In my baby boomer opinion, travel is much more fun when you arrive well prepared. There’s nothing worse than beginning a fun boomer travel adventure only to discover that you left something important at home—like those special gloves to keep your fingers toasty warm. Updated 12.01.2018: Active Travel Packing Tips Traveling prepared makes a huge […]
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Biking Through Mendoza Wine Country on a Boomer Travel Adventure
Is biking in Mendoza wine country on your adventure list? Although we certainly advise against drinking and driving in any case, taking a leisurely bike ride through beautiful Argentina vineyards while tasting some of the local wine is certainly a great bucket list item, as long as it’s done in moderation, of course. Guest contributor, […]
Preparation is the Key to a Fun Adventure
Updated 12.01.2017 World Expeditions is sponsoring my advice on preparing for a fun adventure trip. When Alan and I plan a fun adventure, choosing the destination and tour provider is just the beginning. Once decisions have been made about what to do, where to go and which adventure company to use, the real work begins. […]
Exploring Noble and Noteworthy Northumberland
If a visit to Northumberland in the United Kingdom isn’t on your boomer bucket list, Debi Lander from ByLanderSea, will show you why it should be. Debi takes us on a unique English adventure to Northumberland, a wondrous place filled with scenic landscapes, majestic castles, and ornate gardens. Oh, and she even met a real […]
A Date with the Devil at Iguazú Falls
Exploring the natural wonders of the world is a great idea for any travel bucket list. There are some seriously amazing sites to be seen on Planet Earth. Have you been to the awe-inspiring Iguazú Falls, which span the border between Argentina and Brazil? Guest contributor, Kirsten Gallagher, visited the Unesco site with her 67-year-old […]
Exploring Kentucky’s Natural Bridge State Resort Park
We often talk about our love of exploring U.S. National Parks, but there are so many incredible state parks across the USA that deserve attention as well. State parks make for fantastic travel destinations, not only for their lack of crowds seen at the more popular national parks, but also for their enjoyable hiking and […]
Ten Travel Adventures to Add to Your Bucket List
How many travel adventures are on your bucket list? Alan and I have quite a few that we’d like to try. But we aren’t interested in quickly checking items off a list. It’s the experience that matters most to us. For me, there are a few non-negotiables when it comes to choosing travel adventures. I […]
Reconnect with nature by staying off-grid in a treehouse
With technology playing such a major role in our daily lives, disconnecting from the online world once in a while is always a good idea, and should even be part of our travel routine. One great way to completely unplug is to go off-grid by surrounding ourselves with nature. And although there are many types […]
Active Fall Travel in the Canadian Rockies
If you’re looking to spend some time in the beautiful outdoors this fall, why not head up north to the Canadian Rockies? This majestic mountain range is full of active travel opportunities like hiking, biking, boating, etc. There’s so much to do, in fact, that pinpointing a destination among the many incredible options can be an […]
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