Besides its big cities, Hollywood, and vast opportunities for road trips, the USA is also well-known for its mountainous terrains. Attracting hikers, cyclists, and rock climbers, and nature enthusiasts from all over the world, millions of visitors come here every year to see the sights, find tranquility, and seek adventure. Interested in being one of them? Beautiful … [Read more...]
Virtual Travel is a SAFE Way to See the World | Senior Travel
The travel industry was severely impacted by the COVID crisis, but, one of the good things that came out of it was virtual travel. It's inexpensive and can take you to any part of the world you desire or even your local neighborhood. It's also an excellent way to plan your next trip. It is also a way for disabled seniors and others to check a few items off their bucket … [Read more...]
Why You Should Escape to Tempe, Arizona
During the pandemic, I was invited to attend a virtual tour of Tempe Arizona put on by the Tempe Tourism Office. The purpose was to encourage people to travel domestically as the pandemic eased off. I live about 6 hours away from Tempe in Los Angeles so it's an easy trip. A convenient desert base camp Tempe is only 5-10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International … [Read more...]
The Fun Side of the Wall: Book Review – Expat Life in Mexico
I interviewed author Travis Luther, author of the new book The Fun Side of the Wall: Baby Boomer Retirement in Mexico. It’s not a how-to book about moving to Mexico and becoming an expat but rather a sociological study of Baby Boomer retirement in the United States and what has been driving them to leave the U.S. to live there. It addresses ageism, consumerism, and … [Read more...]
Are You Game to Travel Solo Over 50?
The idea of traveling solo as a woman over 50 sounds intriguing and tempting but it may also be scary if you've never done it before. Don't be deterred though, because many older women who are widowed, divorced, never married, or have partners not interested in traveling, are taking off to see the world on their own. They're eager to discover new destinations, soak up … [Read more...]
