I’m reporting my experiences using one of America’s largest no-contract wireless services as a TracFone brand ambassador (sponsored). Since July, I’ve been exploring the features and benefits that TracFone offers through their no-contract, nationwide wireless service. Like many boomers, change doesn’t always come easy for me. Would I have good coverage without roaming charges? Did […]
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
5 Items I’m Adding to My Travel Gear
How long has it been since you’ve evaluated the items that consistently go in your carryon—replacing outdated products in favor of smart new travel gear? I’ve made some adjustments this year. Some of the products are new to the market while others have been around awhile (I just took my time adapting to them). If you’re […]
A Jordaan District Walking Tour in the Snow
When Alan and I boarded Amacello in Amsterdam for an AmaWaterways Rhine River Christmas Market cruise, we didn’t expect such a snowy welcome. But those white flakes didn’t keep us from exploring Amsterdam on a Jordaan District walking tour provided by the ship. In fact, the snow added to the fun of visiting the UNESCO World Heritage […]
Introducing Coloring the West, An Adult Coloring Book for Travelers
My Itchy Travel Feet is all about inspiring boomers to travel. Writing the words that you read here, and sharing Alan’s photos, allows me to relive those travel moments. But now I’ve discovered another way to inspire travel and provide health benefits at the same time: Coloring the West, An Adult Coloring Book for Travelers. With […]
Stress-free Thanksgiving Travel with TracFone
I’ll be reporting my experiences using one of America’s largest no-contract wireless services as a TracFone brand ambassador (sponsored). Traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday can be a hassle. Whether you’re on the road or in the air, it’s one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. A smartphone definitely eases the stress, especially if […]
Feeling the Cookie Love With Mrs. Hanes
Many of you probably don’t know that I am a cookie baker. During my mothering years, I baked and baked and baked. Now, as an active boomer traveler who tries to live a healthy lifestyle—and has to constantly watch her weight—I rarely bake. But my love for cookies hasn’t diminished, which is why I immediately […]
Exploring the Highlights of Istanbul
This article is brought to you by Swissotel Hotels and Resorts, providing luxurious accommodations around the globe. Istanbul is where East meets West, Europe bumps up against Asia and old meets new. On my quick visit to Istanbul, known as the “Queen of Cities” during the Middle Ages, the opulence of the Topkapi Palace, intricately […]
How to Find Luxury Travel Bargains for Boomer Travelers
Updated 07.20.2019: Luxury travel is the way that Alan and I like to explore the world. We’ve clinked champagne glasses more times than we can count as a luxury cruise ship leaves port. In Shanghai, we sat in the bed of our luxury hotel room at The Peninsula Hotel and pointed the remote control toward […]
Best Molokai Beaches for Boomer Travelers
Are you a fan of uncrowded beaches, each one different from the other? Spend a couple of days at the best Molokai beaches during your trip to Hawaii. On my visits to this Hawaiian island, I discovered why the beaches on Molokai definitely deserve a spot on your active travel in Hawaii itinerary. The Hawaiian […]