Are you looking for tropical cruise gear to bring on your next warm weather cruise? I have the best tips for you! Unless you’re a fan of winter adventures, January through March are great months for a tropical cruise—or warm-weather getaway. Whether you’re looking to swim with stingrays on a South Pacific cruise or lounge […]
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
Holiday Travel Tips to Make Your Boomer Travel Hassle-Free
This article was originally sponsored by Cummins. Read on for the best holiday travel tips for your next trip. Many boomers travel to see children and grandchildren over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Or they book a holiday cruise to escape the season as Alan and I do on the years when we find ourselves […]
How to Spend One day in Nagasaki, Japan
If you only have one day in Nagasaki, Japan, how do you choose what to see and do? Considering Nagasaki’s place in WWII history, the decision isn’t hard for those trying to understand how one event—the dropping of an atomic bomb—so changed the world. One day is never enough to explore a city, but on […]
The Best Apps For Italy Travel
Did you know that the best Italy travel app can improve upon your Italian adventure? Whether you’re trying to communicate, checking a train schedule or contemplating which delicious pasta to try, there’s a travel app for that! I’ve curated the best apps for Italy travel, no matter how you intend to explore this beautiful country. […]
5 Perfect Adventure Trips for the 50+ Traveler
Active Adventures is sponsoring this look at adventure trips for the 50+ traveler. Travel and adventure are two things that Alan and I enjoy more and more as we age. Our active boomer travels teach us a lot about ourselves, how the world works and what we really want out of life. When it comes […]
Day Hiking Essentials: What to Wear and Bring on a Short Hike
Are you including day hikes in your next road trip, national park adventure, or cruise excursion? If so, you’re going to need my tips for day hiking essentials. I’m a boomer traveler who still enjoys hiking. Alan, too. We’re convinced that getting out on the trail is one of the best ways to experience a […]
The Best Fall National Park Hikes for Boomer Travelers
In my opinion, engaging with nature on fall national park hikes is simply the best. The weather is brisk, but not cold enough to need winter gear. Plus animals are scurrying around preparing for winter, which results in excellent wildlife viewing. When Alan and I plan a national park visit, we skip the summer months […]
Going off-the-beaten-path on a Luxury Cruise in Scotland
Hebridean Island Cruises originally sponsored this look at luxury cruising in Scotland. I continue to share it because this is valuable information on what to expect on a small ship luxury cruise in Scotland. Are you dreaming of a trip to explore off-the-beaten-path Scotland? If you’ve visited Edinburgh to see the military tattoo or explored […]
Fall National Park Road Trip From Arizona to the Canadian Rockies
Cummins originally sponsored this look at a fall national park road trip from Arizona to the Canadian Rockies. Alan and I consider it one of our best road trips ever! Are you in the mood for a national park road trip this fall? Here’s a humdinger of an itinerary that takes you from Arizona to […]