Living the Travel Dream

Have you always dreamed of traveling?  As a passion coach helping people identify and discover what lights them up, I’ve noticed that living the travel dream finds its way into many people’s top 10 passions list. You can take “the passion test” and learn more on how to delineate your own in this book: The Passion Test by Janet Atwood.

Is it on yours?  Where have you traveled?  We’d love to hear about your travels or travel dreams. Feel free to comment on the BoomersReinvented Facebook Page.

Doris Gallan and Jacob Frank, are living their travel dream.  Husband and wife co-founders of Baby Boomers Traveling, planned and executed their voyages to 50+ countries on all 7 continents. They’ve been around the world twice and have lived in six countries so far.

Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, Doris Gallan, BabyBoomersTraveling, Baby Boomers Traveling, LeAura Alderson, Vietnam, Jacob Frank, boomer traveling the world, ex pats, ex patriots,
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Arenal, Costa Rica, Doris Gallan, BabyBoomersTraveling, Baby Boomers Traveling, LeAura Alderson, Vietnam, Jacob Frank, boomer traveling the world, ex pats, ex patriots,
Arenal, Costa Rica

 

 

 

 

 

 

After two years of constant travel, they lived for a time in Costa Rica, Mexico, China, and Vietnam, at the time of our interview, with next stop Nicaragua.

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Costa Rica
Doris Gallan, BabyBoomersTraveling, Baby Boomers Traveling, LeAura Alderson, Vietnam, Jacob Frank, boomer traveling the world, ex pats, ex patriots,
Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, if you’re into travel, we’re delighted to share with you our conversation with Doris Gallan, brought to you by the wonders of modern technology, all the way from Vietnam!

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Mexico City, [SOURCE: ChameleonsEye / Shutterstock]
Right now she and her husband Jacob Frank live in Vietnam, which is exactly 12 hours ahead of us during Daylight Savings Time. So when we talked, it was her morning and almost my bedtime, but it was so interesting speaking with her that I was not at all tired.

Doris has so many interesting stories and experiences, that I could’ve talked with her for hours, and not run out of questions and things to learn about. I hope you enjoy it.  Let us know!

Doris Gallan, BabyBoomersTraveling, Baby Boomers Traveling, LeAura Alderson, Vietnam, Jacob Frank,
Hanoi, Vietnam
Stone pagoda on the East Peak of the holy mountain HuaShan, China, Doris Gallan, BabyBoomersTraveling, Baby Boomers Traveling, LeAura Alderson, Vietnam, Jacob Frank, boomer traveling the world, ex pats, ex patriots,
Stone pagoda on the East Peak of the holy mountain Hua Shan, China

It was awesome to catch up with Doris for this interview, and we’ll let these breathtaking and intriguing images and her story speak for itself, when you tune into her interview.  She takes us through their dilemmas and decisions before deciding to pack up their life and hit the road, skies and waterways, and through the trials, triumphs and immeasurable benefits of life as globe-trotting world citizens.

Doris Gallan and Jacob Frank are living their dreams, and want to encourage you to take that leap into yours.

Doris Gallan, BabyBoomersTraveling, Baby Boomers Traveling, LeAura Alderson, Vietnam, Jacob Frank, boomer traveling the world, ex pats, ex patriots, Terracotta Army, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, Qin Shi Huang's tomb,
The Terracotta Army or the “Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses” buried in the pits next to the Qin Shi Huang’s tomb in 210-209 BC. Xian of Shaanxi Province, China [SOURCE: Lapas77 / Shutterstock]
Rice fields on terraced of Mu Cang Chai, YenBai, Vietnam. Rice fields prepare the harvest at Northwest Vietnam, Doris Gallan, BabyBoomersTraveling, Baby Boomers Traveling, LeAura Alderson, Vietnam, Jacob Frank, boomer traveling the world, ex pats, ex patriots,
Rice fields on terraced of Mu Cang Chai, YenBai, Vietnam. Rice fields prepare the harvest at Northwest Vietnam

For more amazing visual treats, visit Doris’ Facebook photos.

