Greek columned ruins standing in a field of yellow flowers

A Magical Cruise Excursion in Selinunte, Sicily

Imagine columns from the ruins of a Greek temple standing amid fields of wildflowers on a perfect spring day. When Alan and I traveled to Selinunte, Sicily, on a spring cruise with Silversea, that’s exactly what we found. And It was a beautiful reminder that the most magical of travel experiences happen when we least […]

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Paterie Prison

Past the Iron Curtain: Exploring Estonia

Estonia may not be known as a top travel bucket list destination, but from the looks of it, it should be. Today’s guest contributor, Ann Randall spent an exciting time exploring Estonia recently and found a lovely country, full of profound history and strong spirit. The Iron Curtain. For most Baby Boomers, what happened during […]

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Prato della Valle, Padua, Italy

Strolling through the Top Sights in Padua

As is obvious from our many trips to the country, our love of Italy is pretty much boundless. Fun road trips through the north and south of the country have proved that the country is full of fascinating sites at virtually every corner. Today’s guest contributor, Naomi Elster, is taking us on a history-filled tour […]

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Pont du Gard

The Cultural and Culinary Charms of Aix-en-Provence

There are those who refuse to go back to places they’ve already visited, which is understandable considering how big the world is. However, sometimes revisiting a favorite bustling city or off-the-beaten-path location can be just as good as the first time around, if not better. Today’s guest contributor, Tuve Floden, decided to visit Aix-en-Provence after […]

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Hiking Italy’s Majestic Dolomites

The surreal beauty of Italy’s Dolomite Mountain Range is legendary and well, you know how much we love hiking. Read along as guest contributor, Susan Guillory describes her amazing adventure hiking the Dolomite Mountains, which are, without a doubt, one of Italy’s most beautiful destinations. What I love about travel is discovering those surreal locales, […]

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Granada travel

Finding Modern Morocco in Granada, Spain

Will you discover modern Morocco on your trip to Granada, Spain? Yes! Along with most European countries, exploring the best of Spain means encountering endless traces of history that have made the country what it is today. However, Granada, Spain, certainly stands out for its many modern customs that pay respect to the region’s Moorish […]

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St Stephen's chapel

Ode to Lamego, Portugal: Exploring on a Duoro River Cruise Excursion

As far as hot travel destinations, it looks like Portugal is going to have one heck of a year. All of the in-the-know lists are pointing to the European country as the next “it”destination – and it’s easy to see why. Hopefully, the crowds won’t do more harm than good and small off-the-beaten-path destinations such […]

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Walking Bergamo

Discovering the Two Sides of Bergamo, Italy

Along with most travelers, our love for Italy never stops growing. From the chaotic charm of Rome to the quiet sophistication found in Tuscan villages, it seems as if there is an endless amount of Italian destinations to fall in love with. But it’s the lesser-known destinations that are our favorites. Guest contributor, Naomi Elster, is […]

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St Davids Bishops Palace

Take a Wales Road Trip to See Castles, History, and Countryside

Have you dreamed about a Wales road trip? The UK offers an endless array of travel opportunities for any type of traveler, including boomer roadtrippers. Obviously, popular cities like London, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and Glasgow get a lot of tourism, and deservedly so. However, if you’re into traveling through rolling green landscape dotted with historic castles […]

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