Are you looking for fun things to do in Amarillo, Texas? The city makes an interesting Southwestern road trip stop that’s worth your time. When a conference took travel writers Debi Lander and Judy Wells to South Dakota, they decided to make the most out of it and explore the Badlands and Mount Rushmore. They […]
Debi Lander
My Itchy Travel Feet featured writer, Debi Lander, currently lives in Sarasota, FL and works as a freelance travel and food writer/photographer. She has traveled within 48 of the 50 United States and in over 70 countries. She is the mother of four and Grandmother Mimi to eight. By air, by land or sea, Debi's always ready to explore at ByLanderSea.
Ode to Lamego, Portugal: Exploring on a Duoro River Cruise Excursion
As far as hot travel destinations, it looks like Portugal is going to have one heck of a year. All of the in-the-know lists are pointing to the European country as the next “it”destination – and it’s easy to see why. Hopefully, the crowds won’t do more harm than good and small off-the-beaten-path destinations such […]
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 […]
Exploring Noble and Noteworthy Northumberland
If a visit to Northumberland in the United Kingdom isn’t on your boomer bucket list, Debi Lander from ByLanderSea, will show you why it should be. Debi takes us on a unique English adventure to Northumberland, a wondrous place filled with scenic landscapes, majestic castles, and ornate gardens. Oh, and she even met a real […]
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 […]
Touring the Carrara Marble Mines
It’s safe to say that Italy has been blessed with more than its fair share of greatness. Exploring Italy really makes you realize how plentiful the country is in terms of culture, art, landscape, history, and, of course, culinary excellence. And if that’s not enough, they even make something like marble mines incredibly interesting to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Soaring over Cappadocia in a Hot Air Balloon
Are you planning a trip to Turkey? Have you considered adding a Cappadocia hot air balloon ride to your active boomer travel itinerary? Turkey is one of those amazing destinations that seems to stay with travelers long after they’ve gone on to other adventures. The unique vibrancy and culture that pulsates through the country’s bustling […]