My journey as a 3rd Act Gypsy had been years in the planning but officially began in 2015 when I volunteered to be laid off from my Corporate World job. I bought a one-way ticket to Barcelona with the intent to discover my own voice and share my travel adventures through my blog.
Over time, it has become so much more as I deepen the discovery and exploration of life after the 9-5 routine.
Today, I dedicate this space to current and future 3rdAct Gypsies. Through my reflections, foibles and experiences, it is my sincere hope to inspire you to discover your own unique path and plan for your 3rd Act.
If you are entering this phase or beginning to think about it, welcome. More than anything, I look forward to hearing from, and learning from, all of you that join this community. Let’s hit the road and see what life has in store for us!
“Best in Show” Andalusian Style
In the planning for this trip, I wanted to include a visit to the Fundacion Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestra, more simply known as
Seville: Second Time Around & Searching for Sand Snakes
This was my second visit to Seville and it is fast becoming one of my favorite cities. It is a very cozy, walkable city with wide
From Arcos to Seville with a Detour or Two
Leaving Arcos de la Frontera, we quickly dropped down out of the hill towns into Jerez; best known for their sherry and brandy winery region, flamenco dancing
Non-linear Travel Planning
There hasn’t been a lot about this trip that was conventional. I didn’t book a round trip ticket and I didn’t plan anything past
Hidden Hill Towns & Hidden Stories
Setting out for the hill towns of Andalusia, it’s probably a good thing we didn’t know what we were getting into because we might not
Malaga’s Massive Maze of Mayhem
One of the best things about travel is that every once in a while you run into what I think of as “happy accidents”. Those
Everything is Grand in Granada
Arriving in Granada, you feel the dryness of the air, the expanse of the landscape and the beauty of the architecture. One of the main
Catalonia is not Spain
There is a widely held belief here in Barcelona that Catalonia should not be part of Spain. In fact, they have officially voted to secede
A One Way Ticket to Barcelona
As I exited the Corporate World in early July, I had 3 goals in mind. The 1st was to cleanse my mental palette, the 2nd