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What’s the difference — really? On the surface, snowbirds and sunbirds are about the same. They migrate at similar times and are searching for ideal climates. However, there is a marked difference between the two. Sunbirds tend to live in already warmer climates. Their reason for escaping a permanent residence isn’t so they can beat the cold — it’s to beat the heat! Meanwhile, snowbirds just want to avoid snow, slush, and chilly weather. So, which one should you become? The biggest question to ask yourself is what you want out of retirement. If you have strong roots where you currently live, including a large family, grandchildren, volunteer groups, and part- time work, you may want to consider keeping your current home as your permanent residence, regardless of where it is. You may choose a shorter stint in Florida after the holidays to escape the cold or a quick trip north during July and August to beat the heat. Either option you choose, doing so requires you to consider the financial strains of owning or renting two properties, potential missed family time, and complexities of moving to a new region. You will have to make new friends at your part-time home, which can be difficult as we age. You may also have to consider finding seasonal work or learning more about the local culture you move into. It may take time to acclimate, and you have to be willing to put in the effort!
Snowbirding and sunbirding can be enjoyable experiences for retirees looking for the best of both worlds. But coming to this decision may not be easy. Sit down with your partner or a trusted loved one to weigh your options. You may find a hybrid option that works for you or discover you’d rather stay put. Or, you just may become a full-fledged bird of snow or sun.
Safe travels!
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They Eat What on Pizza?! 5 Wacky Pizza Trends From Around the World
2. Ketchup and Corn Pizza (Brazil) — According to several sources, Brazilians swap pizza sauce for ketchup or tomato slices and top their pies with strange combinations of local ingredients like corn, beets, hearts of palm, and potato sticks. 3. Haggis Pizza (Scotland) — Pizza may be the only semi-enjoyable way to eat haggis: a mix of sheep or calf offal, oatmeal, suet, and seasonings that are boiled in an animal’s stomach. Last year, Papa John’s got in on the action when it released a limited-edition haggis pizza in honor of a Scottish poet, Robert Burns. 4. Mockba Pizza (Russia) — This local pie comes topped with four kinds of fish (sardines, tuna, mackerel, and salmon), onions, herbs, and occasionally fish eggs. Most troubling of all, it’s served cold! 5. Chickpea Pancake Pizza (Argentina) — In Buenos Aires, locals top their super-cheesy pizza slices with fainá — chickpea pancakes cooked separately from the pies and balanced on top of each slice. Keep these pizzas in mind when planning your next international vacation! They might be tastier than they sound, and if not, they’ll still make great Instagram fodder. As actor Cole Sprouse once tweeted, “You’re losing followers because you’re not relatable enough. Try mentioning that you eat pizza. If that doesn’t work, play the ukulele.”
Here in the U.S., pineapple is considered a wild and controversial pizza topping. Even celebrities take a stand. Justin Bieber is pro- pineapple, but Jimmy Kimmel is against it. According to a 2019 YouGov Omnibus study, only anchovies and eggplant are more hated. But in other parts of the world, the tangy yellow fruit is far from the strangest topping you’ll see! Here are five wacky pizza trends from around the globe that will either make you hungry or inspire you to sprint the other way. You may want to order a comforting cheese pie from your favorite local pizzeria before reading this, just in case.
1. Banana-Curry Pizza (Sweden) — The Swedes first accessed bananas in 1944, and since then, they’ve put them on everything ,
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