 Woo hoo! Moving into our new home in Quy Nhon, Vietnam today. Three bedroom, two bathroom, lots of outdoor space in great neighborhood near from cafes and the beach. All for 5 million Dong or $250 U.S. dollars! Lovely beach community on the central coast with swaying palms, turquoise waters and golden sand. Hoping for visitors!, Doris Gallan, BabyBoomersTraveling, Baby Boomers Traveling, LeAura Alderson, Vietnam, Jacob Frank, boomer traveling the world, ex pats, ex patriots,
Woo hoo! Moving into our new home in Quy Nhon, Vietnam today. Three bedroom, two bathroom, lots of outdoor space in great neighborhood near from cafes and the beach. All for 5 million Dong or $250 U.S. dollars! Lovely beach community on the central coast with swaying palms, turquoise waters and golden sand. Hoping for visitors!
Doris & Jacob's new 3 bedroom / 2 bath home in Da Nang for $250/mo right near the beach, Doris Gallan, BabyBoomersTraveling, Baby Boomers Traveling, LeAura Alderson, Vietnam, Jacob Frank, boomer traveling the world, ex pats, ex patriots,
Doris & Jacob’s new 3 bedroom / 2 bath home in Da Nang for $250/mo right near the beach.
Jacob Frank, Pham Phuong, Doris Gallan, Vietnam. (Doris and Jacob practically adopted Pham, whose family lives far from where she now lives, Doris Gallan, BabyBoomersTraveling, Baby Boomers Traveling, LeAura Alderson, Vietnam, Jacob Frank, boomer traveling the world, ex pats, ex patriots,
Jacob Frank, Pham Phuong, Doris Gallan, Vietnam. Doris and Jacob practically adopted Pham, whose family lives far away.

 

Doris is a Baby Boomer who quit the corporate life, sold her home and everything she owned, and started traveling and living abroad in 2006. In the nine years since leaving Los Angeles, she has traveled around the world visiting 45 countries and all 7 continents. She currently lives in Vietnam, along with her husband, Jacob Frank, where she teaches hospitality and tourism to university students.

So if you’ve always wanted to travel, don’t wait. Our greatest growth lies on the other side of our comfort zone, so get out of that cozy armchair, and begin to plan your next trip.

BUT… if you don’t have the money to travel the way you’d like to, consider this: one of the things about travel that most of us love is the exposure to new things. We walk new streets and drive through new cities, with a beginner’s mind. We’re looking everywhere; noticing everything. Chances are most of us don’t do this in our own cities and towns. So if you can’t travel, consider taking a drive through your own town. Look into upcoming events and attend. Try a new restaurant and new cuisine, such as the kind from the country you’d love to visit next.

There are many ways to renew ourselves and travel into adventure and new experiences without leaving town. So don’t wait.

“Do the thing and you will have the power.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Doris Gallan, BabyBoomersTraveling, Baby Boomers Traveling, LeAura Alderson, Vietnam, Jacob Frank, boomer traveling the world, ex pats, ex patriots,

Doris teaching tourism and hospitality in English in Da Nang, Quam Tram, Vietnam, Doris Gallan, BabyBoomersTraveling, Baby Boomers Traveling, LeAura Alderson, Vietnam, Jacob Frank, boomer traveling the world, ex pats, ex patriots,
Doris teaching tourism and hospitality in English in Da Nang, Quam Tram, Vietnam
RESOURCES:

For more amazing visual treats, visit Doris’ Facebook photos.

BOOKS:
The Boomers’ Guide to Going Abroad to Travel – Live – Give – LearnThe Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Novel)


MOVIES:
I’m Fine Thanks
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (You can read our movie review here)

WEBSITE:
BabyBoomersTraveling.com (Doris and Jacob’s website)

Ali Skylar Returns with a Script and a Tune

Musical bookwriter, lyricist composer, entrepreneur, mom, wife and business partner.

It was awesome to meet up again with one our earliest guests, Ali Skylar.

Ali is a humorously creative writer and imagineer who is just completing her first musical as the bookwriter, lyricist and composer.

Based on the storyline and music I’ve heard, I believe Ali’s first musical will be a huge hit because it touches on so much of the uncertainty of the life of entrepreneurs, artists and dreamers. It reveals the doubts and fears we all face that hold us back from achieving our dreams and embarking on the lives we lead in our imagination.

It’s about pushing through the fears with determination, no matter what.

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It’s a play for artists, entrepreneurs dreamers, and anyone who has ever doubted the validity of their hopes and goals.

We think James Altucher would be a great fit for this because he’s all about this topic, the theme of the musical, breaking out of the mold set by others, and following your heart over the crowd. Plus he’s a New Yorker, it’s a musical, and it’s all about choosing yourself, which is James’ signature brand and message.

Ali’s musical has the potential to be a huge hit. Tune in to this interview to enjoy one of the songs being sung a bit later in the call.

So grab a cup of your favorite brew and join us in catching up with Ali. we enjoyed it and think you will to, and later we can all say, “I knew her when…” 🙂

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As we were ending the call, there was these lovely rays of light streaming in over Ali. She didn’t notice until I mentioned it, because it was on her, thus hard for her to see on herself. It brought me to wonder… how many magical light-filled moments might actually occur unnoticed.

So wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, take a pause, look up, stretch, deep breath of gratitude and appreciation for the quiet moments hiding in everyday things.

If you or someone you know might be interested in investing in Ali’s show, or sharing it with an agent you know, please contact us.

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RESOURCES

Contact Ali Skylar

Ali Skylar, first interview on BoomersReinvented.com

Sucky To Soulful.com, Ali’s business site

A Brand You Way, Ali’s husband, Jamie Greenberg’s site