We’ve often talked about the importance of staying healthy on the road by eating right and maintaining some sort of exercise routine. Today’s guest contributor, Jacqueline Louie, is taking it one step further by telling us how a visit to California’s beautiful parks can offer a peaceful experience that’s just as beneficial to our mental […]
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Making Friends in Kyoto’s Arashyiama Monkey Park
Although Japan is overwhelmingly brimming with spectacular sites and landmarks, it’s always a good idea to stop and enjoy the county’s beautiful landscape, especially if you can do it with some fun companions. Today, My Itchy Travel Feet guest writer, Brette Sember, shows us how to take a break from temple sightseeing in Kyoto in […]
Touring the Mighty Mo With Silversea Cruises
When the Silversea cruise ship, Silver Spirit, called on Honolulu, Hawaii, during our South Pacific Grand Pacific Voyage, Alan joined the Silver Shore Collection excursion, Heart of the Missouri. Along with 9 fellow cruise guests, he toured the Mighty Mo for a fascinating 90-minute exploration of the massive battleship. Today, he shares his story with us. […]
Active Travel When You visit Finger Lakes, New York
Although New York City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US, there is actually way more to the state than just the Big Apple. Some of our favorite areas to explore away from the city include the Finger Lakes and Adirondacks regions. Guest writer, Brette Sember from Travel Shopper Expert, takes […]
Exploring Byodo-in Temple on Oahu Island
As much as we love Hawaii‘s beautiful beaches and luxury lodgings, some of our best memories have included exploring the many off-the-beaten path locations around the islands. Today’s guest author and photographer, Noel Morata from behind Travel Photo Discovery, takes us to one of Oahu’s most spectacular sites, the Byodo-In Temple. One of the most […]
A Long Weekend in Dublin
Although many swear by solo travel, traveling with company certainly has its benefits. Even traveling with family, which, granted, can be a bit stressful, can also be an incredibly enriching experience. Today’s guest poster, Rita Foley, co-author of the newly released book, Revolutionary Retirement. What’s Next for You walks us through her special weekend in […]
Saturday’s scene: Dancing With Water
Magnificent? Astounding? Spectacular? None of these adjectives come close to describing Impression West Lake in Hangzhou, China. Performers dance on stages that are set 3 cm into the Yuehu Lake—a natural part of West Lake—as they portray the Han folk story of Lady White Snake and Xu Xian. A dazzling light display turns the lake’s natural surroundings […]
A Boomer’s Guide to Paris Off-the-Beaten-Path
Are you dreaming of a trip to Paris? Alan and I have it on our travel wish list. In Boyd Lemon’s guest post, we learned about economical travel tips for visiting Paris. In today’s guest post, Kerry Harding gives us 5 Paris off-the-beaten path suggestions when our trip to the City of Light is finally […]
Exploring San Francisco Like a Local
I always appreciate advice from a local when planning a boomer trip. In today’s guest post, San Francisco resident Steve Juba offers tips for visiting “The City by the Bay.” If you’re a boomer who has never been to San Francisco, now is the time to visit. My thriving hometown offers some of the best […]