Maui sunsets are nothing short of spectacular. Combine a blazing ball of fire dipping into the sea with a relaxing ride on a catamaran and you have the best of both worlds. That’s why, when Visit Maui invited me to experience a Maui sunset cruise on the Alii Nui, they didn’t have to twist my arm. This […]
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How to Go Hiking in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Do you consider waterfalls to be an important element for a hiking trail? Just wait until you go hiking in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia! Perhaps it’s a bit cliché to say that the world is full of incredible sights that are, well, seemingly out of this world. However, those lucky enough to get off […]
How to Travel Safely During a Crisis
Updated 12.14.2018: After every terrorist attack, especially the ones targeting tourism, I receive emails about how to travel safely on an international trip. Some of you ask about the precautions to be taken. Others wonder if they should cancel upcoming trips altogether. Each terrorism event—the latest being the shooting at the Strasbourg Christmas Market in […]
Visiting Calgary’s ‘Greatest Show on Earth’, the Calgary Stampede
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 […]
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 […]