Norm Bour

Norm Bour has been a full time travel journalist and nomad since leaving the US in 2019 with his wife, then girlfriend, at ages 64 and 65. He just hit country #35 since then, and in total has been to 47 different ones. As a baby boomer, his mission is to encourage, motivate and inspire the “Fifty Plus” crowd to experience life while they are able. Norm and Kathleen live a higher quality life outside the U.S. with much less money, and his blog, www.TravelYounger.com, shares their experiences from the beginning, along with all the lessons learned along the way. He recently wrote a book titled Nomadic Life for All Ages.

Five Reasons to Visit (and Love) Bosnia and Herzegovina

Editors Choice

By Norm Bour September 25, 2023

Bosnia and Herzegovina is simply majestic—Brooding, dramatic mountains sweep down to give way to scenic parades of rolling hills and tranquil meandering rivers. Accompanying this kaleidoscope of natural beauty, this small nation boasts a rich culture and history.

Is Slovenia Europe’s Most Underrated Gem?

Editors Choice

By Norm Bour August 22, 2023

If you asked 10 non-Europeans where the city of Ljubljana was or what country it was the capital of, the majority probably wouldn’t know. This is a common dilemma for Slovenia—a country of barely two million people and with one of the smallest capitals of any European country. But this undiscovered European gem is a mecca of mountains, rivers, lakes, wine...