service is the same person that went in. Our internal narrative, the mental story we tell ourselves determines our reality. Every
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Veterans want the person we date to match our values. We prioritize respect and loyalty and that’s severely lacking in the American dating scene. The modern dating scene is a battlefield with no winners across the country. People are lonely, people aren’t having sex, and nobody knows how to fix it. More than half of
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Hearing the word Colombia brings up images of Pablo Escobar, cocaine and drug wars. This past reputation has stopped a lot of veterans from considering Colombia as a destination. I’m here to tell you, that Colombia doesn’t exist anymore. Communa 13 in Medellin, previously one of the most violent locations in the word has transformed
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Guest Post By Marine Author Matthew Weiss What happens when we have a war and nobody shows up to fight? Military recruitment in the United States has plummeted to an all-time low. One of the few things politicians agree on is that our armed forces are in the midst of a manpower crisis. The entire
Mexico is a lot more than tequila and tacos, the country is home to the largest expat American population in the world with around 1.6 million Americans living in the country. Mexico ranks #1 by Expat Insider in 2023 based on the surveyed experiences of expats. The natural beauty of Mexico, amazing food and better
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Costa Rica is an amazing place for veterans to live. The country boasts the largest percentage of expats in Latin America, almost ten percent of the country comes from other places. Costa Rica has yearlong beautiful weather, a stable democracy, good healthcare, unlimited outdoor activities, and relatively low cost of living. Costa Rica’s tropical paradise
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“His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy…He’s nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready.” It’s not Eminem but instead a veteran with PTSD, going through airport security, managing crowds, and stressful situations trying to take the family to Disneyworld. Vacationing is something people look forward to year round, it brings
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A Vietnam Veteran sits in the lobby of MedVets in Puerto Plata sipping coffee waiting for group therapy to start. Wyatt Gresham was an eighteen year old kid drafted to Vietnam who “never felt at home in America again after how we were treated.” Now Wyatt lives in the Dominican Republic, enjoying ocean views and
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Jiu-Jitsu is providing more than just physical exercise, some veterans are saying it’s saving lives. Veterans are gravitating towards the mats, calling it life-changing therapy. At the gym, we’re more relaxed and conversational than we are on a therapist’s couch or in a fluorescent VA hospital. The coaches serve as mentors and the people training
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Dan Bullock was 15 years old when he gave his life in Vietnam. As the youngest servicemember to die in the conflict he served in the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. He enlisted at fourteen years old and made it through boot camp all the way to Southeast Asia from Brooklyn, New York. After Dan
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We develop a thick skin while serving and get desensitized to dark humor, insults, and obscenities. Veterans can be direct, honest, and harsh with the message first, occasional insult second, and feelings never. It’s commonplace to have it out with someone at work and have a beer together after…but the civilian world is different. Most
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Veterans start businesses at higher rates than civilians. We probably do it because after the military we’ve had enough of other people ordering us around. The US Small Business Administration reports veterans are 45% more likely to be self-employed. Today there are almost 2.5 million veteran businesses across the country and make up almost 10%
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People think of travel as fun, it’s drinking pina coladas on a beach. When you’re in the military, you’re constantly on the move, told where to go and even for how long. They even give you a list of what to pack. If you’ve ever served, you know the military has the unique ability to
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Getting out of the military after twenty years of service was the first time I felt truly lost. It’s a hard transition after spending your whole life taking care of your family and your soldiers. I was in a dark place and ended up moving back home to Texas to be around family and friends,
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How did I end up in Peru working with plant medicines? It is a question that I still ask myself because it seems like a course in life that I never came close to expecting. Going from a 100% Gung-Ho Marine in Afghanistan to living in Peru working with plant medicines is a big leap. It’s
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Living in San Miguel de Allende was an experience in vibrancy and relaxation for me. I attended Instituto Allende, a school of Art and Spanish on my GI Bill benefits in Mexico. Walking down a cobblestone street, seeing brightly colored houses with bougainvillea climbing upward, blooms of shocking pink overtaking the walls. Or brilliant murals with
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Disclaimer: This is written from my own personal experiences and not to be taken as medical advice. I’m not a doctor and far from a Shaman, I chose to do Ayahuasca because of my own PTSD as part of my personal healing journey. There are many veterans that face treatment resistant depression. This occurs when
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We live in a loud world and it’s increasingly difficult to escape the noise. Peace in the digital world has become harder and harder to find. Everywhere you turn you’re bombarded with something. From politics, to advertisements to outright propaganda…. the human experience has become infinitely more complicated. But what if you could leave that
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Sosua is a little town with a big personality. People from all over the world come for the beautiful beaches and party vibes. Plan your Sosua trip with these tips…
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You aren’t crazy for wanting to move abroad. I’ll lead with that and to let you know that millions of Americans live all over the world and I’d estimate half a million of them are veterans. If you feel out of place where you’re at, if you’re thirsting for adventure, seeking to escape the rat
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