On a Natchez Trace road trip, you’ll experience history, culture and a scenic drive through beautiful areas of the South. Alan and I have driven a small portion of the road on a short, Natchez Trace tour. However My Itchy Travel Feet Featured Contributor, Debi Lander from ByLanderSea, drove the entire parkway. She shares her […]
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9 Ways to Travel When You’re Stuck at Home
Staying home. What boomer traveler likes to do that? What do boomers do when health or life problems keep them from scratching those itchy travel feet? Actually, Alan and I have faced that issue several times when illnesses or current events caused us to postpone trips. 9 ways boomer travelers can cope when they can’t […]
Free Virtual Tours for Bored Boomers
Free virtual tours are a huge blessing during the times in our lives when we’re can’t travel physically. Just because we’re stuck at home doesn’t mean we can’t stimulate our minds and mental health by visiting a national park, museum or interesting destination. Perhaps you’re recovering from hip replacement surgery, a common experience for many […]
How to Visit Valley of the Gods in Southeastern Utah
Let me take you on a Valley of the Gods tour, one of my favorite off-the-beaten-path Utah destinations. Alan’s, too. It’s the very best kind of do-it-yourself adventure. If you’ve hung around My Itchy Travel Feet for very long, you know that Alan and I enjoy nothing better than to take the road less traveled. […]
Oregon Girlfriends Fall Trip: Reuniting Through Travel
On an Oregon girlfriends fall trip, Julie Diebolt Price, from JDP Travels, reunited with high school friends through a fun travel experience. Read why this is the ultimate in boomer girlfriend reunions. When a visiting high school chum suggested that I host a reunion of our baby boomer girlfriends in my Oregon home, I thought […]
Affordable yet Spectacular 7-Night, Three Continent Cruise
Doesn’t a three continent cruise sound thrilling? Although Alan and I cruise on small luxury ships, we realize that some of our readers need to watch their budgets. That’s why My Itchy Travel Feet contributing writer, Debi Lander from ByLanderSea, is here to share an affordable cruise that checks off some amazing bucket list destinations. […]
Visit Beaumont-Port Arthur on a Texas Road Trip
In our opinion, the American Southwest is best experienced on a road trip. If your Southwest itinerary happens to travel across Texas, don’t miss Beaumont-Port Arthur. With so many things to see and do, Kathleen Walls from Global Highways and Byways helps you sort it all out with her tips on how to visit Beaumont-Port […]
Tips for a Natural Bridges National Monument Scenic Drive
Natural Bridges National Monument, located 35 miles west of Blanding, definitely qualifies as a hidden gem in southeast Utah. It’s a fun American Southwest adventure to add to your next road trip. Alan and I are certainly glad that we did! The national monument offers hiking opportunities to three sandstone land bridges, as well as […]
Fairmont Kea Lani Review: Maui beach resort for the active boomer
There’s no better tropical active travel escape than Maui. And, after a day of hiking or water adventures, settling into a 5-star resort on the beach makes the escape even better. Nancy D. Brown, from What A Trip blog, shares her Fairmont Kea Lani review so that you know what to expect at this luxurious […]