It seems as if our beautiful neighbor to the north, Canada, is quickly becoming one very hot travel destination. Although, if it’s action you’re looking for, head straight to Calgary, Alberta. Active travel activities abound in this beautiful area, known for its western culture. In fact, if you like to hit the rodeo circuit every […]
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Riding the Backroads on a Loire Valley Bike Trip
Are you dreaming about riding the backroads through the Loire Valley of France on a biking adventure? As you can tell from our love of active travel, we adore any trip that includes activities such as hiking, biking, or any other type of experience that’ll get your heart rate up while exploring new destinations. Today’s […]
Driving the Cassiar Highway on an Alaska Highway Road Trip
Are you a baby boomer who likes traveling off-the-beaten-path? If you’re planning an Alaska Highway road trip, don’t miss driving the Cassiar Highway—also know as Highway 37 BC—for isolation, scenery and an in-the-middle-of-nowhere vibe. Alan and I are so happy that we drove Cassiar Highway as part of our Alaska itinerary. The 450 miles of […]
Summer Road Trip Ideas to Beat the Crowds
This article was originally sponsored by Good Sam Roadside Assistance in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand. Are you looking for summer road trip ideas? Alan and I usually avoid summer road trips unless they’re off-the-beaten-path travel destinations. We’re not fans of busy, crowded roads or the safety issues they present. Unfortunately, boomers who are still […]
Want a Healthy Brain? Take a Trip!
Did you know that travel is good for the brain? Who knew that something boomers consider fun has medical benefits beyond the extra physical activity that a trip creates? When Ruth Curran, Cranium Crunches, and Mary Lanzavecchia, Reclaiming Mary, invited me to a Blab about why travel is good for the brain, I knew that […]
Splendor in Slovenia: What to See and Do When Visiting Slovenia
Every year, there seems to be endless lists of new must-see travel destinations. Recently, visiting Slovenia is getting a lot of attention due to the country’s picturesque cities and breathtaking landscape. My Itchy Travel Feet feature contributor, Debi Lander from ByLanderSea, recently took a trip to the country’s charming capital city, Ljubljana, and from the […]
A Sandal That Won’t Hurt Your Feet
Wouldn’t it be great if someone invented a thong sandal that was comfortable enough to wear all day? Say hello to the ABEO Balboa Sandal. When the folks at ABEO Footwear invited me to try the ABEO Balboa Sandal, I almost said no. Unless I’m at the beach, I seldom wear thong-type sandals because of […]
Top Apps for Alaska Travel
Updated 6.26.2017 Visit Alaska Travel Apps to access our most recent list of recommended travel apps for Alaska. As far as bucket list trips, I personally think that Alaska should be on the top of everyone’s dream destination list. The Last Frontier has it all, incredibly diverse landscape, amazing wildlife, profound culture, and countless opportunities […]
Garden Hopping in Western Canada
We’ve often talked about the importance of getting off-the-beaten-path when traveling, especially when it comes to spending time in nature. Some of our best travel memories have been made while exploring a national park or hiking around the world. Guest contributor, Jacqueline Louie, enjoys nature as much as we do. She’s here to show us […]