Why traveling is good for your brain.

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 […]

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Alan and Donna Hull swim with stingrays in Bora Bora.

Skin Cancer Travel Tips

Skin cancer travel tips, who needs them? Active boomer travelers do! And don’t make the mistake, like I did, of thinking that the damage has already been done way back in childhood. According to an article by Sheryl Kraft at Next Avenue, “The Skin Cancer Foundation reports a recent study showing that we get less than 25 percent […]

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Delsey rolling tote bag

Saving My Back With a Delsey Quilted Rolling UnderSeat Tote

Updated 11.24.2018. Although I wrote this rolling tote bag review in April 12, 2016, this Delsey bag is still going strong and I still recommend it. Do you struggle with a heavy backpack or personal item when traveling by plane? Have you considered a rolling tote bag? Meet my new favorite piece of luggage—the Delsey […]

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Questions to ask before you go traveling in Europe.

Eleven Questions to Ask Before Traveling to Europe

Are you considering traveling to Europe? Spring and fall are wonderful seasons to experience, Italy, Spain or your favorite European country. Although the weather is not as consistently good, you’ll avoid the summer throngs of tourists. And that’s a good thing. Alan and I are big believers in planning ahead. So ask yourself these questions […]

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ESTAS.net Makes Applying for the USA Visa Waiver Program Easy

This article is sponsored by ESTAS.net Last year, when Alan and I traveled to Australia as part of our 64-day South Pacific cruise, we applied online for the required Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) that was attached electronically to our passport. The process was quick and easy. In a matter of a few minutes and a […]

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Donna Hull colors in Coloring the West, An Adult Coloring Book for Travelers

Why Adult Coloring is Good for Boomer Travelers

Did you know that adult coloring is good for boomer health? I recently shared why in an article at Boomer Cafe, which the kind Boomer Cafe folks have allowed me to republish here. But what does adult coloring have to do with active travel for boomers? I use the hobby to relax during stressful travel situations. And it’s […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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