Soon, many of you will be sitting around the dining room table giving thanks for family, health and home. Should travel experiences be included on your Thanksgiving Day gratitude list? I think so. Here are 5 reasons why I’m thankful for travel. Travel makes me fearless I never thought I’d be paragliding over Maui’s tropical […]
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. […]
Grand European Travel is sponsoring this look at European Christmas Markets. For anyone who is looking to add a little overseas spark to their holiday season, touring Europe’s Christmas markets is always a great idea. Donna’s experience Cruising the Rhine River during the holidays a few years ago was simply amazing. Full of holiday cheer, […]
You’ve read my articles about coloring as an adult. I’ve shared why coloring is good for you. And you know how much I enjoy bringing my coloring hobby along on a trip. Now I’ve made it easy for you to do the same with downloadable coloring pages. Are you curious about coloring? Do you like […]
Introducing a new addition to the My Itchy Travel Feet Boomer Gear shops. We’ve added a category for adult coloring that lists all the boomer coloring gear that I take on the road—and use at home. Of course it includes our greyscale coloring books: Coloring Glacier National Park and Coloring the West. But there’s more […]
What if there was a wheeled duffle bag that made going through airport security hassle-free? Meet the Falcon Wheeled Duffle Bag by ecbc. Have you heard of the ecbc FastPass system? It’s a one-of-a-kind system that lets you breeze through TSA airport security without unloading all of your electronic gear. You’ve been there. At the […]
September and October are prime time for boomer road trippers and serious nature lovers to get outside, breathe the brisk, autumn air and admire a colorful scene on a fall road trip. Although many boomers prefer to keep it simple with just a camera and a water bottle, the true key to quality peeping is […]
During downtime on a trip, long flights or airport delays, do you grab a Kindle and start reading? I do, too. But sometimes I need a change of pace. That’s when I pick up my coloring supplies. There’s something so relaxing about losing myself—and the stress—in the art of putting color onto paper. And you […]
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 […]
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