Are you considering a Texas Hill Country road trip? Spring is the best time to enjoy scenic routes, explore small towns, experience historic sites and admire bluebonnets in the heart of Texas. James Richardson shares his tips for the scenic drives to take and how to make the most of your road trip in Texas […]
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My Itchy Travel Feet’s 13 Year Anniversary: Inspiring Boomer Travelers
Happy thirteen years to My Itchy Travel Feet! That’s right, I’m celebrating 13 years of publishing stories to inspire baby boomer travel. Actually, it’s 15 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 […]
The Best Day Trips from Anchorage, Alaska (Getaways, too!)
If you’re planning a trip to Alaska, you’ll probably fly in and out of Anchorage. Whether you’re on a cruise or an Alaska Highway road trip, the city makes a great base for Alaskan travel adventures, especially if you know the best day trips to take. Susmita Sengupta traveled with her family to Anchorage for […]
Best Things to Do in Fairbanks, Alaska for Boomer Travelers
Whether you’re traveling from the U.S. on an epic Alaska Highway road trip or flying into the state for an independent journey, Fairbanks should definitely be on your itinerary. There are so many things to do in Fairbanks, Alaska! My Itchy Travel Feet featured contributor, Debi Lander of ByLanderSea, shares her experience visiting Fairbanks. From […]
Exploring historic St. Augustine: New Look at an Old City
Do you enjoy a historical setting that’s in a walkable city located in a semi-tropical climate? Then exploring historic St. Augustine is for you. Through the years at My Itchy Travel Feet, our writers have introduced you to Early American history in Massachusetts, fun things to do in Fredericksburg, VA, and now the Spanish colonial […]
Southern Pennsylvania Road Trip: How to explore Gettysburg and Amish Country
Boomers love their road trips! Alan and I certainly do. But we haven’t experienced a southern Pennsylvania road trip. Shame on us because we’ve missed out on some important U.S. history as well as lovely scenery. Lucky for us, Susmita Sengupta is here to inspire a trip to Gettysburg and Amish Country in southern Pennsylvania. […]
North Carolina Coast Road Trip: Visit Onslow County
Are you looking for North Carolina coast road trip ideas? In Onslow County, the wide expanse of sandy beaches, marshy estuaries and unpopulated barrier islands make for an appealing boomer travel adventure. Featured contributor, Debi Lander of ByLanderSea, recently explored this area of the North Carolina coast for My Itchy Travel Feet. On a trip […]
Active Fun in New River Gorge National Park
Are you looking for active fun in New River Gorge National Park? The gorge has long been know to thrill-seekers or those looking for a beautiful scenic drive. With so much to see and do, it helps to listen to someone who’s “been there and done that.” Sit back and enjoy James Richardson’s tips for […]
Fun Things to Do in Fredericksburg, Virginia for History Lovers
When it comes to American history, the state of Virginia claims a good portion of the most popular American historical sites. Visitors can spend weeks exploring Williamsburg, Monticello, Mount Vernon, and next door neighbor, Washington DC. Have you thought about including Fredericksburg on an American history tour to Washington DC? Debi Lander, ByLanderSea, shares her […]