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 […]
Destinations
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Past the Iron Curtain: Exploring Estonia
Estonia may not be known as a top travel bucket list destination, but from the looks of it, it should be. Today’s guest contributor, Ann Randall spent an exciting time exploring Estonia recently and found a lovely country, full of profound history and strong spirit. The Iron Curtain. For most Baby Boomers, what happened during […]
Strolling through the Top Sights in Padua
As is obvious from our many trips to the country, our love of Italy is pretty much boundless. Fun road trips through the north and south of the country have proved that the country is full of fascinating sites at virtually every corner. Today’s guest contributor, Naomi Elster, is taking us on a history-filled tour […]
Safari through Uganda
When most people think of safari, they almost immediately think of Kenya. However, there are some various places in Africa where animal watching in their natural habitat is just as amazing. A safari through Uganda may not be the first option that comes to mind, but, from the looks of it, it should be. Let […]
The Cultural and Culinary Charms of Aix-en-Provence
There are those who refuse to go back to places they’ve already visited, which is understandable considering how big the world is. However, sometimes revisiting a favorite bustling city or off-the-beaten-path location can be just as good as the first time around, if not better. Today’s guest contributor, Tuve Floden, decided to visit Aix-en-Provence after […]
Explore Beautiful Beaches and More When You Visit Hull, Massachusetts
Boston is certainly considered one of the most popular cities in the United States. However, rarely do you hear of the beautiful beaches found just outside of the city or the Boston Harbor islands that are waiting to be explored. Today’s guest contributor, Cheryl Maguire, shows us how to visit Hull, Massachusetts, a charming, off-the-beaten-path […]
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