Esmeralda Blog

Some people think that when you get older you have to stop travelling. But that’s not true at all. In fact, there are some major perks to travelling when you are older! Not only do you have a little more money to spend than you might have in your 20s and 30s, but you are much, much wiser and you also really appreciate the value of travel.

It’s that time of year again: you start thinking about your annual family holiday. You need a break, your other half needs a break, and the kids are going crazy being cooped up at home (there’s only so many times you can take them to the park).

A place in the sun – something so many Britons spend their whole life longing for. They might not find it at home (until global warming really kicks in, at least), but luckily the Mediterranean and Iberian peninsula – with their accommodating weather and welcoming communities – are located a short flight away.

Retirement is a big deal. But it’s not a big scary deal that you have to run away from, it’s actually an exceptionally exciting chapter. It is, however, one that needs to be planned for meticulously.

Property has always been seen as a great investment, and despite some ups and downs in the ever changing economic landscape, it undoubtedly still is. Will Rogers once said, “Real estate is the best investment in the world because it is the only thing they’re not making any more”, something I totally agree with.

Expanding your property portfolio to include luxury properties abroad is an extremely good idea. Especially when you are looking at property in a place like Spain – known as one of the top three tourist destinations in the world, and a popular expat destination.

Retirement is an incredible time to finally look back on all that you have accomplished in your past, and what you would like your future to look like. You now have the remarkable opportunity, the time and the money to fulfill some of the dreams you may not have had the capacity to achieve in the past.

If you are reading this, there is a good chance that you are constantly in a state of stress or find yourself intertwined in the crazy hustle and bustle of a 9 to 5 in the city… or anywhere for that matter. More often than not, you probably land up getting home late for dinner, at which stage, your food is cold and your family is comfortably sitting in front of the TV, so much for quality time right? The truth is: life is stressful.

Here’s a stat that might interest you: There are over three billion internet users today. If you are looking for specifics, the actual number works out to 41% of the world’s population that has an internet connection. By now, you should understand how vital having a strong online presence is in an increasingly competitive industry.

If there is one thing we can all be certain of, is that no matter your financial situation, no matter your personality, where you live, where you are from or what you do for a living, sometimes balancing work, your relationships and the rest of your life feels impossible.