Solo travel is near and dear to our hearts, but sometimes a big, loud, stressful family vacation is well worth it, especially when visiting an amazing destination like the Isle of Wight. Today’s guest contributor, Francesca Baker from And So She Thinks, is here to tell us all about her recent explorations of this unique […]
One of the beauties of an Alaska Highway road trip is the diversity of alternate routes. There are so many options! That’s how Alan and I ended up exploring Dawson City in Canada’s Yukon Territory. We left the Alaska Highway at Whitehorse for the 330-mile-drive on the Klondike Highway to Dawson City because that’s where […]
Did you know that the Canadian Federation includes ten provinces and three territories? From urban areas to far-flung national parks on the Arctic Ocean, active boomer travelers will find a variety of Canadian adventures to suit their style. To get you started, here’s an active travel idea for every province and territory in Canada. Which ones […]
Boston is certainly one of the country’s most visited cities, but there’s a ton of things to see and do outside of the beloved City on the Hill. Today’s guest contributor, Cheryl Maguire, is here to take us on a lovely tour of Plymouth, Massachusetts, a historic town that’s well worth a visit! You don’t […]
We always love hearing about off-the-beaten-path travel destinations from around the world and today’s post is a doozy! Guest contributor, Susan Guillory from The Unexplorer, recently traveled to beautiful Poland – which is exciting in its own right – but her tour of the amazing Wielizczka Salt Mine looks like it was an unforgettable experience. […]
When is the last time that you visited small town America on a boomer road trip? While metropolitan U.S. cities like New York, Chicago, Atlanta or Los Angeles get most of the travel attention, you’re doing yourself a disfavor by not including an off-the-beaten-path small town in some of your travel plans. By highlighting five […]
Have you ever wondered about living in a tiny house? Debi Lander, one of our favorite guest contributors, shares her tiny house experience on an off-the-beaten-path trip in Scotland. You’re going to love it! Most of my friends say I live large, but I hold a fascination with small things: dollhouses filled with teensy furniture, […]
In the 1600’s, Christopher Columbus began his second voyage to the New World from the port of Cadiz, Spain. Today cruise guests learn about the city’s place in history during a Cadiz walking tour that celebrates a unique event in Spanish government. Viva la Pepa: Cadiz Walking Tour When Silver Wind calls on Cadiz, Alan […]
If you’re planning a Canadian adventure this summer, you’re definitely in luck—Canada Day is just around the corner with plenty of celebrations going on. Thankfully, today’s guest contributor and Ottawa resident, Vanessa Chiasson from Turnip Seed Travel, is showing us the best way to partake in Ottawa Canada Day celebrations! Ottawa locals love to pretend […]
How do you choose the best Alaska cruise? Alan and I are often asked that question. Our answer? It depends—on the itinerary, when you would like to cruise in Alaska, which cruise line you prefer and the type of Alaska cruise experience you’re seeking. Before I offer my boomer travel advice for cruising to Alaska, […]
