Warsaw Zoo

Walking in the Footsteps of the Zookeeper’s Wife

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, […]

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Shanklin Old Town

Multi-generational Travel on the Isle of Wight

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 […]

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Colorful streets of Dawson City, Yukon Territory

Include Dawson City on Your Alaska Highway Road Trip

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 […]

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View of Christie Lake

Canadian Adventures for Boomer Travelers

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 […]

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Mayflower II

Visiting Plymouth, Massachusetts on a Boston Day Trip

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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Wielizczka Salt Mine

Exploring Poland’s Incredible Wieliczka Salt Mine

We always love hearing about unusual destinations from around the world. Guest contributor, Susan Guillory from The Unexplorer, recently traveled to beautiful Poland, which is exciting in its own right. But her sponsored tour of the amazing Wieliczka Salt Mine looks like it was an unforgettable experience. When I told my friends one of the sights […]

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A boomer traveler shares her tiny house experience in Scotland.

Two Nights Too Many in a Scottish Tiny House

Have you ever wondered about living in a tiny house? Debi Lander, My Itchy Travel Feet featured contributor, shares her tiny house experience on an off-the-beaten-path trip in Scotland. You’re going to love it! Most of my friends say I live large, but I hold a fascination with small things: dollhouses filled with teensy furniture, […]

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Discover Spanish history on Cadiz walking tour

A Cadiz Walking Tour Filled With History and Music

In the 1600’s, Christopher Columbus began his second voyage to the New World from the port of Cadiz, Spain. Today, cruise guests learn about the city’s place in history during a Cadiz walking tour shore excursion that celebrates a unique event in Spanish government. Or use these tips to create a sellf-guided walking tour of […]

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Canada Day in Ottawa

Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa

If you’re planning a Canadian adventure this summer, you’re definitely in luck—Canada Day is just around the corner with plenty of celebrations going on. Thankfully, today’s guest contributor and Ottawa resident, Vanessa Chiasson from  Turnip Seed Travel, is showing us the best way to partake in Ottawa Canada Day celebrations! Ottawa locals love to pretend […]

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