Introducing a new addition to the My Itchy Travel Feet Boomer Gear shops. We’ve added a category for adult coloring that lists all the boomer coloring gear that I take on the road—and use at home. Of course it includes our greyscale coloring books: Coloring Glacier National Park and Coloring the West. But there’s more […]
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Driving the Burr Trail on a Boomer Road Trip in Southern Utah
Utah’s Highway 12 Scenic Byway is a must-drive for fans of the red, beige and golden-colored rock formations found in southern Utah. Not only is Highway 12 a scenic destination in itself, but there are all those off-the-beaten-path experiences, like driving Burr Trail, to make your trip extra special. Alan and I are huge fans […]
Enjoy a Fall Getaway at the Rancho Bernardo Inn
Fall is the perfect time of year to take a romantic weekend getaway, but if you’re looking for sun-filled break before winter hits, it can be challenging to find just the right destination. However, California is always a good idea and our guest contributor, Jacqueline Louie, is taking us to beautiful San Diego for a […]
Ten Travel Adventures to Add to Your Bucket List
How many travel adventures are on your bucket list? Alan and I have quite a few that we’d like to try. But we aren’t interested in quickly checking items off a list. It’s the experience that matters most to us. For me, there are a few non-negotiables when it comes to choosing travel adventures. I […]
Reconnect with nature by staying off-grid in a treehouse
With technology playing such a major role in our daily lives, disconnecting from the online world once in a while is always a good idea, and should even be part of our travel routine. One great way to completely unplug is to go off-grid by surrounding ourselves with nature. And although there are many types […]
Five Fun Places to Go in Southern Utah
When it comes to visiting Utah, boomers will find plenty to see and do. The entire state is an active traveler’s paradise. You could spend most of your southern Utah vacation exploring the Mighty 5—Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. But if you’ve been there and done that, it’s time to experience the […]
How to Visit St. Petersburg without a Group Tour
Russia seems to be quite the point of contention among the travel community. Some seem to love it, while others swear to never return. Of course, this could be due to differing travel styles. Large group tours are a common way to visit Russia, and although they can offer a relatively stress-free experience, restrictive travel […]
Walrus Watching in the Arctic on Silver Explorer
Would you like to go walrus watching in the Arctic? It’s not an easy task. First, you need to travel on an Arctic expedition cruise to the Atlantic or Pacific. And then keep your fingers crossed that the expedition staff will make a sighting of a walrus on the ice or spot a herd hauled […]
Active Fall Travel in the Canadian Rockies
If you’re looking to spend some time in the beautiful outdoors this fall, why not head up north to the Canadian Rockies? This majestic mountain range is full of active travel opportunities like hiking, biking, boating, etc. There’s so much to do, in fact, that pinpointing a destination among the many incredible options can be an […]