If you are an older woman like me, you probably want to wear something breezy and cool when it's hot outside. Nothing is cooler than a breathable and lightweight dress. White and light-colored clothing rule! When you think about summer clothing, white is always cool and chic. But if white washes you out, go for light-colored pastels or off-white tones. Dark colors … [Read more...]
About Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski
What I Packed for Paris at 72: The Travel Essentials That Worked—and the Ones I’d Leave Home Next Time
A while back, I wrote a post about essential travel gear for women over 50. Then I took a 7-day solo trip to Paris, France. Some of the items I brought with me worked very well, and some did not. In this post, I am giving you my honest opinion of what travel essentials I would take the next time I travel and what I would leave behind. As an older female traveler, my goal was … [Read more...]
How I Planned My 7-Day Paris Itinerary As a 70+ Solo Female Traveler
It had been nearly a decade since my last trip to Europe. Life had gotten in the way, including the loss of my longtime travel companion. When I had the opportunity to spend a week in Paris, I immersed myself in researching the city for almost a year, reading articles, watching YouTube videos, and anything else I could get my hands on. I apologize in advance for this long … [Read more...]
How I Learned to Enjoy Dining Alone in Paris
As most of you know, I’m a woman over 70, and I recently returned from a 7-day solo trip to Paris. One of the fears women have when traveling alone is eating by themselves. It can be awkward. I have dined alone many times in Los Angeles and don’t have a problem with it, especially at this age, but sometimes, it can be intimidating. Many restaurants discourage solo … [Read more...]
What I Wore in Paris for 7 Days at 72
I spent seven fabulous days in May traveling solo in Paris, where the weather was a bit erratic. When I first arrived, it was sunny and warm, but there were a few days of pounding rain. When you travel to Paris, almost any time of year, you must be prepared. I think I did pretty well, although there are a few things I would do differently. I’m hoping for a Part 2 next year … [Read more...]