Have you seen our recommendations for best national park apps? This is the most recent update that includes eliminating apps that are no longer published plus we introduce you to our latest finds. In our opinion, every day is a good day to explore U.S. National Parks. From the ever-so-popular Grand Canyon—we recommend visiting the […]
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
I Found the Best Personal Item Bag for Travel
Baggallini is sponsoring this look at personal item travel bags. Updated 11.01.2019: 18 months later and it’s still my favorite! If I met you on a flight and offered a peek inside my personal item bag, you’d shake your head. When it comes to a personal item travel bag, I’m not a light packer. Efficient? […]
Discover a Charming Bed and Breakfast in Nebraska
If you’re looking for a bed and breakfast in Nebraska, do we have the place for you. On a boomer road trip that took us through western Nebraska for the first time, Alan and I didn’t quite know what to expect. Would we find unique accommodations that are part of the road trip fun or […]
Exploring Greek and Roman history on a Syracuse shore excursion
Have you thought about exploring Greek and Roman history on a Syracuse shore excursion? Alan and I thoroughly enjoyed our excursion in Syracuse, one of Sicily’s most historic cities. On a Mediterranean cruise, active boomer travelers will find plenty of historical sites to explore. And by history, I mean some of the most ancient places […]
The Best Hawaii Apps for Your Next Trip to the Islands
Since January 2015, we’ve been sharing our top apps for Hawaiian Travel. This is the most recent update that includes eliminating apps that are no longer published plus we introduce you to our latest finds in Hawaii apps. If you’re an app user who’s traveling to Hawaii, bookmark this page so that you don’t miss […]
Chengdu Panda Tour for Boomer Wildlife Watchers
Wildlife watching is one of my favorite active boomer travel adventures. Alan’s too. Of course we prefer to observe wildlife in their natural environment, like we did on a South African safari. Seeing Pandas in China When it comes to wildlife experiences, seeing pandas in China has long been on our bucket list. But that’s […]
Exploring Lanai on a Jeep Safari Cruise Excursion
If you travel on South Pacific cruises as much as Alan and I do, you’ll be repeating cruise ports a lot. So when you arrive in Hawaii, what choices are there for cruisers who’ve already enjoyed whale watching on Maui or a thrilling helicopter ride over the island? Our advice? Book a Lanai jeep safari. […]
Slow Food Dining in Hawaii
We first wrote about slow food dining in Hawaii on October 16, 2011. Since then, the slow food movement has grown (and one or two restaurants have gone out of business). So we’re updating our report to provide the latest information. When planning a boomer adventure to Hawaii’s Big Island, what comes to mind? Sun. […]
Exploring Ulva Island on a Silversea Cruise Excursion
Besides an Antarctica cruise or a journey to the Arctic Ice, an Ulva Island guided walk may be the closest Alan and I will get to the end of the world. As we stand on the beach, gazing at the scenic Pacific Ocean view, the guide tells us that if the water sweeps us away, […]