Jim and Rita Santos retired to Ecuador and loved it but missed their 9 grandchildren back in the U.S. When searching for a home in the States, they wanted a mild winter climate, great healthcare, a good airport and scenic hiking trails. Knoxville, Tennessee checked all the boxes. Learn more about Knoxville, The Marble City, on Episode 94 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.For Jim’s life as an author, traveler and voice over artist, visit his website. Jim Santos’ books include:Living Abroad: Challenging the Myths of Expat LifeHiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Travels with Jim and Rita)The Galapagos Islands: On Your Own and On a Budget (Travels with Jim and Rita)An Uphill Climb: Survivor’s Guilt and the Inca TrailMoving Overseas: Ship or Mule? (Travels with Jim and Rita)My Struggles with Stage FrightFirst Tango in Buenos Argentina (Travels with Jim and Rita)Three views of LIma Peru (Travels with Jim and Rita)Love Never DiesFoolish MortalsThe Body Remembers: A Baseball StoryJim’s articles in International Living Magazine, are available hereJim’s Author Facebook PageJim’s YouTube channel is available here