Is a visit to the Greek Isles on your boomer travel list? Alan and I hope to explore the historical islands of the Aegean Sea one day. Wouldn’t sailing on a chartered boat with a couple of our boomer friends be fun? Hopefully that Greek dream will come true. When it does, we’ll be taking […]
A Guest Writer
Travel Oomph for Boomers: How You Can Get Some Before Your Next Trip
I’m still working on my boomer travel fitness. Are you? Today, Nora Lynch (Fit Travelers Have More Fun) is back to tell us why Travel Oomph begins at home. We all want to feel our best, with enough stamina and energy, to see and do everything we’ve planned and more on our travels. Here are […]
Holland America ships: Boomer friendly and fun!
We think cruising is a great way for boomers to see the world. If you’re a long time reader here, then you know that Alan and I enjoy cruises – especially small ship luxury cruises. In fact, we’ve sailed over 200 nights with Regent. Last year we crossed the Atlantic with Seabourn and we’ll be […]
Travel Oomph: Why Boomers Need It
After a few not-fit-for-travel experiences of my own, I’m on a mission to educate boomers about the role fitness plays on their travel adventures. Last month, Nora Lynch of Fit Travelers Have More Fun gave us tips for Staying Fit On A Road Trip, today she’s back to tell us why we need Travel Oomph: […]
Discovering Norway the Hurtigruten Way
Is a cruise along the Norwegian coast on your boomer adventure list? Alan and I will never forget our voyage on Regent Seven Seas Voyager that not only included the lovely fjords but also introduced us to adventure above the Arctic Circle. In today’s guest post, boomer travel writer Pat Woods writes about her experience […]
Staying Fit On A Road Trip
Updated: 09.01.2014 “This time, we’re going to exercise and be more careful about what we eat” — my words to Alan at the beginning of our coastal California sports car road trip. Of course, I should record these words because I say them before every driving trip. Are you a boomer, like us, who has […]
2-Wheeling in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Baby boomer motorcycle riders, today’s guest post is for you. Thanks to Facebook (you’ve liked the My Itchy Travel Feet page on Facebook right?), I connected with Nancy Allen from my hometown of East Point, Georgia. It turns out that Nancy has experienced many boomer adventures, plus she’s a Harley rider, which makes her the […]
Exploring Michigan’s Traverse City Region
Baby boomer travelers, is a trip to Michigan’s Traverse City on your travel list? You’re in luck. In today’s guest post, Laura Martone, author of Moon Michigan, gives us the scoop and a chance to win her book. Remember when Laura offered boomer travel advice about visiting the Florida Keys for My Itchy Travel Feet? Sit […]
Take a Walk…in New York City
I’m a baby boomer who likes to walk. Are you? When I visit New York City, I could walk all day soaking up the Big Apple’s energetic vibe. Last year when I attended TBEX, walking through Greenwich Village on the way to my lodging in Chelsea was a delight, although mighty hot. In today’s guest […]