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 […]
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
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. […]
Cruising to Hvalsey Church Ruins in Southern Greenland
When Alan and I explored Greenland on a Seabourn expedition ship, we were reminded of how fun it is to step back in time when we travel. And a visit to the Hvalsey Church ruins in Southern Greenland took us way back in time—all the way to the Norse settlements that thrived in the middle […]
Do-It-Yourself Tips for a Schwerin Walking Tour
On a visit to Germany, I was charmed by Schwerin. And I was delighted to discover that the picturesque town, complete with a beautiful castle, is easy to explore on your own. Do you enjoy city walking tours? My tips for a Schwerin walking tour are for you! Exploring Schwerin on foot A walkable European […]
Walking the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet, B.C.
On a Vancouver Island road trip, walking the Wild Pacific Trail offers visitors to Ucluelet, the opportunity to get out of the car for an exercise break. But don’t move so fast that you fail to appreciate the dramatic ocean views and serene forest setting. Alan and I attended a Porsche Club event at Black […]
Celebrating 16 Years of Inspiring Boomer Travelers
Happy sixteen years to My Itchy Travel Feet! That’s right, I’m celebrating 16 years of publishing stories to inspire baby boomer travel. Actually, it’s 18 years as My Itchy Travel Feet started out as a personal blog. Whew! That’s a lot of traveling, travel planning, writing, photography and all the other tasks that go into […]
How to See and Explore Leslie Gulch on a Boise, ID day trip
Are you looking for a day trip from Boise that will take you into the remote area of Eastern Oregon that’s just across the Snake River from Idaho? I recommend a day trip to Leslie Gulch. Alan and I were wowed by our visit to Leslie Gulch and can’t wait to return for more active […]
Five Festive Travel Ideas for the Holiday Season at Sea or on Land
Cummins originally sponsored this look at where to travel during the holidays. Are you thinking about a festive travel idea to make the holidays special? Alan and I often look for a fun place to go. Sometimes I’m not in the mood for all the decorating and cooking. And then there are those times when […]