Active travel opportunities abound all over the world, but long-distance walking is quickly becoming a popular way of travel for a lot of boomers. Blame it on Spain’s much romanticized “El Camino” or the recent blockbuster detailing the everyday trials and tribulations that come with this slow means of travel, either way, a walker’s perspective is […]
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How to Exchange Your Home And Travel the World
Home exchanges are a fantastic and affordable way to travel and see the world. Today’s guest poster and expert home exchanger, Beth Millemann, explains the ins and outs of how to use a home exchange to explore the world while enjoying the comforts of someone else’s home. I’ve been doing house exchanges for more than […]
Bhutan Travel Tips
As world travel seems more and more accesible these days, there are still a few destinations that remain fairly elusive for most travelers. One such destination is Bhutan, a Himalayan country sandwiched between China and India. As of late, the country has become more accessible to tourists and today, Kay Dougherty, author of Blonde Brunette […]
Adventure Awaits in Alaska’s Denali Park
For anyone looking for a national park adventure, there’s simply no better place to experience it than Denali National Park. From expansive views of breathtaking Alaska landscape to local wildlife, Denali is really something unique. Today’s guest poster, photographer Dennis Calhoun, visually brings us one step into Alaska’s incredible Denali National Park with his incredible […]
Romantic Getaways in Orlando, Florida
Do you have a romantic St. Valentine’s Day planned out yet? Seeing as how February is the month of romance, there are a lot of options for romantic getaways everywhere you look this time of year. However, just in case you’re lacking a bit of inspiration for romantic ideas, today’s guest writer, Michelle Rise, is […]
The Five Essentials of Active Travel in Bali
Active travel may mean different things to different people. For some, hiking and biking are great ways to see the local sights while for others, higher risk activities such as sky diving and underwater cave explorations are the only way to travel on the edge. However, for most of us, no matter what activity level […]
Three Ways To Really Connect With Your Next Destination
There are few feelings as satisfying as making the final preparations for a trip you’ve been planning for a while. After the reservations are made and flights booked, the next step normally entails using a variety of travel resources to make some sort of loose itinerary for the upcoming trip. However, there are many ways […]
An Eastern Ontario Getaway: the Rideau Canal Waterway
Exploring Ontario has long been on our boomer active travel list. Canada is such a diverse and beautiful country and one that seems to offer breath-taking landscape at every turn. In today’s guest article, Suzanne Fluhr, publisher of Boomeresque, tells us about a fascinating Ontario landmark, The Rideau Canal Waterway, which is the oldest continuously […]
How to See Prague in Two Days
Prague is definitely one of those European cities to be explored slowly if possible, but for those of us who might have some time constraints on our travel schedule, sometimes you’ve got to put the travel pedal to the medal to see all that a city has to offer. Prague, although a fairly compact city, […]