Greece is an incredibly popular tourist destination, especially for cruisers. But, there really is so much more to this ancient country than its idyllic islands, which of course, can be best explored on a Greek Island Cruise Adventure. Visiting Greece by land really is a wonderful way to get some insight into the country’s incredible […]
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Iceland Travel Tips for Winter Travelers
Need Iceland travel tips for a winter trip? We’ve got adventure-filled tips that will make any active boomer traveler smile with anticipation. Years back, traveling to Iceland may have seemed like traveling to another world. But in today’s ultra-connected world, Iceland is becoming one of the planet’s hottest cold-weather travel destinations and worthy of your […]
Boomer Adventure on a Burgundy Canal Barge Cruise
We absolutely love the feeling of exploring the world while enjoying the good life on a luxurious cruise ship. But the idea of sailing through the incredibly idyllic region of central France while on a Burgundy Canal Barge Cruise with just 12 passengers really makes our travel feet itchy! Guest contributor, Rosemarie Palmer from Quiltripping, […]
Ten Fun Things To Do On Istiklal Street, Istanbul
Although we always feel the urge to explore a new destination by hitting the ground running, sometimes slow travel really is the best travel. Bustling cities like Istanbul are jam-packed with amazing landmarks, but if you really want to get a taste of the local life, taking your time to stroll leisurely around a new […]
Boomer Hiking in Brittany, France
Have you thought about including hiking in Brittany on your trip to France? As we’ve said many times before, hiking is a wonderful way to really see the best off-the-beaten-path places in a new destination, and you don’t need much to do a quick hike to take in the scenic views. A girl after our […]
Discover Germany’s Top Small Town Christmas Markets
Are you a Christmas markets fan who also enjoys off-the-beaten-path travel? In this article, you’ll read about small town Germany’s top Christmas markets. Boomer travelers will learn about the small German Christmas Markets of Bremen, Eisenach, Osnabruc, Hamelin, Lubeck, and Celle. I’ve already told you about my amazing experience on a Rhine River Christmas Market […]
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 […]
Planning a 24-hour Baby Boomer Adventure in Budapest
If you’re looking for a charming, old-world European destination that stands apart from the busting at the seams cities like Paris or Rome, Budapest is right up your alley. From its ornate architecture, to its incredibly unique cuisine, this lovely city has just about everything. However, if you’re on limited time, it’s best to plan […]
Exploring Smoking Volcanoes by Army Truck in Far East Russia
Exploring smoking volcanoes by Russian army truck is a must-do Petropavlovsk cruise excursion. It’s one of my all-time favorite shore excursion experiences. And with over 400 nights at sea, I’ve been on plenty of them. The Kamchatka Peninsula in far eastern Russia is a beautiful land of smoking volcanoes and abundant wildlife. Since it’s […]
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