The season of road trips is upon us, which means it’s about time we consider how healthy we plan on staying this summer. Summer affects most people in one of two ways: either the sun makes you lethargic and eager to stay inside, or it gives you energy and motivates you to go out. Whichever one you are, these road trip fitness tips will keep you in shape. Summer road trips … [Read more...]
Why a Staycation May Be Just the Vacation You Need
It’s important to take the time to unplug, unwind, and relax every now and again. A lot of people take vacation time to focus on taking a break and creating a positive work-life balance. Taking time for yourself is good, but taking a big vacation to do it is not always feasible. Fortunately, there’s more than one way to take a vacation. A staycation is a vacation that you … [Read more...]
Travel Tips and Tricks from Samantha Brown
The Travel Adventure Show takes place in Los Angeles every year and I always try to attend. At previous shows, I've learned expert travel tips such as Rick Steves and Patricia Schultz. This time I sat down to watch Samantha Brown, who's the host and executive producer of Places to Love on PBS. Her talk focused on the "places" that were chosen to be featured on her show … [Read more...]
What Every Traveler with Chronic Illness Should Know
It’s no surprise that retired older adults love travel. With the kids out of the nest, you’re free to pursue the adventures you’ve always desired. However, as an older adult, you are also more likely to have a chronic illness. Whether it’s diabetes or high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or arthritis, don’t let a chronic illness derail your adventures. Just keep the … [Read more...]
Do You Enjoy Traveling Alone? Many Older Women Do
Traveling is the best way to explore. You can explore yourself as a person, explore the world around you, explore different cultures, people, languages, regions, and more. Traveling alone in particular offers opportunities to get to know the world we live in the way you want to, without having to consult any companions. Usually, solo traveling is regarded as an activity to … [Read more...]
