Home Sweet Anywhere: How We Sold Our House, Created a New Life, and Saw the World Kindle Edition

This is an entertaining book, but it is not a "How To" book as it seems many disappointed people have discovered. It's too bad people are unhappy because I think that if they hadn't had other expectations they might have enjoyed this book.The paperback version states that it is a memoir twice on the front cover. And then the title says "How We Sold Our House, Created a New Life, and Saw the World. And they do tell you how they did it and about their travels. What this book doesn't tell you is how much money they spent which is probably more than most retired people would have to spend and probably costs more every year and depends a lot on where they decide to travel.It wasn't clear to me why they sold their house as they never stated they needed the money from the sale to finance their new lives. I guess they didn't want the worries of home ownership to follow them during their new carefree life. Many people might like to keep their homes if they can manage it financially. Others might not have the income to live as well as the Martins, but they can still live abroad and have fun doing it. And many people wouldn't want to be out of the country for as long as the Martins. For me I can see going for a couple of two month foreign stays a year. There are millions of ways to adapt what the Martins did to our own lives should we want to do it. She can't tell you how to do it, but she can tell you the basics of what they did.I was entertained by their story and I didn't feel that Lynne Martin put on airs, name dropped or had her nose in the air. I think the Martins are a very down to earth couple who have been fortunate enough to live the good life and are continuing to do so. I enjoyed the story, but I didn't have any expectations other than to enjoy it.I agree with those who were bored hearing about her budding writing career. From my point of view she ruined her travel life by having to meet deadlines and spend her days writing. Why do that? If you must, plan a few months after the traveling is done to do the writing. However, that's what she wanted to do, I think, and I hope she is still happy about it in spite of all the negative reviews.This is an intriguing book and I think it's a shame that so many people wrote nasty reviews. I don't really get it, but maybe if I didn't get what I had expected I would have been disappointed too.I wish the Martins many more years of great health while they follow their dreams.

Numbers just don't add up. I've read most of the book and checked lots of locales in areas where we would like to rent in spots that they did...and you can not rent for anywhere near the numbers they report. I give them credit for making a business out of retirement, but don't sell the farm assuming you'll do the same!

"Home Sweet Anywhere, How We Sold our House, Created a New Life, and Saw the World" has a slightly misleading title. I was looking for a book with lots of advice on selling your home (what to keep, where to invest the $ while you're away, budgets, etc.), this is more of a detailed travelogue with lots of personal experiences in shopping, apartment rentals, sight seeing, and visiting people and places. It does have useful information in the Packing Up chapter, as well as "Then Learning Curve, Things the Guidebooks Won't Teach You". One does learn a few lessons from reading the book such as verify the country's visa requirements and stay limitations before you go. But you should know that if you've done any world travelling, at all!

While not really a "How To" book, it was an enjoyable read to discover some things you may not have thought of, or given enough thought to. The country specific issues were also a good feature of the writing, which was done well. It doesn't however get into great detail regarding the many choices before you if you follow in their footsteps, which it really can't because everyone's life is different. But I believe it can help you get started in the thought process of doing it, while you huddle with your advisors on the reality of your situation. I am a DIY type of guy, but you will need help from others to make it happen, as I have learned. There are MANY moving parts if you are not yet retired. All in all, the book is well written (unlike this review), an enjoyable ride (I felt like I was right there with them and could relate to some of the issues they ran into), and a tempting strategy to live an adventurous life during a part of retirement ... Or as they say "until the wheels fall off". Buy the book!

I love that they did this but didn't like the author's tone and style. To me, she came across as entitled and self-absorbed, particularly in her descriptions of and interactions with some of the non-Americans that they met in their travels. I couldn't finish it.

Loved this book! Some reviewers were disappointed that it wasn't more of a "how-to" but after following Lynne and Tim on her blog, I didn't expect that. There were valuable tips here and there, but it was mostly funny stories, which is what I expected. I've traveled overseas and could easily relate to both the fun and frustrations. Her writing is light and fun to read. A good book for sitting in the backyard while the kids play. For now, I'll live vicariously through them, but someday, I hope to live like they do!

If you are looking for a guidebook for retiring with some adventure, these guys did it right. It's not a "how-to" book, but the story of a couple stepping into adventure and finding a way to leave their mark behind in the process. For me, personally, it was inspiring. As a fellow writer/blogger, I loved reading their story. Giving up the comforts of home, traveling the world and finding your voice as a writer... all in one book. Loved it.

Lynne Martin writes a moving story about traveling for a living in her 70s. She and her husband sell and give away most of their belongings, including their house and car, and decide to travel the world without a home base. They start in Mexico and continue on to Argentina, England, France, Italy, Turkey, Morocco, and Portugal, among others. The Martins show that flexibility is key when traveling for a living, and how material possessions suddenly don't matter when you travel without a home base. But it's not always easy to settle somewhere for a month or two. Sometimes places don't live up to expectations, as they found in Buenos Aires. Reading this book made me to want to get on the next plane to anywhere.

Fantastic book recommend by my mother. I like the authors take and tone also her insight into the various countries they have visited. May my retirement be as fun

A very informative book with a lot of humour.

Enjoyed the topic as we're getting to the age where this is part of 'the retirement plan' and found it an entertaining read with good information. I checked out a sample of the audiobook which is read by the author and she has a great speaking voice so that would be another good option. The material helped us clarify some of our goals.

Perhaps an honest and sober account of this lifestyle, Recounted in a humorous and informative way. Worth comparing to other similar travel accounts.

Es un libro ameno que no agrega nada especial. Ademas muestra animadversion por los argentinos. No gastaria el dinero en el.