If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path national parks experience in Oregon, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument more than qualifies. And road tripping in the remote, rural countryside of eastern Oregon’s John Day River Basin is a visual treat. Fossils, hidden in the region’s rock layers, are the true star of this trip. And you’ll […]
Is a day trip to the Orkney Islands on your to do list? I’m attracted to the off-the-beaten-path travel destination, although I’ve yet to visit. My Itchy Travel Feet featured contributor, Debi Lander from ByLanderSea, recently explored Scotland. She’s here to share her experience on an Orkney day trip. Slow travel allows for unplanned adventures […]
Are you looking for a Madeira excursion? Read about my experience walking the levada in Funchal. On a levada walk shore excursion, high above Funchal, Madeira, my itchy travel feet are happy to be touching terra firma after a couple of rocky days crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a Silversea spring cruise. The chance to […]
Are you a waterfall fan? Do you know about Silver Falls State Park in Oregon? In a state that’s known for its out-of-this-world natural beauty, of course there would be a state park with 10 waterfalls. Whether exploring the Oregon’s amazing coastline or trendy towns, boomer travelers are in for a treat, especially when it […]
Ever visited a country with so much history that it gives you the chills? Guest contributor, Susan Guillory from The Unexplorer, recently traveled to Poland where she had an incredible experience exploring the former home of the Żabińskis, guardians of the Warsaw Zoo during the Holocaust, whose story was turned into the book and movie, […]
Solo travel is near and dear to our hearts, but sometimes a big, loud, stressful family vacation is well worth it, especially when visiting an amazing destination like the Isle of Wight. Francesca Baker from And So She Thinks, is here to tell us all about her recent explorations of this unique UK destination with […]
One of the beauties of an Alaska Highway road trip is the diversity of alternate routes. There are so many options! That’s how Alan and I ended up exploring Dawson City in Canada’s Yukon Territory. We left the Alaska Highway at Whitehorse for the 330-mile-drive on the Klondike Highway to Dawson City because that’s where […]
Did you know that the Canadian Federation includes ten provinces and three territories? From urban areas to far-flung national parks on the Arctic Ocean, active boomer travelers will find a variety of Canadian adventures to suit their style. To get you started, here’s an active travel idea for every province and territory in Canada. Which ones […]
Are you interested in visiting Plymouth, MA? It’s an easy day trip from Boston that is filled with American history that takes you back to the time of the pilgrims. And, of course, there’s the historic Plymouth rock to see. Cheryl Maguire offers tips for a one-day itinerary to Plymouth from Boston. Or make Plymouth […]
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