Are you looking for January road trips in the United States that focus on scenic beauty while avoiding harsh winter conditions? January is the perfect time for a boomer road trip, if you know where to go. These road trip itineraries offer a chance to get out in nature combined with active adventure. If you’re […]
Donna Hull
A boomer travel and lifestyle authority who is exploring the world one activity at a time. Besides writing and publishing My Itchy Travel Feet, she is also the author of New Mexico Backroads Weekend Adventure and Coloring the West, An Adult Coloring Book for Travelers
How to Know Where to Go: Advice for the Boomer Traveler
How do Alan and I decide where to go? With an abundance of destinations, cruises, tour companies and road trip routes, planning a boomer trip can be daunting. Blame it on the Internet. I do. Daily, almost hourly, I’m tempted to start planning a trip because of an email, Facebook post or travel article. And […]
Luxury Gifts for Travelers That You Can Afford to Buy
Luxury travel means different things to different people. But no matter what our individual tastes may be, we can all use some unique travel accessories that add a luxurious touch to any trip. If you’re shopping for something very special for that discerning explorer in your life—our 2024 luxury gift guide is for you. We’ve […]
20 Under $20 Travel Gifts That Boomers Will Love
If you prefer boomer travel adventures, or spending time with loved ones, rather than holiday shopping, this article is for you. In the 2024 edition of 20 under $20 gifts for the boomer traveler, I’ve done all the leg work for you. I’ve found inexpensive travel gifts that are essential for travelers. You’ll find something […]
Luxury Cruise Wear for Boomer Women
After years of sharing cruise fashion photos on my Facebook profile, many of you have asked me to write more about cruise wear for over 50 women, over 60 and even over 70. This is the first of a series of articles about what to wear on a cruise, especially luxury cruises, which is what […]
Visiting Baird Glacier on an Expedition Cruise Excursion
Most people visiting Baird Glacier arrive by zodiac as part of an expedition cruise experience, like Alan and I did with Uncruise Adventures (sponsored trip). Since our visit, it’s no longer possible to walk on Baird Glacier due to flooding in 2015 that broke up the terminus. Currently a lake blocks foot access to the […]
How to Spend Three Hours in Milan
I know what you’re thinking. Only three hours in Milan? Ridiculous. Right? But sometimes, a few hours is all we have to explore a place. And it’s better than not seeing Milan at all. Although Alan and I are happiest when we’re traveling slow, occasionally we find ourselves cramming as much as we can into […]
Twin Lakes: Off-the-beaten-path in Montana’s Bitterroot Mountains
If you’re looking for off-the-beaten-path fun in Montana, Twin Lakes in the Bitterroot National Forest certainly qualifies. Twin Lakes sits at 7,200 ft. with fishing, canoeing—no motorized boats allowed—and hiking available, making this a fun Bitterroot Valley day trip or overnight camping getaway. Since Alan and I aren’t backpackers, we appreciate the opportunity to experience […]
Tremiti Islands: Off-the-Beaten-Path in Italy
Want to go off-the-beaten-path in Italy? Visit the Tremiti Islands off Italy’s Gargano Peninsula. While most Italians and Western Europeans know about these tiny islands near the Adriatic coast, they aren’t very well known to U.S. travelers. Alan and I took a day trip to the Tremiti Islands during our road trip to Southern Italy. […]