Did your South Pacific cruise visit Rangiroa? I certainly hope you got to experience the awesome snorkeling in the beautiful lagoon like I did. Let me tell you about my Rangiroa snorkeling experience. I’m standing in the warm tropical waters of French Polynesia giggling as hundreds of colorful fish flit around me in the crystal […]
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
Six European Ports to Explore on Your Own
Updated 02.29.2020: When Alan and I travel on European cruises, whether it’s on ocean or river, we grow tired of exploring cathedrals and museums after a while. Sometimes we want to wander off on our own to soak up the local color of European ports. Although we think it’s important for an itinerary to include […]
Maui Sunset Cruise
Maui sunsets are nothing short of spectacular. Combine a blazing ball of fire dipping into the sea with a relaxing ride on a catamaran and you have the best of both worlds. That’s why, when Visit Maui invited me to experience a Maui sunset cruise on the Alii Nui, they didn’t have to twist my arm. This […]
How to Travel Safely During a Crisis
Updated 12.14.2018: After every terrorist attack, especially the ones targeting tourism, I receive emails about how to travel safely on an international trip. Some of you ask about the precautions to be taken. Others wonder if they should cancel upcoming trips altogether. Each terrorism event—the latest being the shooting at the Strasbourg Christmas Market in […]
Driving the Cassiar Highway on an Alaska Highway Road Trip
Are you a baby boomer who likes traveling off-the-beaten-path? If you’re planning an Alaska Highway road trip, don’t miss driving the Cassiar Highway—also know as Highway 37 BC—for isolation, scenery and an in-the-middle-of-nowhere vibe. Alan and I are so happy that we drove Cassiar Highway as part of our Alaska itinerary. The 450 miles of […]
Summer Road Trip Ideas to Beat the Crowds
This article was originally sponsored by Good Sam Roadside Assistance in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand. Are you looking for summer road trip ideas? Alan and I usually avoid summer road trips unless they’re off-the-beaten-path travel destinations. We’re not fans of busy, crowded roads or the safety issues they present. Unfortunately, boomers who are still […]
Want a Healthy Brain? Take a Trip!
Did you know that travel is good for the brain? Who knew that something boomers consider fun has medical benefits beyond the extra physical activity that a trip creates? When Ruth Curran, Cranium Crunches, and Mary Lanzavecchia, Reclaiming Mary, invited me to a Blab about why travel is good for the brain, I knew that […]
A Sandal That Won’t Hurt Your Feet
Wouldn’t it be great if someone invented a thong sandal that was comfortable enough to wear all day? Say hello to the ABEO Balboa Sandal. When the folks at ABEO Footwear invited me to try the ABEO Balboa Sandal, I almost said no. Unless I’m at the beach, I seldom wear thong-type sandals because of […]
Going Off-the-Beaten-Path in Montana on the Big Sheep Back Country Byway
Are you looking for a scenic drive to experience Montana’s empty spaces and big skies? Alan and I recommend adding the Big Sheep Back Country Byway to your Montana road trip itinerary. Located in the far southwestern corner of Montana near the Idaho border, this 50-mile scenic dirt road, administered by the Bureau of Land Management, […]