Are you looking for a Madeira excursion? Read about my experience walking the levada in Funchal. On a levada walk shore excursion, high above Funchal, Madeira, my itchy travel feet are happy to be touching terra firma after a couple of rocky days crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a Silversea spring cruise. The chance to […]
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Visiting Silver Falls State Park on a Boomer Trip to Oregon
Are you a waterfall fan? Do you know about Silver Falls State Park in Oregon? In a state that’s known for its out-of-this-world natural beauty, of course there would be a state park with 10 waterfalls. Whether exploring the Oregon’s amazing coastline or trendy towns, boomer travelers are in for a treat, especially when it […]
Walking in the Footsteps of the Zookeeper’s Wife
Ever visited a country with so much history that it gives you the chills? Guest contributor, Susan Guillory from The Unexplorer, recently traveled to Poland where she had an incredible experience exploring the former home of the Żabińskis, guardians of the Warsaw Zoo during the Holocaust, whose story was turned into the book and movie, […]
Multi-generational Travel on the Isle of Wight
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. Francesca Baker from And So She Thinks, is here to tell us all about her recent explorations of this unique UK destination with […]
Include Dawson City on Your Alaska Highway Road Trip
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 […]
Canadian Adventures for Boomer Travelers
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 […]
Visiting Plymouth, Massachusetts on a Boston Day Trip
Are you interested in visiting Plymouth, MA? It’s an easy day trip from Boston that is filled with American history that takes you back to the time of the pilgrims. And, of course, there’s the historic Plymouth rock to see. Cheryl Maguire offers tips for a one-day itinerary to Plymouth from Boston. Or make Plymouth […]
Exploring Poland’s Incredible Wieliczka Salt Mine
We always love hearing about unusual destinations from around the world. Guest contributor, Susan Guillory from The Unexplorer, recently traveled to beautiful Poland, which is exciting in its own right. But her sponsored tour of the amazing Wieliczka Salt Mine looks like it was an unforgettable experience. When I told my friends one of the sights […]
Two Nights Too Many in a Scottish Tiny House
Have you ever wondered about living in a tiny house? Debi Lander, My Itchy Travel Feet featured contributor, 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, […]