May 26, 2026

The Past Week’s Favourite Reads — November 22 – November 28, 2021

Québec and Charlevoix Itinerary: The Best in 7 Days – uébec-Cité.com, monthday, 2021
https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/what-to-do-quebec-city/itinerary-quebec-charlevoix
Being a little overly fascinated with travel throughout Quebec again today, an offering about another of my favourite regions, the Quebec, Charlevoix, Tadoussac corridor… without a discussion of Tadoussac sadly.

PERCE, GASPE, VACAY!: Stunning natural landmark a highlight of Maritime Quebec – Canada.Com, September 8, 2021
https://o.canada.com/travel/travel-canada/perce-gaspe-vacay-stunning-natural-landmark-a-highlight-of-maritime-quebec
I have been thinking about Quebec travel a lot recently. And this is one of the places I have travelled to that I really think should be on people’s radar. Donald Duench extols the virtues of travelling to the Gaspe region.

Has the pandemic ended the dream of retiring abroad? – MoneySense.ca, November 23, 2021
https://www.moneysense.ca/save/retirement/retiring-abroad/
Jonathan Chevreau re-examines the idea of retiring abroad. Lots of information in this article.

Seniors have a lot of stuff: Here’s how to downsize instead of dumping it all on heirs – Globe and Mail, November 23, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-seniors-have-a-lot-of-stuff-heres-how-to-downsize-instead-of-dumping/
Dene Moore writes about an issue that ultimately we all should address. Decluttering as the end of life comes into view, so that nobody has to do it after we’re gone. 🙂 She mentions a book I think I will get a copy of “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning”.

Retirement plan to downsize and leave Toronto will give couple flexibility and cash flow – Globe and Mail, November 19, 2021
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-retirement-plan-to-downsize-and-leave-toronto-will-give-couple/
Dianne Maley examines the retirement preparedness of a couple who want to cash in their home in Toronto and move to a smaller less expensive community.