June 2011

The Temple of Heaven: Where Chinese Boomers Hang Out

June 29, 2011

Most baby boomer visitors to The Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China are awed by the sheer magnitude of the Taoist complex. Did you know that it’s three times larger than The Forbidden City? And oh those colors! The intricately designed buildings with their blue-tiled conical roofs and red facades are impressive and particularly photogenic. [...]

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Car Club Fun in the Kootenay Rockies

June 27, 2011

Alan and I received our first baby boomer introduction to the beauties of British Columbia on a Tauck tour of the Canadian Rockies. Each time we stepped off the bus, one of us would say, “Let’s come back for some independent exploring.” However, when we recently had the opportunity to experience the Kootenay Rockies in [...]

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Saturday’s scene: Summer in Norway

June 25, 2011

On a cruise excursion to Splendid Herdal Mountain Farm near Geiranger, Norway Alan and I discovered a thatched roof cottage and numerous waterfalls. Is this how you picture Norway? It’s definitely the scene baby boomers will find on a cruise through the Norwegian fjords. And you should have tasted the goat cheese – Yum! Have [...]

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2-Wheeling in Chiang Mai, Thailand

June 23, 2011

Baby boomer motorcycle riders, today’s guest post is for you. Thanks to Facebook (you’ve liked the My Itchy Travel Feet page on Facebook right?), I connected with Nancy Allen from my hometown of East Point, Georgia. It turns out that Nancy has experienced many boomer adventures, plus she’s a Harley rider, which makes her the [...]

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And the Winner of the Smart Destinations Go City Pass is…

June 22, 2011

Congratulations to Michelle Snow of Orlando, FL. She is the winner of the Smart Destinations Go City Pass giveaway. Michelle, we hope you’ll report back on the fun you had traveling with the Go City Pass. And boomer readers, be sure to check out Michelle’s blog, Travel Via Words. Thanks to all who entered and [...]

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