Updated 11.01.2019: We’re all accustomed to seeing Alan’s amazing travel photos, but rarely do we hear from the man behind the lens. In fact, very few readers realize that Alan is a travel planning machine who thrives on the challenges of off-the-beaten-path travel. We’ve already spoken about winter travel and the hurdles that come with […]
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Cooper Island: A First Look at South Georgia
A fur seal lazily lifts his head to look at me as the zodiac approaches Cooper Island in South Georgia. More of his friends are scattered along the beach and into the mounds of tussock grass. King penguins waddle along the shore or trudge up the hillside to rookeries. Sea birds fly overhead, darting into […]
Take a Wales Road Trip to See Castles, History, and Countryside
Have you dreamed about a Wales road trip? The UK offers an endless array of travel opportunities for any type of traveler, including boomer roadtrippers Obviously, popular cities like London, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and Glasgow get a lot of tourism, and deservedly so. However, if you’re into traveling through rolling green landscape dotted with historic castles […]
A Bucket List for Traveling With Grandkids
Updated 01.10.2020: Are you a boomer grandparent? Do you have a bucket list of destinations for traveling with grandkids? Why not? Travel is one of the best ways to bond with grandchildren that I know of. And the firsthand experience that you provide teaches them an appreciation of the environment as well as other cultures. […]
Celebrating Christmas on a Seabourn Cruise Ship
What is it like to celebrate Christmas on a Seabourn Cruise Ship? Read about our first Seabourn Christmas when we celebrated onboard Seabourn Quest in Antarctica. Next to being at home for the holidays, a luxury cruise ship Christmas is my favorite way to celebrate the holidays. There are just enough decorations and festivities to […]
Discover Québec City, the Top Winter Wonderland in North America
Canada by Design is sponsoring this advice on how to discover Québec City in the winter. In terms of winter travel, Canada has a lot of amazing options. Whether you’re looking for fluffy white snow and active winter travel options, or just a nice long stroll around picturesque villages, places like Quebec offer a complete itinerary […]
A Weekend of Wine and Wandering in Toro, Spain
Are you looking for a quick getaway from Madrid, Spain? Nicole Jewell says Toro will fit your requirements nicely. Keep reading for Nicole’s tips for a weekend of wine and wandering in Toro, Spain based upon a weekend road trip that she took with her husband. I admit that I was drawn to visit Toro, […]
Yes, You Can Color Wildlife
Calling all animal lovers—and colorists. I’m thrilled to introduce you to My Itchy Travel Feet’s newest coloring book release: Coloring the World’s Wildlife, A Grayscale Coloring Book for Travelers. Using photos (both Alan’s and mine) from our trips to South Africa, Antarctica, Arctic, South Pacific and North America, designer Carey Ruhl has created a grayscale […]
Exploring Cajun Country on a Southern Louisiana Trip
Have you thought about a road trip to Cajun Country in Southern Louisiana? It’s an interesting addition to a New Orleans visit, especially for active boomer travelers who enjoy the outdoors. Guest writer, Suzan L. Jackson from Book by Book, takes us on an off-the-beaten-path trip through Southern Louisiana’s Acadiana region. Prepare to enjoy a […]