How to choose the best Alaska cruise

How to Choose the Best Alaska Cruise for Baby Boomers

How do you choose the best Alaska cruise? As boomer travelers, Alan and I are often asked that question. Our answer? It depends—on the itinerary, when you would like to cruise in Alaska, which cruise line you prefer, and the type of experience you’re seeking. Before I offer my boomer travel advice for how to […]

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Nay Aug Park

Roadtripping through the Delaware Valley on a Boomer Getaway

If road tripping through the Delaware Valley isn’t on your boomer travel list, it definitely should be. Today, Cheryl Rodewig is here to tell us all about the beautiful things you can see and fun things do while exploring this vibrant east coast destination that travels through Pennsylvania and Delaware. The Delaware Valley is a […]

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Raquel's Ark in Volcan, Panama,

Off the Beaten Path in Panama

It’s always interesting to have a sneak peek into the lives of boomer expats around the world. Today’s guest contributor, Larke Newell, is here to tell us how her and her husband make the most out of their beautiful second home by exploring off the beaten path in Panama. If you are considering a vacation […]

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On a May Crater Lake trip, see Crater Lake National Park dressed in snow.

Crater Lake in May: how to plan your trip before the crowds arrive

When Alan and I were planning a last-minute Crater Lake trip for late May, we should have known something was up. Reservations for three nights at Crater Lake Lodge in southern Oregon‘s Cascade mountains? Score! Have you tried to get last-minute reservations at a national park lodge? It’s almost unheard of. There was a very […]

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Eilean Doane Castle

A Scotland Castle Road Trip Itinerary That’s Sure to Please

Nothing says old world European adventure like a Scotland castle road trip. My Itchy Travel Feet featured contributor, Debi Lander from ByLanderSea, is here to share her experience traveling on a fabulous Scotland road trip itinerary that travels through some of the country’s most majestic castles and jaw-droppingly beautiful countryside. The Ultimate Guide to a […]

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Jaen, Spain

Introducing Jaen, the Lesser Known Jewel of Andalucia

European travel is obviously near and dear to our hearts, and, of course, Spain is always on our radar, especially the country’s many off-the-beaten-track destinations. Today, guest contributor and local resident, Rachel Webb from Andalucia Explorer, is here to show us the ins and outs of Jaen travel, a beautiful town carpeted with olive groves and […]

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Getting ready for an Oregon road trip

Here We go Again on an Oregon Road Trip

By May, are your boomer travel feet itching for a road trip? Ours are! Alan’s had the maps out designing a late spring Oregon road trip that will take us from Crater Lake National Park to off-the-beaten-path destinations in eastern Oregon. And he’s arranged outstanding accommodations along the way. I love a man who’s a travel […]

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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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Kibitsuhiko Shrine.

The Kibiji Bike Trail is a Fun Travel Adventure in Japan

While we enjoy active travel of any sorts, we absolutely adore off-the-beaten path adventures in faraway lands. Guest writers, Sarah and Laura from Wandercooks, are here to tell us all about their Japanese adventures biking the beautiful Kibiji bike trail. Japan is a complex and beautiful country that brings to mind both ancient temples and […]

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