In my baby boomer opinion, travel is much more fun when you arrive well prepared. There’s nothing worse than beginning a fun boomer travel adventure only to discover that you left something important at home—like those special gloves to keep your fingers toasty warm. Updated 12.01.2018: Active Travel Packing Tips Traveling prepared makes a huge […]
On a Southern Italy road trip, Trani turned out to be one of our favorite destinations—one that Alan and I have talked about visiting again on our own. Along with Claudio Fontana of A La Carte Italy Tours, our guide for the trip, and Stephanie, a local expert, we spent the better part of two days […]
Introducing a new addition to the My Itchy Travel Feet Boomer Gear shops. We’ve added a category for adult coloring that lists all the boomer coloring gear that I take on the road—and use at home. Of course it includes our greyscale coloring books: Coloring Glacier National Park and Coloring the West. But there’s more […]
Are you a fan of fall roadtripping? Alan and I like nothing better than exploring when the leaves are turning and the air has that crispy feel of fall. But what if it rains or snows? I guess you know where this boomer road trip story is going. Driving the Beartooth Highway in Wyoming and Montana […]
What if there was a wheeled duffle bag that made going through airport security hassle-free? Meet the Falcon Wheeled Duffle Bag by ecbc. Have you heard of the ecbc FastPass system? It’s a one-of-a-kind system that lets you breeze through TSA airport security without unloading all of your electronic gear. You’ve been there. At the […]
I love the beach in the fall. Don’t you? The hot, humid weather has moderated plus all the crowds have gone home. The tourism industry calls it “shoulder” season. But I call it a great opportunity to enjoy Virginia Beach activities mostly to myself. Are you looking for a fall trip that combines relaxation on […]
During downtime on a trip, long flights or airport delays, do you grab a Kindle and start reading? I do, too. But sometimes I need a change of pace. That’s when I pick up my coloring supplies. There’s something so relaxing about losing myself—and the stress—in the art of putting color onto paper. And you […]
Wouldn’t it be great if someone invented a thong sandal that was comfortable enough to wear all day? Say hello to the ABEO Balboa Sandal. When the folks at ABEO Footwear invited me to try the ABEO Balboa Sandal, I almost said no. Unless I’m at the beach, I seldom wear thong-type sandals because of […]
Updated 11.24.2018. Although I wrote this rolling tote bag review in April 12, 2016, this Delsey bag is still going strong and I still recommend it. Do you struggle with a heavy backpack or personal item when traveling by plane? Have you considered a rolling tote bag? Meet my new favorite piece of luggage—the Delsey […]
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