If you only have one day in Nagasaki, Japan, how do you choose what to see and do? Considering Nagasaki’s place in WWII history, the decision isn’t hard for those trying to understand how one event—the dropping of an atomic bomb—so changed the world. One day is never enough to explore a city, but on […]
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Visiting Japan’s Jigokudani Monkey Park
Japan is one of the world’s most intriguing travel locations. With a staggeringly vibrant blend of traditional and modernity, the country has just about something for everyone, and then more. On a visit to Japan, people normally spend their time exploring the ancient temples as well as the modern architecture that makes up the country’s […]
First Impressions of Japan
Simply put—Japan is an amazing destination. From a strong cultural reverence for nature and order to the ultra high tech industry, the country has a bit of everything. Planning a first-time visit to Japan can seem overwhelming. Never fear. Featured contributor, Debi Lander from ByLanderSea, is here to share her impressions and tips so that […]
The Kibiji Bike Trail is a Fun Travel Adventure in Japan
While we enjoy active travel of any sorts, we absolutely adore off-the-beaten path adventures in faraway lands. Guest writers, Sarah and Laura from Wandercooks, are here to tell us all about their Japanese adventures biking the beautiful Kibiji bike trail. Japan is a complex and beautiful country that brings to mind both ancient temples and […]
How to Be Your Own Boomer Tour Guide in Japan
How comfortable are you when it comes to exploring a completely foreign city on your own? It seems that travelers are always divided on the issue of organized tours versus DIY exploration. However, both travel styles have their advantages and disadvantages and sometimes it just comes down to the individual destination. Today, My Itchy Travel […]
A Visit to Nara, Japan: One Giant Buddha and Lots of Hungry Deer
I’ve just returned from a two week adventure in Japan and I’m still trying to come to terms with everything we saw in this beautiful country. From the quiet chaos that is Tokyo to Kyoto’s 1,600 Buddhist temples, we found ourselves in a dizzying state of awed inspiration just about every single day. On most […]
Celebrating 15 Years of Inspiring Boomer Travelers
Happy fifteen years to My Itchy Travel Feet! That’s right, I’m celebrating 15 years of publishing stories to inspire baby boomer travel. Actually, it’s 17 years as My Itchy Travel Feet started out as a personal blog. Whew! That’s a lot of traveling, travel planning, writing, photography and all the other tasks that go into […]
Top Things to Do in Birmingham for Boomer Travelers
Are you looking for things to do in Birmingham, Alabama? After visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast or exploring Northeast Alabama, balance out your trip by exploring this urban Alabama city. My Itchy Travel Feet featured writer, Debi Lander of ByLanderSea, recently visited The Magic City. She writes about her top things to do in Birmingham. I’d […]
23 Best Things to do in Nashville for Boomer Travelers
If you’re looking for the best things to do in Nashville, Tennessee, Kathleen Walls (American Roads and Global Highways) shares her experience visiting Nashville and offers tips for making the most of your trip. Read about Civil War history, vibrant downtown Nashville, and a trip that will inspire a love for country music. And once […]