Road Scholar is sponsoring this look at how to discover France The 75th anniversary of D-day has focused the world’s attention on France. Baby boomers, especially, experience a special bond with the idea of a trip to France as we remember the WWII stories from our parents, family and friends. Road Scholar has declared France […]
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Six Ideas for Active Travel in Sofia, Bulgaria
The Balkans have really gained traction as a popular tourist destination over the years. From Croatia’s incredible beaches to Romania‘s lush, green forests, this particular area of the world really has it all. And for those looking to get out and enjoy nature, active travel in Sofia, Bulgaria offers surprisingly varied options. Guest contributor Di […]
Off the beaten path in Otranto, Italy
There are few things that make our travel feet itchy more than the thought of going off the beaten path in Italy. From road trips through Northern and Southern Italy, to bustling Rome, we’ve featured quite a bit about one of our favorite European countries. But today, guest contributor, Sharon Kurtz, is taking us off-the-beaten-path […]
Baby Boomer Adventures in Rome
If you’re looking for tips on baby boomer adventures in Rome, Italy, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to add this trip to your bucket list. After covering Italy quite extensively over the years, including writing our Italy Travel Planner, it’s clear that we love to get off the beaten path in this […]
Visiting Mallorca’s Caves of Drach
Will you be visiting Mallorca on your next cruise itinerary? Or is the lovely Spanish Island included on your next European adventure? Be sure to add a visit to the Caves of Drach as part of the boomer travel fun. Spain’s major cities like Barcelona and Madrid offer an infinite number of things to do […]
Finding Boomer Adventures in Palma de Mallorca
As we’ve screamed from the rooftops time and time again, Spain has endless options for creating amazing travel memories. From Barcelona and Madrid, to its lovely southern region of Andalusia, the Iberian Peninsula has something for everyone— including some amazing islands. If you really want to check out a unique part of the country that […]
How to take a self-guided tour of Strasbourg, France
Updated 02.29.2020: We’ve driven through Champagne Country, gone roadtripping in Provence, and taken a long bike ride through Loire Valley, but France still has way more to offer in terms of travel adventures. Today, we’re taking you on a self-guided tour of Strasbourg! As the official seat of the European Parliament, Strasbourg is a bustling […]
How to Spend One Day in Copenhagen, Denmark
As the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen is a very vibrant city that truly comes alive in the spring and summer. Known for its strong coffee culture, romantic canals, and endless bike paths, this bustling, cosmopolitan city has lots of things to do and see. But what if you only have one day in Copenhagen to […]
Baby Boomer Adventure in Turin
On a boomer adventure in Turin, discover Italy’s less-touristy side. You’ll be enchanted! After covering Italy quite extensively over the years, if there’s one thing we have learned it’s that this beautifully vibrant country really is the travel gift that keeps on giving. From Venice and Tuscany to Sardinia and Sicily, there’s so much to […]
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