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10 Winter Travel Tips for Women Over 50

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 12 Comments

Winter Travel Tips

I've been on several winter travel trips to Spain, Poland, and a Christmas Market tour on the Danube from Budapest to Prague, Italy for 3 weeks including a cruise on the Mediterranean and London.  Being a Southern Californian gal from Los Angeles, I wasn't used to dealing with cold weather and had to find warm clothes to wear and pack them so I wouldn't break my back in the … [Read more...]

How to Handle Emergencies When Traveling

by Dan Matthews Leave a Comment

How to handle emergencies while traveling - woman in an airport with suitcase

Traveling can be a great escape from everyday life. Whether you're road-tripping to Santa Barbara or flying to San Miguel de Allende, traveling allows you to clock out from work and prioritize yourself and your loved ones (also, is there a better feeling than setting all emails to send an “out of office” auto-response?). However, before you settle into vacation/vagabond … [Read more...]

Why a Gift of Experience is the BEST Present Ever

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 2 Comments

Gift of an experience

Do you ever find it hard to shop for gifts? It can be especially difficult if that person has everything they need or want. For myself, I love getting a gift that gives me an experience rather than receive a mediocre material object that I have to shove in a drawer. Although it's the thought that counts, I can’t tell you how many oddball gifts I’ve received over the years … [Read more...]

9 of the Most Beautiful Mountains in the U.S.

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Beautiful Mountains - Grand Tetons

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

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 14 Comments

Senior couple watching computer screen

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...]

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